New research into employer responses to dementia in the workplace
Tourism research - engaging new audiences at heritage attractions
Research Spotlight on the Business School
The Business School is committed to undertaking research that is directly relevant to industry , the economy and the needs of society . With an applied focus led by policy and practice , our research is of national and international significance . Here we look at two areas of research currently being undertaken at the Business School .
New research into employer responses to dementia in the workplace
Researchers from The Business School are carrying out research on employer responses to dementia in the workplace in Scotland .
The research is funded by the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland and is led by Professor Jill Stavert , Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Incapacity Law , Rights and Policy . It involves colleagues from the Employment Research Institute at Edinburgh Napier University , the University of the West of Scotland and Heriot-Watt University .
Under law , employers have to ensure that their employees are treated fairly regardless of age and disability , and employees are able to ask their employer to make reasonable adjustments to help them continue working . The research will explore how employers support employees with dementia , helping the team to understand whether employers are meeting their legal obligations .
Tourism research - engaging new audiences at heritage attractions
Professors Anna Leask and Paul Barron have been researching how heritage attractions can attract new , younger audiences to visit . Several studies have been conducted in the UK and Asia , looking into what makes the Gen Y demographic distinct and what businesses can do to become more relevant and attractive to this non-traditional visitor .
Initial work started with internal University funding and focused on UK visitor attractions , then , via external funding , expanded to include hotels , casinos and attractions in Hong Kong , Macau and Singapore .
Recently the research has focused on the management of ‘ Lates ’ events hosted at museums . These events are adult-only , afterhours and entertainment-orientated events that also include a light learning message , developed with the aim of encouraging ongoing engagement between younger visitors and the museums . Building on a close relationship that has been developed with the National Museum of Scotland , the research is now investigating the value of such events and how this relationship with younger audiences is developing .
Professor Anna Leask
Professor Paul Barron
Professors Paul Barron
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