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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University hosts largest gathering of music therapists Scotland has ever seen

This week, Scotland’s vibrant capital city will play host to the 12th European music therapy conference. This conference, to be hosted by Queen Margaret University, will be the largest gathering of music therapists Scotland has seen. The conference will bring together music therapists from around the globe and aims to offer…

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Queen Margaret University advances its work in equality, diversity and inclusion

As part of its commitment to social justice, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (QMU) has appointed Professor Paul Miller PhD as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion & Anti Racism Adviser to its Principal.   Professor Miller will provide advice and guidance to QMU’s Principal, Sir Paul Grice, and other QMU staff, on…

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Make 2022 your year with a free, skills-based short course at QMU

From January 2022, Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh is set to offer a range of credit-bearing short courses, with free places funded by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council’s Upskilling Fund. Click here for more information regarding the courses on offer. Intended to support Scotland’s recovery from the…

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TV star Prue Leith gets down to business in support of female entrepreneurship

The TV presenter, cook, restaurateur and writer, Dame Prue Leith, will discuss her business highs and lows as well as the challenges facing women in business during a fireside style chat with Queen Margaret University’s first Entrepreneur in Residence.   The TV personality and business woman, who became Chancellor of…

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QMU secures over £225,000 in support through extended partnership with Santander Universities

An extended three-year agreement with Santander Universities will result in £226,500 worth of further support for Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, until the end of the 2023/24 academic year.   Since partnering with Santander back in 2008, QMU has received almost £1.2m from the global bank to fund scholarships, internships,…

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Short online taster course offers insight into Dispute Resolution programme

Queen Margaret University is developing a short online taster course for people interested in developing careers in dispute resolution and conflict management.

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QMU becomes first university to join Food & Drink Federation Scotland

Queen Margaret University has become the first higher education partner to join industry trade body Food and Drink Federation Scotland (FDFS).

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University research shows air travellers lean to the right

A new study from universities in Edinburgh has shown that travellers choose to sit on the right hand side of an aeroplane rather than the left.

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Edinburgh’s Kitchin Group serves up first University Excellence Award

Edinburgh’s Kitchin Group has teamed up with Queen Margaret University (QMU) for the first time to launch a new annual scholarship and help boost career prospects for students.

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