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)

Open Access Week 2025 – Who owns our knowledge?

“Who Owns Our Knowledge?” is the theme for this year’s International Open Access Week (October 20-26). The 2025 theme asks a pointed question about the present moment and how, in a time of...  More
Date:
Friday, October 24, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm

Generative AI & the researcher: strategies, insights & practices Online

This bitesize introductory course, designed for researchers, aims to demystify the rapidly evolving area of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools, and provides a practical insight into how...  More
Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Categories:
  External participants welcome  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 13 seats left

Al for Sustainable and Ethical Education: Reimagining Pedagogy and Assessment Online

Join Principles for Responsible Management Education Chapter UK & Ireland for a webinar addressing Playful Al and Compassionate Al in both practice and pedagogy. The event, organised by PRME Chapter...  More
Date:
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm

Basics of Teaching in Canvas Online

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.
Date:
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff  
Categories:
  Canvas Session 1  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 10 seats left

Barclays Eagle Labs Drop-In In-Person

Barclays Eagle Labs are an entrepreneurial network supporting ambitious startups and scaleups. Their mission is to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through our networks, support and...  More
Date:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Assessment and Feedback Symposium 2025 Online

Assessment and feedback are integral components of teaching practice, shaping the learning experiences and outcomes of students across disciplines. As the higher education landscape continues to...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm

CLT Symposium Keynote: Assessment Design for a Time of Artificial Intelligence Online

Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of assessment with Professor Phillip Dawson from the Centre for Research in Assessment and Digital Learning (CRADLE) at Deakin University,...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm

Introduction to Bright Red Triangle (BRT) Online

QMU staff, students and graduates can access free lifelong enterprise support from our partners at Bright Red Triangle (BRT), enabling development of enterprise skills that are invaluable for an...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

An Introduction to Academic Publishing Online

Publishing your work and sharing your findings is a key component of a successful research career. A significant time investment is required to successfully publish a paper and several skills are used...  More
Date:
Monday, November 10, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Categories:
  External participants welcome  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 16 seats left

Business Gateway Drop-In In-Person

This drop-in session is facilitated by our on-campus Business Gateway Advisors and is open to QMU staff and students who have an idea for starting a business. They are also available to present into...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 20 seats left

Masculinity and Health Care – Podiatry Recruitment and Teaching/Learning Online

This short talk outlines some reflections from the Podiatry team on how they have changed their approach to student recruitment, and teaching/learning, with an emphasis on challenging gender...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Audience:
  QMU Teaching Staff     QMU Professional Services Staff     Collaborative Partners Staff     QMU Current Students     QMU Contract Researchers     QMU Research Staff     QMU Academic Staff  
Categories:
  INSIGHTS Talks  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 98 seats left

Networking for researchers: strategy & engaging Online

Building a network and using it effectively is a key requirement for all professionals, whether it is in an academic research setting, industry engagement or a conference. This workshop will focus on...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Categories:
  External participants welcome  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

Publishing in Journals Online

This workshop will be delivered by Helen Muir, QMU Research Support Librarian and will focus on publishing in journals, covering: how to identify journals that are suited to your work; how to...  More
Date:
Monday, November 24, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 16 seats left

Decolonising Teaching and Research – Context and Some Practical Steps Online

In this session Ileana Thomson, QMU Liaison Librarian (Psychology, Sociology, Education and Business) and Robert O'Brien, Academic Support Librarian at Edinburgh University (Literatures, Languages &...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Categories:
  INSIGHTS Talks  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 56 seats left

Intellectual Property (IP) at QMU Online

QMU has a contract with the University of St Andrews to provide support and advice on Intellectual Property (IP). This session will be delivered by Mr Christian Ziar, Head of Technology Transfer at...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 19 seats left

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

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29
11:00am - 12:00pm.
Oct
30
12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Nov
10
3:00pm - 5:00pm.
Nov
12
12:00pm - 1:00pm.
Nov
24
2:00pm - 3:00pm.
Nov
27
12:00pm - 1:00pm.