Queen’s students reap rewards

Architecture students at Queen’s University are to reap rewards in return for their hard work. McMullen Architectural has joined up with the School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering at Queen’s, for the second consecutive year, to launch a student bursaries scheme. The scheme will reward architecture students who have worked hard throughout the academic year. Ted McMullen, Managing Director at McMullen Architectural, said: “We are delighted to be supporting the School of Architecture at Queen’s University and to be rewarding students for their hard work and dedication. “As a local company we fully support the development of industry specific skills and training for young people, as we recognise the important contribution these students will make to the local economy, particularly in the current economic climate.” Alan Jones, Senior Teaching Fellow and Director of Education at Queen’s said: “Following the success of the inaugural programme, we are thrilled that the student bursaries will be continuing this year. “The awarding of bursaries for excellence in academic achievement is a welcome boost to all students and I would like to thank McMullen Architectural for their support and contribution towards student education at Queen’s University.”
Student Nicholas Humes has also had his work recognised after being awarded third prize in a national architectural photography competition. The competition, Bricks and Mortals was held by leading national architectural practice ADP and was open to higher education students of photography and other creative disciplines. Nicholas’ entry Architecture Under the Obvious impressed the judges who were looking for images that captured the subtle interaction between people and the built environment. He was awarded £250 worth of vouchers and Adobe Light room software. The winners and highly commended students celebrated at CUBE in Manchester and enjoyed an exhibition of their work. The evening also included a charity auction, for which the winning photographs were available for purchase and the proceeds donated to charity.