The treatment of viral diseases is still a serious problem in medicine. By 2021, only 89 antiviral drugs have been approved for treating diseases caused by only 9 viruses, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus, and influenza virus. For most of the diseases caused by viruses, there are no approved drugs. Therefore there is an active search for compounds that can become new drugs in the future. The development of new antivirals is complicated by a large genetic diversity of viruses and, therefore, by a large variety of possible ways of attacking them

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted all aspects of life in ways never before seen in peacetime and 250-year-old Semmelweis University was no exception to the difficulties. Although the sudden outbreak of the pandemic did not allow much time for action, our institution armed with the experiences of a quarter millennium adapted to the new circumstances promptly, took up a leading role in the fight against the virus and has managed to turn the challenges into beneficial opportunities.

By forging new pathways to access higher education, UNHCR – ­the UN Refugee Agency hopes to meet its ambitious goal for student enrolment

The Energy and Water Resources Research Unit at King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of research into more sustainable ways to provide clean, drinkable water for the kingdom

Laura’s story

Laura Gallacher is a student of MSc Art Psychotherapy at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Read on to discover why she chose to study here, and what drew her to this course.

QMU researchers set to create a COVID legacy

Queen Margaret University (QMU) researchers have launched a project to capture the experiences of students and staff during the pandemic.

QMU student business in the running for £30,000 in Santander funding

At QMU, we support student and graduate business start-ups in our Business Innovation Zone (BIZ) on campus.  We have helped a number of BIZ users win funding through business competitions.  Jake Elliot –Hook is one of them.

The city of Edinburgh, coast and countryside

Edinburgh and the surrounding area is an ideal location for students. As a student at QMU, you will have easy access to Scotland's beautiful and vibrant capital city, Edinburgh, and the stunning coast and countryside surrounding the campus.