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Joined July 2009
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QMU's new Placement Wellbeing Toolkit is helping students prepare for and thrive during placements. Already attracting interest from universities across the UK, the resource supports resilience, confidence and wellbeing throughout the placement journey - ow.ly/5bK850ZvPN3
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Congratulations to Susan Black, a global leader in football communications, and Professor Carolyn McDonald, former Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for the Scottish Government, who received honorary degrees at QMU's graduation ceremonies today - ow.ly/cGpJ50Zl3XF
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Today, QMU awards an honorary degree to leading human rights activist Fatou Baldeh MBE, a QMU graduate whose work has helped drive the global fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). Read more - ow.ly/3I4F50ZkBph
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Pupils from Broughton High School have created 3 original short films through the QMU-supported #ChildrenMeetCinema project, jointly led by Robert Munro (@QMU) and Jamie Chambers (@eca_edinburgh). The films will premiere at @edfilmfest this August - ow.ly/I4m550ZizhQ
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QMU’s MSc Business Analytics is now accredited by the Institute of Analytics (IoA), preparing graduates for data-driven careers! - Industry-recognised - Career-focused learning - Stronger employability + professional connections Read more - ow.ly/pghv50ZfBQc
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QMU to launch a BA Early Learning & Childcare Graduate Apprenticeship (subject to validation). ➡️Work, earn & learn ➡️Fully funded ➡️Starts Sept ‘27 👉 Find out more – ow.ly/g1b550ZfiqH
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Great news! QMU has secured CIM accreditation for key marketing degrees (Digital Marketing & PR, Business Management + Digital Marketing, and MSc International Marketing), boosting industry relevance and giving students a competitive edge. Find out more - ow.ly/UsbI50Zfh7F
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#QMU academics Dr Victoria Bianchi & Dr Andy Henry delivered a keynote at #ISTR2026 in Dublin, exploring how performance & digital tech can uncover hidden histories at sites like Glasgow Green. Read more in Dr Henry's blog - ow.ly/YK8Y50Z9QFG
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Inspiring Scotland’s next generation of healthcare professionals! We’re welcoming 550+ senior pupils to #Healthfest on 17 June for hands-on workshops, campus tours and career insights. Find your future at QMU - ow.ly/J2e450Z7Wlq #WideningAccess #HealthcareCareers
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Local community invited! Join our next QMU Community Forum on 30 June 6.30 - 7.45pm to hear about uni projects, community wealth building & QMU Means Business, supporting young innovators in East Lothian schools. Book: marketing@qmu.ac.uk. All welcome- ow.ly/nWAp50YVY7w

QMU's Summer Community Forum 2026 | News | Events| Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Queen Margaret University (QMU) is inviting local residents, community groups and anyone with an interest in the work of the University to attend its next QMU Community Forum on Tuesday 30 June 2026.

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QMU’s Community Open Day is back! Join us on Sat 30 May, 12–3pm, for a free, family‑friendly afternoon with activities for all ages plus a chance to explore our campus and facilities. No booking required! More info at ow.ly/KwGt50YYbbn
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QMU commissioned climate tech firm IES to analyse how our campus uses energy. Using live data and digital twin technology, the study found that simple changes could cut energy use by ~11%, saving us up to £64k a year.
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Dr Rachel Simpson has been appointed as Director of ShaKEs, the new national collaboration boosting research commercialisation across Scotland’s modern universities & the college sectors. A fantastic step forward for shared innovation & real‑world impact - ow.ly/yUEl50YKOYR
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New QMU research shows #FrameRunning could offer people with advanced MS a safe, enjoyable way to do moderate–vigorous exercise. - High attendance - No serious safety issues - Real-world impact Funded by @mssocietyuk. Find out more - ow.ly/cn0M50YIN6b
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Great news - we have 3 finalists in the Herald Higher Education Awards 2026: 👉Community Wealth Building with East Lothian Council 👉Nursing student Aisling Thomas – outstanding student leadership 👉QMU150 anniversary campaign Winners announced 20 May - ow.ly/t92z50YGp9w
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Happy Easter to those in our community who celebrate! #Easter
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🔯 Chag Sameach! Happy Passover to those celebrating. #Passover
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Living with MS & foot-drop, Andy joined a QMU research project testing innovative footwear designed by physios and podiatrists. His powerful film shows the impact the shoes have made on his walking & his hope for others - piped.video/watch?v=Rb5746Bu… @HealthDesignCo1
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As part of HEPI's Scottish Week series looking at the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections, our Principal, Sir Paul Grice, has written a new blog exploring what the election could mean for higher education in Scotland. Read the piece here⬇️ ow.ly/TATC50YsKXT

Scottish Week: the likely importance of the upcoming Scottish election for higher education. - HEPI

This second blog in HEPI’s Scottish Week was kindly authored by Sir Paul Grice FRSE, FAcSS, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at Queen Margaret University. You can find the first blog in the series here,...

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The Edinburgh Innovation Hub is already delivering real impact for East Lothian. The £40m hub is helping connect university research with innovative businesses and long-term economic growth across the region. ⬇️ ow.ly/iS2w50Yra5a
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