Who we are

University Hospitality Seminars, UhS, is a limited company belonging to academic institutions in the United Kingdom.  It provides courses that are bespoke and specific to the needs of the university hospitality sector and which are provided at best value on a not for profit basis.  It responds to demands for training and professional development courses arising from the university hospitality sector.  It is different, therefore, from commercial training companies which operate for profit and which are not dedicated to the needs of the university hospitality industry.

What we do

We provide training and professional development seminars for middle and senior managers responsible for student accommodation, catering and conferencing in the higher education sector.  Seminars are arranged in universities throughout the country.  The nature of the seminar determines its structure but the advantages of allowing time for attendees to network together are recognised.  All our seminars are monitored through client feedback and developed accordingly.

Who runs the company

The chairman of University Hospitality Seminars Ltd is Elizabeth Crawford from University College, Oxford.  The company secretary and finance director is John Horobin who was previously at the University of St Andrews.  The following professional groups are represented on the UhS Advisory Board:

Association for Student Residential Accommodation (ASRA), Carole Murphy, Customer Service Manager, Accommodation Office, Southampton Solent University

College and University Business Officers (CUBO), Geoff Pringle, Director of Campus Services, University of Exeter

The University Caterers' Organisation (TUCO), Julie Barker, Head of Catering Services, University of Brighton

Venuemasters, Kevin Stuckey, Residences and Conference Manager, University of Kent

How the seminars are organised

UhS offers a programme of seminars each year.  It recruits specialist trainers to present them, taking advice as necessary.  It has a close link with Progressive Training Ltd and other specialists with extensive experience in the university hospitality sector.

UhS promotes its seminars through its web site, www.universityhospitality.co.uk, and by email.  It administers the registration of attendees and supervises each seminar when it takes place.

University Hospitality Seminars Ltd., Registered in England no. 1370080
Registered Office: HMG Law LLP, 126 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DG