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PAGE 0 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS - FOCUS ON HOSPITALITY QMU is first UK university to offer A British degree in Nepal QMU has become the first university in the UK to offer a British degree delivered face-to-face in Nepal. As the result of a ground-breaking and innovative collaboration, QMU students in Kathmandu are now being offered the opportunity to complete a UK degree course whilst continuing to study in Nepal. Staff at the Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management (SMHS) will now provide a UK degree in International Hospitality and Tourism to some 120 students each year at their campus in Kathmandu. The QMU programme will enable SMSH diploma graduates to continue with their studies for an additional year, in Kathmandu. Following successful completion they will be awarded a BA degree in International Hospitality and Tourism Management. Dr Christine Bovis-Cnossen, Dean of School of Arts, Social Sciences & Management at QMU, said: “As Nepal is an emerging economy and a post-conflict country, the transnational educational partnership between QMU and SMSH is a significant achievement that demonstrates the instrumental role and vision of a small Scottish university in the delivery of higher education. We are delighted to be working with an established Nepali partner in developing educational provision for young people, contributing to the status of the hospitality and tourism sector within the country and beyond and collaborating with an institution which has a growing reputation for excellence throughout Asia.” She continued: This collaboration clearly reflects the industry-relevance of QMU’s curriculum, as well as the international strategic focus of its operation.” Mr Samir Thapa, Principal of SMSH, said: “This is an historic occasion for SMSH and indeed for Nepal. QMU has a long tradition in the provision of hospitality and tourism management and their graduates are highly regarded in the international hospitality and tourism industry. We are delighted that they share our vision for the potential that exists in Nepal and the tremendous opportunities that this partnership will bring to our young people.” The first graduation ceremony from this programme will take place in 2012 in Kathmandu. Trevor Laffin, Head of Business, Enterprise and Management at QMU, puts students through their paces at SMSHM Nepal QMU tutor with SMSH staff at the end of the first staff development programme in November
QMU partners with Edinburgh New Town Cookery School PAGE 0 SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS - FOCUS ON HOSPITALITY Fiona Burrell (ENTCS) with Christine Bovis-Cnossen (QMU) at Edinburgh New Town Cookery School In August 2011, the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School unveiled an exciting new partnership with QMU which is seeing the two institutions educate and inspire a new generation of culinary masters and re-ignite students’ passion for food, produce and culinary techniques. The new initiative is giving all QMU International Hospitality Management students the opportunity to finetune their skills and knowledge in a professional setting which is held in high esteem across the country and sets high standards for all students. Former QM graduate and Principal of the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, Fiona Burrell, along with staff at QMU, designed a programme that focuses on providing challenging experiences for students, giving them a thorough understanding of food and cooking skills in order that they make effective hospitality managers of the future. Every year, between 25 & 30 students will each spend 88 hours – one four-hour session every week over 22 weeks - benefiting from Fiona Burrell’s experience garnered during her time as Principal at the world renowned cookery school, Leith’s School of Food and Wine. The students’ sessions at the Edinburgh New Town Cookery School supports the practical elements of the International Hospitality Management degree and gives students the confidence, knowledge and skills required to pursue careers across a span of industry disciplines including hotel, restaurant and catering management as well as the tourism industry. Fiona Burrell and Christine Bovis- Cnossen, Dean of the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management share the vision of deepening students understanding of the culture of food as well as igniting their passion for quality, locally sourced produce. Fiona says, “The collaboration with the University reflects the shared entrepreneurial vision of two companies who are committed to ensuring quality foundations are laid for today’s generation and for the future of the hospitality industry in Scotland.” Christine Bovis-Cnossen, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Edinburgh New Town Cookery School, particularly as it is a successful small business run by a Queen Margaret graduate. The collaboration is allowing our students to benefit from Fiona’s wealth of expertise, helping them develop important skills and practical knowledge of the food industry. This new partnership helps contribute significantly to student learning and emphasises the industry-relevance of our Hospitality degree.”
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