DATES for your diary
EVENT: Conference - ‘Biting back: Transforming food
experiences for Scotland’s children’
DATE: Wednesday 20 March 2019
DETAILS: Children and family health issues will be the
main focus of this national food conference to be staged
by QMU and Children in Scotland. It will look at the latest
research, creative approaches and current projects aimed
at improving food experiences, and the health and wellbeing
of children and their families. Prue Leith CBE, QMU’s
Chancellor, will be one of the speakers at the conference.
LOCATION: Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
FURTHER INFO: visit the events section of the QMU
website: www.qmu.ac.uk
EVENT: Ride the Night (external cycle event)
DATE: Saturday 29 June 2019
DETAILS: Thousands of Ride the Night Edinburgh
challengers will unite to cycle 100km through Edinburgh
at night to support three women’s cancer charities,
Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s
Cervical Cancer Trust. The event starts in the grounds
of QMU with motivational speeches, music and warm-
ups. Then thousands of women will ride a circular route
around Edinburgh’s historic landmarks to cross the finishing
line back at QMU. The University is pleased to have a team
taking part in this event.
FURTHER INFO: www.dream-challenges.com
EVENTS: QMU Undergraduate Open Days
DATES: Saturday 21 September and Saturday 12
October 2019
DETAILS: Prospective students can find out about courses,
talk to academic and support staff, attend course and
general information talks, see the facilities and go on a
campus tour.
TIMES: 11am – 4pm
FURTHER INFO: www.qmu.ac.uk /open-days-and-
meeting-us/
EVENTS: Postgraduate Open Evening
DATES: Wednesday 20 November 2019
DETAILS: Prospective students can find out about courses,
talk to academic and support staff, get advice on funding
and the application process, see the facilities and go on a
campus tour.
FURTHER INFO: www.qmu.ac.uk /open-days-and-
meeting-us/
ALUMNI EVENTS
EVENT: Edinburgh Alumni Networking Event
DATE: April 2019
VENUE: TBC
DETAILS: Join fellow graduates of QMU for an evening
of networking and wine tasting where we will celebrate
our entrepreneurial alumni. QMU’s MSc Gastronomy
graduate, Nikki Welch, will be on hand with her
winetubemap.
FURTHER INFO: Places are limited so please contact
E: [email protected]
EVENT: Reunion
ALUMNI GROUP: Atholl Crescent 1963-1967
DATE: Saturday 22 June 2019
DETAILS: Did you start at Atholl Crescent in 1963
and finish in 1967? Your classmates are having
a reunion at QMU on Saturday 22 June. If you are
interested in coming along, please contact us on
E: [email protected]
EVENT: Reunion Weekend
ALUMNI GROUP: Physiotherapy Class of 1999
DATES: Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 August 2019
DETAILS: Celebrating 20 years since graduation,
the physiotherapy class of 1999 is holding a reunion
weekend. E: [email protected] for further
details.
EVENT: Reunion
ALUMNI GROUP: Atholl Crescent 1965-1968 or 1969
DATE: Wednesday 11 September 2019
DETAILS: Did you start at Atholl Crescent in 1965 and
finish in either 1968 or 1969? Your classmates are
having a reunion at QMU on Wednesday 11 September.
If you are interested in coming along, please email
E: [email protected]
EVENT: Reunion
ALUMNI GROUP: Home Economics Class of 1979
DATES: 26th October 2019
DETAILS: Celebrating 40 years since graduation,
the Home Economics class of 1979 is holding
a reunion. Contact E: [email protected] or
E: [email protected] for further details.
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