The BAVS was among the largest conferences in Dundee in 2019. Photograph: Alistair Kerr
ambassador programme in collabo- ration with academics and industry professionals from across Dundee, Angus, Fife and Perthshire. By sup- porting and fostering international discussion and exchange of knowl- edge, we’re enabling and empower- ing academics to bring association conferences and events to the region to benefit from the world-leading research being carried out. “Every day, new developments
of the city’s spaces and there was a civic reception at the McManus Gal- lery and conference dinner at the Apex City Quay Hotel. Te area has always had a strong
creative sector and the opening of the V&A Dundee has underlined that. Te design museum saw its millionth visitor within 500 days of it opening and in its first 12 months, its visitors contributed £21m to the Dundee economy. “Of course, we’ve seen huge
interaction with creative practitio- ners since V&A Dundee opened in
September 2018. With the museum having welcomed its one millionth visitor last year, its reach into the realms of art and design have been felt across the region, including at events like the recent Architectural Humanities Research Association International Conference.” Te British Association for Vic-
torian Studies 2019 Conference in August was a collaboration between the University of Dundee and the Scottish Centre for Victorian and Neo- Victorian Studies. Tere were 270 academics from 14 different countries
for the event which wove Dundee’s own Victorian heritage into the three-day syllabus. It made use of the Verdant Works, McManus Art Gallery and Museum and the City Chambers, alongside university spaces. It is no accident that these con-
ferences choose Dundee and the bureau is an active partner in the process. Last year, it launched the Pathfinders Programme which sup- ports individuals and organisations considering bidding for, and hosting, national or international meetings. Karen says: “It is a new breed of
are made across a wide range of industry sectors – from those often associated with the area, like life sciences, surgery and computer games, to other key sectors like engineering, energy and space technologies. “By providing the tools and
support to the innovators behind those advances, we’re opening up Dundee and the surrounding area for a greater level of confer- encing than ever before – across an ever-increasing spectrum of industries.”n
Edinburgh Business School in a class of its own
Convenient location for business and corporate events
Located just seven miles west of Edinburgh city centre, Edinburgh Business School offers an ideal location for events up to 100 del- egates. Te venue includes lecture theatres, breakout rooms and a private dining space ideal for con- ferences, seminars and meetings. Tere is also a bright spacious atrium ideally suited for hosting exhibitions, corporate dinners and receptions. Edinburgh Business School
is situated within Heriot-Watt University and lies in the peaceful, landscaped acreage of Riccarton Campus. Te campus is easily accessible from the M8 and city bypass, and is just a ten-minute
journey from Edinburgh Airport. Event delegates have access to the ample complimentary car park- ing located onsite. Offering two purpose-built
lecture theatres, accommodating up to 100 delegates, facilities can be configured to facilitate any event type. Each theatre includes six breakout rooms for up to eight to ten delegates and each theatre has its own lounge area, making it perfect for serving refresh- ments. Te venue offers compli- mentary wi-fi throughout and the theatres come with inbuilt AV. Event catering, delivered through Inspire Catering, offers delegates a wide variety of award-winning, high quality and nutritious menus for any occasion, from breakfast meetings to corporate dinners. Tis unique venue includes onsite accommodation within
a two-minute walk, providing a spacious complex of 30 en-suite bedrooms located over three floors. All rooms have king-sized beds, complimentary wi-fi and ample desk space, as well as a private balcony or patio. Hotel guests have access to gym facili- ties and fitness classes at Oriam – Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre. Day to day, Edinburgh Business
School offers business manage- ment and corporate Executive Education on campus and flex- ible online learning programmes for students across more than 160 countries. In addition, 2018 saw Edinburgh Business School launch a Business Incubator as a bespoke supportive environment for new business start-ups and entrepreneurs. n
Edinburgh Business School caters for events for up to 100 delegates
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