QueenMargaretUni

@QMUniversity

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Joined July 2009

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jun 4

QMU’s new Autism&Uni Toolkit offers guidance & practical tools to support autistic students before, during & after their transition into university life, helping to break down barriers & promote confidence, independence & academic success. Find out more - ow.ly/BBmJ50W3V73

QMUniversity's tweet image. QMU’s new Autism&amp;Uni Toolkit offers guidance &amp; practical tools to support autistic students before, during &amp; after their transition into university life, helping to break down barriers &amp; promote confidence, independence &amp; academic success. Find out more - ow.ly/BBmJ50W3V73

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jul 8

Today, Ashley Jensen, Scottish actress and narrator; Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, Director of Genius Foods; and Shona McCarthy, former Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Fringe Society, were awarded honorary degrees from QMU. Find out more - ow.ly/T0ij50WmkqL

QMUniversity's tweet image. Today, Ashley Jensen, Scottish actress and narrator; Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, Director of Genius Foods; and Shona McCarthy, former Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Fringe Society, were awarded honorary degrees from QMU.

Find out more - ow.ly/T0ij50WmkqL

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jul 7

Today, QMU awarded an honorary degree to Carol Rogers, Scotland’s leading forensic scientist, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to justice. Find out more - ow.ly/iMtf50WlAJ1

QMUniversity's tweet image. Today, QMU awarded an honorary degree to Carol Rogers, Scotland’s leading forensic scientist, in recognition of her unwavering commitment to justice.

Find out more - ow.ly/iMtf50WlAJ1

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jun 26

Five budding entrepreneurs from QMU have been accepted into the 2025 Converge Challenge cohort, Scotland’s springboard for university-born innovators. Find out about their innovative ideas on our website - ow.ly/nzew50WgaUV

QMUniversity's tweet image. Five budding entrepreneurs from QMU have been accepted into the 2025 Converge Challenge cohort, Scotland’s springboard for university-born innovators. Find out about their innovative ideas on our website - ow.ly/nzew50WgaUV

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jun 20

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the QMU150 Celebration Research Conference! We were proud to showcase the incredible work happening across our community and celebrate 150 years of research and innovation. #ResearchConference #QMU150

QMUniversity's tweet image. Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the QMU150 Celebration Research Conference! We were proud to showcase the incredible work happening across our community and celebrate 150 years of research and innovation.

#ResearchConference #QMU150

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jun 13

QMU's summer Community Forum will take place on 18 June at 6:30pm - a valuable opportunity for local residents to share ideas and explore areas of mutual interest. Anyone interested in attending should email [email protected]. Find out more - ow.ly/JJ8T50W2rHL

QMUniversity's tweet image. QMU's summer Community Forum will take place on 18 June at 6:30pm - a valuable opportunity for local residents to share ideas and explore areas of mutual interest. Anyone interested in attending should email marketing@qmu.ac.uk. Find out more - ow.ly/JJ8T50W2rHL

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jun 13

QMU's on-campus student accommodation has been shortlisted for three Global Student Living Awards - Best Student Community; Best University Housing and the Inclusivity Impact Award. Winners will be announced 16 October 2025. Find out more - ow.ly/JPzp50W8UbU

QMUniversity's tweet image. QMU's on-campus student accommodation has been shortlisted for three Global Student Living Awards - Best Student Community; Best University Housing and the Inclusivity Impact Award. Winners will be announced 16 October 2025. Find out more - ow.ly/JPzp50W8UbU

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jun 6

Eid Mubarak to all our QMU community who are celebrating Eid al-Adha! #eidaladha

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · Jun 2

Wishing everyone in our community an amazing start to Pride Month! 🌈 #QMUBelong #Pride2025

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 30

Congratulations to Evelyn Weir, QMU Senior Podiatry Lecturer, winning ‘Outstanding Contribution from a Staff Member’ at the @HeraldScotland Higher Education Awards for her support of Scotland’s homeless community & our students. Find out more - ow.ly/HN3B50W1rn3

QMUniversity's tweet image. Congratulations to Evelyn Weir, QMU Senior Podiatry Lecturer, winning ‘Outstanding Contribution from a Staff Member’ at the @HeraldScotland Higher Education Awards for her support of Scotland’s homeless community &amp; our students. Find out more -
ow.ly/HN3B50W1rn3

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 30

In the year of our 150th anniversary, QMU has been crowned Higher Education Institute of the Year at the Herald Higher Education Awards 2025, as well as securing wins in two other categories. Find out more about our excellent results - ow.ly/8oW750W1qIX

QMUniversity's tweet image. In the year of our 150th anniversary, QMU has been crowned Higher Education Institute of the Year at the Herald Higher Education Awards 2025, as well as securing wins in two other categories. Find out more about our excellent results - ow.ly/8oW750W1qIX

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 29

Patrick Grant - designer, entrepreneur, writer, & advocate for sustainability - is to be next Chancellor of QMU. A prominent figure in British fashion, @paddygrant has become a household name through his role as a judge on BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee - ow.ly/T7ml50W0Eom

QMUniversity's tweet image. Patrick Grant - designer, entrepreneur, writer, &amp; advocate for sustainability - is to be next Chancellor of QMU. A prominent figure in British fashion, @paddygrant has become a household name through his role as a judge on BBC’s Great British Sewing Bee - ow.ly/T7ml50W0Eom

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 26

Gregor Curran, a graduating QMU Acting & Performance student has been named a finalist in the prestigious Spotlight Prize 2025 - one of the industry’s most esteemed platforms for emerging talent. Find out more - ow.ly/hnS350VYI70

QMUniversity's tweet image. Gregor Curran, a graduating QMU Acting &amp; Performance student has been named a finalist in the prestigious Spotlight Prize 2025 - one of the industry’s most esteemed platforms for emerging talent. Find out more - ow.ly/hnS350VYI70

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 23

QMU has ranked 1st in Scotland for Career Prospects in the 2025 @Whatuni Student Choice Awards, as well as securing top spots in a number of different categories including student support, accommodation and the Students' Union. Find out more - ow.ly/U7WO50VXSpT

QMUniversity's tweet image. QMU has ranked 1st in Scotland for Career Prospects in the 2025 @Whatuni Student Choice Awards, as well as securing top spots in a number of different categories including student support, accommodation and the Students' Union. Find out more - ow.ly/U7WO50VXSpT

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 23

Have fun with family and friends at QMU’s annual Community Open Day on Saturday 31st May from 12pm to 3pm - entry is free! Enjoy the campus grounds, view the facilities and take part in loads of family-friendly activities! Find out more - ow.ly/hiPM50VVOPR

QMUniversity's tweet image. Have fun with family and friends at QMU’s annual Community Open Day on Saturday 31st May from 12pm to 3pm - entry is free! Enjoy the campus grounds, view the facilities and take part in loads of family-friendly activities! Find out more - ow.ly/hiPM50VVOPR

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 21

Today, @SkyNews highlighted QMU's innovative footwear which helps prevent trips/falls in people with foot-drop. Our @HealthDesignCo1 team of physios & podiatrists are providing game-changing solutions for people with stroke, MS & cerebral palsy - youtu.be/SASKE7aSSrw

QMUniversity's tweet image. Today, @SkyNews highlighted QMU's innovative footwear which helps prevent trips/falls in people with foot-drop. Our @HealthDesignCo1 team of physios &amp; podiatrists are providing game-changing solutions for people with stroke, MS &amp; cerebral palsy -
youtu.be/SASKE7aSSrw

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 16

If you missed the BBC reports on our research this week, find out how our cleverly designed footwear is transforming lives of people with footdrop who have MS, MND, stroke & cerebral palsy and watch the video below – the results are mind-blowing! ow.ly/1yKQ50VTON8

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 16

Staff & students are invited to QMU's Festival of Learning (Assessment 360) - a day of networking & hands-on sessions focused on the theme of 'Assessment'. 📍28 May, 9.30am - 4pm, Halle Lecture Theatre 📚Book your place - ow.ly/v3uz50VSpq5

QMUniversity's tweet image. Staff &amp; students are invited to QMU's Festival of Learning (Assessment 360) - a day of networking &amp; hands-on sessions focused on the theme of 'Assessment'.
📍28 May, 9.30am - 4pm, Halle Lecture Theatre
📚Book your place - ow.ly/v3uz50VSpq5

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 14

QMU’s pioneering Rotational Leadership Mentoring Programme (ROME) has been shortlisted for an @AGCAS Award for Excellence 2025 in the Innovation of the Year category, celebrating the best forward-thinking initiatives in the sector! Find out more - ow.ly/y4sa50VRFJ4

QMUniversity's tweet image. QMU’s pioneering Rotational Leadership Mentoring Programme (ROME) has been shortlisted for an @AGCAS Award for Excellence 2025 in the Innovation of the Year category, celebrating the best forward-thinking initiatives in the sector! Find out more - ow.ly/y4sa50VRFJ4

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QueenMargaretUni@QMUniversity · May 10

We are saddened to learn of the death of Sir Tom Farmer who served as our Founding Chancellor. The University community looks back on his time with us with gratitude and great affection, and our thoughts are with his family at this time. qmu.ac.uk/news-and-event…

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