Institute of Event Management Guest Speaker
We were delighted to welcome Andrew Shields, Director of Communications at the Institute of Event Management, as a guest speaker for our final-year Hospitality, Events, and Tourism students, hosted by their lecturer, Nazym Seitova.
Andrew delivered an insightful session titled "Exploring the Dimensions of Mega Events", focusing on the scale and impact of major sporting events in the UK. He also shared valuable reflections from his personal journey in the events industry, breaking down the critical factors required to successfully organise large-scale event operations. To wrap up, he offered our final-year ARU London students actionable advice on how to navigate the landscape and build a successful career in the events industry.
We look forward to continued collaboration with the Institute of Event Management through future guest lectures, knowledge exchange initiatives, and career exploration opportunities for our students.