32 QMYOU / Graduate News
Entrepreneurial student is bubbling with enthusiasm
T he philosophy of embedding entrepreneurship into the student mind set is
certainly having an impact at QMU . The University is noticing a rise in the number of students who are getting their businesses up and running before they even reach graduation .
QMU has been keen to encourage students to view entrepreneurship as first destination career choice , and one business management student who has put all hands to the pumps to kick start his own business is Bradley Aitchison . Bradley , from Duns , is making the most of Scotland ’ s growing love of hot tubs by developing a new online retail business . In 2016 , the young student aims to grow his business into a one-stop-shop for everything associated with hot tubs , stocking the latest spa chemicals , accessories , and building upon the hot tub sales and servicing functions that are already on offer .
If you want to create an indulgent space to relax at home find out more about Bradley ’ s Eyemouth based company at : http :// www . luxespa . co . uk / ❒
DATES for your diary
Event : Scotland ’ s Foodscape , a timely and tasty symposium about the significance of food in Scotland . Details : a collaboration between QMU ’ s MSc programme in Gastronomy and Italy ’ s University of Gastronomic Sciences , this event consists of two days of lectures and presentations , practical workshops , discussion groups , performances , and exchange . As part of a series of international events on gastronomy , it will play a role in shaping food innovations around the world . When : 26 – 27 April 2016 Where : Summerhall , Edinburgh
Event : QMU Costume Showcase 2016 Details : This event will feature an array of costumes created and modelled by QMU Performing Arts students . The breadth of work will reflect the Costume Design and Construction students ’ portfolio , with the supporting exhibition featuring illustrations of costumes , masks and millinery . When : Friday 13th May 2016 , 2pm and 7pm Where : The Pleasance Theatre Hall Tickets : www . eventbrite . co . uk
Event : The Annual Pembrey Lecture Professor Jan Dewing , Sue Pembrey Chair in Nursing Details : Professor Jan Dewing has an international reputation for expertise in person-centred care , practice development and gerontological practice including care of people living with dementia . The university is honoured to host this first annual lecture in the presence of Sue Pembrey ' s family . This will also be Professor Dewing ' s inaugural lecture at QMU .
When : Thursday 16th June 5.30pm for 6.00pm Where : Halle Lecture Theatre , QMU Craighall Campus
Event : ‘ Enhancing Practice Conference 2016 ’ Unearthing the Architecture of Practice Patterns : practice development and the co-construction of healthful workplaces Details : This conference will provide nurse professionals and other healthcare staff with the opportunity to learn from some of the most influential nurse leaders and social leadership experts in Europe . The conference will share examples of best practice in healthcare and encourage participants to unearth the deeper levels of good practice development . When : Full conference - 31 August until 2nd September , pre conference workshops - 30 August 2016 Where : QMU , EH21 6UU Registration and conference details : www . qmu . ac . uk / enhancingpractice16 / default . htm Organiser : Professor Brendan McCormack E : bmccormack @ qmu . ac . uk and Professor Jan Dewing E : jdewing @ qmu . ac . uk Division of Nursing , QMU .
Event : QMU ’ s Undergraduate Open Days Details : an opportunity to find out about undergraduate courses , meet staff and students , and view the campus facilities . When : 29th August and 24th September 2016 Where : QMU , EH21 6UU Further Information : www . qmu . ac . uk Organisers : Marketing and Communications Office , QMU things you might not know about QMU
• 94.4 % of QMU graduates find employment or go on to further training within six months of graduation ( HESA statistics 2015 ). The average Scottish HE graduate employment rate of 94.1 %.
• over 36 % of QMU students are international ( from outside the UK )
• has launched two new postgraduate study programmes in Family Business .
• has a Business Innovation Zone to support the development of graduate entrepreneurship .
• has an Careers and Employability team which offers a Careers for Life service to QMU graduates .
• offers a significant range of scholarships , bursaries , awards and internships to its students to support their development .
• offers the only Masters in Gastronomy in the UK .
• has a Consumer Dispute Resolution Centre which specialises in providing complaint handing training for organisations such as ombudsman services
• offers a range of specialist commercial services via the Scottish Centre for Food Development and Innovation to food and drink SMEs .
• has a costume design and construction graduate who is working with the popular TV soap Hollyoaks .
32 QMYOU / Graduate News