Our academics and students are at the forefront of events and hospitality learning. These posts showcase the innovative experiences of Edge Hotel School and provide industry opinion on the events and hospitality sector.

Director of People and Culture

The Student Experience Team lead on a range of projects and initiatives to help students transition into life at Essex, fostering a real sense of belonging, and maximising opportunities for everyone to participate in life on campus.

Pamela Cox's teaching and research spans social policy, socio-legal studies, social history and criminology. She also work as a policy consultant with government, local authority and voluntary sector organisations.

Dr Anna Sergi holds a PhD in Sociology (2014), with specialisation in Criminology, from the Department of Sociology at the University of Essex. Her research specialism is in organised crime studies and comparative criminal justice. She has published extensively in renowned peer-review journals in criminology on topics related to Italian mafias both in Italy and abroad as well as on policing strategies against organised crime across states.

Brett's role includes networking and fostering new businesses to Event Essex as well as establishing and maintaining relationships with existing clients.