Patrick Muigai

Patrick Muigai

Senior Lecturer
London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism
patrick.muigai@uwl.ac.uk

Patrick Muigai is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader within the London College of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London. He is also the academic link tutor for the collaborative partnership with IIHM India

His main areas of pedagogic interest include the development of student centred approaches to teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is also interested in developing innovative teaching techniques including assessment methods/strategies to assist international students adapt to the UK, HE system

His research interests include Entrepreneurship, Franchising and Small Business management. His current PhD thesis adopts a focused ethnographic approach to help explore the lived experiences of franchisees - in particular their entrepreneurial behaviours.

  • Qualifications

    BA Hospitality and Hotel Management (Thames Valley University), PGCE (University of West London), PgDip Research Methods (University of West London)

  • Memberships

    Institute of Hospitality (IoH)
    Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
    Personal Tutor group within The Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Teaching

I am a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader within the London College of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London. I am also the academic link tutor for the collaborative partnership with IIHM India. My main areas of interest include the development of student centred approaches to teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research

  • Research and publications

    Edited books

    Muigai, P. (ed.) (2014), The Business Environment for Hospitality, Tourism and Airline Industries, (2nd edn), Harlow, Pearson Education Ltd.

    Muigai, P. (ed.) (2012), The Business Environment for Hospitality, Tourism and Airline Industries, Harlow, Pearson Education Ltd.

    Book and conference reviews

    Fred Mayo (2013), ‘Planning an Applied Research Project in Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports’, New York, Sage Publications

    Conference Paper review, ‘Analysing Knowledge Transfer in International Franchise Networks’, conference contribution to be presented at the 22nd CHME Annual Research Conference, Edinburgh, 2013

    Worthington, I. & Britton, C. (2015) The business environment. (7th ed.) Harlow: Pearson Education.

  • Conferences

    Cullen, S., Muigai, P., Pennington A. & Mackrory, D. (2009), Learning Support and Assessment through Blended Learning for Work Experience and Employability, Paper jointly presented at a HEA Conference, University of Leeds

    Muigai, P. (2016) Aimless wandering or in-depth insights: The use of focused ethnography in franchising and entrepreneurship research. Annual Doctorial Conference- UWL May 2016, Ealing

    Muigai, P. (2015), Towards understanding the entrepreneurial actions of franchisees. Annual Doctorial Conference- UWL May 2015, Ealing

    Muigai P. (2010), Toward explaining the lack of Strategic planning amongst Hospitality SME's, UWL research seminar, Ealing

    Muigai, P. (2008), Strategic planning within Hospitality SME’s, initial findings presented during annual UWL research seminar, Ealing

    Muigai, P. & Lengyel, A (2014), Assessments in Transnational Partnerships: The UWL & IIHM Experience. INSTIL’s Teaching and learning Conference - Engaging with Students and Learning, University of West London, June 2104

    Muigai, P. & Witney, D (2005), Personal Tutorial ‘Not on my Time table’, Paper jointly presented at the Personal Tutor conference, University of York

    On-going projects

    Muigai, P. Learner diversity and inclusion, supporting international students, on-going project to be presented at HEA Conference

    Muigai, P. Retention & enhancement of employment prospects through long-term integration of transferable skills: The experience in Hospitality and Tourism, on-going project to be presented at HEA Conference

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