Number one in the UK for hospitality, events and tourism
The Guardian University Guide 2017 and the Complete University Guide 2018 rank Surrey top of national league tables for hospitality, events and tourism programmes.
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The Guardian University Guide 2017 and the Complete University Guide 2018 rank Surrey top of national league tables for hospitality, events and tourism programmes.
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Hospitality and Tourism rated top sector for graduate career progression in online survey.
Read moreBeing at Surrey has exposed me to so many valuable and unexpected opportunities that have shaped my life – and all in a beautiful and tranquil natural environment with easy access to London.
Tianye Qui, BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management
Over the past five years, more than 2,300 partner organisations have worked with us to give students valuable experience in the professional environment.
From student to restaurateur in under a year is impressive enough, but graduate Calvin Jor has gone one better – his restaurant has been named the best in Surrey and Hampshire by Eagle Radio listeners.
University of Surrey research into innovative entrepreneurs starting to work in tourism has found, in some of the first analysis undertaken, how they have to use initiative and hard work – and often work for nothing – to overcome the barriers in setting up their innovation.
Two academic programmes at the University of Surrey have ranked number one in the country, new league tables from The Complete University Guide for 2018 reveal.
The University of Surrey has been ranked fifth in the world by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) in Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism (HLST) out of more than 26,000 degree-granting institutions of higher education worldwide.
An Olympic gold medallist and a local health leader have been awarded honorary doctorates by the University of Surrey.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) has been given a top-five ranking and five stars in this year's QS World University Rankings. The School, which is currently ranked number one in both the Guardian University Guide 2017 and the Complete University Guide 2017, has now been recognised for its world-class reputation for research in hospitality, tourism and events and is ranked in the top five globally for its publications.
The QS World University Rankings 2016/17 have ranked the University of Surrey amongst the top universities worldwide, in 17 subject areas.
Research finds that individuals who have to travel regularly on business either 'flourish' or 'flounder'.
"The lecturers for my programme are experienced and helpful. They provide us with many case studies and advise us on how to work on our projects."
"The staff on my programme are friendly and helpful, and always go way beyond to help us understand the gap between society and university."
The University of Surrey has a longstanding reputation in tourism demand modelling and forecasting research. Surrey’s continuous advancements and innovations in forecasting methodologies have been widely applied by international organisations, government agencies and tourism-related enterprises contributing to evidence-based policy and strategy.
"I have found that my professors and programme leader have not just helped me academically, but also professionally. Many are industry professionals and bring decades of hospitality experience to draw on in the classroom."
"Overall the academic staff and lecturers at the University of Surrey are fantastic, many have real and extensive backgrounds within the hospitality and tourism industry which makes their research and lectures accurate and relatable."
"I have found the research environment to be extremely stimulating with both established academics and PhD students alike."
"Antarctica heightened my awareness of the serious fragility of upcoming travel destinations and was the impetus towards my passion into conversation through tourism."
"I clearly made the right decision, very happy to be part of the researcher community at Surrey!"
The University of Surrey has today appointed Professor Graham Miller as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, who will take up the role permanently from 14th of November 2016.
New research published today in the Journal of Transport Geography has found that current policy processes at the European Commission are having a detrimental effect on achieving reductions in harmful greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector.
From placements at the Savoy to opportunities to travel all around the world, students and staff from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management describe why they chose Surrey.
The University of Surrey has been awarded more than three-quarters of a million euros in research grants from the European Union since the UK’s electorate voted to leave the 28-country union on 23 June.
World’s first China-Europe Air Transport Symposium
Professor Leo Jago from the University of Surrey’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the tourism industry and to education. The prestigious accolade is an equivalent honour to the UK’s MBE.
"The course has been an amazing journey of learning through the incredibly high number of industry guest speakers and lecturers. Learning directly from experts within the aviation industry has been brilliant."
"I became more engaged with societies this year and it feels like being a part of something big and important."
"Choosing which university to go to was difficult, but when I visited Surrey I could picture myself living and studying here straight away."
Nikisha tells us about her island home in the Caribbean and how she hopes to promote its tourism and cultural heritage once she’s completed her Masters.
Discover which books our academics recommend and take the quiz to find out which one you should try first.
Dr Paul Hanna, Dr Caroline Scarles and Dr Scott Cohen explore how everyday climate change talk is a major barrier for action in sustainable tourism behaviour.
Discover what it's like to study MSc International Events Management at Surrey and how the programme helped Nadine secure her dream job.
Surrey’s Student Learning Advisors offer tips and advice on the things you can do throughout the year to help you make the most of your study time.
Find out what our students like about studying here and why they think Surrey was named 'University of the Year' and 'University of the Year for Student Experience' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
Future trends in travel and tourism were the focus for the 2015 School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Alumni lecture at the London headquarters of BAFTA – the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
From field trips to group assignments, discover what a typical week looks like for first-year hospitality and tourism students at Surrey.
"My placement was an amazing opportunity in which I was able to develop as a person and enhance my employability"
A student at the University of Surrey has taken gold for Best Tourism Event of the Year at this year’s South Devon Tourism and Hospitality Awards.
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The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey has begun an exciting new initiative.
Surrey has climbed two places in the Times Higher Education Table of Tables 2016, achieving seventh position.
The University of Surrey has increased its position the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
The University of Surrey has been ranked within the top one per cent of universities in the world - and one of the top 20 institutions under 50 years old - by the QS World University Rankings.
A new study published today in the journal Environment & Planning A has described how the glamorisation of frequent, long-haul travel ignores and exacerbates the physiological, psychological, and societal costs of our ‘hypermobile’ lifestyles.
96.9 per cent of graduates in work or further study, according to official figures.
A group of second year tourism students has enjoyed an inspiring trip to Morocco.
The University of Surrey has today been ranked fourth in the Guardian University Guide 2016.
Surrey climbs to number two in the Complete University Guide for hospitality and tourism programmes.
The University of Surrey has soared from twelfth to eighth place in the Complete University Guide 2016 league table, including top ten positions for twelve of its subjects.
David Cameron among MPs to discover more about the University of Surrey’s tourism work during Taste of Surrey event.
Future of the package holiday discussed in School alumni lecture at BAFTA in London.
New research ranks the University of Surrey number one in the UK and Europe – and fourth internationally – for research in hospitality and tourism.
Senior figures from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (FBEL) have visited China to forge links with a number of universities.
The Good University Guide ranks Surrey top of national league tables.
Agreement will involve a range of collaborations, from research projects to opportunities for student placements and work experience.
Awards are one of the highest accolades in the travel and tourism industry.
New research discovers that a focus on new technology is not enough to reach carbon reduction targets in the transport industry.
NSS 2014 results show overall satisfaction at 93 per cent.
Management School renamed in honour of former Surrey professor, Rik Medlik.
Success for schools in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law reflect that of the University as a whole.
Professor Graham Miller invited to join international experts in advising world leaders on the future of travel and tourism.
New study discovers that the tourism industry across Europe is missing out on up to €142 billion annually.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management will offer dual degree programmes with Sun Yat-sen Business School in China.
For the sixth year in a row, the University of Surrey's programmes in the fields of hospitality, event management and tourism have been rated in the UK’s top three by the Guardian.
The School has become an ABTA Partner, strengthening its connections with the organisation and its members.
Impressive results in the Complete University Guide confirm Surrey’s strength in hospitality and tourism programmes.
Students from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to run a series of themed menus at Lakeside Restaurant.
From May 1 2014, Dr Scott Cohen will take up the post of Faculty Director of Postgraduate Research Programmes in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law.
"We are particularly excited about the international focus of the programme."
Leading academics are at the heart of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, where our world-class teaching and research shapes the future of the hospitality and tourism industries.
Dr Sangwon Park’s study into the impact of tourism advertising awarded second place in prestigious industry awards.
The University of Surrey has been invited to become a Knowledge Partner for the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the first higher education institution to be appointed to the role.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has been given the Employer of the Year Award for Professional Training 2012-13 at the University of Surrey, based on the experience of Tourism Management undergraduate student, Elizabeth Andrews.
Professor Nigel Morgan, Chair in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of Surrey, has been appointed to the Welsh Government’s Tourism Advisory Board.
Undergraduate student Tianyue Qiu has won recognition from HOSPA for excellence in her studies.
Dr Scott Cohen delivers keynote speech on trends in tourism sociology at international conference in Portugal.
Future of the tourism industry discussed in School alumni lecture at BAFTA in London.
Surrey academics assist local government as Iraqi city of Erbil prepares to become Arab Capital of Tourism in 2014.
Matthew Gardiner, an alumnus from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, has been featured in a list of ‘Tomorrow’s Travel Leaders’.
Congratulations to our new alumni who recently graduated in University of Surrey Hospitality and Tourism Management programmes at the Hong Kong University School for Professional and Continuing Education (HKUSpace).
Hospitality and Tourism rated top sector for graduate career progression in new online survey.
Professor David Airey of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has been elected as the first Vice-President of the International Academy for the Study of Tourism (IAST).
A final year student from the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has become the first winner of the Wimdu Scholarship, a programme designed to recognise the skills that are fundamental to a successful marketing campaign in a fast-paced, global economy.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Surrey has been ranked number one in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2014, maintaining its pre-eminent position from the 2013 league tables.
Professor Graham Miller, Head of the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, has been appointed as a ‘Core Expert’ by the European Commission (EC) to help guide the continued development of the European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS).
The University of Surrey will welcome tourism businesses from across the local region when it plays host the Tourism South East Conference in September.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Surrey has been ranked top in the country for student satisfaction by the National Student Survey (NSS) 2013.
The inaugural Robert Earl Scholarships have been awarded to students across the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law is delighted to announce that it has been exceptionally successful in the latest round of Economic and Social Research Council Doctoral Training Centre studentships.
Andrew Lockwood, Forte Professor of Management in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, has received a special award from the Institute of Hospitality for his tenure as Chairman of the organisation.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of Surrey has been ranked number one in the Guardian University Guide 2014, the fifth consecutive year that Surrey has topped the rankings in the subject.
Robert Earl, owner of the Planet Hollywood chain and the Earl of Sandwich restaurant franchise, has set up a scholarship fund at the University of Surrey where he was once a student.
Coping with clinical depression is exceptionally hard but for one Surrey graduate it was the spur that enabled her to set up a successful dance and fitness programme which has just won her an Asian Women of Achievement award.
The University of Surrey is proud to confer the honorary degree of Doctor of the University to Christopher Rodrigues CBE. The award was recently made at Guildford Cathedral.
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Savoy Educational Trust awards.
The University of Surrey has become the first university to receive the prestigious Tourism Society Award, a recognition of its sustained commitment to excellence in the tourism industry.
We recently visited the USA to catch up with some of our students who are currently on their Professional Training placements.
European tourist destinations are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainability to their businesses. This awareness, however, hasn’t always been matched by their ability to assess sustainability.
Dr Sangwon Park was recently announced as the winner of the ‘Journal Article of the Year Award’ at the ENTER 2013 Conference.
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The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is delighted to announce the award of £250,000 in funding from the Economic and Social Research Council to investigate productivity in UK hotels.
