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VENUEMASTERS Announces New Chairman

VENUEMASTERS Announces New Chairman | December 2010

 VENUEMASTERS is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chairman. Emma Boynton is Head of Sales & Marketing at imago, the conferencing brand at Loughborough University. Emma takes up the position from Kevin Stuckey, Residences & Conference Manager at the University of Kent. VENUEMASTERS is a not-for-profit organisation which reports to a volunteer Board of Directors,...

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Discounted Accommodation in York

Discounted Accommodation in York | December 2010

To help celebrate bringing science to life, York Conferences is offering discounted rates on Wentworth College accommodation from 11-20th February. Single ensuites are only £35.00 bed, breakfast, and doubles only £59.25 bed and breakfast. York Festival of Science and Technology is one of the best ways to experiment with the science that matters. There is no need for lab coats or...

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Melvyn Bragg Opens New £27m Residence

Melvyn Bragg Opens New £27m Residence | December 2010

The University of Leeds' new £27m residence, Storm Jameson Court, was officially opened by Lord Melvyn Bragg on 14th December, by unveiling a building plaque dedicated to Margaret Storm Jameson. Storm Jameson, born in 1891, was a graduate of the University and wrote more than 50 novels. She died in 1986. The event was attended by her three grandchildren. Storm Jameson Court is a...

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New hotel at The University of Nottingham

New hotel at The University of Nottingham | December 2010

The University of Nottingham has announced plans to develop a 200-bed, 4 star equivalent hotel on its main University Park campus. The eco-friendly hotel will be sited next to the East Midlands Conference Centre and will feature at least 50 executive-style rooms, four boardrooms and a gym as well as a restaurant and bar which will be open to the public. Building work is expected to commence...

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Queen Mary, University of London receives Good Food Award

Queen Mary, University of London receives Good Food Award | December 2010

Queen Mary, University of London was presented with a prestigious Good Food on the Public Plate award on the 30 November in recognition of its efforts in serving seasonal UK sourced fruit and vegetables, using free range eggs across all catering areas, increasing the choice of vegetarian options in catering outlets, and for the Colleges' introduction of a weekly Farmers' Market. The awards,...

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