New major partnership will boost community wealth in East Lothian

New major partnership will boost community wealth in East Lothian

Queen Margaret University (QMU) is joining forces with East Lothian Council and other key organisations across the country to support the authority’s efforts to increase community wealth in the region. The University has become one of the first signatories of the council’s East Lothian Community Wealth Building Charter. The Charter,…

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Master’s is child’s play for hero who helps orphans in Ukraine

Within the first few weeks of the Russian invasion, 38-year-old Gavin Menzies from Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh, had travelled to Kyiv to help support children who had lost their families and to administer vital end of life care to the elderly. Despite the risks, Gavin was determined to be a force…

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Student films bring East Lothian’s agricultural history to life at the restored Papple Steading development

A serial entrepreneur is harnessing the talents of digital content creators at Queen Margaret University to help bring a 19th century farm steading in East Lothian back to life, as it transforms into an impressive agricultural heritage centre, business and event venue and holiday accommodation facility. George Mackintosh, a Scottish…

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Disabled teacher leads inclusivity course for educators

Educational practitioners and  students have the chance to develop their diversity and inclusion skills with a new short course developed by Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh. The online course Disability Confidence for Educational Practitioners will provide educators with the knowledge and confidence to effectively and sensitively discuss disability with their…

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Edinburgh graduate helps launch music therapy practice

Andrea Jardine, a MSc in Music Therapy student who graduated from Queen Margaret University (QMU) in July, was recognised for her help in setting up a new music therapy practice while she was on placement with the NHS. Twenty-five-year-old Andrea, who is a self-employed violin teacher in Edinburgh, was presented the Blowing…

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Bathgate graduate launches West Lothian Film Festival

Christopher McPhillips, a BA (Hons) Film and Media student who graduated from Queen Margaret University (QMU) in July, has received an award of £2,250 to launch the annual West Lothian Film Festival, which will be making its debut in July this year. Made possible by an extended partnership between QMU…

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Dame Prue Leith visits Edinburgh Innovation Hub

Last week, Dame Prue Leith, TV judge, entrepreneur and Chancellor of Queen Margaret University, took a tour of the construction site where the Edinburgh Innovation Hub is being developed on the land around the University campus. A joint venture between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU) and funded…

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TV star, Sally Gray, awarded honorary degree by Queen Margaret University

On Monday (1st July), Sally Gray, TV presenter, media trainer, business leader and charity worker, was awarded an honorary degree by Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Sally, a QMU graduate who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the UK media and runs a highly successful media training business,…

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Outdoor learning trailblazer, Juliet Robertson, awarded honorary degree by Queen Margaret University

Juliet Robertson, one of Scotland’s leading educators specialising in outdoor learning and play, has been awarded an honorary degree by Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh in a special ceremony at the University’s new outdoor learning hub. Juliet, who is known throughout the education profession as a trailblazer for outdoor learning…

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Scottish rugby medic and chief nursing officer awarded honorary degrees by Queen Margaret University

Today (2nd July 2024), two exceptional Scottish healthcare leaders were awarded honorary degrees from Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Dr James Robson MBE, former Chief Medical Officer for Scottish Rugby, and Professor Alex McMahon, former Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland, were both honoured with a Degree of Doctor of the University,…

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