Harry Jackson (pictured right)
BSc (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen graduate
Graduate Harry is Artistic Director for Amplify Time Productions, which was awarded
funding from the Student Development Fund.
This funding helped Harry’s theatre projects get off the ground, allowed his company to
support 30 students in a classical production of ‘Doctor Faustus’ by Christopher
Marlowe and to perform ‘Antigone’ by Anne Carson’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
These productions allowed the students to widen their personal skill sets, get company
experience, and have an opportunity to show what they can do and market themselves
for future work outside of the University and in industry.
Harry said: “Amplify is bringing arts into Scotland and supporting students. By
producing shows open to the public, we are contributing to the culture of Edinburgh
and showing friends, family, professionals and other creatives what we have achieved,
alongside an amazing show experience which can be enjoyed by all. I cannot put into
words my gratitude and thanks to the Student Development Fund. The support it gave
helped students such as myself and all those in Amplify Time Productions opportunities
to shine and show our skills and talent in their individual rights”.
Harry’s company is now based within the Business Innovation Zone at QMU, where he
benefits from access to small business start-up support and guidance from the
campus-based Business Gateway, as well as QMU’s rehearsal facilities.
workplace experience, gain insight into
the relevant industries, put theoretical
knowledge into practice and work on
real-live projects and build professional
networks. For further information about
Santander Internships, please see our
website at www.qmu.ac.uk/alumni-and-
friends/opportunities-to-give/santander-
universities/
The Saltire Scholarship
The Saltire Foundation provides paid
internships in international businesses to
Scotland’s most talented students – an
opportunity to which they may not
otherwise have access.
In 2018, three QMU students were
selected to take part in summer
internships as part of this competitive
programme.
For more information on the Saltire
Scholarship, visit www.scotland.org/
study-in-scotland/scholarships/saltire-
scholarships
The Student Development Fund
Grants from QMU’s Student Development
Fund are designed to support specific
student-led projects, initiatives and
activities which have a positive benefit for
the student and/or the University.
Whether students are continuing their
personal development, building on their
knowledge or expanding their horizons,
the Student Development Fund helps
them to take advantage of a unique
opportunity. The Fund is designed to
support only those projects, initiatives and
activities which would not happen without
additional financial support. The Student
Development Fund is an ‘opportunities
fund’ supported by donations from QMU
graduates and friends. The Fund can help
students make the most of their time at
QMU. All students are eligible to apply.
For more information on the Student
Development Fund, visit our website at
www.qmu.ac.uk/alumni-and-friends/
opportunities-to-give/our-funds/
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