Taylor’s Culinary Institute Successfully Conducted WSET Level 1 Award in Wines on Campus

Taylor’s Culinary Institute recently conducted the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 programme. The participants were introduced to the theory of wine. The session was held face-to-face in the State of the Art Wine Lab at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. This session was conducted by two certified trainers, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Joaquim Dias Soeiro and Mr. Reuben Arthur Suresh, who are both recognized educators of WSET global with qualification in Wines, Spirit and Sake for both professional and enthusiast.

Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) that is based in the United Kingdom has provided such education for over 50 years and are the best-in-class education and qualification design not only for those who are just starting out in their career, but also for established professionals and many who have passion for wines.

Taylor’s Culinary Institute is proud to collaborate with the world’s leading provider of WSET qualifications and as their partner to conduct such prestigious programmes.

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A Career in Creative: Finding Your Way together with Associate Adjunct Professor Eileen Khor

The School of Media and Communication invited Adjunct Associate Professor Ms. Eileen Khor, Regional Content Manager at SEEK Asia to share her experiences in the creative industry during the session titled “A Career in Creative: Finding Your Way” to students of Creative Design for Advertising and Advertising & Brand Management Collaborative Project modules which were from Semester 4 and 5.

Ms. Eileen shared with the students about the various jobs she has held starting as a Creative Executive on TV productions at Endemol to Art Director at LOKi and subsequently Head of Creative Innovation at ADA and now Regional Content Manager at SEEK Asia, and her philosophy and approach with regards to exploring different career paths.

There was a half-hour Q & A session, which Ms. Eileen fielded various questions from the students, such as advice on approaching potential mentors, opportunities in the industry, and whether employers today prefer generalists or specialists. The webinar was attended by 150 students from the School of Media and Communication.

Secrets to Managing Relationships with Stakeholders in the Exhibition Industry by Mr. Kenneth Fong

It’s not what you know but WHO you know! Does this sound familiar? Well, a group of about 50 undergraduates in the Exhibition Management module listened intently to see if Mr. Kenneth Fong would offer any new perspectives. The Exhibition Management module is part of the Bachelor of International Tourism Management (Hons.) (Events Management) program offered by the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events.

Mr. Kenneth is the Adjunct Associate Professor and Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) of the School of Hospitality, Tourism & Events. Also involved in talent development programs, Mr. Kenneth’s passion in sharing his knowledge was evident as discussions stretched beyond the scheduled 1-hour online session. Students continued to pick his brains on how he manages to delicately balance event objectives while continuing to grow relationships with various parties around the world throughout his 20 years in the industry. With events industry practitioners such as Mr. Kenneth Fong, Sales Director of Messe Worldwide Malaysia, students get industry insights to help them hit the ground running when they join the industry once they graduate.

Learning at Taylor’s University is no longer confined within classroom walls as Taylor’s University rises in QS World Rankings by Subject to 16th in the World for Hospitality and Leisure Management subject. At the guest lecture session, students took note of how important it is to have good communication skills, which would contribute to building relationships with various stakeholders in the exhibitions industry. In fact, this tip holds true for the success of any relationship.