New sustainability trail is Rosalyn ’ s legacy
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Getz award recognises outstanding research in events management
QMU ’ S CENTRE FOR the International Study of Planned Events presented a prestigious award to a team of researchers from Italy .
The Donald Getz Award , which was presented for the first time in 2012 , recognises outstanding research in planned events . QMU is the only university in the world to have established a named international award for outstanding research in this field .
This year , the award was presented to Professor Francesco Izzo , Enric Bonettie and Barbara Masiello , a team of accomplished researchers from the Second University of Naples . The work , which was funded by the Italian government , explored three cultural festivals and the social networks that contribute to their success and sustainability .
DATES for your diary
Event : Undergraduate Open Days When : Thursday 3rd September and Saturday 3th October 2015 Time : 11am – 4pm Where : QMU
Booking for open days is not essential but interested parties are advised to register at www . qmu . ac . uk close to the time of the event .
Event : QMU ’ s first TEDx event Title : Flourishing People , Spaces and Places When : 17 April 2015 , 9:00am-3.30pm Where : Halle Lecture Theatre , QMU Further Information : The event will be run by QMU ’ s Division of Nursing and will be live streamed . E : rmagowan @ qmu . ac . uk
New sustainability trail is Rosalyn ’ s legacy
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GENEROUS DONATION FROM a former Vice Principal of the University has funded a new sustainability trail highlighting the ‘ green ’ features of the campus .
Rosalyn Marshall , who served the University for 20 years , led on the RE : LOCATE project , which took the university from its old campuses to its acclaimed new campus at Musselburgh . The new campus has been recognised as an exemplar of sustainability within the higher education sector , nationally and internationally . It is a physical example of QMU ’ s commitment to sustainability which encompasses the social , environmental and economic dimensions of sustainable development .
In December , the authors of the research flew to Edinburgh to receive their award and present their research paper to a packed audience of QMU students and event industry professionals .
Professor Joe Goldblatt , Director of the International Centre for the Study of Planned Events at QMU , said : “ The Donald Getz Award allows us to recognise world leading research in planned events and helps ensure that event management students and industry professionals continue to benefit from international research findings . It is also important that high quality international research in this area is encouraged as this information is essential in shaping the future of the events management industry .”
In many ways , the University ’ s commitment to sustainable development is Rosalyn ’ s legacy . QMU is therefore very grateful that she has continued to support the University after her retiral and that her kind donation has led to the development of this special sustainability trail .
When selecting a university at which to study , many students said they felt that sustainability was an important part of QMU ’ s offering . The University now continues to further embed sustainability into the institution ’ s culture through the work of QMU ’ s Sustainability Committee . The Committee , led by Craig Cathcart , from QMU ’ s Division of Business , Management and Enterprise , was delighted that Rosalyn could join them for the launch of the trail in February 2015 . The new trail fits well with the Group ’ s plans and will help to promote the institution ’ s sustainability ethos amongst staff , students and visitors to QMU .
Event : Student costume design and construction catwalk production Title : Costume Showcase When : 15th May 2015 ( matinee and evening performances ) Where : Pleasance , Edinburgh Further Information : E : spaulley @ qmu . ac . uk
Event : Student film screening Title : Graduation Film Screening When : 9 July 2015 Where : The Edinburgh Filmhouse Further Information : E : mgillham @ qmu . ac . uk things you might not know about QMU
• takes it is name from Margaret , Queen Consort of King Malcolm Canmore of Scotland , who lived in the 11th century . Margaret was renowned for her charity , education and piety in her lifetime . She was canonised as a saint in 1250 .
• has two community forums a year to help engage local people and businesses .
• has a ‘ therapet ’ dog called Rocco who is based at QMU ’ s Students Union . Rocco is a big hit with students who attend therapet sessions to help them de-stress .
• runs the only Children ’ s University in the east of Scotland for 7 – 14 year olds .
• recently launched the Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation to help support small and medium sized food and drink companies develop new products , innovate and grow their businesses .
• has talented young filmmakers who have video production companies based at the university . Raw Film Productions and Smartfilmproduction carry out filming contracts for QMU as well as for external organisations ( voluntary organisations , councils and businesses ).
• hosts a Consumer Insight Centre which specialises in training for professional complaint handlers .
• has a new Sustainability Trail funded through a generous donation from Rosalyn Marshall , former Vice Principal at QMU .
• delivers degree programmes oversees with partnership organisations in Singapore , Greece , Nepal , India and Egypt .
• will hold its first ever TEDx event in April 2015 . The theme for the event is ‘ Flourishing ’. ❒
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