Colleges and Universities

Whether you are looking for staff training, business development skills or recruitment of graduating staff, local colleges and universities can offer a variety of valuable options.

More businesses than ever should be engaging with their local college in Scotland.
— Gordon McintyreChair, Hospitality Health

University tourism subject groups work closely with industry to enhance and contribute to professional development in this key sector, as well as through industry events and seminars. Our hospitality and tourism programmes develop graduates with practical tourism and hospitality production experience, as well as a broad range of management skill.
— Anna Leask PhD Professor of Tourism Management Edinburgh Napier University
  • A: Absolutely! Hosting a work-based learning placement is an excellent way to support future professionals while benefitting from fresh perspectives. Contact your local college or university to ask if you can host a work-based learning placement for a student, and consider making the placement paid as part of Fair Work practices.

  • A: Your business could host students from Hospitality, Tourism and Festival and Events Management degree programmes, to conduct research on your behalf. You could also support a dissertation student with an individual academic project related to your business.

  • A: Tap into the pipeline of skilled graduates by communicating your career and part-time opportunities to local universities and colleges. Many institutions are happy to share your vacancies with their students directly, helping you find the right fit for your business.

Top tip!

When you email a college or university, ask to speak with the Head of Subject for tourism, hospitality, events or marketing. You can also contact Interface for help in matching your business with the right academic expertise!

University and College provision for Hospitality and Tourism Courses in Scotland

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