Christopher Mitchell

In 2000, I started working for Manchester Metropolitan University as an associate lecturer in an attempt to share my knowledge, skills and experience. Since then I have continued to work in higher education whilst attempting to link education back to industry through a number of projects and initiatives. 

My current interest are the development of employability skills within the programme to strengthen student resilience and support future career objectives. My areas of teaching are business skills and data to grow the tread of business intelligence skills within the programmes. 

Words of wisdom

 Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Its the not the Destination, It’s the journey.”

External examiner roles

External examining at Budapest Business School (2015-2025)

University College Birmingham (2016-2020)

*Seeking new opportunity

Expert reviewer for external funding bodies

Over the last few years I have worked with several professional bodies and charities;

Manchester Hoteliers Association

Institute of Hospitality – North West Board Member (Closed)

British Institute of Innkeepers

Hospitality Action – Northern Board Member

Springboard Northwest – North West Board Member

I feel passionately about industry and education and supporting collaboration with Manchester met at every opportunity.

Prizes and awards

EuroCHRIE2016

Laureate Hospitality Achievement Award 2016 

Awarded for an outstanding innovative contribution to the undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching programmes and professional development in Manchester
Metropolitan University.

Awarding Statement

“Chris has made excellent use of his own substantial international hotel industry experience in training to develop educational concepts and curricula, working in collaboration with various industrial partnerships. Without
doubt, as is evident from his CV and bio statement, Chris’s professional commitment and relentless efforts have considerably advanced teaching, learning
and technological practice in the field of hospitality education and training.
Furthermore, Chris is an exceptional mentor who, when he has introduced new
technology into the curriculum, provides detailed documentation, training
sessions and one-to-one help for all teaching staff throughout the year; he is
a passionate ambassador for the service industry.

My DHoA role looks to support programmes to embed Assurance of Learning as part of the AACSB accreditation across the Business School. My role as Principal Lecturer covers areas of teaching and supporting the development of the International Hospitality within OTEHM.