Location:                      Bronte Hall Room 222, Headingley Campus, Leeds, LS6 3QW

Ruth Dowson is a Senior Lecturer in Events Management. Originally from a public sector background with the NHS, Ruth's research interests relate to spirituality, religion and events, public sector events and DIY/underground events. With over 30 years experience in development, management and delivery of conferences, seminars and associated exhibitions, Ruth was formerly Head of Events, NHS Connecting for Health. There she was responsible for strategic planning, content and events delivery, including process development, systems and training, managing procurement activity through the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and Department of Health procurement frameworks, and building strong working relationships across the NHS.  From 2002 to 2005 she was National Events Manager for NatPaCT (part of NHS Modernisation Agency), where she initiated the design and development of the NHS' first online events booking and management system. Currently studying for an MA in Theology & Pastoral Studies alongside training for ordination in the Church of England, Ruth is also the course leader for the Distance Learning MSc in Events Management and the BA in Conference & Exhibition Management.

Current Research Projects

Spirituality, religion and events