Student News
On this page, you will find 蹤獲扦 Student News, which every 蹤獲扦 student receives each week via their 蹤獲扦 email account. Student News is issued every Wednesday afternoon.
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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@蹤獲扦.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 蹤獲扦 students.
We are keen to hear from those of you who attended PALS sessions
在ut, 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 蹤獲扦 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 瞿50 Amazon e-voucher! Last chance to enter!
Be in with a chance to win a 瞿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浚olumbas Hospice Palliative Care Award now open
Are you interested in palliative and end of life care? You are invited to apply for the St浚olumbas Hospice Palliative Care Award, open to all 蹤獲扦 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
- 瞿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 瞿50 Amazon e-voucher!
Be in with a chance to win a 瞿50 Amazon e-voucher by completing The Helpdesk survey!
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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 瞿50 Amazon e-voucher!泭
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The views and experiences of all our customers are extremely important to us. 泭
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We welcome your feedback and are continually looking at ways in which we can improve our service. 泭
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Compassionate Mind Training Workshop for Self Criticism泭
Date: Monday, the 20th April
Time: 1 - 3.30pm
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In this workshop we will look at how and why we criticise ourselves and feel common anxieties or low self-esteem. 泭We will see why Compassionate Mind Training can be helpful in lowering self-criticism and perfectionism.
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Please email Sophie on smacleod@qmu.ac.uk for more information and to book a place. 泭Please give your name and matriculation number.泭
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Join us for the second evening of Love on Film, with free pizza!泭
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).泭
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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 蹤獲扦 students, staff, and recent graduates (within the past 5 years) are eligible to apply for one of three awards of 瞿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 瞿500 - 瞿5,000 to enable 蹤獲扦 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 Scotlands 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 蹤獲扦 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.
Youll 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.
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Winners will receive up to 瞿30,000 equity-free funding and will automatically progress to the Santander X Global Awards.
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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 蹤獲扦 stakeholder event
Wednesday 22 April, 4:30-7pm
You, along with all 蹤獲扦 students and staff, and external stakeholders, are warmly invited to attend the 2026 蹤獲扦 open event Local Impact and Global Reach.
At our annual stakeholder event youll 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.
__________________________________________________________
The Helpdesk Survey- Be in with a chance to win a 瞿50 Amazon e-voucher!
Be in with a chance to win a 瞿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.
Dont worry this isnt 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
Guthries will be closed this Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April over the Easter weekend.
We will however have The Hux, Maggies and The Nook open as follows:
Thanks
蹤獲扦 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 蹤獲扦 students, staff, and recent graduates (within the past 5 years) are eligible to apply for one of three awards of 瞿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 瞿500 - 瞿5,000 to enable 蹤獲扦 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 Scotlands 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 蹤獲扦 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.
Youll 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?
Were 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 youll 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: 瞿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 youd 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 蹤獲扦 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.
Youll 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 蹤獲扦 students, staff, and recent graduates (within the past 5 years) are eligible to apply for one of three awards of 瞿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 瞿500 - 瞿5,000 to enable 蹤獲扦 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 Scotlands 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. 泭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
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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.
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Applications are managed through a ballot process, so all eligible applications received during the application period are considered fairly before room offers are made.
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If you would like to stay on campus next year, whether applying individually or with friends, full details are available on our website.
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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
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As a resident, you will also be part of ResLife, with access to a range of social, wellbeing and community activities throughout the year.
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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.
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Have you tried our new catering outlets? 泭What do you think of our new menus and service offers? 泭These are just a couple of the questions we need your views on.
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The information collected will be benchmarked against the survey results from last year to allow us to measure the difference in customer satisfaction levels. 泭 泭
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So please can we ask you to take 5 minutes to fill in our online survey. 泭You may be in with a chance of winning one of 3 x 瞿50 Amazon vouchers! 泭 You can fill in the online survey .
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The 蹤獲扦 Student Survey (QSS) is live!
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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.
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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 瞿50 Amazon voucher.
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To access the survey, click on the link below. Your Respondent ID is your 蹤獲扦 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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蹤獲扦 Local Impact and Global Reach: Open Event 22 April
Students are warmly invited to attend 蹤獲扦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 蹤獲扦 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 Universitys 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.泭
To book your place, visit
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SEAtS App/Portal update泭
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 Guthries will be closed from 11:30 am 1:30 pm.泭
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In this week's Student News:
Anti-Ableism in Higher Education Workshops
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We are offering funded spaces on two online workshops on anti-ableism in higher education, open to all staff and students at 蹤獲扦.泭
These will be led by disabled academic Si璽n Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the 蹤獲扦 Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, What is ableism to me? runs 17 March, 14:0016:30 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, 14:0016:30 GMT and focuses on creating a practical anti-ableism action plan with interactive tasks, feedback, networking, and problem-solving.
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Free special hot chocolate on University Mental Health Day (12th March)
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蹤獲扦s nutrition students are hosting a special event for University Mental Health Day, with TV chef and cookbook author, Gemma Ogston in Guthries food court, 12noon approx. 2pm.泭
Gemma, from Mama Shrooms, will be giving away free samples of her wellness hot chocolate formula. Its 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.泭
Its also a great opportunity to learn a bit about how functional ingredients are being used in modern nutrition and wellbeing.泭
Gemma and 蹤獲扦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 蹤獲扦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.泭
So, if youre a busy student, take a pause on University Mental Health Day, and enjoy a treat while looking after your wellbeing.泭
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SEAtS App/Portal update泭
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. 泭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? 泭What do you think of our new menus and service offers? 泭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. 泭 泭
So please can we ask you to take 5 minutes to fill in our online survey. 泭You may be in with a chance of winning one of 3 x 瞿50 Amazon vouchers! 泭 You can fill in the online survey .
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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
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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. 泭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.泭
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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 蹤獲扦 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 youre a 蹤獲扦 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. 泭
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 dont need any business experience to get started. 泭 泭
Places on their programme the only one of its kind in Scotland - are highly sought after with an application deadline of 2 April 2026.泭
Find out more at or come along to a Converge drop-in sessions at the 蹤獲扦 Startup Studio on the following dates:泭
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In this week's Student News:
International Women's Day talk - 5th March, 5pm, Conference Suite
To mark International Womens Day 2026, the Aurora 'Women in Leadership' staff network is hosting an inspiring event at 蹤獲扦. This gathering brings together students, staff, and the wider community to celebrate womens 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 Authoritys Forensic Services. In this national role, Carol is responsible for advancing best practice and innovation in sexualoffence forensic investigations across Scotland. As a 蹤獲扦 Honorary Graduate, she has also been instrumental in training forensic nurses and improving evidencegathering processes for sexualoffence examinations, helping to shape Scotlands developing approach to traumainformed 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 highimpact 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 Deans Student Citizenship Award
DEADLINE 31 MARCH 2026
Deans 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
Well keep a record of your contributions each year. Students who consistently volunteer throughout their time at 蹤獲扦 will receive the Deans Student Citizenship Award.
Questions?
Contact your Programme Leader for more information.
We look forward to celebrating your contributions!
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蹤獲扦 Entrants Survey prize draw update
Were thrilled to announce that a student studying International Health won the 蹤獲扦 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 蹤獲扦. 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 瞿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 瞿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 蹤獲扦.
These will be led by disabled academic Si璽n Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the 蹤獲扦 Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, What is ableism to me? runs 17 March, 14:0016:30 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, 14:0016:30 GMT and focuses on creating a practical anti-ableism action plan with interactive tasks, feedback, networking, and problem-solving.
What to expect:
繚 accessible materials co-produced with disabled students
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繚 Registration requires attending both workshops and closes 10 March 2026.
繚 Contact: SJones@qmu.ac.uk.
繚 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 蹤獲扦 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 (瞿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 dont delay if youre 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 蹤獲扦.
These will be led by disabled academic Si璽n Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the 蹤獲扦 Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, What is ableism to me? runs 17 March, 14:0016:30 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, 14:0016:30 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 蹤獲扦 Annual Travel Survey Closes This Week!
Tell us how you travel to campus and be in with the chance of winning a 瞿50 or 瞿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. Ra繳l V. Rodr穩guez, 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. Rodr穩guez brings extensive expertise in cognitive psychology, neuroplasticity, and humanAI interaction. This session would be highly relevant to psychology students and staff, and to those across 蹤獲扦 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. Rodr穩guez 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 Scotlands 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 youre curious about entrepreneurship but not sure where to start, then dont miss this series of online business workshops delivered by Converge.
Whether youre 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.
Whats 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 蹤獲扦'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 蹤獲扦's Entrepreneur in Residence (EiR) Dr Nikita Daga.
In her role as EiR, Nikita supports 蹤獲扦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 蹤獲扦, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Cambridge.
26 February 2026 | 泭1300-1630 GMT (Hybrid vie Teams and in room 2156 on campus)
Open to all staff and students.泭
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 childrens literature to examine how disability is represented in childrens 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 childrens 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 蹤獲扦. These will be led by disabled academic Dr. Si璽n Jones and ally Dr Clare Uytman, Chartered Psychologists in the Division of Psychology, Sociology and Education, and founders of the 蹤獲扦 Toy Box Diversity Lab.
Workshop 1, What is ableism to me? runs 17 March, 14:0016:30 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, 14:0016:30 GMT and focuses on creating a practical anti-ableism action plan with interactive tasks, feedback, networking, and problem-solving.
What to expect:
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In this week's Student News:
The 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support
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If you would like to for the 2026 Forum for a presentation, creative workshop, lightning talk, or round-table discussion, please complete this .
The forum aims to offer informative sessions, with themes covering, but not limited to:
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Inclusivity in sessions
Novel approaches to peer learning and support
We welcome proposals from staff who have an interest in peer learning, and we are also keen to encourage students who are involved in peer learning programmes to submit.泭
The is a free to attend in-person event where you can explore various peer learning and support initiatives in higher education and connect with students and colleagues who share a passion for this area of work. Each year, the Forum welcomes delegates from across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
This is the 9th Forum to be held, and we are delighted to be hosting at 蹤獲扦. It provides a great opportunity to find out more about how PALS @ 蹤獲扦 fits into the broader peer learning landscape.
The 2026 International Forum for Peer Learning and Support
蹤獲扦, Edinburgh
Friday, 22nd May 2026
and closes at 5pm on Friday, 27th February 2026.
The main Forum will be held on Friday, 22nd May, with an option to join an additional afternoon workshop on Thursday, 21st May.泭
Please visit our page for details and updates, and should you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch at PALS@qmu.ac.uk.泭
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Camp America Funding available to continuing students for summer 2026
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 蹤獲扦 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 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)
Applications now open with a deadline of 26th February 2026.
For further information, please contact careers@qmu.ac.uk泭
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Careers and Employability Work Experience Fund 2025/26 - Applications are now open
Grants from The Careers and Employability Work Experience Fund are designed to support students who are currently doing volunteering for a UK registered charity or not-for-profit organisation to gain hours for their elective placements, or to enhance their work experience if the course that they are doing does not offer a mandatory placement.
The Careers and Employability Work Experience Fund (CEWEF) exists thanks to the generous donations of alumni, friends of the University, 蹤獲扦 staff, and employers who pay to attend 蹤獲扦 career events. The fund aims to reward volunteering and help level the playing field by supporting current students in enhancing their work experience and developing employability skills through work-related learning.
Applications are invited from all undergraduate and postgraduate students currently enrolled as in-person students at our Musselburgh campus.
Your application will require evidence of your volunteering hours from the host organisation.
If you have volunteered during this academic year, you may be eligible to receive one of the following certificates, which will be presented at the Awards Evening:
泭 泭Gold 200 hours or more Award: 瞿400
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The deadline for the 2025/26 fund is noon on 3 March 2026.
If you meet the baseline criteria you can submit your application form in .泭
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The Royal Literary Fund Fellow at 蹤獲扦
Want to improve your writing?
Book a free, confidential, one-to-one session with our RLF Fellow to help you strengthen your academic writing.
Sessions last 50 minutes and can be in person or online. Whatever your subject or level of study, the RLF Fellow will work closely with you to identify where you can develop your skills and how you can sharpen your writing.
Appointments are available Tuesday & Wednesday during term time. Sessions are available in person or online. To enquire or book your session, email: miranda.moore@rlfeducation.org.uk 泭
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Planned Internet Migration rescheduled Tuesday 24th February
IT Services will migrate 蹤獲扦s internet connection to new hardware after hours on Tuesday 24th February. This upgrade moves the connection from older equipment to Jiscs updated network, improving resilience and reliability.
Key Details:
泭 泭At-risk period: 5:30 pm 7:30 pm
泭 泭Expected outage: Around 6:00 pm (kept as short as possible)
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During the outage, the entire campus will briefly lose internet access. Campus-hosted resources such as the Student Portal and App, Timetable, Horizon Remote Desktop, and Shibboleth will be unavailable externally.
Microsoft 365 services (email, OneDrive, Teams, etc.) will continue to work for users off campus or those using mobile data.
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Turn Your Ideas Into Competition Ready Ventures with the Start up Factory (24 - 26 February)
The Start up Factorys Industry Led Innovation Sprint is a three day (24 - 26 February), hands on programme designed to take early stage founders from idea to competition ready ventures.
Open to students, staff and recent graduates from universities and colleges across Central-East Scotland including those without a venture idea the sprint will focus on shaping sustainability driven solutions that meet real innovation funding and accelerator standards.
All academic backgrounds are welcome from arts and social sciences to health, engineering, business, design and science.
Whether youre working from an early stage idea or exploring how your expertise could create impact, this is your chance to collaborate, innovate and compete for up to 瞿2,500 in prizes.
Dates: Tuesday 24 - Thursday 26 February
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 each day
Venue: Heriot-Watt University
For more information and to register, visit:
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Data Equity Incubator - APPLY NOW!
The Data Equity Incubator helps ethnic minority women who have an idea for a business or community initiative, or are already running one, to build their data and AI skills.
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10 weeks of online training
Monthly in-person meet-ups
Expert support in data, AI and entrepreneurship
Support for both business and community initiatives
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Application deadline: 16 February
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Employer Mentoring Programme - Student Announcement
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!!!
Looking to gain practical insight and experience within your area of study?
Careers and Employabilitys Mentoring Programmes are now open for new applications to all Year 2 students and above.
All students are encouraged to apply and benefit from this opportunity to connect with experienced professionals in your field of study.
We have mentors in Marketing, PR, Business, Finance, HR, Hospitality, Tourism, Events Management, Psychology, Sociology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Speech Therapy, Drama, Film, Theatre, and other Creative industries.泭
Explore Mentors and Mentoring Programmes
Take some time to review the and think about who you would like to work with. Consider what kind of mentoring programme best suits your personal and professional development goals. If you're unsure, you're welcome to discuss your options with Juan Garcia, Mentoring Coordinator, and Careers Adviser. Please be aware that students will be allocated mentors as they apply; therefore, your preferred mentor may not be available.
Apply today to have the best chance of getting the match you want!
Book a 15-Minute Appointment with Juan Garcia
To apply, schedule a short meeting with Juan to talk about your interest in the programme and what type of mentoring arrangement would work best for you.
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Applications close on the 14th of February.泭
蹤獲扦-online students have limited access to on campus student services and opportunities. If you are an online student, you can access information on the or by sending an email to oss@qmu.ac.uk to find out more.
In this week's Student News:
Introducing the New 蹤獲扦 IT Chatbot Your Virtual IT Assistant
We are pleased to announce the launch of the , a new virtual assistant designed to help staff and students quickly resolve common technology issues and access instant IT support.
The chatbot can provide immediate responses to frequently asked questions, for example:
- Password resets
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Remote access guidance
- General IT troubleshooting and support
Its knowledge base has been carefully developed using verified content from the 蹤獲扦 website, ensuring that all guidance you receive is accurate and consistent.
Accessing the Chatbot
The chatbot is available when you are connected to 蹤獲扦 remote systems or to Eduroam Wi-Fi.
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Give it a try today and discover a faster, easier way to get the IT support you need!
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Planned IT maintenance affecting VLeBooks and other Browns Books services
As a result of planned maintenance, there may be short periods of disruption to VLeBooks and other Browns Books services from 10pm on Friday, 6 February until 4am on Saturday, 7 February.
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Free seminar - 26th Feb, Building Anti-Ableism Through Representation: Toys and Play.
A reminder of this event: Building Anti-Ableism Through Representation: Toys and Play. delivered in partnership by 蹤獲扦, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Cambridge.
26 February 2026 | 1300-1630 GMT (Hybrid via 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 childrens literature to examine how disability is represented in childrens 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 childrens culture.
For more information, please contact Clare Uytman (cuytman@qmu.ac.uk)
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Individual Learning Plan (ILP) exam adjustments: semester two 25/26 deadline
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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International Students: Join This Free Alumni UK Event!
Final year international students are invited to Scotland and beyond: Celebrating your global journey on Wednesday 11 February 2026 (14:0019:00) at Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus.
Hear from global alumni, get practical career advice, meet employers and career teams, and enjoy free dinner, drinks and a ceilidh. Its a great chance to build your network before graduation.
Register your interest by Friday 6th Feb 09:00.
Youll receive a confirmation email if selected.
Register here:
Queries: alumniuk.team@britishcouncil.org
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Turn Your Ideas Into Competition Ready Ventures with the Startup Factory (24 - 26 February)
The Startup Factorys Industry Led Innovation Sprint is a threeday (24 - 26 February), handson programme designed to take early stage founders from idea to competition ready ventures.
Open to students, staff and recent graduates from universities and colleges across Central East Scotland including those without a venture idea the sprint will focus on shaping sustainability driven solutions that meet real innovation funding and accelerator standards.
All academic backgrounds are welcome from arts and social sciences to health, engineering, business, design and science.
Whether youre working from an earlystage idea or exploring how your expertise could create impact, this is your chance to collaborate, innovate and compete for up to 瞿2,500 in prizes.
Dates: Tuesday 24 - Thursday 26 February
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 each day
Venue: Heriot-Watt University
For more information and to register, visit:
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Compassionate Assessment in HE Network Event: Scottish Tertiary Enhancement Project (STEP) - Transforming Assessment Practices and Policies in Scotland
Thursday 26th February 2026
3-4pm GMT/UTC
All staff and students are invited to join us for this session, part of the Compassionate Assessment in HE Network talk series.
This session introduces a sector-wide collaborative project which is part of Scotland's Tertiary Enhancement Programme (STEP) - Transforming Assessment Policy and Practice in Scotland (TAPPS) which 蹤獲扦 are collaborating on. Focussed on advancing the current STEP topic - Supporting Diverse Learner Journeys" - the project aims to drive transformation in assessment policy to support compassion, inclusion and flexibility in assessment practice to better recognise the needs of diverse learners across Scottish tertiary education and to remove harmful practices. The presentation will explore how inclusive, diverse, and optional assessment strategies can enhance student learning and success by enacting compassionate approaches to assessment. By embedding principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that promote assessment choice and embracing innovative approaches that reflect and support the learning of our increasingly diverse learners, we aim to create more equitable opportunities for achievement whilst supporting students' development for life beyond study.
Join the Project Leads and Project Collaborator: Dr Cameron Graham, Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University; Alison Greenwood-Bell, Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries at City of Glasgow College and Vikki Hill, Director of Learning Enhancement and Academic Development at 蹤獲扦.
and feel free to share across networks.
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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 youre a 蹤獲扦 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 dont 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 蹤獲扦 Startup Studio from 10am to 4pm on the following dates:
- Thursday 5th February ()
- Wednesday 11th March ()
- Wednesday 25th March ()
Come along to learn more!
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Planned Internet Migration rescheduled Tuesday 24th February
IT Services will migrate 蹤獲扦s internet connection to new hardware after hours on Tuesday 24th February. This upgrade moves the connection from older equipment to Jiscs updated network, improving resilience and reliability.
Key Details:
- At-risk period: 5:30 pm 7:30 pm
- Expected outage: Around 6:00 pm (kept as short as possible)
- Duration of work: Approximately 2 hours
During the outage, the entire campus will briefly lose internet access. Campus-hosted resources such as the Student Portal and App, Timetable, Horizon Remote Desktop, and Shibboleth will be unavailable externally.
Microsoft 365 services (email, OneDrive, Teams, etc.) will continue to work for users off campus or those using mobile data.
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RESEARCHER DEVELOPMENT FEBRUARY OPPORTUNITIES
Converge Drop-In Session
10:00am - 4:00pm, Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Converge drop-in and advice sessions offer support and advice to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey!
Converge work with Scotlands universities to empower staff, students and graduates to transform academic research and innovation into real-world solutions. Through collaboration, we harness expertise, knowledge and connections to support the creation of impactful businesses that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Come along to hear more about how Converge can help you.
Facilitators: Sam Trett and Lissa Herron, Converge
Location: 蹤獲扦 Startup Studio
Bright Red Triangle (BRT) Drop-In Session
10:00am - 11:00am, Thursday, February 12, 2026
蹤獲扦 staff, students and graduates can access free lifelong enterprise support from our partners at Bright Red Triangle (BRT), enabling the development of enterprise skills that are invaluable for an entrepreneurial career.
It is the mission of BRT to equip our community with the skills and knowledge needed to progress from idea to business launch, to long-term growth and sustainability. Since their launch in 2005, BRT have supported more than 1,000 start-ups and freelancers.
The BRT team offer a variety of services to help our entrepreneurial community thrive, including:
Entrepreneurial Support: guidance, resources and mentorship to help turn innovative ideas into successful businesses. Enterprise Skills Development: workshops to enhance your skills in leadership, communication, time management, networking and more. Networking Events: connect with like-minded individuals and professionals, fostering valuable connections. Hot-desking Space: access dedicated workspace for collaborative projects and entrepreneurial endeavours. Funding Opportunities: learn about grants and sand funding options available to support your projects and initiatives.
Join us in the Startup Studio to learn more about their service and resources.
Facilitator: Bright Red Triangle
Location: 蹤獲扦 Startup Studio
E-Research and Open Access Publishing
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Thursday, February 12, 2026
Find out about depositing your research in 蹤獲扦's institutional repositories eResearch and eData and what you need to know about open access and publishing, including how to ensure that your research publications are compliant with REF 2029.
This interactive workshop will provide an opportunity to find out more about 蹤獲扦s support and policies, with an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the session.
Facilitator: Helen Muir, 蹤獲扦 Research Support Librarian
Location: Online
The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group Drop-In
1:00pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group provides support for aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs in Scotland.
They offer a range of interventions to support new enterprises to understand their customer needs, develop their business model and value proposition, access financing, prepare their go-to-market strategy, design (and even trial) their core service or product offering. They can also support with legal incorporation and brand and website development.
Come along to this drop-in session and explore whether your idea for a product or service has potential to make a difference in Scotland and beyond!
Facilitator: Ross Isdale, Business Development Manager, Challenges Group
Location: 蹤獲扦 Start Up Studio
Please direct any queries to rkedu@qmu.ac.uk.
