Angela Maguire

Angela Maguire is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business and Law, University of Brighton, affiliated with the Tourism, Inclusion, Events and Society Research Excellence Group. She brings extensive experience from both academia and the business sector, with a strong focus on skills development, project management, and collaborative partnerships.

Education:

• Master in Business Strategy, Open University (1998)
• Bachelor in Business and Finance, London South Bank University (1989)
• PGCE, University of Greenwich (1984)
• Professional Diploma in Hospitality Management, Institute of Hospitality (1980)

Her research interests center on tourism, inclusion, events, and societal impact in business, with a practical emphasis on SME growth, regional development, and degree apprenticeships. She actively contributes to public and professional discourse through invited talks and knowledge exchange initiatives.

Her professional engagements reflect a commitment to economic development and education-industry collaboration, particularly in the Sussex region and through European partnerships. She serves as a consultant for The Working & Learning Partnership, supporting workforce and learning integration.

Professional Activities:

• Invited Talk: Strategic Growth for SMEs (2024)
• Invited Talk: Growth Potential for SMEs in Sussex (June 2024)
• Presenter: Gatwick Diamond Business (July 2024)
• Participant: Sussex Growth Forum (July 2025)