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QMU
Edinburgh’s Queen Margaret University is celebrating this week after picking up a Gold Accreditation at the recent National Union of Students Best Bar None Awards Dinner in Manchester.

During the five-month assessment process, employees of Queen Margaret University Student Union (QMUSU) were instructed to complete a workbook and an on-site assessment was carried out by a representative of Best Bar None.

The panel found the QMUSU to be “very well run in a positive and upbeat manner. Drink, food and games are all available in well-lit and well-maintained facilities. The staff are aware of their duties and by following them the premises has a good atmosphere and is very welcoming.”

Newly-elected Michael Breckenridge will take over as QMUSU president on 10 June, and among his exciting plans for the following academic year is a complete overhaul of the rather dated student’s union bar.

EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY
Last week, elections were held at Edinburgh University Sports Union (EUSU) in order to elect its new president for the following academic year.

EUSU Vice President and Men’s Hockey Captain 2010-2011 Sam Trett, believes his experience on the EUSU committee has given him a good understanding of how the union works, stating: “I would love to get the job as I am passionate about all university sport and believe I have the credentials to take sport at Edinburgh to the next level.”

Rival candidate Erik Rowbotham, EUSU Honouree Treasurer and Archery Club Ordinary Committee Member 2010-11, has 12 years of experience and numerous awards for archery. If elected, Erik promised to “recognise the specific issues and circumstances of each club and treat them accordingly…give the best service to individuals, clubs and Edinburgh University Sports Union.”

Voting polls were closed on the 28th of April and the results are yet to be announced.