About Mihaela Dariescu
I am passionate about education, and I strongly believe that it can change in better individuals and the world. Currently, I am Senior Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) at the University of Sunderland in London, supporting the hospitality and tourism management students, both undergraduate and postgraduate level. I have 10 years’ experience in the UK higher education, teaching tourism, hospitality and business-related modules, and leading teams in various institutions.
The support I offer to students and colleagues is rooted in industry leadership experience, and academic studies in the UK and abroad. Currently, I pursue PhD studies with Lancaster University, and I hold an MA in Education Leadership and Management from the University of Roehampton, an MA in Management of Tourist Resources and Activities and BA in Geography from the University of Bucharest. In addition, I completed a level 5 teaching qualification.
Research
Higher Education research:
- Staff wellbeing and development, leadership, governance, organisational culture, and cross-cultural management.
Conference presentation:
- Dariescu, M. and Van, H. Q. (2023) ‘Exploring the Impact of Academic Tutoring on Student Experience and Academic Achievement in the University of Sunderland in London’. UKAT Annual Conference 2023.
Publications:
- Dariescu, M. (2023), Knowledge economy and knowledge management in the higher education context, in Jones-Essan, L. J., Nadda, V., and Albright, K. (eds.) Knowledge Management and Research Innovation in Global Higher Education Institutions. Hershey: IGI Global.
- Pius, A., Alharahsheh, H. H., Nwaogbe, O., and Dariescu, M. (2020) Contemporary quality management approaches and practices within the hospitality industry, in Pius A, Alharahsheh, H.H. and Adesanmi, A. A. (eds.) Contemporary Management Approaches to the Global Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Hershey: IGI Global.
- Savic, D., and Dariescu, M. (2020) Cultural norms and expectations within the hospitality industry, in Adekunle, B., lharahsheh, H.H. and Pius, A. (eds.) Trends and Issues in International Planning for Businesses. Hershey: IGI Global.
- Savic, D., and Dariescu, M. (2020) Cross-cultural management within the hospitality industry, in Adekunle, B., lharahsheh, H.H. and Pius, A. (eds.) Trends and Issues in International Planning for Businesses. Hershey: IGI Global.
Areas of expertise
Further information
Professional recognition:
- UK Academic and Tutoring (UKAT) - Recognised Leader in Advising (RPA)
- SFHEA (Advance Higher Education - Senior Fellow)