QMU’s Gaelic football success helps build a thriving student community
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QMU’s Gaelic football success helps build a thriving student community
1st October 2026Queen Margaret University’s growing reputation for Gaelic football is helping create a strong sense of community for students from across the UK and Ireland, with the University’s successful teams offering a welcoming home away from home alongside opportunities to compete at a high level. The 2025/26 academic year has been…
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Minister visits QMU as Clearing opens opportunities for prospective students
10th August 2026Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh welcomed Ben Macpherson MSP, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, to campus today (7 August 2026) as he met staff supporting prospective students through the Clearing process. The Minister visited QMU’s dedicated Clearing operations room, where the University’s Admissions, Recruitment, Outreach and…
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From family carer to future nurse: Inspiring QMU graduate makes lasting impact
16th July 2026Aisling Thomas, a mother of five who has combined academic excellence with an unwavering commitment to advancing inclusive education, has graduated from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh with a Master of Nursing and a remarkable trio of awards. Aisling’s outstanding achievements include the Dean’s Student Citizenship Award, the Joan and…
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QMU honours global campaigner leading fight to end female genital mutilation
10th July 2026Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh awarded an honorary degree to leading human rights activist Fatou Baldeh MBE, whose work has helped drive the global fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). As an educator and campaigner, Fatou has received international recognition for her work, including being named one of ‘TIME’ Magazine’s Women of…
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QMU to host Healthfest inspiring Scotland’s next generation of healthcare professionals
16th June 2026Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh is set to welcome more than 550 senior school pupils from across Scotland to its popular Healthfest event, designed to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals and support informed career choices. Taking place on Wednesday 17 June 2026, the festival-style event is aimed at pupils in…
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QMU launches first Anti-Ableism Challenge Badge for Girlguiding UK
11th June 2026Thousands of young people across the UK are set to learn about disability, inclusion and equality through a new Anti-Ableism Challenge Badge launched by Queen Margaret University (QMU) for Girlguiding UK members. Co-created with disabled people, the badge introduces simple, engaging activities that help young members understand disability, challenge stereotypes and take practical steps to make their communities more inclusive. Designed…
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QMU invites local community to summer Community Forum
10th June 2026QMU 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. Held twice a year, the Community Forum offers an open and welcoming space for dialogue between the University and the people it serves.…
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QMU appoints pioneering sports leader Dame Louise Martin as Osteoporosis Ambassador
28th May 2026Dame Louise Martin, pioneering international sports leader and former President of the Commonwealth Games Federation, has been appointed as the first Project Ambassador for Queen Margaret University’s (QMU) Lydia Osteoporosis Project. Widely recognised as a trailblazer in global sports administration, Dame Louise was the first woman to serve as President…
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Hidden osteoporosis crisis to be addressed at QMU symposium
18th May 2026Queen Margaret University (QMU) will host a major public event later this month to confront the long‑standing lack of awareness and action surrounding osteoporosis, and positioning the condition firmly as a public health priority. Despite affecting millions of people across the UK, osteoporosis remains one of the country’s most overlooked…
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QMU’s Community Open Day returns this May
12th May 2026Queen Margaret University (QMU) will welcome local residents and the wider public to its annual Community Open Day on Saturday 30 May, inviting people to explore the campus, enjoy its facilities and take part in a fun, family‑friendly afternoon. Running from 12 noon to 3pm, the free event will feature…
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