That the Parliament welcomes the news that Edinburgh Napier University, in partnership with the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), has launched a new masters degree in business events, which it understands is the first such masters degree anywhere in the UK; believes that the new MSc will allow students in the university’s Business School for Tourism to undertake work placements at the EICC, which is one of the UK’s leading conference venues; understands that the UK’s events sector is a fast growing element of the economy, worth over £40 billion annually; considers that the launch of this new masters degree by the university and EICC is a boost to the reputation of both organisations, which are of such importance to the economy of Lothian, and wishes all students on this new course every success in the years ahead.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Edinburgh Napier University, in partnership with the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC), has launched a new masters degree in business events, which it understands is the first such masters degree anywhere in the UK; believes that the new MSc will allow students in the university’s Business School for Tourism to undertake work placements at the EICC, which is one of the UK’s leading conference venues; understands that the UK’s events sector is a fast growing element of the economy, worth over £40 billion annually; considers that the launch of this new masters degree by the university and EICC is a boost to the reputation of both organisations, which are of such importance to the economy of Lothian, and wishes all students on this new course every success in the years ahead.
Supported by: Gordon Lindhurst, Maurice Corry, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Liz Smith, Margaret Mitchell, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Tavish Scott, Bill Bowman, Alison Harris, Kenneth Gibson, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Ash Denham, Ivan McKee, Edward Mountain, Liam Kerr, Clare Adamson, Oliver Mundell, John Scott, Alexander Burnett, Neil Findlay
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That the Parliament congratulates all the winners of the NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Awards 2017; notes that Tracey Pearson, a learning disability nurse from Wester Hailes Health Living Centre was named Health Hero in an award sponsored by the Edinburgh Evening News, Kate Triscott, a complex needs school nurse from Musselburgh Primary Care Centre was Caring Champion of the Year, Moira Kinnear was Educator of the Year in an award sponsored by the University of Edinburgh, St John’s Hospital catering team was Team of the Year, William Johnston, a clinical support worker at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, was Staff Member of the Year in an award sponsored by Napier University, Aileen Banks, a breastfeeding peer supporter with Midlothian Peer Supporters won the Voluntary Service award, Lynn Jackson, a charge nurse at St John’s Hospital, was Nurse of the Year, the Flow Centre at Woodlands House at the Astley Ainslie won Best Example of Innovation, Quality and Productivity, Jessie Anderson of Edinburgh Access Practice won the Respect for Others award and Andrew O’Donnell, of the Spittal Street clinic, won the Improving Patient Access award; commends the contribution of all the winners and nominees and all others working hard in the NHS across Lothian, and wishes them continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates all the winners of the NHS Lothian Celebrating Success Awards 2017; notes that Tracey Pearson, a learning disability nurse from Wester Hailes Health Living Centre was named Health Hero in an award sponsored by the Edinburgh Evening News, Kate Triscott, a complex needs school nurse from Musselburgh Primary Care Centre was Caring Champion of the Year, Moira Kinnear was Educator of the Year in an award sponsored by the University of Edinburgh, St John’s Hospital catering team was Team of the Year, William Johnston, a clinical support worker at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, was Staff Member of the Year in an award sponsored by Napier University, Aileen Banks, a breastfeeding peer supporter with Midlothian Peer Supporters won the Voluntary Service award, Lynn Jackson, a charge nurse at St John’s Hospital, was Nurse of the Year, the Flow Centre at Woodlands House at the Astley Ainslie won Best Example of Innovation, Quality and Productivity, Jessie Anderson of Edinburgh Access Practice won the Respect for Others award and Andrew O’Donnell, of the Spittal Street clinic, won the Improving Patient Access award; commends the contribution of all the winners and nominees and all others working hard in the NHS across Lothian, and wishes them continued success in the future.
Supported by: Murdo Fraser, Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Liz Smith, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Alison Johnstone, Alison Harris, Gordon Lindhurst, Ash Denham, Jeremy Balfour, Ben Macpherson, Annie Wells, Bill Bowman, Finlay Carson, Neil Findlay, Liam Kerr, Oliver Mundell, John Scott, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Sebastian Geiger of Heriot-Watt University on being named winner of the 2017 Alfred Wegener Award by the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; notes that Professor Geiger, who is Director of the Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE) and CMG Chair at Heriot-Watt, received the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution in his field and important work in carbonate reservoir modelling and simulation across industry and academia; considers that his award is a further welcome boost for Heriot-Watt’s IPE, which enjoys a high international reputation, and wishes him and all of his team continued success in the future.
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That the Parliament congratulates Professor Sebastian Geiger of Heriot-Watt University on being named winner of the 2017 Alfred Wegener Award by the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers; notes that Professor Geiger, who is Director of the Institute of Petroleum Engineering (IPE) and CMG Chair at Heriot-Watt, received the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution in his field and important work in carbonate reservoir modelling and simulation across industry and academia; considers that his award is a further welcome boost for Heriot-Watt’s IPE, which enjoys a high international reputation, and wishes him and all of his team continued success in the future.
Supported by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Stewart, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Liam McArthur, Bill Kidd, Tom Arthur, Gordon Lindhurst, Ash Denham, Kenneth Gibson, Sandra White, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Bill Bowman, Liam Kerr, Oliver Mundell, Clare Adamson, John Scott, Ivan McKee, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Huawei UK has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Edinburgh to develop a joint laboratory to conduct cutting-edge research into data science and data management; understands that Huawei is one of the largest Chinese investors in the UK and that this three-year partnership marks the beginning of the company’s collaboration with the university and is its first major project in Scotland; notes that the laboratory will explore new theories and technologies in data management and provide direction for innovative research into the next generation of information technology; considers that the data science, data management and information technology sector has the potential to drive economic growth in Edinburgh and Scotland, and create new, highly-skilled jobs, and wishes this exciting new partnership, which it considers is another boost for the University of Edinburgh and its reputation for innovation and research, every success in the next few years.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that Huawei UK has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Edinburgh to develop a joint laboratory to conduct cutting-edge research into data science and data management; understands that Huawei is one of the largest Chinese investors in the UK and that this three-year partnership marks the beginning of the company’s collaboration with the university and is its first major project in Scotland; notes that the laboratory will explore new theories and technologies in data management and provide direction for innovative research into the next generation of information technology; considers that the data science, data management and information technology sector has the potential to drive economic growth in Edinburgh and Scotland, and create new, highly-skilled jobs, and wishes this exciting new partnership, which it considers is another boost for the University of Edinburgh and its reputation for innovation and research, every success in the next few years.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Ash Denham, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Alison Harris, Murdo Fraser, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Jackson Carlaw, Gillian Martin, Colin Beattie, Liam Kerr, Alexander Burnett, Tom Arthur, Ivan McKee, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament is aware that Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2017 runs from 12 to 18 June 2017; notes that the week, led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, aims to encourage more women to attend their cervical screening appointments; understands that cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 and that, while screening can prevent up to 75% of cervical cancers from developing, the number of women attending is at a 10-year low in Scotland; commends the good work of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, and wishes its awareness week every success as it seeks to increase the number of women in Scotland participating in the potentially life-saving screening programme.
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That the Parliament is aware that Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2017 runs from 12 to 18 June 2017; notes that the week, led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, aims to encourage more women to attend their cervical screening appointments; understands that cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 and that, while screening can prevent up to 75% of cervical cancers from developing, the number of women attending is at a 10-year low in Scotland; commends the good work of Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, and wishes its awareness week every success as it seeks to increase the number of women in Scotland participating in the potentially life-saving screening programme.
Supported by: James Dornan, Emma Harper, Margaret Mitchell, Ben Macpherson, Ruth Maguire, Rona Mackay, Liz Smith, Ash Denham, Christine Grahame, Alison Harris, Stuart McMillan, Murdo Fraser, Alexander Stewart, Anas Sarwar, Edward Mountain, Monica Lennon, David Torrance, Jeremy Balfour, Ivan McKee, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lochhead, Gordon Lindhurst, Gillian Martin, Finlay Carson, Annie Wells, Donald Cameron, Oliver Mundell, Fulton MacGregor, Graeme Dey, Jackie Baillie, Liam McArthur, Elaine Smith, Rachael Hamilton, Kate Forbes, Jackson Carlaw, Alex Rowley, Neil Bibby, Colin Smyth, Alexander Burnett, John Finnie, Bill Bowman, John Scott, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Tom Arthur, John Mason, Brian Whittle
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new strategy from Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), Reaching Every Family in Scotland, and its new campaign, Keep the Joy Alive; notes that the strategy sets out how CHAS aims to achieve its ambition of reaching every family that needs its care and is a response to the Children in Scotland Requiring Palliative Care (ChiSP) study from 2015; understands that the Keep the Joy Alive campaign is designed to increase awareness of CHAS and the income needed to care for the families that it supports; is aware that the campaign has been created by the children that CHAS cares for who have designed a fun alphabet that will form the basis for its new communication strategy; commends all who have been involved in developing the new strategy and campaign, and all who work for and volunteer with CHAS, and wishes the strategy and campaign every success as CHAS seeks to help every family in Scotland whose child has a life-shortening condition and who would benefit from the world-class care and support that it provides.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of the new strategy from Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), Reaching Every Family in Scotland, and its new campaign, Keep the Joy Alive; notes that the strategy sets out how CHAS aims to achieve its ambition of reaching every family that needs its care and is a response to the Children in Scotland Requiring Palliative Care (ChiSP) study from 2015; understands that the Keep the Joy Alive campaign is designed to increase awareness of CHAS and the income needed to care for the families that it supports; is aware that the campaign has been created by the children that CHAS cares for who have designed a fun alphabet that will form the basis for its new communication strategy; commends all who have been involved in developing the new strategy and campaign, and all who work for and volunteer with CHAS, and wishes the strategy and campaign every success as CHAS seeks to help every family in Scotland whose child has a life-shortening condition and who would benefit from the world-class care and support that it provides.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Maurice Corry, Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Alison Harris, Edward Mountain, Alex Rowley, Jamie Greene, Alexander Stewart, Murdo Fraser, Gordon Lindhurst, Peter Chapman, Douglas Ross, Oliver Mundell, Maurice Golden, Adam Tomkins, Tom Arthur, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Finlay Carson, Clare Adamson, Jackson Carlaw, Jackie Baillie, Alexander Burnett, Brian Whittle, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that a garden of remembrance is to be created in Craiglockhart, Edinburgh in memory of the poet, Wilfred Owen; is aware that the One Hundred Years of Remembrance Garden, the design for which will be unveiled on 2 June 2017 at Gardening Scotland, will be constructed in the grounds of the former Craiglockhart War Hospital, where Wilfred Owen was treated in 1917 and which is now part of Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart campus; understands that it is a joint initiative by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), the Wilfred Owen Association and the veterans’ charity, Glen Art, and that the garden has been designed by Robert Ross from the CWGC and will feature a specially commissioned bust of Owen by the sculptor, Anthony Padgett; is aware that Wilfred Owen composed some of his most famous and memorable poems during his stay at Craiglockhart; congratulates all those involved in developing the plans for the One Hundred Years of Remembrance Garden, and considers that it will provide a fitting tribute to the poet, a place for contemplation and a tribute to the fallen of the First World War.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that a garden of remembrance is to be created in Craiglockhart, Edinburgh in memory of the poet, Wilfred Owen; is aware that the One Hundred Years of Remembrance Garden, the design for which will be unveiled on 2 June 2017 at Gardening Scotland, will be constructed in the grounds of the former Craiglockhart War Hospital, where Wilfred Owen was treated in 1917 and which is now part of Edinburgh Napier University’s Craiglockhart campus; understands that it is a joint initiative by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), the Wilfred Owen Association and the veterans’ charity, Glen Art, and that the garden has been designed by Robert Ross from the CWGC and will feature a specially commissioned bust of Owen by the sculptor, Anthony Padgett; is aware that Wilfred Owen composed some of his most famous and memorable poems during his stay at Craiglockhart; congratulates all those involved in developing the plans for the One Hundred Years of Remembrance Garden, and considers that it will provide a fitting tribute to the poet, a place for contemplation and a tribute to the fallen of the First World War.
Supported by: Donald Cameron, Liz Smith, Gordon Lindhurst, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Maurice Corry, Colin Beattie, Murdo Fraser, Ash Denham, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Alison Harris, Douglas Ross, Finlay Carson, Ross Thomson, Oliver Mundell, Tom Arthur, Brian Whittle, Jackson Carlaw, Alexander Burnett, Ivan McKee
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a new guide from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland, which aims to ensure that mental health patients have their human rights respected during their treatment; notes that the guide, Rights in Mind, lists people’s rights when they are first admitted to hospital, when they are on the ward, when they are discharged and when they are being treated in the community; understands that the guide has been designed in consultation with patients, relatives and staff with experience of adult acute care; considers that it is important for all patients being admitted to acute mental health settings to be fully informed of their rights on admission, and hopes that the guide will be widely used and help patients and family members feel confident that their human rights are being respected during treatment.
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That the Parliament welcomes the launch of a new guide from the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland, which aims to ensure that mental health patients have their human rights respected during their treatment; notes that the guide, Rights in Mind, lists people’s rights when they are first admitted to hospital, when they are on the ward, when they are discharged and when they are being treated in the community; understands that the guide has been designed in consultation with patients, relatives and staff with experience of adult acute care; considers that it is important for all patients being admitted to acute mental health settings to be fully informed of their rights on admission, and hopes that the guide will be widely used and help patients and family members feel confident that their human rights are being respected during treatment.
Supported by: Liz Smith, Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Peter Chapman, Maurice Corry, Alexander Stewart, Christine Grahame, Douglas Ross, Liam McArthur, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Ruth Maguire, Ben Macpherson, Donald Cameron, Ash Denham, Murdo Fraser, James Dornan, Alexander Burnett, Liam Kerr, Ivan McKee, Sandra White, Kenneth Gibson, Ross Thomson, Colin Beattie, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Oliver Mundell, Gail Ross, John Mason, Clare Adamson, Finlay Carson, Jamie Greene, Annie Wells, Dean Lockhart, Brian Whittle, Neil Findlay, Maree Todd, Jackson Carlaw
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That the Parliament welcomes the continuing good work of Silver Line Scotland, which is a telephone helpline support system for older people that can be contacted on 0800 470 80 70; understands that the Silver Line Scotland charity, in partnership with Age Scotland, offers the free, 24-hours-a-day, confidential helpline, which provides information, friendship and advice for people in later life; is aware that Silver Line Friends can arrange to call or write to isolated older people on a regular basis, while they can also join a Silver Circle group on subjects of mutual interest; commends all who work for and volunteer with Silver Line Scotland, and wishes it continued success in the future as it provides what it considers is a very valuable and important service that plays a vital part in tackling loneliness and social isolation among many older, bereaved and isolated people.
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That the Parliament welcomes the continuing good work of Silver Line Scotland, which is a telephone helpline support system for older people that can be contacted on 0800 470 80 70; understands that the Silver Line Scotland charity, in partnership with Age Scotland, offers the free, 24-hours-a-day, confidential helpline, which provides information, friendship and advice for people in later life; is aware that Silver Line Friends can arrange to call or write to isolated older people on a regular basis, while they can also join a Silver Circle group on subjects of mutual interest; commends all who work for and volunteer with Silver Line Scotland, and wishes it continued success in the future as it provides what it considers is a very valuable and important service that plays a vital part in tackling loneliness and social isolation among many older, bereaved and isolated people.
Supported by: Jamie Greene, Maurice Corry, Kenneth Gibson, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Ruth Maguire, Ben Macpherson, Alison Harris, Ash Denham, Douglas Ross, David Torrance, Peter Chapman, Jeremy Balfour, Gordon Lindhurst, Ross Thomson, Liam Kerr, Maurice Golden, Finlay Carson, Murdo Fraser, Annie Wells, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Ivan McKee, Edward Mountain, Donald Cameron, Alexander Burnett, Colin Beattie, Oliver Mundell, Christine Grahame, Brian Whittle, Jackson Carlaw
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of Leith Rugby Club to expand youth rugby in the community; notes that, as a registered charity, the club's youth development committee has employed a coach to deliver the sport both within curriculum time and as part of after-school activity with programmes at Leith Academy and the six primary schools in the academy's catchment area; notes that this includes training for the Leith Academy girls team; understands that the committee’s ultimate aim is to establish Sunday rugby for all age groups and participation in matches and tournaments with other clubs across the country; pays tribute to everyone who works and volunteers for the club; understands that its youth development is funded by charitable donations and other fundraising activities, but that additional support will be required to allow it to expand its programme; wishes the club success in raising these extra funds for what it considers to be a valuable and important programme that is already enjoyed by many young people, and believes that its expansion could help improve the health and wellbeing of youngsters in the area.
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That the Parliament commends the efforts of Leith Rugby Club to expand youth rugby in the community; notes that, as a registered charity, the club's youth development committee has employed a coach to deliver the sport both within curriculum time and as part of after-school activity with programmes at Leith Academy and the six primary schools in the academy's catchment area; notes that this includes training for the Leith Academy girls team; understands that the committee’s ultimate aim is to establish Sunday rugby for all age groups and participation in matches and tournaments with other clubs across the country; pays tribute to everyone who works and volunteers for the club; understands that its youth development is funded by charitable donations and other fundraising activities, but that additional support will be required to allow it to expand its programme; wishes the club success in raising these extra funds for what it considers to be a valuable and important programme that is already enjoyed by many young people, and believes that its expansion could help improve the health and wellbeing of youngsters in the area.
Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Margaret Mitchell, Ash Denham, Alexander Stewart, Alison Harris, Liz Smith, Douglas Ross, Oliver Mundell, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Murdo Fraser, Peter Chapman, Gordon Lindhurst, Ross Thomson, Ben Macpherson, Donald Cameron, Liam Kerr, Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, Edward Mountain, Alexander Burnett
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