'Acting with head, heart and hand: Margaret, Queen of Scots (d.1093), and Victorian pioneers in women’s education and advancement' 'Acting with head, heart and hand: Margaret, Queen of Scots (d.1093), and Victorian pioneers in women’s education and advancement'Dr Bill Aird will explore the life of Margaret, Saint and Queen, after whom the institution is named, diving into her remarkable legacy. Discover the long-reaching impact of her choices in educating her daughters, and how she shaped the Scottish royal court, preparing the ground for her son, King David I to transform Scotland. Dr Lesley Orr will then highlight the social movements that led to the creation of our institution, focusing on our inspirational female founders who campaigned for rights and worked to transform opportunities for women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, both within our institution and well beyond. A female leader of more recent times, Margaret Curran, former MP and MSP, now a member of the House of Lords, will chair what promises to be a fascinating, revealing and inspiring look at the stories of women who acted with head, heart and hand. Light refreshments will be served from 5.30pm, with the presentations and Q&A starting at 6pm. TicketsTickets are free, please register at the link. Register Nov 13 2025 17.30 - 19.00 'Acting with head, heart and hand: Margaret, Queen of Scots (d.1093), and Victorian pioneers in women’s education and advancement' Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Queen Margaret University (QMU) with a special event featuring Dr Bill Aird, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History. Queen Margaret University
'Acting with head, heart and hand: Margaret, Queen of Scots (d.1093), and Victorian pioneers in women’s education and advancement' 'Acting with head, heart and hand: Margaret, Queen of Scots (d.1093), and Victorian pioneers in women’s education and advancement'Dr Bill Aird will explore the life of Margaret, Saint and Queen, after whom the institution is named, diving into her remarkable legacy. Discover the long-reaching impact of her choices in educating her daughters, and how she shaped the Scottish royal court, preparing the ground for her son, King David I to transform Scotland. Dr Lesley Orr will then highlight the social movements that led to the creation of our institution, focusing on our inspirational female founders who campaigned for rights and worked to transform opportunities for women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, both within our institution and well beyond. A female leader of more recent times, Margaret Curran, former MP and MSP, now a member of the House of Lords, will chair what promises to be a fascinating, revealing and inspiring look at the stories of women who acted with head, heart and hand. Light refreshments will be served from 5.30pm, with the presentations and Q&A starting at 6pm. TicketsTickets are free, please register at the link. Register Nov 13 2025 17.30 - 19.00 'Acting with head, heart and hand: Margaret, Queen of Scots (d.1093), and Victorian pioneers in women’s education and advancement' Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Queen Margaret University (QMU) with a special event featuring Dr Bill Aird, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History. Queen Margaret University
Nov 13 2025 17.30 - 19.00 'Acting with head, heart and hand: Margaret, Queen of Scots (d.1093), and Victorian pioneers in women’s education and advancement' Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Queen Margaret University (QMU) with a special event featuring Dr Bill Aird, Senior Lecturer in Medieval History.
