University develops a replacement for palm oil that is healthy and environmentally friendly

University develops a replacement for palm oil that is healthy and environmentally friendly

University food experts have developed a new ingredient to replace palm fat in a wide variety of products across the bakery sector, such as cakes and biscuits. This development could reduce dependency on palm-based ingredients. New palm fat replacer is healthier than palm oil – with less total fat and…

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Battle of Pinkie Cleugh tapestry to be showcased at Queen Margaret University

Members of the public are invited to view the first panel of the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh Tapestry, which will be on display at Queen Margaret University on Friday 1 September.   The huge panel, portraying Mary Queen of Scots and her mother, Mary de Guise, is the first completed panel…

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Get a new zest for life with a short course at QMU

Does your career need a refresh, or do you feel like a change of direction? If you want to upskill or try something new, but don’t want to overcommit yourself, why don’t you consider doing a short course?  Each year, Queen Margaret University offers a range of interesting short courses. These are…

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Cabinet Secretary sees how QMU is supporting health and social care recovery post-COVID 

Michael Matheson, the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care returned to his alma mater, Queen Margaret University (QMU), to hear how it is supporting health and social care recovery post-COVID. The Cabinet Secretary learned about research done jointly between QMU and St Columba’s Hospice Care to allow care…

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Commonwealth Games president and a tech entrepreneur awarded honorary degrees from Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University’s (QMU) graduation ceremonies were brimming with inspirational personalities this year as a trailblazing female sports administrator and a serial entrepreneur were awarded honorary degrees on Tuesday 4th July. Dame Louise Martin, President of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), the international organisation responsible for the direction and control…

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Queen Margaret University twins with university in Ukraine

In a bid to strengthen support for Ukraine, Queen Margaret University has twinned with Poltava National Pedagogical University based in central Ukraine.    The move is part of the UK-Ukraine Twinning Initiative, supported by Universities UK International, which is a key part of the UK’s higher education sector’s response to the war…

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Students perform ‘The Winter’s Tale’ at End of Year Show

Queen Margaret University (QMU) will be celebrating the array of talent which is emerging from its Media, Communications and Performing Arts Division when students bring their End of Year Show to the stage. This year, QMU students will host a production of William Shakespeare’s classic ‘The Winter’s Tale’. The performance will be hosted in Edinburgh’s iconic Summerhall venue with a…

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Boat race helps develops staff and student bonds and awareness of cancer

Queen Margaret University (QMU) lecturers and students went head-to-head to see who was faster in a boat race along the Union Canal on Saturday 29th April. Thanks to the involvement of a team of cancer survivors, the fun event not only strengthened bonds between QMU staff and students, but it…

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AMU’s Student Primary Teachers Learn to Teach Cycling Proficiency

The next generation of primary teachers that are being educated at Queen Margaret University (QMU) are being equipped to teach cycling proficiency to school pupils.   With a fresh approach to primary education, QMU is making sure that graduates of the BA (Hons) Education Studies (Primary) develop a range of qualifications and skills which will…

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QMU Opens its Doors for a Community Open Day in May

Queen Margaret University will be inviting the public to experience the campus, view the facilities, relax and have fun at this year’s Queen Margaret University (QMU) Community Open Day. The event, on May 14th, will feature campus tours, sports, games, BBQ, bouncy castles and lots more. It’s sure to be a great family…

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