• Community engagement is the focus of Social Sciences conference at Queen Margaret University

    Community engagement is the focus of Social Sciences conference at Queen Margaret University

    14th October 2016

    “What has Social Science ever done for us?” That question is the main theme of a conference taking place at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh this week. The conference, which focuses on the application of Social Sciences in the community, will highlight the importance of social scientific research and how it helps address areas of social concern. These areas could include empowering communities to play an active role in deciding how local services are provided, and increasing transparency within organisations to enable stakeholders to be heard and to participate in outcomes.

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  • New university scholarship to address LGBT issues in tourism & events sector

    New university scholarship to address LGBT issues in tourism & events sector

    21st September 2016

    Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, has launched a new scholarship geared towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) studies in the tourism and events industry.

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  • Give your body a healthy boost as part of university study

    Give your body a healthy boost as part of university study

    19th September 2016

    People in Edinburgh and the Lothians are being offered nutritional advice as part of a new research project being undertaken by Queen Margaret University (QMU).

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  • Global health academic teams up with Scottish Government to help integrate refugees

    Global health academic teams up with Scottish Government to help integrate refugees

    15th September 2016

    A university expert in refugee integration has shaped a new Scottish Government programme which will help refugees settling in Scotland to make friends with local people and practise their English.

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  • Queen Margaret University to offer sustainability campus tours during Climate Week 2016

    Queen Margaret University to offer sustainability campus tours during Climate Week 2016

    13th September 2016

    Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, will be offering special sustainability tours of its campus from 19th – 23rd September as part of its participation in Climate Week 2016.

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  • Queen Margaret University appoints new Deputy Principal

    Queen Margaret University appoints new Deputy Principal

    1st September 2016

    Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh has appointed Dr Richard Butt as its new Deputy Principal in time for the start of the academic year. Formerly Dean of the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management at QMU, Dr Butt has over twenty years higher education experience, including Head of Division for Media, Communication and Performing Arts at QMU, where he managed the design, development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in film, public relations and performing arts.

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  • New tourism initiative gets on track at Edinburgh Waverley

    New tourism initiative gets on track at Edinburgh Waverley

    25th August 2016

    Edinburgh students have been appointed as international tourism ambassadors at Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland’s second-busiest train station, in time for the bank holiday weekend.

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  • Queen Margaret University masters the art of child’s play

    Queen Margaret University masters the art of child’s play

    22nd August 2016

    Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh has joined forces with a children’s charity to offer a Masters degree in Play Therapy.

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  • Search is on for Edinburgh super tasters

    Search is on for Edinburgh super tasters

    19th August 2016

    Food lovers in Edinburgh can now put their taste buds to the ultimate test by becoming the first to try out new food and drink products before they hit the supermarket shelves.

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  • Queen Margaret University launches 2016-17 Employer Mentoring Programme

    Queen Margaret University launches 2016-17 Employer Mentoring Programme

    19th August 2016

    Could your business benefit for mentoring and coaching a QMU student? QMU’s Careers & Employability team is now recruiting for new business mentors to take part in the 2016-17 QMU Employer Mentoring Programme from across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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