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In this week's Student News:
Let's stay in touch!
Are you graduating this summer? Your QMU journey doesn’t have to end there. Let’s stay in touch.
On graduation, you’ll become a member of the QMU alumni community of over 30,000 graduates spanning more than 90 countries.
We look forward to continuing to support you beyond your studies, but we need your permission to stay in touch.
As a QMU graduate, you’ll be able to enjoy exclusive benefits including:
- 20% discount on postgraduate tuition fees
- Career advice for life from the Careers and Employability Team
- Enterprise support through the Startup Studio (incorporating Bright Red Triangle)
- Invitations to events and reunions
- Campus-based discounts on gym and library memberships· Copies of QMYOU magazine and alumni e-newsletters
- £150 fee for international student referrals
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Calling all students interested in the cultural and creative industries!
Applications for 2026 are now open!
SHIFT is an entrepreneurial skills training programme which is open to all budding creative freelancers and company founders, artists, musicians, producers and performers who are current QMU students or who graduated in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
This free, unique and collaborative programme will equip you with the practical, creative and business skills and contacts that you'll need for a sustainable career in the cultural and creative industries.
SHIFT will run online from Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September 2026 via a series of online workshops, breakout conversations, creative activities and one-to-one clinics.
You’ll work with practitioners from The Glasgow School of Art and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, building a new network of creatives from a range of disciplines.
Topics covered over the week include:
- Budgeting
- Costing for your time and products
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Time management
- Branding
- Networking
- Legal issues
- Money management and taxes
For more information and to apply visit
Applications close Monday 8 June 2026.
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Bright Red Triangle Drop-in with Emma Ives - Wed 27 May
Interested in freelancing or starting your own business? Come by the QMU Startup Studio on Wednesday 27 May for an informal drop-in session with Emma Ives, Enterprise Advisor from Bright Red Triangle.
Whether you're curious about freelancing, starting a business, exploring funding options, seeking tailored business advice, or looking for collaboration opportunities, this is a great chance to:
✨ Say hello and connect
💡 Develop your startup ideas
💼 Find out about available support
🤝 Explore opportunities to collaborate
No need to book - just pop in between 10am and 2pm!
We look forward to seeing you there 🚀
In this week's Student News:
Calling all students interested in the cultural and creative industries!
Applications for 2026 are now open!
SHIFT is an entrepreneurial skills training programme which is open to all budding creative freelancers and company founders, artists, musicians, producers and performers who are current QMU students or who graduated in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
This free, unique and collaborative programme will equip you with the practical, creative and business skills and contacts that you'll need for a sustainable career in the cultural and creative industries.
SHIFT will run online from Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September 2026 via a series of online workshops, breakout conversations, creative activities and one-to-one clinics.
You’ll work with practitioners from The Glasgow School of Art and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, building a new network of creatives from a range of disciplines.
Topics covered over the week include:
• Budgeting
• Costing for your time and products
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Time management
• Branding
• Networking
• Legal issues
• Money management and taxes
For more information and to apply visit
Applications close Monday 8 June 2026.
In this week's Student News:
Last International Drop In Session
Our last term time International drop in will be this Friday, 1st May from 10am – 12pm. During the summer, drop ins will take place one a week, on Wednesdays from 10am – 12pm. If you need to speak to someone from the International team outside of this time, please email international@qmu.ac.uk to make an appointment.
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PALS: Become a PALS leader!
Semester 2 feedback
As we come to the end of this Semester, we are looking to recruit leaders for the new academic year in September. We need leaders in all Programmes, but particularly Business, International Hospitality Tourism & Events, Podiatry, Speech & Language Therapy, Physio, and Psychology. To find out more about becoming a leader, you can email us on PALS@QMU.ac.uk, and watch this video where some PALS leaders tell you about their experience: .
We are also hoping to get feedback on PALS this Semester, and we would love to get your thoughts. We have a short survey for you to complete so that we can find out about your experience of PALS in Semester 2; this will help us improve PALS and make it a useful support resource for all QMU students.
We are keen to hear from those of you who attended PALS sessions…
…but, you can also complete the survey if you did not attend any – you will only need to respond to relevant questions – it would be great to find out how we can make PALS more accessible to all QMU students.
We look forward to reading your feedback – the survey is completely anonymous, so you can feel free to be honest:
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The Helpdesk Survey- Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher! Last chance to enter!
Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher by completing The Helpdesk survey!
The views and experiences of all our customers are extremely important to us.
We welcome your feedback and are continually looking at ways in which we can improve our service.
Please help us by completing short survey.
Actions from this survey will be published via the Helpdesk intranet page.
Closing date for the survey is tomorrow, Thursday 30th April!
Many thanks and good luck!
The Helpdesk Team
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St Columba’s Hospice Palliative Care Award – now open
Are you interested in palliative and end of life care? You are invited to apply for the St Columba’s Hospice Palliative Care Award, open to all QMU students, from any programme and any year of study.
This award recognises students who show curiosity, commitment, or reflection on palliative care - no prior clinical experience is required.
How to apply
You are asked to respond to three short reflective questions in any format, including:
- Written text (up to 250 words)
- Video (up to 2 minutes)
- Audio (up to 2 minutes)
- Creative formats (e.g. poem, artwork with reflection, spoken word, short presentation)
Application questions
Please respond to the following:
- What motivates your interest in palliative care?
- How have you engaged with or explored palliative care so far?
(This might include your course, placement, work, volunteering, personal experience, or independent learning.) - How do you hope to contribute to palliative care in the future, within your chosen professional field of practice or community?
Submit your application
Email your response to: palliativecare@qmu.ac.uk
Please include your name, programme, and year of study.
Prize
- £50 book voucher
- Engraved award
- Free ticket to the Hospice Annual Symposium
Deadline: Friday 5th June 2026
Students from all programmes are warmly encouraged to apply.
In this weeks student news:
24 hour LRC opening during the exam period
To support students during revision and exams, the Learning Resource Centre will be open 24 hours a day from 6am on Friday 10 April until 10pm on Friday 1 May.
Overnight access will be available in the refurbished north wing of the LRC, where most study spaces are located.
Please remember that your student ID card is required to access the building during the evening and overnight period.
If you are using the LRC overnight, please be mindful of others and help maintain a quiet and comfortable study environment for everyone.
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The Helpdesk Survey- Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher!
Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher by completing The Helpdesk survey!
The views and experiences of all our customers are extremely important to us.
We welcome your feedback and are continually looking at ways in which we can improve our service.
Please help us by completing this short .
Actions from this survey will be published via the Helpdesk intranet page.
Closing date for the survey is Thursday 30th April!
Many thanks and good luck!
In this week's Student News:
24 hour LRC opening during the exam period
To support students during revision and exams, the Learning Resource Centre will be open 24 hours a day from 6am on Friday 10 April until 10pm on Friday 1 May.
Overnight access will be available in the refurbished north wing of the LRC, where most study spaces are located.
Please remember that your student ID card is required to access the building during the evening and overnight period.
If you are using the LRC overnight, please be mindful of others and help maintain a quiet and comfortable study environment for everyone.
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The Helpdesk Survey- Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher!
Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher by completing The Helpdesk survey!
The views and experiences of all our customers are extremely important to us.
We welcome your feedback and are continually looking at ways in which we can improve our service.
Please help us by completing this short
Actions from this survey will be published via the Helpdesk intranet page.
Closing date for the survey is Thursday 30th April!
Many thanks and good luck!
The Helpdesk Team
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Compassionate Mind Training Workshop for Self Criticism
Date: Monday, the 20th April
Time: 1 - 3.30pm
In person, on campus
In this workshop we will look at how and why we criticise ourselves and feel common anxieties or low self-esteem. We will see why Compassionate Mind Training can be helpful in lowering self-criticism and perfectionism.
Don’t worry – this isn’t touchy-feely nonsense! In Compassion Focused Therapy, ‘compassion’ is wise, kind, courageous, strong and pretty helpful.
Please email Sophie on smacleod@qmu.ac.uk for more information and to book a place. Please give your name and matriculation number.
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Join us for the second evening of Love on Film, with free pizza!
The second screening of the Love on Film series will take place on Thursday 9th April, from 6 to 9pm, in Halle Lecture Hall. We will be watching a quirky documentary about queer love and love for the planet titled Water Makes us Wet (2019).
There will be free pizza, and you will have a chance to vote for the final film.
All students and staff are welcome!
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Opportunities
Santander Universities Enterprise Fund - call for student, staff and graduate entrepreneurs – FINAL CALL
The Santander Universities Enterprise Fund 2026 is now open for applications!
If you're looking to develop or grow a business, this fund can help turn your ideas into reality. Current QMU students, staff, and recent graduates (within the past 5 years) are eligible to apply for one of three awards of £5,000 to support their entrepreneurial ambitions.
For full eligibility criteria and details of the application process, please see the Guidelines for Applicants.
Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026
For queries, contact: santander@qmu.ac.uk
Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Open for Applications
The Edinburgh Merchant Company's Enterprise Fund is open for applications!
The Fund offers awards of £500 - £5,000 to enable QMU students, staff and graduates to progress their young and fledgling businesses. In addition to funding, the Edinburgh Merchant Company also offer invaluable mentorship opportunities to applicants.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Friday 17th April 2026.
For more information, visit: The Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund
For any queries, please contact: rkedu@qmu.ac.uk
InnoScot Health - Call for Early-Stage Healthcare Innovators
InnoScot Health has launched a call for healthcare solutions from early-stage innovators working across Scotland’s healthcare sector. They are looking for healthcare professionals or students with innovative concepts or ideas which they would like to develop further with expert assistance.
All ideas are welcome - from simple to complex, and from any role or medical discipline. They are particularly interested in healthcare solutions that:
- Improve care quality, safety, and outcomes
- Increase efficiency, affordability and sustainability
- Support workforce resilience and access for underserved communities
- Enable digital, data-driven, and remote care
Innovations may relate to products, digital tools, services, clinical pathways, processes, or enabling technologies.
Applicants will receive a comprehensive concept evaluation of:
- The problem definition and clinical need
- The proposed solution and its potential impact on the healthcare market
- Feasibility, scalability, and alignment with national priorities
- Intellectual Property advice
For more information, see
Submission deadline: Thursday 30 April 2026
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Calling all students interested in the cultural and creative industries!
Applications for 2026 are now open!
SHIFT is an entrepreneurial skills training programme which is open to all budding creative freelancers and company founders, artists, musicians, producers and performers who are current QMU students or who graduated in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
This free, unique and collaborative programme will equip you with the practical, creative and business skills and contacts that you'll need for a sustainable career in the cultural and creative industries.
SHIFT will run online from Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September 2026 via a series of online workshops, breakout conversations, creative activities and one-to-one clinics.
You’ll work with practitioners from The Glasgow School of Art and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, building a new network of creatives from a range of disciplines.
- Topics covered over the week include:
- Budgeting
- Costing for your time and products
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Time management
- Branding
- Networking
- Legal issues
- Money management and taxes
For more information and to apply visit
Applications close Monday 8 June 2026.
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Santander X UK Awards 2026 - open for applications!
Apply for the Santander X UK Awards 2026 and take your business to the next level - closing date is 6 May 2026.
Entrepreneurs can pitch their business for the chance to win equity-free funding, receive expert mentoring and access to expert-led business webinars.
This year there are 3 categories to apply to:
• University - for early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs linked to a UK university and preparing to launch
• Startup - for early-stage, UK registered businesses that are within their first 18 months of trading and have a team of 2 or more people
• SME - for established, UK registered businesses trading for over 18 months
Winners will receive up to £30,000 equity-free funding and will automatically progress to the Santander X Global Awards.
Find out more at:
In this week's Student News:
Join us for the second evening of Love on Film, with free pizza!
The second screening of the Love on Film series will take place on Thursday 9th April, from 6 to 9pm, in Halle Lecture Hall. We will be watching a quirky documentary about queer love and love for the planet titled Water Makes us Wet (2019).
There will be free pizza, and you will have a chance to vote for the final film.
All students and staff are welcome!
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Local Impact and Global Reach: The annual Queen Margaret University stakeholder event
Wednesday 22 April, 4:30-7pm
You, along with all QMU students and staff, and external stakeholders, are warmly invited to attend the 2026 QMU open event – ‘Local Impact and Global Reach’.
At our annual stakeholder event you’ll get the inside track on the latest work of the University. The event will include a short presentation from Principal, introduced by the Chair of Court, as well as an informal ‘fair’ which will offer fascinating insights into a range of our specialist initiatives (see list of stalls). You will also have the optional opportunity to take part in a tour of the new public artwork that is located in the University grounds, and watch a short documentary on its creation.
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24 hour LRC opening during the exam period
To support students during revision and exams, the Learning Resource Centre will be open 24 hours a day from 6am on Friday 10 April until 10pm on Friday 1 May.
Overnight access will be available in the refurbished north wing of the LRC, where most study spaces are located.
Please remember that your student ID card is required to access the building during the evening and overnight period.
If you are using the LRC overnight, please be mindful of others and help maintain a quiet and comfortable study environment for everyone.
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The Helpdesk Survey- Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher!
Be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon e-voucher by completing The Helpdesk survey!
The views and experiences of all our customers are extremely important to us.
We welcome your feedback and are continually looking at ways in which we can improve our service.
Please help us by completing this short .
Actions from this survey will be published via the Helpdesk intranet page.
Closing date for the survey is Thursday 30th April!
Many thanks and good luck!
The Helpdesk Team
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Compassionate Mind Training Workshop for Self Criticism
Date: Monday, the 20th April
Time: 1 - 3.30pm
In person, on campus
In this workshop we will look at how and why we criticise ourselves and feel common anxieties or low self-esteem. We will see why Compassionate Mind Training can be helpful in lowering self-criticism and perfectionism.
Don’t worry – this isn’t touchy-feely nonsense! In Compassion Focused Therapy, ‘compassion’ is wise, kind, courageous, strong and pretty helpful.
Please email Sophie on smacleod@qmu.ac.uk for more information and to book a place. Please give your name and matriculation number.
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PALS 'Meet the Leaders' Tea Party and Study
PALS are running two 'Meet the Leaders' Tea Party and Study events. These events are for all on campus students and are an opportunity to come along and speak with the PALS leaders who will be able to give some hints and tips on your upcoming assignments and exams.
There will be tea, coffee, soft drinks, and biscuits and scones free for all who attend.
The events are in room 2156 on:
• Thursday, 2nd April from 10am - 12pm
• Monday, 6th April from 2pm - 4pm
We have scheduled them at a time in semester which should be useful for students working on assignments and studying for exams.
We are happy for you just to drop in, but you can sign up on in advance so we know how many to expect.
The events will be an opportunity to meet PALS leaders from different subject areas, ask questions, get advice on assignments and exams, and pick up useful study tips.
There will also be an Effective Learning Service advisor there to share ELS resources and offer more study advice.
You can get in touch at if you want any more information.
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Guthrie's Easter Closure
Guthrie’s will be closed this Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April over the Easter weekend.
We will however have The Hux, Maggie’s and The Nook open as follows:
Thanks
QMU Catering Team
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SEAtS App/Portal update
We would like to apologise to those who have been affected by historic data inconsistencies within SEAtS. We are continuing to work closely with the system provider to identify a permanent resolution, and we will share further updates as soon as we are able.
In the meantime, we are noting all emails reporting these issues, but we are currently unable to respond to or action individual queries relating to historic data.
On a positive note, SEAtS is functioning normally for current attendance, so please continue to check in as usual using the SEAtS App.
Please be reassured that no action will be taken based on erroneous historic data, although we fully appreciate that these inconsistencies may be causing frustration or anxiety.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Opportunities
Santander Universities Enterprise Fund - call for student, staff and graduate entrepreneurs
The Santander Universities Enterprise Fund 2026 is now open for applications!
If you're looking to develop or grow a business, this fund can help turn your ideas into reality. Current QMU students, staff, and recent graduates (within the past 5 years) are eligible to apply for one of three awards of £5,000 to support their entrepreneurial ambitions.
For full eligibility criteria and details of the application process, please see the .
Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026
For queries, contact: santander@qmu.ac.uk
Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Open for Applications
The Edinburgh Merchant Company's Enterprise Fund is open for applications!
The Fund offers awards of £500 - £5,000 to enable QMU students, staff and graduates to progress their young and fledgling businesses. In addition to funding, the Edinburgh Merchant Company also offer invaluable mentorship opportunities to applicants.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Friday 17th April 2026.
For more information, visit:
For any queries, please contact: rkedu@qmu.ac.uk
InnoScot Health - Call for Early-Stage Healthcare Innovators
InnoScot Health has launched a call for healthcare solutions from early-stage innovators working across Scotland’s healthcare sector. They are looking for healthcare professionals or students with innovative concepts or ideas which they would like to develop further with expert assistance.
All ideas are welcome - from simple to complex, and from any role or medical discipline. They are particularly interested in healthcare solutions that:
- Improve care quality, safety, and outcomes
- Increase efficiency, affordability and sustainability
- Support workforce resilience and access for underserved communities
- Enable digital, data-driven, and remote care
Innovations may relate to products, digital tools, services, clinical pathways, processes, or enabling technologies.
Applicants will receive a comprehensive concept evaluation of:
- The problem definition and clinical need
- The proposed solution and its potential impact on the healthcare market
- Feasibility, scalability, and alignment with national priorities
- Intellectual Property advice
For more information, see
Submission deadline: Thursday 30 April 2026
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Calling all students interested in the cultural and creative industries!
Applications for 2026 are now open!
SHIFT is an entrepreneurial skills training programme which is open to all budding creative freelancers and company founders, artists, musicians, producers and performers who are current QMU students or who graduated in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
This free, unique and collaborative programme will equip you with the practical, creative and business skills and contacts that you'll need for a sustainable career in the cultural and creative industries.
SHIFT will run online from Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September 2026 via a series of online workshops, breakout conversations, creative activities and one-to-one clinics.
You’ll work with practitioners from The Glasgow School of Art and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, building a new network of creatives from a range of disciplines.
Topics covered over the week include:
• Budgeting
• Costing for your time and products
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Time management
• Branding
• Networking
• Legal issues
• Money management and taxes
For more information and to apply visit
Applications close Monday 8 June 2026.
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2026/27 Postgraduate Tuition Fees for Continuing Students
The 2026/27 Postgraduate tuition fees for continuing students are now available to view via the link below.
Continuing Student 2026/27 Postgraduate Fees | Fees and Charges
If you have any questions regarding your fees for next year, please get in touch with Registry.
Many thanks
Registry Team
registry@qmu.ac.uk
In this week's Student News:
2026/27 Campus Accommodation Applications Now Open
Looking ahead to next academic year, applications for campus accommodation are now open for continuing students and will close at 5pm on Tuesday 31 March.
Applications are managed through a ballot process, so all eligible applications received during the application period are considered fairly before room offers are made.
If you would like to stay on campus next year, whether applying individually or with friends, full details are available on our website.
Why stay on campus?
Our Student Village offers bright, modern ensuite accommodation in a convenient campus setting, with:
• self contained flats for 4 to 6 students
• simple, all inclusive rents covering your main bills
• 24/7 security and pastoral support
• easy access to teaching, study, sport and social spaces
We are proud to be:
🏆 2nd in Scotland for University Halls, 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards
🏆 Gold Certified by the Global Student Living Index
🏆 Winner of the Inclusivity Impact Award at the 2025 Global Student Living Awards
As a resident, you will also be part of ResLife, with access to a range of social, wellbeing and community activities throughout the year.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at accommodation@qmu.ac.uk
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Join us for the second edition of Love on Film, with a weekly screening and free pizza!
Love on Film is back for its second edition! Between March and April, we will be hosting three film nights centred around the theme of love in all its forms – queer love, straight love, messy love, friends love, love for the planet,…
We have three appointments this year, so come along to Halle Lecture Theatre between 6 and 9pm on:
• 26th March for Bottoms (2023)
• 9th April for Water Makes Us Wet (2019)
• 16th April for a film chosen by the audience
During the first two screenings, you will have a chance to vote for the final film!
We will once again close the programme with a zine-making session. The zine will be full of contributions from students and staff, self-published, and lovingly distributed across campus.
All students and staff are welcome. There will be free pizza for everyone, and a chance for some relaxed film (and love) chat.
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Turn Your Passion for Fitness into a Qualification (and a Potential Side Hustle)
Do you enjoy spending time in the gym? Have you ever thought about turning that interest into a qualification - or even a side hustle alongside your studies?
We’re excited to offer the Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing, starting this April. This nationally recognised qualification is a great starting point for anyone looking to work in a gym environment, support others with their fitness, or build a pathway toward becoming a Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Course Dates (9:30am – 4:30pm)
Teaching Days:
11 & 12 April
18 & 19 April
25 & 26 April
Assessments:
2 & 3 May
What you’ll learn
• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
• Principles of training
• Supporting clients in a gym environment
• Planning and delivering gym-based exercise programmes
• Practical coaching assessments and coursework
Course Fee: £595
Instalment plans are available if needed.
The course fee includes all learning materials, Active IQ registration, assessments, and full tutor support throughout.
Whether you're looking to gain experience in the fitness industry, develop coaching skills, or create a flexible side income, this course is a great place to start – places are limited.
If you’d like more information or want to secure a place, please get in touch sportsreception@qmu.ac.uk.
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SEAtS App/Portal update
We would like to apologise to those who have been affected by historic data inconsistencies within SEAtS. We are continuing to work closely with the system provider to identify a permanent resolution, and we will share further updates as soon as we are able.
In the meantime, we are noting all emails reporting these issues, but we are currently unable to respond to or action individual queries relating to historic data.
On a positive note, SEAtS is functioning normally for current attendance, so please continue to check in as usual using the SEAtS App.
Please be reassured that no action will be taken based on erroneous historic data, although we fully appreciate that these inconsistencies may be causing frustration or anxiety.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
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Calling all students interested in the cultural and creative industries!
Applications for 2026 are now open!
SHIFT is an entrepreneurial skills training programme which is open to all budding creative freelancers and company founders, artists, musicians, producers and performers who are current QMU students or who graduated in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
This free, unique and collaborative programme will equip you with the practical, creative and business skills and contacts that you'll need for a sustainable career in the cultural and creative industries.
SHIFT will run online from Monday 31st August - Friday 4th September 2026 via a series of online workshops, breakout conversations, creative activities and one-to-one clinics.
You’ll work with practitioners from The Glasgow School of Art and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, building a new network of creatives from a range of disciplines.
Topics covered over the week include:
• Budgeting
• Costing for your time and products
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Time management
• Branding
• Networking
• Legal issues
• Money management and taxes
For more information and to apply visit
Applications close Monday 8 June 2026.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION OPPORTUNITIES
Santander Universities Enterprise Fund - call for student, staff and graduate entrepreneurs
The Santander Universities Enterprise Fund 2026 is now open for applications!
If you're looking to develop or grow a business, this fund can help turn your ideas into reality. Current QMU students, staff, and recent graduates (within the past 5 years) are eligible to apply for one of three awards of £5,000 to support their entrepreneurial ambitions.
For full eligibility criteria and details of the application process, please see the .
Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026
For queries, contact: santander@qmu.ac.uk
Edinburgh Merchant Company Enterprise Fund Open for Applications
The Edinburgh Merchant Company's Enterprise Fund is open for applications!
The Fund offers awards of £500 - £5,000 to enable QMU students, staff and graduates to progress their young and fledgling businesses. In addition to funding, the Edinburgh Merchant Company also offer invaluable mentorship opportunities to applicants.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Friday 17th April 2026.
For more information, visit:
For any queries, please contact: rkedu@qmu.ac.uk
InnoScot Health - Call for Early-Stage Healthcare Innovators
InnoScot Health has launched a call for healthcare solutions from early-stage innovators working across Scotland’s healthcare sector. They are looking for healthcare professionals or students with innovative concepts or ideas which they would like to develop further with expert assistance.
All ideas are welcome - from simple to complex, and from any role or medical discipline. They are particularly interested in healthcare solutions that:
• Improve care quality, safety, and outcomes
• Increase efficiency, affordability and sustainability
• Support workforce resilience and access for underserved communities
• Enable digital, data-driven, and remote care
Innovations may relate to products, digital tools, services, clinical pathways, processes, or enabling technologies.
Applicants will receive a comprehensive concept evaluation of:
• The problem definition and clinical need
• The proposed solution and its potential impact on the healthcare market
• Feasibility, scalability, and alignment with national priorities
• Intellectual Property advice
For more information, see
Submission deadline: Thursday 30 April 2026
In this week's Student News:
Meningitis advice and resources
Some students might be worried about the recent news of a meningitis outbreak in Kent. There is currently no indication of a similar outbreak in the Edinburgh area. However, it is important to know the symptoms of meningitis and to seek urgent medical help if you are concerned about yourself or someone else. Meningitis is rare but it is a serious illness that can have significant consequences. Students can be at increased risk of meningitis because close contact in shared accommodation and busy social settings can make infections easier to spread.
Follow this link to know what the symptoms are:
There is also useful information in the
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2026/27 Campus Accommodation Applications Now Open
Looking ahead to next academic year, applications for campus accommodation are now open for continuing students and will close at 5pm on Tuesday 31 March.
Applications are managed through a ballot process, so all eligible applications received during the application period are considered fairly before room offers are made.
If you would like to stay on campus next year, whether applying individually or with friends, full details are available on our website.
Why stay on campus?
Our Student Village offers bright, modern ensuite accommodation in a convenient campus setting, with:
• self contained flats for 4 to 6 students
• simple, all inclusive rents covering your main bills
• 24/7 security and pastoral support
• easy access to teaching, study, sport and social spaces
We are proud to be:
🏆 2nd in Scotland for University Halls, 2025 WhatUni Student Choice Awards
🏆 Gold Certified by the Global Student Living Index
🏆 Winner of the Inclusivity Impact Award at the 2025 Global Student Living Awards
As a resident, you will also be part of ResLife, with access to a range of social, wellbeing and community activities throughout the year.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at accommodation@qmu.ac.uk
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Catering online survey - 1 week left to give us your feedback
The annual catering survey is open for the rest of this week, so Monday 16th – Friday 20th March, and is conducted by our independent catering consultancy, Litmus Partnership.
Have you tried our new catering outlets? What do you think of our new menus and service offers? These are just a couple of the questions we need your views on.
The information collected will be benchmarked against the survey results from last year to allow us to measure the difference in customer satisfaction levels.
So please can we ask you to take 5 minutes to fill in our online survey. You may be in with a chance of winning one of 3 x £50 Amazon vouchers! You can fill in the online survey .
Look out for posters dotted about campus and social media which also contain the link for the survey.
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The QMU Student Survey (QSS) is live!
The QSS is an annual survey of undergraduate students (excluding those who are eligible for the National Student Survey) and postgraduate taught students. Personalised emails have been sent to all eligible students, and reminders will be sent to those who have not yet responded. The survey will close on Friday 22 May 2026.
The more responses we receive, the more valuable the data becomes in helping us enhance your student experience. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey. As an added incentive, all entrants will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.
To access the survey, click on the link below. Your Respondent ID is your QMU student number, and the password is QSS. Alternatively, you can click the personalised link in the email sent from studentsurvey@qmu.ac.uk.
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QMU Local Impact and Global Reach: Open Event – 22 April
Students are warmly invited to attend Queen Margaret University’s annual open event on 22 April from 4.30-7pm.
Designed for representatives from business, industry, healthcare and voluntary organisations, along with local community members and all members of the QMU community, the event will include a fascinating range of exhibition stalls, a short talk by the Principal and Chair of Court, optional tours, and refreshments. Visitors will have the chance to meet researchers and academic staff at an informal fair, where they can learn about new research, community engagement initiatives, collaborations, creative initiatives and innovation-led projects from across the University’s School of Health Sciences and the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management.
Wellbeing through music, caring for children with cerebral palsy, prehabilitation in healthcare, social enterprise initiatives and supporting students with autism are just some of the topics that will be showcased.
To book your place, visit
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SEAtS App/Portal update
We would like to apologise to those who have been affected by historic data inconsistencies within SEAtS. We are continuing to work closely with the system provider to identify a permanent resolution, and we will share further updates as soon as we are able.
In the meantime, we are noting all emails reporting these issues, but we are currently unable to respond to or action individual queries relating to historic data.
On a positive note, SEAtS is functioning normally for current attendance, so please continue to check in as usual using the SEAtS App.
Please be reassured that no action will be taken based on erroneous historic data, although we fully appreciate that these inconsistencies may be causing frustration or anxiety.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
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Seating in Guthrie's - Thursday 19th March
Please be advised that due to a large event taking place on Thursday 19th March, the seating section at the bottom end of Guthrie’s will be closed from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.
Access to the microwaves is still available.
In this week's Student News:
Anti-Ableism in Higher Education Workshops
We are offering funded spaces on two online workshops on anti-ableism in higher education, open to all staff and students at Queen Margaret University.
These will be led by disabled academic Siân Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the QMU Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, “What is ableism to me?” runs 17 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and introduces disability, ableism, systemic ableism in higher education, and reflection on privilege and prejudice.
Workshop 2, “Becoming an anti-ableist practitioner,” runs 24 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and focuses on creating a practical anti-ableism action plan with interactive tasks, feedback, networking, and problem-solving.
What to expect:
• accessible materials co-produced with disabled students
• tools for inclusive dialogue, peer-led workgroups with safer spaces for disabled participants, and further reading/media resources.
• Registration requires attending both workshops and closes 10 March 2026.
• Contact: SJones@qmu.ac.uk.
• Register here:
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Free special hot chocolate on University Mental Health Day (12th March)
QMU’s nutrition students are hosting a special event for University Mental Health Day, with TV chef and cookbook author, Gemma Ogston in Guthrie’s food court, 12noon – approx. 2pm.
Gemma, from Mama Shrooms, will be giving away free samples of her ‘wellness hot chocolate’ formula. It’s vegan and crafted with organic cacao, coconut milk, coconut sugar, functional mushrooms and essential vitamins, and has been designed to support physical and mental health.
It’s also a great opportunity to learn a bit about how functional ingredients are being used in modern nutrition and wellbeing.
Gemma and QMU’s nutrition students and staff would love to see you, so pop along to the table as you enter the food court.
Gemma will also be sharing her expertise about nutrition, functional ingredients and wellbeing during a presentation to QMU’s nutrition students. She is keen to do some video interviews with students about food and mental health, so please do let her know if you might be interested in taking part in a video chat.
So, if you’re a busy student, take a pause on University Mental Health Day, and enjoy a treat while looking after your wellbeing.
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SEAtS App/Portal update
Dear Students,
We would like to apologise to those who have been affected by historic data inconsistencies within SEAtS. We are continuing to work closely with the system provider to identify a permanent resolution, and we will share further updates as soon as we are able.
In the meantime, we are noting all emails reporting these issues, but we are currently unable to respond to or action individual queries relating to historic data.
On a positive note, SEAtS is functioning normally for current attendance, so please continue to check in as usual using the SEAtS App.
Please be reassured that no action will be taken based on erroneous historic data, although we fully appreciate that these inconsistencies may be causing frustration or anxiety.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
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Catering online survey - now live!
The annual catering survey is now live. It will be open from today, Monday 9th March, to Friday 20th March and is conducted by our independent catering consultancy, Litmus Partnership.
Have you tried our new catering outlets? What do you think of our new menus and service offers? These are just a couple of the questions we need your views on.
The information collected will be benchmarked against the survey results from last year to allow us to measure the difference in customer satisfaction levels.
So please can we ask you to take 5 minutes to fill in our online survey. You may be in with a chance of winning one of 3 x £50 Amazon vouchers! You can fill in the online survey .
Look out for posters dotted about campus and social media which also contain the link for the survey.
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Pre-loved Uniform Event
FAO: All Health Sciences Students
Any surplus placement uniforms can be returned to us at our pre-loved uniform event on:
Tuesday 31st March, Room 2108, at any time between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
Returns help us to keep a small stock of uniforms on campus for future students on placement.
Please share widely - we hope to see you there.
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Individual Learning Plan (ILP) exam adjustments: semester two 25/26 deadline
A reminder that the latest date that ILP exam adjustments can be made in semester two is Friday 3rd April 2026. Any student requiring adjustments/review of adjustments for exams can book a Disability Adviser appointment via or DisabilityAdvisers@qmu.ac.uk in advance of this date.
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Santander Universities Enterprise Fund - call for student, staff and graduate entrepreneurs
The Santander Universities Enterprise Fund 2026 is now open for applications!
If you're looking to develop or grow a business, this fund can help turn your ideas into reality. Current QMU students, staff, and recent graduates (within the past 5 years) are eligible to apply for one of three awards of ?5,000 to support their entrepreneurial ambitions.
For full eligibility criteria and details of the application process, please see the .
Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026
For queries, contact: santander@qmu.ac.uk
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Converge Challenges Competition and Drop-In Sessions
Converge is on the lookout for aspiring innovators to join their 2026 programme!
If you’re a Queen Margaret University member of staff, student or recent graduate (graduated in the past 36 months) looking to turn your research, idea or invention into a thriving business, then this is your chance to access the right skills, expertise and connections to make it happen.
Whatever difference you want to make – from tackling health and societal challenges to improving food safety – Converge can guide you every step of the way. And you don’t need any business experience to get started.
Places on their programme – the only one of its kind in Scotland - are highly sought after with an application deadline of 2 April 2026.
Find out more at or come along to a Converge drop-in sessions at the QMU Startup Studio on the following dates:
• 11:30am-1:30pm, Tuesday 17th March ()
• 10:00am-2:00pm, Wednesday 25th March ()
Come along to learn more!
In this week's Student News:
International Women's Day talk - 5th March, 5pm, Conference Suite
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Aurora 'Women in Leadership' staff network is hosting an inspiring event at Queen Margaret University. This gathering brings together students, staff, and the wider community to celebrate women’s achievements and explore the importance of leadership, resilience, and career development.
We are delighted to welcome Carol Rogers, the National Lead Forensic Scientist for Sexual Offences with the Scottish Police Authority’s Forensic Services. In this national role, Carol is responsible for advancing best practice and innovation in sexual‑offence forensic investigations across Scotland. As a QMU Honorary Graduate, she has also been instrumental in training forensic nurses and improving evidence‑gathering processes for sexual‑offence examinations, helping to shape Scotland’s developing approach to trauma‑informed forensic practice.
The event will begin with refreshments at 5:00pm, followed by a 5:30pm welcome from our host. Carol will then share reflections on her career path, leadership experiences, and the realities of working in a complex and high‑impact area of forensic science. This will be followed by a conversation with the host and an open audience Q&A.
To sign up please use our Eventbrite link -
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Health Sciences Dean’s Student Citizenship Award
DEADLINE 31 MARCH 2026
Dean’s Student Citizenship Award
This award celebrates Health Sciences students who show our Graduate Attributes through volunteering and supporting the School community.
Who can apply?
You can apply if you have taken part in any of these activities:
- Student Representation – Representing your peers on your programme.
- Supporting Events – Helping with programme activities on or off campus.
- Engaging with External Stakeholders – Attending events or meetings organised by the School.
- Campus Tours/Demonstrations – Showcasing Health Sciences to visitors.
- Skills Support – Assisting with manual handling or clinical skills sessions.
- Blog or Social Media – Sharing content on behalf of the School.
- Student Workshops – Working with Student Reps to deliver workshops.
Eligibility
- Open to all matriculated Health Sciences students.
- Complete the .
- Your Programme Leader will verify your activities.
- The Dean reviews applications annually.
Certificate of Award
We’ll keep a record of your contributions each year. Students who consistently volunteer throughout their time at QMU will receive the Dean’s Student Citizenship Award.
Questions?
Contact your Programme Leader for more information.
We look forward to celebrating your contributions!
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QMU Entrants’ Survey prize draw update
We’re thrilled to announce that a student studying International Health won the QMU Entrants’ Survey prize draw. Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Entrants’ Survey, where new students shared their experiences of applying to and beginning studies at QMU. Your feedback is invaluable and will be reviewed by the Transition and Induction Working Group, which includes staff and student representatives from across the University. Your feedback helped us identify what went well and areas for improvement.
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Annual Catering Survey - three x £50 Amazon vouchers to be won!
On Monday 9th March, we will launch our annual catering survey. An independent external consultancy, Litmus Partnership, will conduct this.
What is the one thing you would change about the current catering services? How important to you is the affordability of food and drink on campus? These are just a couple of the questions we need your views on.
The information collected will be benchmarked against the survey results from last year to allow us to measure the difference in customer satisfaction levels. It also allows us to make changes to our current catering offer, so please do take the time to fill out the survey. You may be in with a chance of winning one of 3 x £50 Amazon vouchers too!
From next week, look out for posters dotted about campus, social media messages and Moderator, which will contain the link/QR code for the survey. There will also be staff from Litmus Partnership onsite over the 2-week period to capture survey responses in person too.
The survey will be open from Monday 9h – Friday 20th March.
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Anti-Ableism in Higher Education Workshops
We are offering funded spaces on two online workshops on anti-ableism in higher education, open to all staff and students at Queen Margaret University.
These will be led by disabled academic Siân Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the QMU Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, “What is ableism to me?” runs 17 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and introduces disability, ableism, systemic ableism in higher education, and reflection on privilege and prejudice.
Workshop 2, “Becoming an anti-ableist practitioner,” runs 24 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and focuses on creating a practical anti-ableism action plan with interactive tasks, feedback, networking, and problem-solving.
What to expect:
· accessible materials co-produced with disabled students
· tools for inclusive dialogue, peer-led workgroups with safer spaces for disabled participants, and further reading/media resources.
· Registration requires attending both workshops and closes 10 March 2026.
· Contact: SJones@qmu.ac.uk.
· Register here:
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Finance Office Desk Closure
We would like to inform students and staff that the finance office desk will now be closed on Fridays, commencing this Friday 6th March 2026. Please note that finance staff can still be accessed by email and by phone between 9am-4.30pm on Fridays.
Phone: 0131 474 0030
Emails:
For general enquiries please email financeoffice@qmu.ac.uk
For student payment queries please email creditcontroller@qmu.ac.uk
For supplier invoice or payment queries please email accountspayable@qmu.ac.uk
In this week's Student News:
Camp America Funding – available to continuing students for summer 2026 – CLOSING THURS 26th FEB!
Are you looking for an adventure this summer? Experience the summer of a lifetime with Camp America!
Spend 9-12 weeks working at a summer camp and travelling the USA – with funding from QMU to help you get there!
Continuing students* studying on campus in Musselburgh can apply for funding to support their Camp America experience, with an enhanced funding offer available to students from widening participation backgrounds, including support towards flights (£749!) and readiness-to-travel expenses such as passport applications, visas and more.
(*Students must be returning to study in September 2026 to be eligible for this fund)
Application form – but don’t delay if you’re thinking of applying! Applications CLOSE ON THURSDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2026.
For further information, please contact careers@qmu.ac.uk
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Graduation - 6th and 7th July 2026
Graduation ceremonies will be held on Monday 6 July and Tuesday 7 July 2026 at the Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh.
The format of the Graduations will be as follows:
Monday 6 July 2026: Afternoon Ceremony – 2.30pm
Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education
Division of Occupational Therapy & Arts Therapies
Institute for Global Health & Development
Tuesday 7 July 2026: Morning Ceremony - 10.30am
Division of Business, Enterprise and Management
Division of DNBS, Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Radiography
Division of Speech & Hearing Sciences
Tuesday 7 July 2026: Afternoon Ceremony – 2.30pm
Division of Media, Communication & Performing Arts
Division of Nursing & Paramedic Science
A reception for graduates and their guests will be held on campus from 5pm on each Graduation day.
Full Graduation information and booking details will be issued electronically to potential graduates in May 2026. Further details can be found on the website at
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Anti-Ableism in Higher Education Workshops
We are offering funded spaces on two online workshops on anti-ableism in higher education, open to all staff and students at Queen Margaret University.
These will be led by disabled academic Siân Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the QMU Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, “What is ableism to me?” runs 17 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and introduces disability, ableism, systemic ableism in higher education, and reflection on privilege and prejudice.
Workshop 2, “Becoming an anti-ableist practitioner,” runs 24 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and focuses on creating a practical anti-ableism action plan with interactive tasks, feedback, networking, and problem-solving.
What to expect:
• accessible materials co-produced with disabled students
• tools for inclusive dialogue, peer-led workgroups with safer spaces for disabled participants, and further reading/media resources.
• Registration requires attending both workshops and closes 10 March 2026.
• Contact: SJones@qmu.ac.uk
• Register here:
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The QMU Annual Travel Survey Closes This Week!
Tell us how you travel to campus and be in with the chance of winning a £50 or £20 Amazon voucher.
The survey is available here:
The survey should take less than 5 minutes.
Closing on the 28th February.
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Individual Learning Plan (ILP) exam adjustments: semester two 25/26 deadline
A reminder that the latest date that ILP exam adjustments can be made in semester two is Friday 3rd April 2026. Any student requiring adjustments/review of adjustments for exams can book a Disability Adviser appointment via or DisabilityAdvisers@qmu.ac.uk in advance of this date.
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Visiting Guest Research Talk: “Psychology and Neuroplasticity in the Age of AI,” - Dr. Raúl V. Rodríguez, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India.
The event will be in room 3169 from 1100-1200 on Wednesday 18th March. Open to all with an interest in the subject.
Advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping human cognition, learning processes, attention, emotional regulation, and decision-making - this talk explores how neuroplasticity enables individuals to adapt to increasingly digital and AI-mediated environments.
Dr. Rodríguez brings extensive expertise in cognitive psychology, neuroplasticity, and human–AI interaction. This session would be highly relevant to psychology students and staff, and to those across QMU and beyond who have interests around the areas of cognitive science, behavioural adaptation, mental health in digital contexts, and the evolving relationship between technology and the human mind.
Dr. Rodríguez currently serves as Vice President at Woxsen University and holds the Sir Cary Cooper Professorship in Organizational Behaviour. He is a Cognitive Technologist with extensive expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Psychology, and Machine Learning. He holds multiple academic and advisory roles globally, has authored over 20 books, and has delivered numerous keynote sessions at prestigious conferences worldwide. You may find more about his profile here:
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InnoScot Health - Call for Early-Stage Healthcare Innovators
InnoScot Health has launched a call for healthcare solutions from early-stage innovators working across Scotland’s healthcare sector. They are looking for healthcare professionals or students with innovative concepts or ideas which they would like to develop further with expert assistance.
All ideas are welcome - from simple to complex, and from any role or medical discipline. They are particularly interested in healthcare solutions that:
• Improve care quality, safety, and outcomes
• Increase efficiency, affordability and sustainability
• Support workforce resilience and access for underserved communities
• Enable digital, data-driven, and remote care
Innovations may relate to products, digital tools, services, clinical pathways, processes, or enabling technologies.
Applicants will receive a comprehensive concept evaluation of:
• The problem definition and clinical need
• The proposed solution and its potential impact on the healthcare market
• Feasibility, scalability, and alignment with national priorities
• Intellectual Property advice
For more information, see
Submission deadline: Thursday 30 April 2026
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Converge's Online Workshop Series for the Entrepreneurially Curious
If you’re curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start, then don’t miss this series of online business workshops delivered by Converge.
Whether you’re planning to apply for the Converge 2026 programme or just taking your first steps into the world of spinouts and start-ups, each one-hour session is packed with easily digestible content on key business topics to put you on the right track.
What’s on offer?
• 3 Mar: Understanding your market - analyse and prioritise your market and customers
• 5 Mar: All about Converge - find out more about the programme and how to craft a winning application
• 10 Mar: Getting market ready - find out what skills, people, infrastructure and funding you will need from concept to launch
• 17 Mar: Business models and route to market - how to select the best business model and how to reach your customers
• 19 Mar: All about Converge - another chance to find out more about the programme and how to craft a winning application
• 24 Mar: Funding essentials - an overview of the various funding options available to start-up and spinout companies in Scotland
For full details and to register, visit:
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Meet QMU's Entrepreneur in Residence, Dr Nikita Daga
Join us in the Startup Studio on Wednesday 4th March (12:00 - 16:30) for a drop in session with QMU's Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Dr Nikita Daga.
In her role as EiR, Nikita supports QMU’s commitment to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion; mentors emerging entrepreneurs; and provides guidance on commercialisation, knowledge exchange, and wider innovation initiatives across the university.
Come along to this drop-in session to learn more about her work, and explore how she can support your entrepreneurial journey.
You can also book a dedicated 30 minute slot with her here:
Alongside her EiR role, Nikita is Director of Laserquant Technology and Invenita Ltd, and serves as Network Manager at Heriot-Watt University for , a 2 million research network supporting people with dementia to live independently and maintain their quality of life for as long as possible.
Building Anti-Ableism Through Representation: Toys and Play. delivered in partnership by Queen Margaret University, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Cambridge.
26 February 2026 | 1300-1630 GMT (Hybrid vie Teams and in room 2156 on campus)
Open to all staff and students.
Registration is open until 24 February 2026. Full details of registration and speakers are at this link:
This interdisciplinary series brings together researchers and practitioners working across psychology, education, and children’s literature to examine how disability is represented in children’s toys, books, film, and wider material culture, and how these representations can contribute to anti-ableist practice.
Whilst registration is required, all seminars are free to attend, either online or on campus, and open to anyone with an interest in anti-ableism, disability representation, inclusion, education, and children’s culture.
For more information please contact Clare Uytman (cuytman@qmu.ac.uk)
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Fully Funded Anti-Ableism in Higher Education Workshops.
We are offering funded spaces on two online workshops on anti-ableism in higher education, open to all staff and students affiliated with Queen Margaret University. These will be led by disabled academic Dr. Siân Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the QMU Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, “What is ableism to me?” runs 17 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and introduces disability, ableism, systemic ableism in higher education, and reflection on privilege and prejudice.
Workshop 2, “Becoming an anti-ableist practitioner,” runs 24 March, 14:00–16:30 GMT and focuses on creating a practical anti-ableism action plan with interactive tasks, feedback, networking, and problem-solving.
What to expect:
• accessible materials co-produced with disabled students
• tools for inclusive dialogue, peer-led workgroups with safer spaces for disabled participants, and further reading/media resources.
• Registration requires attending both workshops and closes 10 March 2026.
• Contact: SJones@qmu.ac.uk.
• Register here:
For more information contact Sian: SJones@qmu.ac.uk
