Queen Margaret University Expands into Online Course Provision

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (QMU) is launching a suite of fully online postgraduate courses in partnership with Higher Ed Partners (HEP), a well-established provider with a mission of increasing access to top quality and affordable higher education through online delivery. Seven new courses feature in the initial launch. Encompassing Education,…

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QMU to Create New Business and Religious Education Teachers for Secondary Schools

Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh is launching two new one-year courses which will help graduates qualify to become teachers of business education or religious, moral and philosophical studies in Scotland’s secondary schools. The PGDE Secondary (Business Education) and PGDE Secondary (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies) are two separate one-year postgraduate…

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Greek Education visionary Awarded Honorary Degree from QMU

This week, one of Greece’s most inspirational leaders and educational visionaries was granted an honorary degree from a Scottish university. Dimitris Diamantis, Principal of Metropolitan College, which is one of the largest providers of private higher education in Europe with eight campuses spread across mainland Greece and the Greek islands,…

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QMU to Host Online Community Forum on 16th November

Stars of Doctor Who, Peaky Blinders and Outlander will be the subject of conversation at Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh’s latest Community Forum. Local residents and interested parties are invited to the next online forum on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, at 6.30pm to find out about some of the amazing…

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Beer Lovers Needed for Consumer Research

Lovers of beer, particularly ale, are invited to take part in consumer tasting panels to help in the development of delicious new beer products. Participants will have the chance to sample a selection of beers and will be rewarded with either a £10 John Lewis or Amazon voucher.   The research project is…

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Specialist Training Initiative Helps Start-Ups & Graduates Thrive in Food & Drink Industry

A dynamic initiative, which will equip budding entrepreneurs for success in Scotland’s food & drink industry, is launching for a second year. Drawing on expertise from two Scottish academic institutions, the THRIVE programme will provide outstanding opportunities for young food & drink and rural SMEs, students, and graduates, while strengthening…

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Edinburgh Universities at the Forefront of BSL Education in Scotland

Today (Friday 23rd Sept ‘22), the capital’s four universities are marking their collaborative success in leading the development of British Sign Language and deaf studies in Scotland and across the UK. On the International Day of Sign Languages, Queen Margaret, Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier and Heriot-Watt universities will come together at an…

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Graduate Apprenticeships: A Game Changer for Businesses Looking to Develop and Retain Staff

There are many challenges facing businesses right now, particularly in staff recruitment and retention, but a Graduate Apprenticeship could provide a game changing solution for companies who want to reward, retain and develop talented workers. Graduate Apprenticeships are a ‘win-win’ for both employer and employee. They provide an outstanding opportunity…

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Pioneering Tutoring Initiative Shortlisted for a Prestigious Award

A pioneering tutoring initiative led by Queen Margaret University, in partnership with East Lothian and Midlothian councils, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award. The Enhanced Learning Tutoring Initiative (ELTI) has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community category of THE Awards, the ‘Oscars of higher education’.…

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New Gaelic ultrasound videos shed new light on the mechanics of tongue movements during speech

The first publicly available ultrasound recordings of Gaelic give a previously unseen perspective on tongue shapes used while speaking the language. These recordings are now available on a new website section called ‘Teangannan na Gàidhlig’ (‘Gaelic Tongues’). A research team, led by Lancaster University, made video recordings of people’s tongues while…

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