An academic has been recognised for his dedication to creating opportunities and mentoring students and scholars.  

Dr Kingsley Omeihe, a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at University of the West of Scotland, has been awarded the British Academy of Management (BAM) Medal for his Contribution to Communities – one of the organisation’s greatest honours. 

The BAM Medal, created in 2024, celebrates individuals who have made a real difference across the BAM community, including through support for Special Interest Groups (SIG) and networks. 

Dr Omeihe, who also serves as Vice Chair of BAM’s Leadership SIG, was praised for his long-standing commitment to building opportunities for doctoral students, organising events and mentoring early-career researchers. He has also been a leading advocate for African scholarship, co-founding the BAM African Studies track, which is now a well-established part of the annual BAM Conference. 

 

I really feel humbled to have this recognition. It’s not just about me though, it’s about building communities and helping others to grow, especially doctoral students and African scholars who often face barriers in their academic journeys. This Medal is not just for me but for everyone who has been part of that work.

Dr Kingsley Omeihe speaking about the award

 

The British Academy of Management has a number of awards which are presented at the annual conference which include the BAM medal which was formally presented during the opening ceremony on Wednesday 3 September at the University of Kent. 

 

We are very proud of King and the work he does both here at UWS and across the wider academic community. This award is a reflection of his dedication and the positive impact he has made over many years, not just for our own students but for doctoral researchers and scholars around the world.

Professor James Miller, Principal and Vice-Chancellor