QMU Research

Our research addresses complex societal challenges through our interdisciplinary understanding of people and place, critical thinking, and transformative insights.  

Our strategic Research Centres and Knowledge Exchange Centres work at the intersection of conventional disciplinary groupings to create innovative approaches to contemporary societal challenges and public discourse. Through these Research Centres we support and encourage our staff in nurturing and maximising the global dimensions of our research.

Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Unit

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Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Unit

Kim Stuart Head of Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Unit 0131 474 0000
RKE - Vivian Mathieson Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer 0131 474 0000

Research Centres, Institutes and Knowledge Exchange Centres

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Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research
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Centre for Applied Social Sciences
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Centre for Person-centred Practice Research
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Clinical Audiology, Speech and Language Research Centre | Queen Margaret University
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Centre for Culture in Society
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Institute for Global Health and Development
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Queen Margaret Business School Research Clusters

Our Work with Business & Industry

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CASE STUDY - Implicit Climate Attitudes in Mobile Gaming
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CASE STUDY - Palm Alternative for Bakery