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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Autumn Trimester 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
5 entries Sep 7 → Dec 18, 2026
Autumn Trimester 2026 Relevant now
Dec 21 → Jan 17, 2027
Inter Trimester Break 2026-2027
Jan 18 → Apr 30, 2027
Spring Trimester 2027
May 3 → May 16, 2027
Inter Trimester Break 2027
May 17 → Aug 23, 2027
Summer Trimester 2027
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M P Q T M
Maggie's The Students' Union bar and café, serving as the primary social and late-night food venue. P
PAL Peer Assisted Learning, a scheme where senior students facilitate study sessions for junior students. Q
QMUSU Queen Margaret University Students' Union, the representative body for all students. T
The 1875 The main campus food court and canteen, named after the university's founding year.
The 30 The Lothian Bus service 30, the primary transport link between the campus and Edinburgh city center.
The 45 The Lothian Bus service 45, an alternative bus route serving the campus.
The Village The on-campus student accommodation complex consisting of self-catering flats. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
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guthrie_s_kitchen Guthrie's Kitchen
maggie_s_bar_caf Maggie's Bar & Café
Matriculation The mandatory formal process of registering as a student at the start of each academic year.
Smart Card The official student ID card used for building access, library borrowing, and printing services.
The Bridge The pedestrian walkway connecting the campus directly to the Musselburgh railway station platforms.
The Hub The central area of the main academic building containing the main reception and student services.
The LRC The Learning Resource Centre, which houses the library, IT suites, and quiet study spaces.
The Portal The university's internal online system for accessing timetables, grades, and course materials.
the_hux The Hux
the_nook The Nook Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Autumn Trimester 2026 runs Sep 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 7 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
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Campus News Latest updates from Queen Margaret University
QMU 2026 Converge finalists announced Four innovators from Queen Margaret University have reached the final of Scotland's leading university entrepreneurship awards.
Sep 9, 2026
Read More QMU students step behind the scenes of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Three students gained professional experience working with media and production teams during the world's largest arts festival.
Sep 8, 2026
Read More Edinburgh Innovation Hub opens to support next generation of businesses A new facility adjacent to the QMU campus has opened to foster collaboration between academia and industry.
Sep 1, 2026
Read More Campus car park is particularly busy at the start of the semester; users are advised to arrive early or use Park and Ride. Campus car park is particularly busy at the start of the semester; users are advised to arrive early or use Park and Ride.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Queen Margaret University
Undergraduate Open Day September 26, 2026
Discover what it is like to study at QMU, meet staff, and tour the campus.
Cake (Band) Live at QMU Union October 3, 2026
Live performance by the band Cake.
Young The Giant Live at QMU Union October 10, 2026
Live performance by Young The Giant.
Joyce Manor Live at QMU Union October 11, 2026
Live performance by Joyce Manor.
Dissertation Festival: Finding journal articles October 12, 2026
Library workshop focused on finding academic resources for dissertations.
Mercury Rev Live at QMU Union October 15, 2026
Live performance by Mercury Rev.
Referencing drop-in October 21, 2026
Online session for specific questions about academic referencing styles.
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