Research & Knowledge Transfer

Queen Margaret University occupies a distinctive place in the post 1992 higher education system in research activity and has a growing profile in commercialisation and knowledge transfer. We are highly regarded for our innovative, relevant, practice and policy informing research and knowledge transfer activities across a range of disciplines.

Excellence in our research stems from specialisation and focus.  By structuring ourselves around a number of strategically important areas of niche distinctiveness, we remain a competitive and focused university. Our researchers continue to lead the way in research that cuts across the major priorities for Scotland. Aligning the intersection of health, economic and societal policy, our work in stroke, obesity, alcohol, social justice, physical activity, breast cancer, speech and hearing sciences and service redesign is not only recognised for its excellence internationally but also makes a difference to everyday life in Scotland.

In the past five years our researchers have secured an increasing number of research grants from the UK Research Councils including the AHRC, ESRC and EPSRC and have also received funding from the Chief Scientist Office, NHS, central and local government, charities and industry. We are also currently leading the HEI sector in Scotland on the development and awareness of social enterprise