University's Public Lectures Set To Brighten Spring Evenings

Date posted: 19 January 2013

The University of Derby Buxton has announced a series of free public talks from a number of its newly appointed Visiting Professors and Professional Fellows will take place over the coming months, and hopes an enthusiastic Buxton audience will visit the Dome to hear them.

On January 24 at 6pm Professor Peter Jones MBE from Wentworth Jones Ltd, which provides international operational and educational management services specialising in tourism, hospitality, food services and leisure, will give an audience an insight into 'The Real World of Hospitality Tourism'.

On February 21 at 6pm, 'Career opportunities within the spa and wellness industry' will be the subject of discussion by Visiting Professional Fellow Andrew Gibson, who is a senior executive with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

As winter gives way to spring, on March 21 at 6pm Professor Gianni Giakas, from the University of Thessaly in Greece, will speak about his area of speciality: 'The biomechanics of the knee after anterior cruciate ligament injury', a topic sure to be of interest to those who take a close interest in football and other sports.

Visiting Professional Fellow John Harrington from spa consultancy HCB Associates, will talk about the development of the University of Derby Buxton's prestigious Spa and Wellness Management degree on April 25 at 6pm. And on May 23 at 6pm, Professor Colin Beard from Sheffield Business School will ask, and hopefully answer, the question: 'Is learning now the same as working?'

Strategic Director of the University of Derby Buxton, Dr Peter Dewhurst, said: "We are delighted to welcome our Visiting Professors to the University to talk on their areas of speciality this spring. We hope that the people of Buxton and the High Peak will join us at these free public events, as they will be sure to hear some stimulating talks."

If you would like to attend one of the University's free public events, taking place at its Campus at the Dome on Devonshire Road, Buxton, please call reception on 01332 594353 or email p.todd@derby.ac.uk.