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Hospitality students compete in Europe
Leeds Met students have been invited to compete at a prestigious European hospitality competition in Holland.
Leeds Met students have been invited to compete at a prestigious European hospitality competition in Holland.
Students make local food work
Retail Marketing Management students present their work for a live brief project on local food initiatives at the Carnegie Pavilion.
Retail Marketing Management students present their work for a live brief project on local food initiatives at the Carnegie Pavilion.
Exploring virtual tours
A Leeds Met retailing student who presented to delegates at an international conference has been awarded Best Paper for her studies.
A Leeds Met retailing student who presented to delegates at an international conference has been awarded Best Paper for her studies.
First university to have BII corporate membership
Leeds Metropolitan University is the first university to be have corporate membership of British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).
Leeds Metropolitan University is the first university to be have corporate membership of British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).
Graduate is top dog at charity shop
A retailing graduate has been appointed manager of a local charity shop following involvement in a community project set up by Leeds Met.
A retailing graduate has been appointed manager of a local charity shop following involvement in a community project set up by Leeds Met.
Retailing students turnaround charity store
Leeds Met retailing students have stepped in to save local charity store the PDSA in Headingley to make it more appealing to the student population...
Leeds Met retailing students have stepped in to save local charity store the PDSA in Headingley to make it more appealing to the student population...
A punch above the rest
Leeds Metropolitan and Punch Taverns have teamed up to offer hospitality and retailing students practical experience in getting a job after university.
Leeds Metropolitan and Punch Taverns have teamed up to offer hospitality and retailing students practical experience in getting a job after university.
Swinton Park hospitality fieldtrip
Hospitality students recently spent a day at the prestigious four star Swinton Park Hotel in Masham near Ripon.
Hospitality students recently spent a day at the prestigious four star Swinton Park Hotel in Masham near Ripon.
Hospitality students get off to a flying start
Level 3 BA (Hons) Hospitality Business Management students recently joined forces with Emirates flight catering at the 2009 Dubai Air Show...
Level 3 BA (Hons) Hospitality Business Management students recently joined forces with Emirates flight catering at the 2009 Dubai Air Show...
Teacher Makes the Grade
Ed Vickerman, a former Hospitality & Retailing student who graduated in 2005 has been awarded National Teacher of the Year ...
Ed Vickerman, a former Hospitality & Retailing student who graduated in 2005 has been awarded National Teacher of the Year ...
New CHME Chair role for Hospitality & Retailing
Isabell Hodgson, Subject Group Leader for Hospitality & Retailing has been nominated as joint Chair for the Council of Hospitality Management Education (CHME).
Isabell Hodgson, Subject Group Leader for Hospitality & Retailing has been nominated as joint Chair for the Council of Hospitality Management Education (CHME).
Food for Thought - an exhibition of food through the ages
Hospitality students have put on an exhibition exploring how society and culture has influenced the evolution of food and drink throughout the ages...
Hospitality students have put on an exhibition exploring how society and culture has influenced the evolution of food and drink throughout the ages...
Celebratory Lunch Rewards Student Success
Hospitality & Retailing students were recently awarded for their outstanding achievements at a celebration lunch hosted at the Metamorph restaurant, Civic Quarter.
Hospitality & Retailing students were recently awarded for their outstanding achievements at a celebration lunch hosted at the Metamorph restaurant, Civic Quarter.
Success for student in Young Guns Competition
Level 3 student Vida Forsyth, talked her way to third place in the Young Guns Competition, which recognises hospitality students who have excelled in their work placement.
Level 3 student Vida Forsyth, talked her way to third place in the Young Guns Competition, which recognises hospitality students who have excelled in their work placement.
Student Wins Best New Bartender Award
Level 1 Hospitality Business Management James Coston recently impressed top judges with his talent for mixology when he won Best New Bartender of the year.
Level 1 Hospitality Business Management James Coston recently impressed top judges with his talent for mixology when he won Best New Bartender of the year.
Question Time for Hospitality & Retailing Students
Hospitality and Retailing students were treated to their very own Question Time with a panel of key stakeholders from the food and beverages industry.
Hospitality and Retailing students were treated to their very own Question Time with a panel of key stakeholders from the food and beverages industry.
Hospitality Students Represent Leeds in the Czech Republic
Level 2 Hospitality Business Management students recently travelled to Brno, Czech Republic to promote the City of Leeds as a business centre and tourist destination...
Level 2 Hospitality Business Management students recently travelled to Brno, Czech Republic to promote the City of Leeds as a business centre and tourist destination...
Students Impress Project Partners
Level 3 Hospitality Management students recently gave a series of presentations to a number of project partners who were highly impressed with student work...
Level 3 Hospitality Management students recently gave a series of presentations to a number of project partners who were highly impressed with student work...
Student Research is Best Bar None
Students from Hospitality and Entertainment Management presented their research findings to Best Bar None, a national initiative committed to improving safety in the night time economy...
Students from Hospitality and Entertainment Management presented their research findings to Best Bar None, a national initiative committed to improving safety in the night time economy...
Leeds Restaurant Awards
Leeds Met sponsored the 4th Leeds Restaurant Awards which celebrated local talents and businesses. A number of Alumni were also present and received awards.
Leeds Met sponsored the 4th Leeds Restaurant Awards which celebrated local talents and businesses. A number of Alumni were also present and received awards.
Graduate Fair & Poster Exhibition
Students had the opportunity to meet major employers from the hospitality industry at a recent graduate fair...
Students had the opportunity to meet major employers from the hospitality industry at a recent graduate fair...
Facebook Helps Placement Students
For the first time hospitality students used facebook to communicate with their tutors and level 1 students while on work placement abroad...
For the first time hospitality students used facebook to communicate with their tutors and level 1 students while on work placement abroad...
Guest Lecture Dr Lynn Woods
Dr Lynn Woods delivers guest lecture to students applying her experience and knowledge to the hospitality industry...
Dr Lynn Woods delivers guest lecture to students applying her experience and knowledge to the hospitality industry...
Celebrity Chef Brian Turner Inspires Students
Brian Turner was invited to speak to the new level 1 and returning hospitality students and delighted the audience with his life story which began in Leeds...
Brian Turner was invited to speak to the new level 1 and returning hospitality students and delighted the audience with his life story which began in Leeds...
Hospitality and Retailing Students Hit the Bottle
Leeds Met hospitality and retailing students recently teamed up with leading UK wine retailer, Bottle Green Ltd, to create and launch a wine product...
Leeds Met hospitality and retailing students recently teamed up with leading UK wine retailer, Bottle Green Ltd, to create and launch a wine product...
Hospitality Student Shakes His Way to Success
A first year hospitality student is taking the cocktail scene by storm after being awarded a top three place in the UK Midori Flair Championships...
A first year hospitality student is taking the cocktail scene by storm after being awarded a top three place in the UK Midori Flair Championships...
Leeds Met Students Launch Hospitality Society
A group of hospitality students have recently launched their own society to offer further learning support and development opportunities to their peers...
A group of hospitality students have recently launched their own society to offer further learning support and development opportunities to their peers...
Celebration Lunch for Award Winners and Industry
The Hospitality & Retailing team hosted a cocktail reception and lunch to celebrate the achievements of students past and present...
The Hospitality & Retailing team hosted a cocktail reception and lunch to celebrate the achievements of students past and present...
Themed Restaurant Event Takes Students to Success
Level 2 Hospitality students brought a taste of Scotland to the Leeds Met Metamorph this month with their latest themed restaurant event.
Level 2 Hospitality students brought a taste of Scotland to the Leeds Met Metamorph this month with their latest themed restaurant event.
Hospitality Students get skilled up for the future
Hospitality students recently enjoyed an Education & Professional Development Week where they got the opportunity to learn real skills for their futures...
Hospitality students recently enjoyed an Education & Professional Development Week where they got the opportunity to learn real skills for their futures...
Retail students take on the high street
Leeds Met Retailing students give high street retailers a run for their money as they assess the merchandising techniques on display...
Leeds Met Retailing students give high street retailers a run for their money as they assess the merchandising techniques on display...
Student named as Young Guns finalist
A Leeds Met Hospitality student has been named as a finalist in a prestigious industry competition - Young Guns 2008...
A Leeds Met Hospitality student has been named as a finalist in a prestigious industry competition - Young Guns 2008...
Retailing students undertake research for Skillsmart
Retailing students have had the chance to hone their research and creative skills whilst working on a project for a government agency...
Retailing students have had the chance to hone their research and creative skills whilst working on a project for a government agency...
Graduate Recruitment Fair
Students had the opportunity to gain valuable careers advice and talk to potential employers at a Graduate Recruitment Fair organised by final year Hospitality students...
Students had the opportunity to gain valuable careers advice and talk to potential employers at a Graduate Recruitment Fair organised by final year Hospitality students...
Hospitality & Retailing Students Help Shape New Retail Development in Leeds City Centre
Students from Leeds Met are helping to shape the new East Gate and Harewood retail development in Leeds city centre...
Students from Leeds Met are helping to shape the new East Gate and Harewood retail development in Leeds city centre...
Students take part in Dubai Airshow
A group of Hospitality students had the chance to broaden their global horizons recently as they experienced a large scale international corporate hospitality event...
A group of Hospitality students had the chance to broaden their global horizons recently as they experienced a large scale international corporate hospitality event...
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