James Scott

James Scott is an academic professional affiliated with the University of Sunderland. He currently serves as the Academic Director for Transnational Education, overseeing global partnerships in Botswana, Cyprus, Greece, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam. Previously, he led the Hospitality, Events, Aviation and Tourism department, developing courses across multiple campuses including Sunderland, London, Hong Kong, and with partner institutions in Malaysia (SEGi), Nepal (ISMT), and Singapore (MDIS). In 2021, he was appointed Head of School – Law and Tourism, where he contributed to the development of new courses such as Esports and Advanced Legal Practice and established a Moot Court and Student Law Clinic.

His research interests include legislation around the night-time economy, liminal spaces for tourism in the developing world, and he is a travel enthusiast with experiences in 78 countries. His work extends to tourism policy, governance, performance measurement, and transnational education.

He can be contacted via 0191 515 2732 or by email at james.scott-1@sunderland.ac.uk, and is based at the Reg Vardy Centre, room 212c.