That the Parliament congratulates Queen Margaret University (QMU) on being named Higher Education Institute of the Year at The Herald Higher Education Awards 2025; understands that the award recognises its commitment to academic excellence, community engagement, inclusion, innovation and student support; notes that 2025 is the 150th anniversary of QMU, to be marked by events bringing alumni and current students together; understands that QMU also won awards for Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community, and Outstanding Contribution from a Staff Member; believes that QMU is a vitally important institution in Lothian and Scotland for research, education and the economy, and wishes students and staff at QMU well.
Supported by:
Karen Adam, Jackie Baillie, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Ruth Maguire, Stuart McMillan, Alexander Stewart, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Sue Webber, Tess White, Brian Whittle