Bathgate graduate launches West Lothian Film Festival

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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Dame Prue Leith to step down as Chancellor of Queen Margaret University

Dame Prue Leith CBE, TV personality, writer, restaurateur and cookery expert, is to step down from her position as Chancellor of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh (QMU). Prue, who has been the University’s Chancellor since her installation in July 2017, will preside over her last graduation ceremonies, in Edinburgh’s Usher Hall,…

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Pioneering tutoring project is a winner at Herald Higher Education Awards

A tutoring project, which has helped senior school pupils catch up with learning lost during the pandemic, has just had a big win at the Herald Higher Education Awards. Having helped over 1000 school children to reconnect with learning, Queen Margaret University’s Enhanced Learning Tutoring Initiative (ELTI) was recognised for…

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University commissions community artwork to celebrate 150 years

An East Lothian artist has been commissioned to design and create a unique public art piece which will take centre stage in the grounds of Queen Margaret University (QMU). Made possible by donations from members of the QMU Community, the engaging artwork will be unveiled in 2025 to coincide with…

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University launches free disability resources for schools

A university in Edinburgh has developed a series of resources for use in educational settings to help enhance disability literacy. Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, will launch its new Toy Box Diversity Lab website of resources on 9th May 2024, which will help guide discussions between educators and their primary…

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Initiative encourages people to prepare for University board membership

Queen Margaret University is launching an initiative which will support participants from different backgrounds into membership of the University’s governing body (the University Court). The new GIVE Scheme will encourage, support and upskill QMU alumni who lack the necessary experience to become part of the University’s governing body. Participants could also…

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