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21 January 2021University-wide Movember campaign smashes last year’s fundraising total
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20 January 2021QMU to elect a new Chair of University Court
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19 February 20212022 European Music Therapy Conference
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08 - 12 June 2022 More EventsKerieva McCormick in conversation with Ann-Christine Simke
Kerieva McCormick (KM), Director/Choreographer and Honorary Research Fellow at QMU, in conversation read more
30 October 2020Stress and distress amongst asylum seekers in a Glasgow hotel? Why?
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01 July 202025 mindfulness magic tips to beat the lockdown blues
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