Lecturer and events firm owner Jules wins 2024 UK business award

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Giles Gwinnett

Jules Farr, a lecturer in Business Management within University of Gloucestershire’s School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences - picture contributed

Jules Farr, a lecturer in business management at the university of Gloucestershire, has been named 'event planner of the year' at this year's Business Awards UK Events and Exhibition Awards.

As well as teaching, Jules is the proprietor of Emerge Events, which creates and carries out unique events in the county, including gothic art and literature, and fantasy crafts within the eerie surroundings of the former Gloucester prison.

A proud Jules,who also holds a master’s degree in creative events management, said: "I am extremely grateful for the support and encouragement of my family and my colleagues at University of Gloucestershire in helping me to fulfil my passion for providing excellence in events management.

"As a business owner for more than 20 years, I am passionate about sharing my experiences with our students so they have the practical skills and the academic knowledge to achieve rewarding and meaningful careers when they graduate."

Providing a platform for start-ups and SMEs to compete with multi-nationals, the UK Business Awards recognise and honour outstanding individuals and organisations that demonstrate excellence and contribute significantly to business.

Giles Gwinnett

Giles Gwinnett is a writer at The Business Magazine. He has been a journalist for more than 20 years and covered a vast array of topics at a range of media settings - in print and online. After his NCTJ newspaper training, he became a reporter in Hampshire before moving to a news agency in Gloucestershire. In recent years, he has been covering the financial markets along with company news for an investor-focused web portal. His many interests include politics, energy and the environment. He lives in Dorset.