In this article, written for the Research Quality Association (RQA)’s QUASAR November 2025 issue, Victoria Macleod presents a pragmatic approach to quality systems that are Agile, Simple, Accurate, and Pragmatic. By focusing on fit-for-purpose, scalable, and people-focused solutions, teams can stay compliant, functional, and empowered, avoiding over-engineering while ensuring quality [...]
Today, continuous learning is more crucial than ever, particularly for Quality Assurance (QA) professionals. As industries advance and regulations evolve, staying up to date with the latest practices, technologies, and compliance standards is imperative. In this article, written for the Research Quality Association (RQA)’s QUASAR February issue, Victoria Macleod highlights [...]
In this article, written for the Research Quality Association (RQA)’s QUASAR November 2023 issue, Anna Lothian highlights the importance of introducing Quality Assurance (QA) and GxP principles, such as GMP, GLP, and GCP, into life sciences degree programmes. Drawing from her own industrial placement experience, she explains how early exposure [...]
Written by Victoria Macleod for the the Research Quality Association (RQA)’s January 2022 QUASAR issue, this article celebrates the 20-year success of Tower Mains and highlights the careers of co-founders Dr Andrew and Fiona Waddell. It explores their pioneering contributions to Quality Assurance, clinical research, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), [...]
