�ǿմ�ý Connections | Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

�ǿմ�ý Connections & Other Useful Links

Explore ways to connect with other students and the university as you begin, during and after your studies.

You will find below some lovely resources that are available to you as a student, including how to find further support and training and access to student discounts!

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1. Follow us on LinkedIn

Even at this early stage of your academic career, it is useful to think about how others can contribute to your success. While networking might be an unfamiliar concept right now, it is never too early to broaden the base of people who could support your academic career.

If you do not already have a LinkedIn profile, it is a good idea to get one started as you begin your academic career at �ǿմ�ý. Connect with academic staff and other students from both your course and wider area of study.

Look for updates from page to be kept up to date on university news and for information on networking and training events taking place both in-person and online, many of which are free.

�ǿմ�ý Business School and �ǿմ�ý Global have their own dedicated LinkedIn pages, which are also worth following.

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2. Catch up with the QMYOU Magazine

Keep up to date with a range of exciting news and initiatives from �ǿմ�ý as we shine a spotlight on the excellent work of our researchers and academics, as well as our inspirational students and graduates.

Read the latest edition of QMYOU online

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3. Pick up a piece of �ǿմ�ý merchandise

Feel part of the �ǿմ�ý community and commemorate your time at �ǿմ�ý with branded clothing & accessories.

We are delighted to be able to offer you a selection of official �ǿմ�ý merchandise in partnership with Merchflow, a �ǿմ�ý graduate start-up business.

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4. Follow �ǿմ�ý's Social Channels

Keep up to date with what is happening both on and off campus by following our main social media channels:

We also have a web version of our weekly Student News bulletin, which you should receive each week via your student email account.

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5. Speak to our Careers and Employability team

While it may be early in your university journey it’s never too soon to think about your future career. Whether you already have a clear pathway in mind, or have absolutely no idea where you want to work, �ǿմ�ý’s Careers and Employability team may be able to help.

Please note that although many of these campus-based resources may not currently be available to our �ǿմ�ý Global collaborative partners, you may still find value in some of the supportive content found via the Careers and Employability Service. Do remember, though, that your institution's own educational team will offer similar support options to those provided here.

Access our Careers and Employability service

6. PALS YouTube (by Students for Students)

While some of the content available via the channel is Edinburgh-focused, a good number of videos and guidance created by students for students can offer you some interesting perspectives and guidance. Worth a watch!

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7. Student Union Resources

�ǿմ�ý Student's Union - Student Representative Information

�ǿմ�ý Global Students - Student Representative Resources

The outlines the role and responsibilities of being a Student Representative. Please contact your Programme Leaders for further information and training.

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8. Enterprise & Innovation

All �ǿմ�ý staff, students and graduates - whether local or global - have access to many resources via �ǿմ�ý's Startup Studio designed to support you in your entrepreneurial endeavours, including the resources offered via .

��offers free enterprise support to local and global students, graduates and staff of �ǿմ�ý. With a mission focussed on equipping users with skills and knowledge to support business ventures from idea to launch, to long-term growth and sustainability and all the challenges in between by offering expert advice and mentorship from BRT Enterprise Advisors, a calendar of free events and workshops (many of these are online), funding-guidance, and opportunities to grow your personal and professional network by connecting with a vibrant community of people and businesses.

So whether you are a budding entrepreneur or just looking to understand a bit more about innovation and enterprise, �ǿմ�ý's Startup Studio is a great place to, well, start!

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9. Student Benefits

One of the many benefits of being a student is having access to discounts! To take advantage of the offers available to you via and/or , register with your �ǿմ�ý email address and verify your status (registering with your �ǿմ�ý account means many of these resources are available to our �ǿմ�ý Global students internationally too).

A student discount is a wonderful thing!

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10. Your �ǿմ�ý journey continues...

As you begin your �ǿմ�ý journey, you may not even be thinking about the next step!

However, once you have completed your studies, you are still connected to �ǿմ�ý, and we offer a number of services for �ǿմ�ý Alumni, including networking opportunities through �ǿմ�ý’s business pages on LinkedIn and advice and guidance from recent graduates. Check out our �ǿմ�ý Alumni & Friends page for further information on how to continue to engage with your university after you have completed your academic journey.

Or maybe you are already thinking about the next step and perhaps even Postgraduate study. If so, you'll be pleased to know that �ǿմ�ý offers up to a 20% discount in Postgraduate tuition fees for Alumni who have graduated with an Undergraduate degree - applicable whether you have studied on campus in Edinburgh or with one of our �ǿմ�ý Global partnerships internationally! Why not continue on and take advantage of this offer to develop your academic skills further? For more information, check out our �ǿմ�ý PG Study Here page.

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11. Travel Tips - Find Your Campus

Whether studying with �ǿմ�ý in Edinburgh or with a �ǿմ�ý Global partner, find your way to your local campus using What3Words or Google Maps:

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Alternatively, for in-country directions to campus, check out the �ǿմ�ý Global Partner Homepage for links to in-country webpages. For Edinburgh-based students looking for on-campus information, check out How to get to the �ǿմ�ý Campus.

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12. Coming to study at the Edinburgh campus?

Check out these interviews as some of our current UG and PG (�ǿմ�ý Edinburgh Campus) students offer reassurance, advice and suggestions for study at �ǿմ�ý's 'Home' campus.