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2026.05.13 Imke Mulder appointed to drive national research commercialisation across Scotland’s universities

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh has welcomed the appointment of Dr Imke Mulder as Commercialisation Manager for... read more

2026.05.11 QMU student shines with place in sought-after Spotlight Prize final

Erin Clark, a 4th-year Acting & Performance student from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh has been named... read more

2026.05.08 Hidden osteoporosis crisis to be addressed at QMU symposium

Queen Margaret University (QMU) will host a major public event later this month to confront the... read more

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Lydia X Osteoporosis Symposium - 2026

The Lydia X Osteoporosis Project team warmly invites you to join us for an interactive day... read more

2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support

The Association for Peer Learning and Support, in collaboration with the European Centre for SI:PASS, is... read more

Alumni Meet-up in London

The event will feature a special ‘In Conversation with…’ session to the programme, featuring QMU graduate... read more

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Where can a nursing degree take you? Explore nursing jobs beyond the hospital

When people think about nursing, they often picture working on a hospital ward within the NHS.... read more

Earth Day Reflections: A Year of Sustainability Action at QMU

Since January 2025, QMU’s efforts to become a more sustainable institution have been supported by Rory... read more

Living at home vs student accommodation: how commuting reshapes the student experience

Commuting to Queen Margaret University from my hometown of Bathgate (40 miles from the university campus)... read more

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