Catherine Yard

Catherine Yard is a Lecturer at University College Birmingham's College of Food, teaching across hospitality and tourism programs. With industry background from Bass Taverns' Graduate Management Scheme, she brings practical management experience to academic instruction.

Holds MSc in Hospitality Management from Manchester Metropolitan University and PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education.

Research examines contemporary HR challenges in hospitality, including strategic workforce planning, employee retention, and organizational development in service industries.

Teaching portfolio includes: Managing Activities and People, Human Resource Planning, Strategic Human Resources, and Hospitality/Tourism Dynamics. Supervises undergraduate dissertations and industrial placements.