GRADUATES’
A S S O C I AT I O N
NEWSLETTER
from Graduates’ Association President, Maureen Paterson
MEMBERSHIP
If you are not already a member of the Graduates’ Association,
I’d like to encourage you to join. Membership allows you to
attend Networking Lunches which usually take place on the
last Saturday in the month (September to November and
January to April) plus the Annual General Meeting in June,
details of which can be found below. Also it gives you the
opportunity to enjoy the comfortable ambience of our seaside
house, Madras Lodge, Gullane which is available to rent all
year, including Christmas and New Year.
NETWORKING LUNCHES
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting took place on 2 June 2012 at
The Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, Queen Street,
Edinburgh. An update on the University was given by
Development and Alumni Manager, Craig Rutherford.
GRADUATION
Graduation took place on Friday 6 July 2012 and the Graduates’
Association was represented in the procession. We would like
to congratulate all of this year’s graduating students and wish
them the very best of luck in their future endeavours - and of
course we invite you all to join the Graduates’ Association.
On 28 April 2012 members attended FEAST 2012 at Jewel &
Esk College, which was organised in conjunction with QMU.
(See the full article on FEAST on page 9) Those attending
enjoyed sampling dishes prepared by some of the students,
as well as demonstrations from some of Scotland’s top chefs,
using some of the best local produce.
On 18 January 2012 several members met at the Museum of
Edinburgh for a special visit to the ‘Stitch In Time’ exhibition,
which was curated by the Museum around the collection of
the late Maud Pentland, who had studied at Atholl Crescent
in the 1930s. It was good to exchange memories of time
spent at Atholl Crescent and see some of the wonderful work
created by Maud and others. Helen Edwards, the Curator of
Applied Arts at the Museum, gave a talk on the exhibition and
its historical context. Craig Rutherford, QMU’s Development
and Alumni Manager, and Scott Anderson, Lecturer in Media,
Communication and Performing Arts, were there to represent
the University.
EVENTS
We host regular networking lunches, to which all of our
members are welcome. In the last few months we have
enjoyed meals at La Lanterna and La Petite Folie in Edinburgh.
Musical performer, industry
leader, public servant and
academic awarded honorary
degrees
J
ULY’S GRADUATION CEREMONY
was buzzing with excitement this year
as founding chancellor Sir Tom Farmer
conferred honorary degrees on musical
performer Susan Boyle; the eminent
developmental psychologist Professor
Colwyn Trevarthen; leading hotelier and
hospitality industry champion Norman
Springford and Professor Ian Percy CBE,
former chair of QMU’s board of governors.
Susan Boyle, who once studied towards a
Certificate of Higher Education for Carers at
QMU, was recognised for her contribution to
the creative industries. Colwyn Trevarthen,
who has published over 200 articles and
chapters on brain development, infant
communication and child learning and
emotional health, received an honorary
doctorate for his services to education.
Norman Springford, owner of Apex Hotel
group, was honoured for his significant
services to the hospitality industry and
Professor Ian Percy for his contribution to
public service and his six year tenure as
Chair of QMU’s Governing Body.
Professor Wend said: “Each honorary
graduate was recognised for the relevance
of their work to society at large reflecting the
university’s own commitment to enhancing
lives in the communities it serves.”
Q.M.U.G.A. CONTACTS
President
Maureen Paterson
2 Fettes Court
5 Craigleith Road
Edinburgh
EH4 2DL
T: 0131 332 0097
E: [email protected]
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Membership Secretary
Helen Kerr
26/6 Hawthornbank Lane
Edinburgh
EH4 3BH
T: 0131 220 2714
E: [email protected]
QMYOU / Graduates’ Assocoation
Social Secretary
Dorothy Finlayson
4 Brunstane Road North
Edinburgh
EH15 2DJ
T: 0131 669 5341
E: [email protected]
Madras Lodge, Gullane
For bookings contact:-
Anne Vokes
T: 07817 328035
E: [email protected]