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Personal profile
Biography
Thomas J W Farrington is an Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Social Sciences. Tom has taught at South East European University in Tetovo and at the University of Edinburgh, where he received his doctorate, and where he was Co-Director of the Scottish Universities’ International Summer School.
Tom also volunteers as Chair of the Board of Trustees of LeithLate, a visual arts charity (SC049909) responsible for various public art projects, panel talks, and tours in Leith, alongside the annual LeithLate Festival.
Research interests
Tom's research is mainly focused on identity, practice, and ethics. He is currently looking into the working lives of musicians and start-up funding competitions. He has published work on cultural heritage and tourism, focussing on issues such as authenticity and social responsibility, with expertise in critical, cultural, and literary theory. His work has most recently appeared in the Journal of Marketing Management, the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, and the Journal of Sustainable Tourism.
Roles & Responsibilities
Tom is part of the Doctoral Research Centre, engaged in UG, Master's, and PhD supervision, and has taught on Management in a Global Context, Business Research Methods, Management Theories in Practice, HRM, and Scottish Studies courses at Heriot-Watt University. He is global course coordinator for Business Research Methods, Management Theories in Practice, and undergraduate Management Dissertations.
Tom is also Co-Chair of the Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team (with Dr Monica Tamariz), and serves as a HW Senator from August 2020-July 2023.
External positions
University of Edinburgh
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Research Output
An evaluation into the limitations and emerging trends of Six Sigma: an empirical study
Antony, J., Sony, M., Dempsey, M., Brennan, A., Farrington, T. & Cudney, E. A., 4 Mar 2019, In : TQM Journal. 31, 2, p. 205-221 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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An exploratory study into the use of lean six sigma to reduce medication errors in the Norwegian public healthcare context
Antony, J., Forthun, S., Trakulsunti, Y., Farrington, T., McFarlane, J., Brennan, A. & Dempsey, M., 26 Sep 2019, In : Leadership in Health Services. 32, 4, p. 509-524 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Consumers
Farrington, T., Jun 2017, Marketing Perspectives. MacLaren, A., Farrington, T. & O'Gorman, K. (eds.). 1 ed. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers, p. 93-110 18 p. (Global Management series ).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Introduction
Maclaren, A. & Farrington, T., Jun 2017, Marketing Perspectives. MacLaren, A., Farrington, T. & O'Gorman, K. (eds.). Goodfellow Publishers, p. 1-16 16 p. (Global Management Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Revision
Maclaren, A. & Farrington, T., Jun 2017, Marketing Perspectives. MacLaren, A., Farrington, T. & O'Gorman, K. (eds.). Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers, p. 205-229 25 p. (Global Management Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Activities
Sustainability (Journal)
Tom Farrington (Guest editor)
2019 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Sustainability (Journal)
Tom Farrington (Peer reviewer)
2018 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Philip K. Dick Day Conference 2018
Tom Farrington (Chair)
27 Apr 2018
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Tourism Management (Journal)
Tom Farrington (Peer reviewer)
2018 → …
Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Business Research Methods: Finding a Project Podcast
Thomas Farrington (Presenter), & Andrew Maclaren (Presenter)
1 Sep 2017
Activity: Other