Everyone enjoyed the range of delights that were on offer . People mingled over brunch and cream teas , while others enjoyed the tutorled wine tastings followed by artisan cheeses produced by a QMU graduate . Of course , no visit to QMU would ever have been complete without everyone partaking of a wee QMU scone ! Chef Director of Café St Honoré and Scottish Chef of the Year ( Scottish Restaurant Awards 2011 ) Neil Forbes conducted a demonstration showing guests how to make the most of local , seasonal produce . This was followed by tutor-led wine tasting sessions led by Richard Bouglet from l ’ Art du Vin , and cheese from QMU graduate and cheese-maker , Jane Stewart of St Andrews Farmhouse Cheese .
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BA Consumer Studies : class of 1990
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QMU academics and researchers offered a range of fascinating sessions which gave an insight into their work in speech technology as well as nutrition and biological health sciences . The session with Isobel Davidson , Professor in Nutrition , helped graduates establish whether they were a taster or a supertaster . Microbiologist and Immunologist , Dr Lorna Fyfe , uncovered the fascinating antibacterial properties of Portobello honey . Dr Mary Warnock discussed the astounding nutritional properties of the East Lothian superfruit , sea buckthorn and outlined the University ’ s commercial work with Cuddybridge , an artisan apple juice producer which has been working with QMU on the development of a new high end apple / sea buckthorn drink .
By the end of the day , visitors had had the opportunity to have
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some fun , rekindle old friendships , develop connections with new alumni and find out about some of the fascinating work that ’ s happening at QMU . Professor Alan Gilloran , QMU ’ s Deputy Principal , was delighted to welcome alumni who were now scattered all over the world , and to share information about work in QMU ’ s flagships .
Professor Gilloran said : “ It was an excellent opportunity to talk to our alumni and find out what fascinating areas of work they are involved in . Careers ranged from finance to housing , from environmental protection to holiday accommodation , and from occupational therapy to cheese-making .
“ We look forward to deepening our relationship with the Connect participants and considering how we can develop mutually beneficial relationships with more alumni in the future .”
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