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Thursday 24th November

You are cordially invited to QMU’s 4th Annual Doctoral Student Research Conference.

This 1-day event will will feature:

• Research presentations by QMU’s PhD and Prof Doc Students, as well as by a few selected Postgraduate students from other universities
• A keynote speech by the New Media strategist for the SNP (Scottish Nationalist Party)
• A discussion panel showcasing the breadth and depth of ‘connections’ enabled by QMU-supported research
• A poster exhibit portraying research by QMU Doctoral students that is currently in-progress

Refreshments will be provided.  Further details and information about registration (which is free to QMU students, faculty, and staff!) can be found here.

Where: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, EH21 6UU

The Scottish Fair Trade University and College Higher Education Conference

Wednesday 9th March, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Be a part of challenging global poverty and recognising the dignity and rights of producers through fairness in international trading. Whether you’re a student, lecturer or staff member, come to Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, to be part of the change in universities and colleges around Scotland

There will be a full day of talks and workshops, loads of Fair Trade market stalls, it’s free to attend and includes a free lunch.

Talks will include :

• Ken Mkangala, a producer of Fairtrade macadamia nuts
• Fair Trade in the NHS
• Fair Trade Fashion
• Fair Trade cotton products for your university or college
• Fair Trade catering and procurement
• Tips on how to run a Fair Trade campaign
• A special ‘Topic Support Network’ held by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges

The conference will be hosted by Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, EH21 6UU

For Scotland to become a Fairtrade Nation, colleges and universities must help. So, come along to hear from colleagues that have gained Fairtrade status, share ideas and go back to your institution full of enthusiasm for taking Fair Trade forward.

For more information, or to book a place, please email us with your contact details, noting any dietary requirements or accessibility issues.

The Saltire 2010
Pro-Am Master Chef Cook Off & Annual St Andrew's Dinner, Ceilidh & Fireworks
Saturday 27th November

Don your tartan and join QMU for an evening of food, fun and fireworks!

Following on from the success of the sell out QMU Homecoming Finale in November 2009, we are delighted to be part of The Saltire 2010 celebrations which is generously supported by East Lothian Council and EventScotland, as part of its Winter Festivals. The Saltire 2010 is a weekend of events taking place across East Lothian over the weekend of the 26th – 28th November 2010. 

On Saturday 27 th November, QMU will be hosting a food-focussed evening with a Pro-Am Master Chef Cook Off followed by QMU’s annual St Andrew’s Day Dinner, Ceilidh & Fireworks. 

We invite staff, students, friends and family to come along to this unique East Lothian experience.

The event has two parts and you are welcome to attend either or both……

Local master chef Cook Off
4.30pm – 6.30pm
£10 per person (includes a glass of wine or beer on arrival)

Take two master chefs, a selection of East Lothian’s finest local produce, bags of skill………all the ingredients necessary for the start of a fantastic foodie evening.

Vote for your favourite, as  former BBC Masterchef winners, Gerry Goldwyre (1994) and Derek Johnstone (2008), go head to head in what promises to be an exciting cookery competition, using the finest East Lothian ingredients.  There will also be a live question and answer session giving you the chance to ask our chefs about those cooking dilemmas.

Annual St Andrew’s Day Dinner, Ceilidh & Fireworks
7pm - 11.30pm
£25 per person (includes fizz on arrival, two-course buffet, half bottle of wine, ceilidh and fireworks)

Following on from the success of the sell out Homecoming Finale last year, we will again be celebrating St Andrew’s Day in style at QMU!

Listen to the traditional “tribal” sounds of ancient Scotland with music from the renowned Clann an Drumma. Enjoy a two course haggis buffet, then grab your partners for Heeliegoleerie - an award winning ceilidh band who bring a fresh approach to Scottish music. 

A cash bar will also be available selling beer, wine and soft drinks only.

The fireworks are timed for 11.15pm (all welcome to come along & watch them).

Dress code: formal wear – all tartan most welcome!

Buy your tickets early – this was a sell out event last year!

Tickets:                To buy tickets please call Sarah Whigham on 0131 474 0000 or email Sarah Whigham

Special Offer:    Buy a package ticket to come to Local master chef Cook Off AND the Annual St Andrew’s Day Dinner, Ceilidh & Fireworks for £30.

More info:           Email: Sarah Whigham or call 0131 474 0000

For more information on The Saltire 2010, please go to Visit East Lothian

The QMU Planned Events Colloquia and Inaugural Donald Getz Award Presentation
Thursday 28th October & Friday 29th October 2010

Golf Tournament - Saturday 30th October : 9am-2pm

The first ever award for international research in planned events will be presented to Professor Donald Getz.

• Trends and forces in the field of planned events will be examined by leading scholars including Professor Donald Getz.
• Career opportunities and trends for planned events students and professionals will be explored by international authorities such as Mr. Gene Columbus author of "The Complete Guide to Careers in Special Events" (Wiley, 2010).
• Major developments in Scottish planned events will be described by Mr. Paul Bush, OBE, Chief Executive of EventScotland and David Grevemberg, Chief Operating Officer from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014.
• The trends of event technology will be addressed by special speaker, Robert McDowell, Vice President for Information Worker Business Value at Microsoft Corp.
• 15 planned event industry employers will exhibit their organisations during a networking session.

Conference Chair and Convener: Professor Joe Goldblatt
Conference Committee: Dr Rebecca Finkel, Ms Jane Grant, Dr Cathy Matheson, Mr Kevin Scally
Conference Coordinator: Yu-Chieh Cheng
Conference Manager: Sarah Whigham

Conference is hosted by the International Centre for the Study of Planned Events,  supported by the School of Business, Enterprise and Management and managed by Queen Margaret University.

For full programme details and to book your tickets, please visit the registration website.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE: LEARNING BY DOING
A Knowledge Exchange Event

Wednesday 16 June
10am to 4pm
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
EH21 6UU

Funded by the Scottish Government, this event aims to:

- build understanding and awareness of, and promote greater engagement in, social enterprises amongst staff and students in higher and further education;

- celebrate and recognise the social and economic contribution of social enterprises;

- provide an opportunity to explore the challenges and opportunities of social enterprise in Scotland;

- identify opportunities for the development of teaching and research in this field; and

- make practical recommendations as to how an awareness and understanding of social enterprise can be gained by students leading to increased recognition of social entrepreneurship as a career.

The event will provide an excellent opportunity for peer learning, networking and good practice sharing between government, academics, students and the third sector.

For further information about this event, please email:
Queen Margaret University

A CELEBRATION OF REGIONAL SCOTTISH FOOD - Exploring the quality and diversity of Scottish produce

Saturday 24th April
11am to 3pm
The Club
Jewel and Esk College
24 Milton Road East
Edinburgh, EH15 2PP

This event is a joint project between QMU and Jewel and Esk College.

Come and taste over 20 sample dishes from across Scotland. These will be prepared by level 2 Hospitality students of Queen Margaret University and Jewel & Esk College.

Learn the tricks of renowned Scottish chefs; you'll be with them in the training kitchens. Demonstration chefs include: Tom Kitchin, Joe Gray, Fiona Burrell, Alex Kidd, Stephen Lindsay, Neil Forbes and others. Please note there are limited places available for these sessions.

Local producers market

Tutored beverage tasting (limited places available)

Tickets on sale from :-
- QMU Website www.qmu.ac.uk/be/foodfestival
- eh15 (J&E)
- the Club reception (Jewel and Esk College)
- QMU Students’ Union
- QMU Finance Office

Adults: £10 Concessions: £5

HOMECOMING SCOTLAND 2009
Queen Margaret University was proud to be part of the official celebrations for Homecoming Scotland 2009. We ran 2 exciting events on campus, both of which were part-financed by East Lothian Council. QMU was also the official university partner of The Gathering 2009.

HOMECOMING FINALE
Saturday 28th November 2009
Thank you to everyone who attended our Homecoming Finale celebrations on Saturday 28th November. The event was a huge success and we do hope you all enjoyed the night.

HOMECOMING FINALE
Generously supported by East Lothian Council
Saturday 28th November 2009

This was a unique finale event which involved fun, interactive Scottish workshops, food and drinks, dancing and a spectacular fireworks display, which ended the year of Homecoming.

The Scottish activities were free to attend and suitable for all ages.
Please click HERE for details on the full programme of all the Scottish activities that took place.

The St Andrews Day Dinner, Ceilidh & Fireworks was a sell out!
Tickets were priced at £15 per person which included a 2 course haggis buffet, half a bottle of wine per person and the ceilidh.

We had music from from QMU's Ensemble of the Enlightenment, piping from Eddie Seaman, singing from Coreen Scott and of course a ceilidh with the Scott Nichol Ceilidh Band.
Alexander Hutchison also kindly read out his very humerous poem on the haggis called "Surprise, Surprise".

The evening came to a close with a spectacular fireworks display.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Kaleidoscope: An Optical View of East Lothian Architecture
Generously supported by East Lothian Council

Monday 1st June - Sunday 30th August 2009

Kaleidoscope: An Optical View of East Lothian Architecture features the work of Dougie Barnett.

Dougie is an outstanding photographer who has been working alongside QMU for the last 10 years. He has very recently developed a new style of op art (optical art) photography. This op art project is a method of photography concerning the interaction between illusion and the original image. It is a highly modern, intriguing style of photography which will challenge the viewer. Dougie's photographs portray East Lothian buildings in a completely new light.

This project involved Dougie photographing sites through out East Lothian and transforming the original look of the building into a modern spectacle which will intrigue and stimulate the viewer. The photographs are printed large scale and on display in various locations throughout QMU. Alongside each, there is a brief description of the building photographed and the original picture before it was edited.

The exhibition is open Monday to Friday 9am - 8pm and Saturday/Sunday 9am - 5pm. It is free to all.

Please collect your photography exhibition guide at the QMU main reception and remember to fill in our questionnaire on leaving.

THE GATHERING 2009
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July
Holyrood Park, Edinburgh

QMU is the official university partner of The Gathering 2009, an event which is a major feature of Scotland’s Homecoming celebrations.

The Gathering 2009 will be a historical event which brings together Scottish clan members from around the world in the country’s largest ever Highland games. The games will take place in Holyrood Park on the Saturday and Sunday, with an impressive clan parade processing up the Royal Mile and a clan pageant taking place in the Castle esplanade on the Saturday evening.

This unique event is sure to be a real spectacle and one which will be remembered by people across the world for years to come.

For further details and to purchase tickets, please look at The Gathering website: www.clangathering.org

DOORS OPEN DAY
at Queen Margaret University

Saturday 26th September
10.30am – 1.30pm

Queen Margaret University is delighted to be part of Edinburgh Doors Open Day 2009.

Doors Open Day is a Scotland wide event that allows the general public the opportunity to get behind the scenes of some of Scotland’s architecturally and culturally significant buildings. For a full programme of all the buildings involved, please go to the Edinburgh Doors Open Day website.

Come along for a morning of family fun-filled activities giving you the chance to experience the campus for yourself and find out what facilities we can offer you.

At QMU’s Doors Open Day you can:

• experience our new purpose-built campus development;
• go on a campus tour;
• find out about our local community initiatives;
• learn about our green sustainable campus;
• measure your body fat % and lung capacity;
• hunt the quote in the Learning Resource Centre or join in on a book speed-reading session;
• watch student film reels;
• talk to our staff & students;
• face painting;
• tour our Nurse Simulation Lab & Radiography Lab;
• take part in a drama workshop;
• kids treasure hunt;
• have a go at our sports taster sessions (please wear appropriate clothing);
• and many more activities for all age ranges.

QMU is located to the east of Edinburgh just outside Musselburgh.
There will be LIMITED PARKING for this event, access from the A1 only, not Musselburgh.

The new campus is only 6 minutes by train from Waverley Station.
Queen Margaret University has a green travel policy and we encourage you to use sustainable transport. See How to get here for options.

For further information contact Sarah Whigham on: swhigham@qmu.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 474 0000

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