Our integrated calendar shows a range of events and workshops offered by various teams within QMU, as well as free events offered by external organisations. All of these events are open to QMU staff, and some are open to QMU collaborative partners and external colleagues - please check the relevant information for each event listing. The events below will enable you to access the full range of events on offer.

Events

Time Zone: UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)

IMMERSE (Online) 2 Day Introduction to Teaching in HE - Day 1 Online

Join us for IMMERSE (Online) - a two day introduction to teaching and learning in higher education. The course has been designed for QMU on-campus, online staff, partner staff and PhD students who are...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 4:00pm
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     Collaborative Partners Staff     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff     QMU Doctoral Candidates  
Categories:
  IMMERSE  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register!

Designing Inclusive & Impactful Instruction (1-Day Course) Online

This exclusive, small-group course (only 20 spots available!) is designed to empower educators in further and higher education with practical UDL strategies. Whether you're a lecturer, instructional...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm

IMMERSE (Online) 2 Day Introduction to Teaching in HE - Day 2 Online

The course is not accredited but is relevant to these dimensions of the AdvanceHE framework V1, V3, K1 - K3, A1 -A5. It will help build evidence for anyone planning to apply for Associate Fellowship...  More
Date:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 3:00pm
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     Collaborative Partners Staff     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff     QMU Doctoral Candidates  
Categories:
  IMMERSE  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register!

MCQ Tests as a Formative Assessment Tool Online

This session provides an overview of using the Canvas site and "Poll Everywhere" platforms to conduct formative assessments, particularly using multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Participants can...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:40am
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff     QMU Doctoral Candidates  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 21 seats left

What do Graduates do? Online

Charlie looks at the most recent data available on the graduate labour market, examining how the prospects for new leavers look right now and focusing on Scotland and the Edinburgh region. If you want...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:55am
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     QMU Academic Staff  
Categories:
  QMU Staff only  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 24 seats left

Basics of Teaching in Canvas Online

DATE SESSION This hands-on session will demonstrate Canvas basics such as navigation, communication tool tips, basic editing functions, and how to access further support. Recommended for new staff...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff  
Categories:
  Canvas Session 1  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 3 seats left

Virtual Classrooms within Canvas Online

This session is relevant to all QMU staff and Partner Institutions and will be held on MS Teams. Participants will need to have completed the Canvas basics course for Teachers so they understand how...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 1:40pm
Categories:
  Canvas Session 3  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 3 seats left

D-A-T-E Week: Dialogic Teaching Online

Talk is central to the learning process (Alexander, 2020). As we talk and exchange thoughts with others, we learn to think for ourselves and advance our capacity for productive, rational and...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 2:55pm
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     Collaborative Partners Staff     QMU Contract Researchers     QMU Early Career Researchers     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff  
Categories:
  D-A-T-E     LEAD Workshops  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 90 seats left

D-A-T-E Week: Introduction to ASPIRE Fellowship Scheme (Online) Online

Are you thinking of applying for Fellowship of AdvanceHE? Not sure whether Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow are the right choices for you? Want to know more about the presentation route,...  More
Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 3:55pm
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     Collaborative Partners Staff     QMU Contract Researchers     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff     QMU Doctoral Candidates  
Categories:
  ASPIRE     D-A-T-E  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 38 seats left

Digital Video Assignments In-Person

Are you looking to embed digital video skills into assessment practice, but don't know where to begin? This practical session introduces lecturing staff to the potential of digital video assignments...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
3106
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 16 seats left

ICURe Drop-In Session In-Person

ICURe Engage is a free Innovate UK programme designed to help researchers from all disciplines discover routes to impact through commercialisation. It is open to research students, Post-Docs and...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Categories:
  QMU Staff only  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

Student engagement technologies - Knowledge Sharing Session In-Person

This is NOT a lecture, training session, tutorial or workshop! In this Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS) led by Vivek Pundir, PL for Global MBA Programmes in the Business School, colleagues from...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:55am
Location:
3106
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 30 seats left

AI Workshop In-Person

In this session we will discuss some of the chat bots available, and you will have the opportunity to explore the use of some of the QMU supported tools that have Generative AI features, such as MS...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
3106
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 14 seats left

D-A-T-E Week: Introduction to ASPIRE Fellowship Scheme (in-person) In-Person

Are you thinking of applying for Fellowship of AdvanceHE? Not sure whether Associate Fellow, Fellow or Senior Fellow are the right choices for you? Want to know more about the presentation route,...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 1:55pm
Location:
3105
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     Collaborative Partners Staff     QMU Contract Researchers     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff     QMU Doctoral Candidates  
Categories:
  ASPIRE     D-A-T-E  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 44 seats left

Using AI in Assessment In-Person

AI is rapidly becoming part of the digital learning landscape, challenging us to rethink how we design and deliver assessments. In this workshop, we will explore how technology-enhanced learning can...  More
Date:
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 3:45pm
Location:
3106
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     QMU Academic Staff  
Categories:
  QMU Staff only  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 29 seats left

Time Zone: UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)

Sep
9
10:00am - 11:40am.
Sep
9
11:00am - 11:55am.
Sep
9
12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Sep
9
1:00pm - 1:40pm.
Sep
9
2:00pm - 2:55pm.
Sep
10
10:00am - 11:00am, 3106.
Sep
10
10:00am - 3:00pm.
Sep
10
12:00pm - 1:00pm, 3106.
Sep
10
3:00pm - 3:45pm, 3106.