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You may have seen recent discussion about proposed changes to Turnitin's terms and concerns about whether student submissions (such as examinations) could be used in AI-related services.

Whether you are looking to boost your grades, sharpen your critical thinking, or build key skills for your future career, QM Elevate is designed to help you succeed.

September is peak season for student fraud. Our Cybersecurity team share tips to protect your money and identity from scams and fraud.

Professor Stephanie Marshall (Vice-President for Education, Queen Mary University of London) and Diya Mary Selastin (President, Queen Mary Students' Union) wrote to all students on Wednesday 8 July with an update on this year's National Student Survey (NSS) results.

IT Services have introduced daily limit on emails sent from Queen Mary accounts to help mitigate the impact of increased phishing attacks.

Lesbian Visibility Week 2026

Lesbian Visibility Week 2026 (LVW) runs from 20 April to 26 April, encompassing Lesbian Day of Visibility on 26 April.

RMT has announced tube strikes in May 2026 affecting exams taking place on campus on Tuesday 19 to Wednesday 20 May and Thursday 21 to Friday 22 May.

On April 22, Queen Mary proudly marks Stephen Lawrence Day for the 4th year with a dedicated programme of reflection, education, and action.

We’re pleased to introduce extended opening hours for QM Social at Mile End campus on a trial basis from Monday 20 April, giving students more time and flexibility to use the space throughout the week.

We’re aware of a phishing email that some students have received purporting to be from the University and suggesting that an additional tuition fee payment is required.

Many students and staff within our Queen Mary community will be affected by the latest events in the Middle East, the sharp rise of antisemitic attacks in the UK, and Islamophobia.

At 3pm on Wednesday 18 March we will send all students and all employees a test SMS message. You do not need to do anything – we are just testing our emergency notification system.

On Friday 27 February, IT Services is hosting the QM Digital Life event - a full day of hands-on support, quick-fix guidance, and practical digital skills to help you stay confident and in control of your studies.

Queen Mary Iftar is back! 

With shorter days, deadlines and colder weather, January has a reputation for being challenging on mind and body. But a few simple changes in approach can make a huge difference to our wellbeing and health. To support you in making the most out of January, students Lily Stuart (BA Drama) and Mrinalini Sarkar (MSc Cancer and Clinical Oncology) share their January survival tactics.

Our Chief Operations Officer, Dr Sharon Ellis, President and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Queen Mary Students’ Union, Diya Selastin and Chief Executive Officer, Queen Mary Students’ Union, Mike Wojcik wrote to all students on Tuesday 9 December with an  update on campus community relations and financial investments.

IT Services is excited to launch a special competition inviting all Queen Mary students to submit your best idea for an impactful and accessible digital student experience. 

From Wednesday 14 January 2026, you will be able to get weekly in-person assistance for a wide range of IT issues. The new IT Student Support Hub will run every Wednesday from 10am-2pm in G05 Bancroft Building on Mile End campus.  

Thursday 20 November marks the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), when we honour the memory of trans people who have been lost to transphobic violence.

We are delighted to confirm that Queen Mary has achieved the coveted Carers Federation Quality Standard in Care Support for Higher Education accreditation.

Between June and September, 66 Queen Mary students from across all three Faculties spent two to eight weeks abroad this summer through academic, cultural, and professional experiences in China, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Dr Sharon Ellis, Chief Operations Officer and Chair of the Good Campus Relations Group, wrote to all students on Tuesday 30 September with a reminder about supporting each other through challenging times.

The theme for IDAHOBIT in 2025 is The power of communities, which reflects the diversity and richness within LGBTQIA+ communities and celebrates the varied and intersecting backgrounds, identities, and experiences the community encompasses.

It’s that time of year again - some of you are packing up and heading off! But before you say goodbye, why not give your unwanted stuff a fresh start too? 

Has it been a whirlwind moving out and finishing for the year and you’ve missed the window to donate, or our donation dates don’t work for you? Fear not! There are plenty of other ways you can donate your items today... 

On Thursday 27 March 2025, the Queen Mary Social Venture Fund (QMSVF) — homed at the Entrepreneurship Hub of School of Business and Management — hosted its annual Pitch Competition, celebrating the incredible work of our student investors and their commitment to supporting ventures that drive positive social impact.

Lesbian Visibility Week 2025 (LVW) runs from 21 April to 27 April, encompassing Lesbian Day of Visibility on 26 April.

On April 22, Queen Mary will proudly mark Stephen Lawrence Day for the 3^rd year with a dedicated programme of reflection, education, and action.

AskQM, our new way of managing student enquiries is coming to Queen Mary in April.

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is celebrated annually on 31 March and exists to shine a spotlight on trans and gender non-conforming people around the globe.

AskQM, our new way of managing student enquiries is coming to Queen Mary on 7 April.

This year the Islamic holy month of Ramadan takes place from 1 - 30 March and many students and staff will be fasting.

Do you suspect you might have ADHD? 

Are you looking for advice on how to pursue a diagnosis? 

Are you looking for study tips to support you while you wait? 

AskQM, our new way of managing student enquiries is coming to Queen Mary on 7 April. 

On Wednesday 22 January, Professor Stephanie Marshall, Vice-Principal (Education) wrote to undergraduates affected by changes to tuition fees from September 2025.

If you are sitting exams on campus during the January exam period (6-21 January 2025), please see our guidance on how to prepare for the day.

Queen Mary is currently in the process of developing a new campaign concept. The new student-focused concept aims to celebrate the different students, people and communities which give Queen Mary its strength.  

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Wednesday 20 November marks the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), when we honour the memory of trans people who have been lost to transphobic violence. It is an important date that offers the opportunity for everyone to reflect on how they can take an active part in fostering a safe and inclusive environment.

The application window for ESRC funded London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership Open Competition Studentships, offering full funding for postgraduate study, is now open until 24 January 2025, 5pm (UK time) for studentships starting in October 2025. 

Whether you're a student or academic, a startup founder or simply curious about the entrepreneurial journey, we want to help you succeed.

Join us for an engaging discussion celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024 (GEW24), where we’ll explore how Entrepreneurship is for Everyone.

We’re delighted that four Queen Mary projects have been shortlisted in this year’s QS Reimagine Education Awards: congratulations to all involved!

International Stammering / Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) is on Tuesday 22 October 2024. The day raises awareness of issues faced by those who stammer and challenges negative assumptions and stereotypes; including that people who stammer are nervous or less intelligent and the use of stammering in culture for comic purposes.

Intersex Awareness Day is marked on 26 October each year and first took place in 2004.

Ace Week (20 - 26 October), formerly Asexual Awareness Week, is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and expanding education of asexuality.

International Pronouns Day takes place on the third Wednesday of October each year. The day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.

Both Dyslexia Awareness Week and Dyspraxia Awareness Week are taking place from 7-13 October 2024. The dates provide an opportunity to raise awareness of the conditions and to challenge common misconceptions.

National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is celebrated on 11 October every year to support LGBTQIA+ people to ‘come out of the closet’.

Our QM Elevate team share three tips to know your subject and course better:

Our QM Elevate team share three tips to help you communicate with confidence in writing and speaking at university.

Bisexual Awareness Week, also referred to as Bi Week, takes place annually between 16–23 September, culminating with Bi Visibility Day. The week draws attention to the issues faced by the bisexual (bi) community, including erasure and visibility.

By both celebrating the bi community, while still acknowledging the difficulties and discrimination that bi people continue to face, it is an important opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, community, and current policy priorities of bi communities.

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is currently undergoing a digital transformation with the aim of developing a digital immigration system. This means replacing your physical documents with an online record of your immigration status. This is known as an eVisa.  

Professor Stephanie Marshall (Vice-Principal for Education, Queen Mary University of London) and Serena-Amani Al Jabbar (President, Queen Mary Students' Union) wrote to all students on Wednesday 10 July with an update on this year's National Student Survey (NSS) results.

The Forum on Decentering the Human and Global Epistemologies are organising an essay competition open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students at Queen Mary.

The 2024 General Election is happening on 4 July. Are you ready to vote?

Queen Mary University of London has climbed 25 places in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, confirming its position as one of the world’s top universities.

Our President and Principal Professor Colin Bailey wrote to all staff and students on Monday 3 June 2024 with an update regarding the demonstration on Mile End campus.

Our President and Principal Professor Colin Bailey wrote to all staff and students on Wednesday 22 May with an update regarding the demonstration on Mile End campus.

Our President and Principal Professor Colin Bailey wrote to all students and staff on Thursday 16 May with an update regarding the demonstration on Mile End campus. 

Our President and Principal Professor Colin Bailey wrote to all students and staff on Wednesday 15 May regarding the demonstration on Mile End campus. 

The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex people, and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

Lesbian Visibility Week 2024 runs from 22 April to 28 April, during which time Lesbian Day of Visibility will also take place on 26 April.

TDoV is celebrated annually on 31 March and exists to shine a spotlight on trans and gender non-conforming people around the globe.

Share your experiences as a student parent and or carer at Queen Mary and receive a £10 voucher in return!

Have you been called by someone claiming to be from Queen Mary about your bank account? Put the phone down and call your bank to confirm no strange activity on your account.

IT Services are updating the IT Services website over the coming weeks to improve the functionality and user experience.

Join us for an engaging and insightful workshop as we invite students to come together as we socialise and discuss our initial findings as part of our AdvanceHE Race Equality Charter application.

On Wednesday 7 February from 2.30pm-5pm the Mile End Library will be hosting an event so some areas of the Library will be closed.

The HSS Faculty Education Team recently held two sleep workshops, facilitated by experts from The Sleep Charity, to support student wellbeing by improving their quality of sleep. Read below for some tips on how to improve your sleep.

Trudy Mason, Director Of Registry Services, wrote to all students regarding changes to timings of in-person exam arrangements between 8 and 12 January 2024 due to potential disruption to the London Underground network.

If you are sitting exams on campus during the January exam period (4-19 January 2024), please see our guidance on how to prepare for the day.

Inclusivity is a core value of our University. There is no place for racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, abuse, incitement or harassment of any kind, and it is not tolerated amongst our communities. 

We take everyone’s safety and security on campus very seriously, and care about our students and staff at all times.

Visit Centre of the Cell for some quirky Christmas gifts for the budding scientists in your family. They will be hosting their annual pop-up shop next week, Monday 27 November until Friday 8 December at our Whitechapel, Mile End and Charterhouse Square campuses.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honouring the memory of trans people lost to transphobic violence and working to recognise and address the prejudice and violence the community continues to face.

The application window is open until 26 January 2024, 5pm (UK time) for academic year 2024/25 ESRC Open Competition studentships through the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership, offering full funding for postgraduate study. 

Success in academic assignments requires a combination of skills and strategies. Read our top tips to help you succeed.

UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is upcoming between 16 November to 16 December 2023 and will be marked at Queen Mary with a range of events.

Hosted by the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, the Policy Insights Lecture Series is a cross-Faculty collaboration with the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute and the Mile End Institute.  

Everyone is deeply concerned by the horrifying impact on innocent civilians due to the events unfolding in the Middle East, including the terrorist attacks on Israel, the taking of civilian hostages, the military response by Israeli forces, the airstrikes and siege of Gaza, and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Many students and staff within our Queen Mary community are deeply and personally affected, and are suffering, in grief and shock, and in fear of what might happen next.  We ask everyone within our diverse and inclusive Queen Mary community to continue to come together to support each other, with compassion, understanding and empathy for others’ pain.

Professor Stephanie Marshall, Vice-Principal (Education) and Serena-Amani Al Jabbar, Students’ Union President wrote to all students with an update on our Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Results 2023.

Professor Stephanie Marshall, Vice-Principal (Education) and Serena-Amani Al Jabbar, Students’ Union President wrote to all students with an update on our National Student Survey (NSS) 2023 results.

A major programme of works to transform Mile End Library.

We are pleased to announce that Planning and Listed Building consent has been granted to begin major construction works in the Grade II listed Queens’ Building.

The Peers in Careers conference held on Tuesday 9 May in Birmingham was the first of its kind in the UK to celebrate students and graduates who work within Careers services.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBiT) is marked globally on 17 May every year to draw attention to the discrimination and violence experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 15 to 21 May and will be focusing on the theme of anxiety.

Queen Mary's Student Welfare and Global Engagement teams wrote to our student community with connections to Sudan highlighting support available.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence.

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is an event celebrated annually on 31 March, shining a spotlight on trans and gender non-conforming people around the globe.

May we always spread the colour of joy, learning and growth. Queen Mary  wishes everyone celebrating a very Happy Holi!

Queen Mary is offering students the opportunity to take part in a group coaching project run by the University Mentoring Organisation (UMO).  

At Queen Mary we want to create an inclusive environment where LGBTQA+ students and staff are celebrated and where everyone can be themselves and be treated with kindness, dignity and respect.  

Chris Shelley, Director of Student Experience at Queen Mary, wrote to all students on Tuesday 14 February regarding the missed teaching form. 

Anna Nolda Nagele is a design researcher, creative technologist and publisher. She is a PhD Candidate in Media and Arts Technology at Queen Mary. She is looking to recruit participants for a workshop study in March.

Our thoughts are with the members of our community who have been affected by the recent, terrible earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. University services are on hand to support our staff and students; please do reach out if you need help or support.

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Queen Mary! We welcomed the Year of the Rabbit on Sunday 22 January.

A series of planned utilities works are taking place from 12 December to the end of March along Westfield Way on our Mile End campus.

Opportutoring is an e-learning nonprofit organisation providing one-on-one English tutoring to refugees around the world. 

Wednesday 30 November, 4pm-5.30pm, Fogg Lecture Theatre, Mile End campus

Queen Mary Food will be re-launching the Cafe Grad, located in the Graduate Centre on Mile End campus, in January following a refurbishment commencing on Monday 28 November. 

The Global Opportunities Office is promoting scholarships in association with the China Scholarship Council to students interested in studying at one of Queen Mary’s prestigious partner institutions in China in 2023/24. 

Visit Centre of the Cell for some quirky Christmas gifts for the budding scientists in your family. They will be hosting their annual pop-up shop next week, Monday 28 November until Friday 9 December at our Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square campuses.

Carers Rights Day is an annual awareness day hosted by Carers UK, to recognise the vital contributions of the UK’s unpaid carers.  

On Monday 21 November, the University’s Senior Executive Team (SET) came together with student leaders at an event hosted by the Queen Mary Students’ Union – the second event of its kind following a successful launch of the initiative last year. 

We take everyone’s safety and security on campus very seriously, and care about our students and staff at all times.

Help influence food choice at Queen Mary

Undergraduate students will have now received the first instalment of their Queen Mary Bursary, paid directly into their bank accounts last week.

The LISS DTP Open Competition for October 2023 is now open – apply now!

Applications are invited for places on the Wellcome Trust-funded ‘Health Data in Practice’ PhD programme at Queen Mary.

A series of planned utilities works are taking place between November 2022 and January 2023 along Westfield Way on our Mile End campus. The works will involve excavating relatively small areas of the road and footpath along Westfield Way.

Increasing the visibility of transgender people, highlighting issues members of the community face and honouring the memory of trans people lost to transphobic violence.

London-based students: share your thoughts and help us improve your campus experience - over 30 prizes up for grabs!

Would you like to share your thoughts about what student engagement meant to you? 

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists across the world. Beyond the lights and fun, Diwali is a time to reflect on life and make changes for the upcoming year.

It’s no secret that everything is getting more expensive and it can make it harder to balance going out, socialising, working and studying. If you’re feeling the strain, we’ve got some tips to help you feel more in control of your money.

The Unite Foundation is celebrating 10 years of accommodation scholarships for care experienced and estranged students. To celebrate, Queen Mary is hosting the Unite Foundation’s photography exhibition ‘a home at university for care experienced and estranged students’. 

Is mental health applicable to you? 

Young people are reporting higher levels of loneliness and anxiety than ever before, and there is increased demand on the NHS in London for mental health support. As many young people move to London to work and study at the start of a new academic year, the NHS in London is launching a campaign “London, you good?” to support the mental wellbeing of 18-25-year olds.

There are a number of scholarships available to undergraduates who started a degree programme at Queen Mary in September 2022. 

Rosh Hashanah, which means "head of the year" in Hebrew, is a two-day celebration that marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days each autumn.

The Principal has written to welcome all our new students to our wonderful Queen Mary community, and to welcome back our returning students for the 2022/23 academic year.

Friday 23 September is Bi Visibility Day. This year we encourage everyone at Queen Mary to take the opportunity to learn more about the bi community and reflect on how we all can take an active part in supporting our bi staff and students.

Artemis Webster, a current chemistry student Queen Mary has won the targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year for Excellence Through Adversity award. The award, sponsored by Rolls Royce, is awarded to the person who “demonstrates resilience, faces challenges head on and isn’t afraid to think differently”. 

Advice and Counselling is starting a new International Student Wellbeing group this June to help those students who are settling into student life at Queen Mary. This is an opportunity for you to learn from others from other countries who have also moved to London for their studies.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBiT) is marked globally on 17 May every year to draw attention to the discrimination and violence experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

Queen Mary's President and Principal Professor Colin Bailey writes to students to celebrate the University's success in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. The Advice and Counselling Service, Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Student and Academic Services have put together some advice, tips and resources on promoting good mental health as well as sharing events going on on campus this week. 

The Student Enquiry Centre and Fees office will be moving from the Queens' Building to East Court (formerly Scape East) this weekend. There will be a limited service available from Friday 29 April until Thursday 5 May when normal services will be resumed from the new location.

On Monday 9 May, Queen Mary will host a conference showcasing the best in educational technologies, as we consider how we can deliver digital education and learning in the future.

Queen Mary Students' Union's Community Foundation is offering a number of free training opportunities related to mental health and wellbeing.

Students and staff have been recognised for their contributions to sustainability this year, across the recently held Societies, Volunteering and Education awards ceremonies. Find out more about the winners and why they were nominated.

International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) is an event celebrated annually on 31 March, shining a spotlight on trans and gender non-conforming people around the globe.

Queen Mary Food is delighted to announce the opening of the Garrod Pantry – a new food and drink space based in the Garrod Building at Whitechapel campus.

Calling all final year undergrads! Come and get a free sweet treat from Mile End this Thursday, 17 March between 11-3pm. All you need to do is present a completion receipt for the National Student Survey (NSS) and student ID and you can choose a treat as a thank you for filling in the survey.   

Newly refurbished study spaces are now available, as Phase One of the project to redevelop Queens' Building draws to a close.

Sheila Gupta, Queen Mary's Vice-Principal (People, Culture and Inclusion) has written to all students encouraging us to support one another during these difficult times and highlighing support available.

The Sustainability team are offering free bike maintenance from the Dr Bike pop-up workshop this week.

The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) is your official digital transcript that provides a comprehensive record of your university achievements. It is updated yearly with your module results and, at the end of your programme, will show your award and classification. You will have lifelong access to your HEAR via your Gradintelligence account.

Have you experienced loneliness? Can you help with a new study about young people and loneliness? Queen Mary's Youth Resilence Unit is looking for participants for a study about loneliness in students. 

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Queen Mary! This Tuesday, 1 February, we are entering the Year of the Tiger, and we've put together a few resources and some useful information to help you celebrate.

Happy Lunar New Year! Monday, 31 January, marks the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. To help us celebrate, five students from our partner university, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) in China, have shared how they celebrate lunar new year. 

The New Year is full of optimism and possibility when we reflect, dream big, and set goals for the future. Research suggests that half of us set goals at the start of a new year, but only 8% actually achieve them. You're invited to join in with the New Year, New You LinkedIn Learning challenge starting on Tuesday 25 January.

Lucie Langley, Faculty Education Manager for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Cameron Storey, Faculty Student Engagement and Support Officer, have written to all students and staff about the upcoming world cafe events on values and behaviours taking place online on Monday 24 January and in-person on Tuesday 25 January. Staff and students are encouraged to attend and share your views on what Queen Mary's Values mean to you.

A brand new store is opening soon on the Mile End campus, where you'll be able to shop all your favourite store cupboard and household essentials completely package-free. 

Queen Mary's corporate partner, Santander Universities, has two new iniatives that you can apply to be part of: Becas Santander Digital Business with the University of Chicago and Becas Santander Tech Emerging Technologies Programme with MIT Professional Education. 

Find all the information you need to know about opening times and availability of services during the Christmas closure.

Libraries and study spaces will have different opening times over the holiday, returning to term-time hours from 8 am on 4 January 2022.  

Book your study space on the library and study space booking system

Share your thoughts on using physical spaces on our London campuses to be in with a chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher.

LinkedIn Learning have some course suggestions for the upcoming holidays to ease yourselves into the festive period and keep your mind attuned to the opportunities for learning in the New Year. 

Visit Centre of the Cell for some quirky Christmas gifts for the budding scientists in your family. They will be hosting their annual pop-up shop next week, Tuesday 7 until Friday 10 December at our Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square campuses.

Professor Stephanie Marshall, Vice-Principal (Education), has written to all students to ask for feedback about the recent use of mixed-mode education to deliver some modules during Semester A. 

We are delighted to share the news that Queen Mary has been ranked as the country’s top university for social mobility, according to a new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies in partnership with the Sutton Trust and Department for Education.

Every year, we run national student surveys, which help us to compare your experience at Queen Mary with that of other institutions around the UK, to make sure that we're supporting you in the best way possible. 

Thank you to all of you who took part in the surveys this year – what you say can make a real difference to your time at Queen Mary and for students who come after you.  

Undergraduate students will have now received the first instalment of their Queen Mary Bursary, paid directly into their bank accounts last Wednesday, 17 November.

On Saturday 20 November we mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed internationally every year to memorialise trans people who have been lost to transphobic violence.

This week is Trans Awareness Week (13-19 November); the week is an opportunity to further educate ourselves and others around trans identities and experiences. Here at Queen Mary, we are sharing resources to support our community and further trans inclusion, so that:

• Everyone can bring their whole self to work and study,
• Our community are confident engaging with trans people.

Are you an undergraduate student with dependent children? Financial assistance funding is available to help and you could be eligible for a non-repayable grant of £500.

The Student Wellbeing Team have three new student wellbeing advisors available to assist you with matters relating to your physical or mental wellbeing.

Student and Academic Services are pleased to announce that a new breastfeeding and expressing room is available for staff and students who need to feed young children at our Mile End campus.

As the COP26 conference comes to an end, we take the opportunity to reflect on how our Queen Mary campuses have changed over the past year to become more biodiverse places to study and work. 

Queen Mary is set to strengthen our presence in Whitechapel through the acquisition of land that will enable the development of a major new state-of-the-art life sciences facility to support world-leading research, education and training.

Professor Stephanie Marshall, Vice-Principal (Education), and Adi Sawalha, Students' Union President, have written to all students to announce the launch of LinkedIn Learning.

Each year, Stress Awareness Day is marked on the first Wednesday of November. This year it falls on Wednesday 3 November. The Advice and Counselling Service have put together some resources to help you manage stress.

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists across the world. This year Diwali begins on Tuesday 2 November, with the main day of celebrations taking place on Thursday 4 November.

Unlock your talent, build confidence and tackle any difficulties you are facing whilst being at university and identified from a Black and Asian Minority Ethnic background. Queen Mary and umo have come together to offer the Diversity Speaks specialist mentoring programme.

Connect with the local area at Bow Community Day, this Saturday, 30 October. 

It’s fantastic to see students reconnect with each other and socialising with friends. Making friends and enjoying all the activities our University and London have to offer is such an important part of your University experience: do make the most of it!

Ten students from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry challenged themselves to complete an Ultraman triathalon on Saturday 16 October to raise money for the charity Breast Cancer Now in memory of Hayley Henniker, mother of Leah, one of the participants.

If you're a European student who is waiting for an immigration decicision or is still to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme, read the Advice and Counselling advice. 

International Pronouns Day on Wednesday 20 October seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.

The Advice and Counselling Service are providing an Independent Students Support Group which will start in semester 2 (from 25 January 2022) so there is still time to join if you are interested.

Are you interested in gaining relevant work experience during your studies? Do you want to contribute to your community? Student Knowledge Exchange Through Community Hubs (SKETCH), the simulated student-led professional services organisation is looking for ambassadors and associates.  

On Wednesday 13 October, Queen Mary staff gathered with both the 2020 and 2021 cohorts of Project SEARCH interns and their families to celebrate the achievements of the programme’s participants.

We invite everyone in our Queen Mary community to join colleagues and fellow students in coming together to mark the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Queen Mary is excited to be involved in a 6-week EU project, SU-EATABLE LIFE, to reduce the environmental impact of food choices on campus. Join other students in the UK and Italy aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and water use related to food consumption by adopting healthy and more sustainable diets.

It is National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

This is a national week of action to encourage local authorities, key partners and communities affected by hate crime to work together to tackle local hate crime issues.

The Students' Union President and Vice-President (Welfare), Queen Mary Student's Union and Vice-Principal (Education) have written to all students about keeping safe and promoting good health and wellbeing along with sources of support and guidance.

Find out more about our Alumni Engagement Team and make the most of your time at Queen Mary by connecting with our alumni.

Congratulations to the ten Science and Engineering undergraduate interns who recently completed their research placements at Queen Mary. These internships, sponsored by IBM, are designed to give high-potential British and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students an insight into what it’s like to be a researcher and open doors to research careers.

To honour Black History Month, we want you to tell us what Black History Month means and represents to you. Queen Mary's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are gathering thoughts and quotes which will be shared later this month on their pages.

Food is an important part of many cultures and communities around the world. For Black History Month 2021 we want to celebrate the African and Caribbean dishes you know and love. 

Books are so important as they give people the opportunity to be transported to another world, learn about other people’s lived experiences or see themselves reflected and represented. To celebrate Black History Month we are calling for staff and students to recommend one of their favourite books by a Black author.  

Access to the Mile End campus after 8pm each evening has been changed. You'll need to show your valid student ID at the East Gate on Westfield Way.

IT Services (ITS) provide printers located across all campuses for students to use for printing, scanning and copying.

Rosh Hashanah, which means "head of the year" in Hebrew, is a two-day celebration that marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days each autumn.

From 28 August, OneDrive file storage will be available for students using desktop computers on campus. Find out what’s changing and how to access your files.

You might be offered a whole host of goodies, such as a free railcard or shopping voucher, if you open a student account.

Living in London can be expensive but there are many simple things you can do to help you save money.

Information for EU, EEA and Swiss nationals regarding student finance for the 2021/22 academic year.

Undergraduate students, have you re-applied for your student finance for the next academic year?

Queen Mary has funds available to help undergraduate home students over the long summer vacation.

Queen Mary is using student feedback to guide our upgrade of affordable student accommodation on campus.

This summer, Queen Mary technical teams will be carrying out essential maintenance and upgrade work to the QMplus virtual learning environment. QMplus will be unavailable while the work is carried out, so make sure you’ve downloaded the resources you need.

Queen Mary received more than £300,000 in funding from the Office for Students earlier this year to support study and living costs for those who need additional financial support due to Covid-19.

As a University, we work closely with non-profit organisations and charities across east London.

Over the summer, IT Services will be making some changes to your IT storage at Queen Mary.

Owing to an annual staff training day, there will be changes to library services tomorrow, Wednesday 19 May. 

As we begin to see more activity on our campuses, please exercise extra care and attention when using electric scooters and bicycles on campus.

Our new series Humans of Queen Mary introduces the many faces and voices that make up our University. Students, staff, alumni and friends share snapshots of their lives and what makes them unique.

Pride is held in June of every year to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York, June 1969, where black trans women led an uprising that made a stand against violence and discrimination aimed at LGBTQA+ people.

Strategy 2030 sets out Queen Mary’s commitment and ambition to be the most inclusive university of our kind, anywhere; realising this vision means being a university of choice for LGBTQA+ people to study and work.

Did you know a comprehensive alternative housing advice service is available to all students and staff at Queen Mary all year round?

The Queen Mary Fashion Society have created a guide to all the best vintage and charity shops in east London to help highlight a great way to limit the environmental impact of your clothing choices while exploring the local area.

MySIS, the main way you access your student record information, will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 14 May until 12 noon on Monday 17 May due to an essential system upgrade.

Queen Mary is proud to launch our University LGBTQA+ Action Group chaired by Vice-Principal for People, Culture and Inclusion, Sheila Gupta. This Action Group has been created to align with the University's Race Equality Action Group and the Gender Equality Self-Assessment Team. The LGBTQA+ Action Group had its first meeting on 23 March.

We are proud to announce that Queen Mary has successfully achieved the EcoCampus Silver Award in recognition of the work taking place to improve the environmental sustainability of our campuses.   This Thursday, 22 April, marks Earth Day 2021, and this year’s theme is Restore Our Earth. The award shows our commitment to protecting the Earth’s resources by working towards the international standard of good practice in environmental management.

April is here, and we’ve spruced up the University’s mobile app to give it a fresh new look in time for spring.

Queen Mary is an institutional member of Citizens UK and we work closely with our community organisers across London to work with local people and organisations to campaign for change. You are invited to join an online Mayoral Assembly for Citizens UK members to hear from mayoral candidates, Sadiq Khan (Labour) and Shaun Bailey (Conservative).

St Benet's Chaplaincy regularly offer opportunities to learn mindful meditation - in partnership with Bob Chase from Mindful in the City. For Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, Bob is offering two hour-long online taster Sessions on Wednesday 12 May at 4pm and Thursday 13 May at 12.30pm.

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts today, Tuesday 13 May, and many students and staff will be fasting.

Queen Mary is carrying out a major upgrade to the telephony system on Saturday 10 April.

Reverend Ella Sharples has written a short article about Easter and what it means to Christians, why the date it is celebrated changes each year, and how it gave rise to the start of a 'new normal'.

What do boxing and storytelling have in common? How can your experiences and connection to boxing tell your story?

Queen Mary is committed to increasing transparency and accountability in addressing issues of bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct within our community. 

Library Services are pleased to announce the start of the ambitious Library Transformation Project at Mile End in response to feedback from last year’s student surveys including the National Student Survey. Improvements will include redesigned building entrance, improved study spaces, a new quiet study area, more loan laptops and new PCs, and refurbished toilets. Work on the project will commence on Monday 31 May and is expected to last until 12 November 2021.

Please remember to check Government guidance before travelling over the Easter break.

Are you a language learner who would like to get more speaking practice?

Congratulations to Chris Stone, Coach of QM Vipers, who has been appointed by the British American Football Association (BAFA) as their new Women’s National Programme Head Coach.

There is a new Student Wellbeing Hub on the Mile End campus.

Professor Siân Bayne shares her thoughts on the future of digital education in advance of delivering this year’s Drapers’ Lecture.

Queen Mary is working in partnership with the Office for National Statistics to ensure that all our students are included in Census 2021. Whether you are in halls, living in a shared house, living with your parents or guardians, or are an international student – all students are an important part of the census and must be included.

We are writing to offer students an opportunity to take part in group coaching with specialist mentors from University Mentoring Organisation (UMO). This opportunity is for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse students within Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS).

Are you care-experienced, or otherwise without family contact? Would you like to share your experiences in a safe supportive setting to help the University understand the issues you face, and improve the support provided to independent students?

Would you like to run an activity for your neighbours, local residents in your street or estate, or with community organisations?

To get your vaccine invite, make sure that you're registered with a GP service close to where you live.

A conversation with Lucie Langley, Faculty Education Manager for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), and Cameron Storey, Students’ Union Vice President for HSS, on working together to support students. Lucie and Cameron discuss their upcoming session at the Festival of Education, where they invite students to share their experience of what the past year has been like.

Queen Mary has been working with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) to develop our masterplan for the Mile End campus into a supplementary planning document (SPD).

Ground Cafe located at the heart of the Mile End campus, just behind the Library, is re-opening its doors on Monday 8 March for takeaways.

Join QMSU Sport and take part in our free nine-week Couch to 5k course!

Cameron Storey, QMSU Vice President Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), and Lucie Langley, Faculty Education Manager (HSS) invite you to take part in an exciting opportunity.

Volunteer in an online session this Wednesday, 24 February, 10am-12noon.

Queen Mary has recently upgraded to a site license for Zoom. This gives all current students access to a Zoom Pro license and unlocks a number of advanced features. Most importantly, it removes the meeting duration limit of 40 minutes when using the free basic Zoom account.

Queen Mary's new partnership with the Donmar Warehouse means that we have access to exclusive recordings and performances.

This LGBTQA+ History Month, Queen Mary's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are raising awareness about different gender identities. This week, learn more about non-binary inclusion.

The south side of the Library at Mile End will be closed next Monday 15 February from 7.30am to 4.00pm for essential electrical work to take place. Online library services and the library catalogue will still be available during the outage. Study spaces on the south side will be closed, alternative spaces on the north side and the Hive will be open.

The impact of coronavirus has affected us all in different ways. Some of those who have been affected most are the charities who work tirelessly to support the most vulnerable in our community.

In autumn 2020, Queen Mary created an exciting new partnership with the Donmar Warehouse that includes consultancy projects for our students. Thanks to this collaboration, Queen Mary students now receive exclusive access to their events.

Take part in the Stay Home collecting project, documenting how our home lives have changed during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sign up as a volunteer to offer speaking practice sessions for language learners. You’ll get to meet other students, develop skills in coaching and facilitating communication, and have the satisfying experience of seeing others develop as well.

The Institute of Dentistry is looking to increase its patient numbers and is running evening clinics from 5-8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week during February and March.

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Queen Mary! This Friday, 12 February, we are entering the Year of the Ox, and we've put together a few resources and some useful information to help you celebrate.

The Chinese New Year of the Ox is fast approaching, bringing more hopes of the spring to us. Professor Zhi Geng from Queen Mary's Confucius Institute has gives us an overview of what the Year of the Ox means and some tips to help us celebrate. 

Happy Lunar New Year! Based on the lunar and solar calendars, the date of the Lunar New Year varies each year and each year is represented by one of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. This Friday, 12 February, marks the start of the Year of the Ox. 

This LGBTQA+ History Month, Queen Mary's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are raising awareness about different sexual identities. This week, learn more about asexual/ace identities, acephobia and how you can be an ace ally.

A group of our students from the School of Business and Management are raising money for The Prince's Trust. Their goal is to raise £10,000 in six months by walking and running, eventually covering the circumference of the world!

Happy LGBTQA+ History Month! Here at the Chaplaincy, we are working with the University to support our LGBTQA+ staff and students by offering a safe and welcoming space for all Queen Mary students and staff.

The University’s student services and support remain available – access everything that’s needed online to support your studies and your wellbeing.

Queen Mary is a community in which all our members – student and staff – are treated with dignity and respect. We are all responsible for keeping our learning and social spaces free from prejudice, discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Or how a job traditionally reliant on face-to-face relationships has responded to the now familiar restrictions which govern our daily lives during a global pandemic?

We are proud to announce that Queen Mary has been awarded the EcoCampus Bronze award, an independently accredited certification recognising the University’s work towards achieving an international standard of good practice in environmental management.

Best of luck to Mehnaz Ahmed and Adebola Ajao-Taiwo from the School of Mathematical Sciences who will be competing against London School of Economics and a joint entry from Imperial College Business School and University of Bath to win the title of Next Generation Investor 2021.

10 easy tips from the Advice and Counselling Service for improving your finances in 2021! #QMULMoneyTips

The Library at Mile End will be closed Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January for essential electrical work to take place. UK Power Networks will be replacing the low voltage (LV) panel, a key part of the electrical system in the Library.

The UK’s current national lockdown means many of us are staying at home to limit the spread of Covid-19, but we recognise that this isn’t always practical or safe for some members of our community.

Have you been contacted by someone claiming to be from the Home Office?

Richard Young, Assistant Director, Solution Development, IT Serviceshas written to all students to let them know that the recent MySIS outage has now been resolved.

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies are offering a FREE stress management webinar on Monday 21 December at 2–3pm.

As part of our institutional Microsoft 365 subscription all students can download a free copy of Minecraft: Education Edition

These annual awards recognise excellence in teaching and learner support at an institutional level, including endeavour beyond the classroom or behind the scenes. Individuals and teams are recognised for identifying an issue or area for improvement or innovation. This year’s awards recognise the incredible effort and innovation in adapting to a blended learning offer in record time. 

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah began last Thursday 10 December and will end in the evening this Friday 18 December. Also know as the Festival of Lights, it is also spelled as Hanukka, Chanukah or Channukkah. Lasting eight days, it reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on a special candlestick, the menorah, on each day of the festival.  

Find all the information you need to know about opening times and availability of services during the Christmas closure.

We’ve pulled together a checklist to help you plan for the holidays. Please take some time to have a quick look at the list for tips and information on services available during the break.

The festive season is fast approaching and that means a lot of us are completing our Christmas shopping online. However, the season is also a very vulnerable time for online shoppers. With more cyber-scammers choosing the festive period to launch their attacks. The Queen Mary Information Security Team have put togehter some tips to help you know what to watch out for.

IT Services are still available over most of the holiday closure period. You can access help and support via live chat on the website or call them on the phone any time.

The Library and study spaces on campus will have different opening times over the holiday, then extended opening for the revision and exam period. Please check the opening hours and book your study space. 

You could be eligible for a non-repayable grant of £500.

This Thursday, 3 December is the International Day of Disabled People (IDoDP, or International Day of Persons with Disabilities). To mark this important day at Queen Mary, some of our wonderful disabled students and staff are creating role model profiles, to share a bit about themselves, their experiences, and what they want the Queen Mary community to know about disability and disabled people.

Don’t miss this week’s notices: Be a local hero and you could win £500, Tick the Box campaign for care experienced students, become a Digital Champion to support isolated residents, find out about absence from the UK due to Coronavirus and applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), listen to the new Mile End Institute podcast.

Applications are invited for places on the Wellcome Trust-funded ‘Health Data in Practice’ PhD Programme at Queen Mary.

Are you not in contact with family? This is referred to as ‘estrangement’. It’s Estranged Students Solidarity Week this week, 23-27 November!

Don’t miss this week’s notices: IHS refunds, free mindful meditation course, 'International Finals Revision Day' for final-year medical students, Mile End Institute (MEI) Global Security and Pandemics Series and new MEI podcast.

The Campaign Company is working with Tower Hamlets Council to carry out research with young adults (19-34). If you live, work or study in the borough they want to hear about your experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

It’s no surprise that with a steady migration to online lives, opportunities are opening for cyber criminals to take advantage of our ignorance or even unfamiliarity with this new reality. The National Cyber Security Centre and other government agencies have announced an increase in attempts by cyber-criminals targeted at the higher education sector.

On Friday 20 November we mark Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed internationally every year to remember those trans people who have been killed as a result of transphobia and violence.

This week is Trans Awareness Week (13-19 November) and it is an opportunity to raise awareness of the experiences and challenges faced by trans and gender non-conforming people and increase the visibility of this diverse community.

To mark the International Day of Disabled People on Thursday 3 December, we want to highlight and celebrate the disabled community both within Queen Mary and beyond.

Public Health Tower Hamlets and  Student and Academic Services would like to invite you to a Covid-19 information session for Queen Mary students on Wednesday 25 November.

Don’t miss this week’s notices: creative get togethers, free sustainable development course, volunteering opportunities with Action Tutoring and Quaker Social Action, winter clothing at Village Shop, Mile End Institute webinar.

Throughout November, the University and Students’ Union are holding events and sharing stories and resources in support of Islamophobia Awareness Month.

Missing out on funding of up to £1,700?

Complete your cybersecurity awareness training to be in the draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher! 

The National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE) Engage Watermark survey is now open to all Queen Mary students and staff to share their experiences and thoughts on public engagement at the University.

As part of a pilot scheme in the Bancroft Building at Mile End, a number of teaching rooms will be available for students to use as (non-silent) study space when there’s no scheduled activity taking place. 

Have you got experience of being in the care of a Local Authority? We recognise that your experiences may mean you are very capable and resilient, but nevertheless it can be challenging coming to university without family support, particularly during the pandemic.

Queen Mary, Residential Services and the Students’ Union have worked together to develop a programme of Covid-safe social activity for you to enjoy, from film nights to HIIT exercise classes.

International Pronouns Day on Wednesday 21 October seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace.

Queen Mary now has a site license for the videoconferencing tool, Zoom, which some of you may be using to access your lectures.  

Whether you’re not currently using Zoom or you have already registered, IT Services are making some changes which will affect you in the coming weeks.  

There are important changes to the rights of EU, EEA and Swiss nationals entering and living in the UK, due to the UK no longer being a member of the EU. It is essential that you understand what you need to do. There are advantages to moving to the UK by 31 December 2020.

Are you confident you can tell when someone is trying to scam you out of your money?

The Student Advice and Counselling team has put together their latest newsletter filled with hints and tips on how to spot and avoid being the victim of fraud.

Debate Mate is an educational organisation that works in areas of high child poverty across the UK. They employ university students to mentor for a period of 17-weeks from November to April, teaching debating to primary and secondary school students. It’s an incredibly rewarding experience, and a great opportunity to change young people’s lives. 

Richard Young, Assistant Director, Solution Development, IT Services wrote to all students about the QMPlus outage on 16 October.

Don’t miss this week’s notices: exciting volunteering opportunities, quit smoking for Stoptober, Financial Times NextGen event, and listen to the latest Mile End Institute podcast.

Did you know that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?

Queen Mary is committed to helping you keep safe online and we have two important initiatives we’re introducing to this month: multi-factor authentication and mandatory cybersecurity training. 

The Advice and Counselling Service (ACS) share tips on increasing your income, and some ways to reduce your costs.

Don’t miss this week’s notices: Drapers daily specials, multi-factor authentication (MFA) launching soon, Consent Matters training, send us a video for International Pronouns Day, call for healthy male volunteers to take part in a clinical study.  

You can now submit and track the progress of extenuating circumstances online in MySIS.

In October this year, we will be marking Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, contributions and histories of Black people in the UK and around the world.

The DreamLab Programme will help you explore, identify and pursue your own personal dream for your future.

Don’t miss this week’s notices: early bird offers at Ground Cafe, sunflower lanyards for any student exempt from wearing a face covering, TfL travel advice, immigration drop-in session, DreamLab for final-year students.

Transport for London (TfL) is doing all it can to ensure a safe transport network for everyone in London. Please read their travel advice to help you move safely and sustainably around the Capital. 

The university’s Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) is now providing sunflower lanyards for any student and staff who is exempt from wearing a face covering because of a disability and/or mental or physical health condition.

Based on feedback and suggestions received from our student and staff community, IT Services has added new features and enhanced existing functionality on the Queen Mary mobile app.

Don’t miss this week’s notices: money tips, booking study spaces, learn a language, new QMplus modules on exchange opportunities and ‘life and study’, join the Erasmus Student Network.

Do you want to join over 15,000 students in 42 countries and become part of an international community?

It is International Pronouns Day on Wednesday 21 October. To celebrate and raise awareness of this important day we are looking for students and staff to submit a video of a couple of seconds telling us what your pronouns are to be included in our 'Why Pronouns Matter' video.

Learning a new language or improving a language you already know is a great way of broadening your horizons and at the same time enhancing your employability.

Books are so important as they give people the opportunity to be transported to another world, learn about other people’s lived experiences or see themselves reflected and represented. To celebrate Black History Month, Queen Mary's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team are calling for students and staff to recommend one of their favourite books by a Black author to feature in our ‘Book a day’ series.

Food is an important part of many cultures and communities around the world. For Black History Month 2020 we want to celebrate the African and Caribbean dishes you know and love.

The Advice and Counselling Service share there #QMULMoneyTips to help you budget and save money.

Study spaces are available to book up to 14 days in advance for those of you who are able to join us on campus.

To mark Bi Visibility Day this Wednesday, 23 September, some of our Queen Mary staff members share their experience of being bi+, what visibility means to them and why it is important.

QMplus planned downtime: 8-8.30pm on Tuesday 15 September and 7-10pm on Thursday 17 September. 

IT Services ran a survey over the summer to get a greater understanding of how they can support you to learn in a blended learning environment.

Gain insight into companies who are both well-known and new to you, learn about the day-to-day culture, their internship and graduate application processes and e-meet their employees!

From 1 August, the University's occupational health service will be moved to a new external provider. We explain here how this will affect how your personal data is used and stored.

Professor Stephanie Marshall, the Vice-Principal for Education, and Annika Ramos, the Vice President Education for the Queen Mary Students' Union, have written to all students about this year's National Student Survey results.

Managing our money is not just a practical issue, as there are many ways it can impact our emotional and mental wellbeing.

Queen Mary University of London has a package of bursaries to assist undergraduate students.

If you are facing financial difficulties the Financial Assistance Fund could help with a grant.

You might be offered a whole host of goodies, such as a free railcard or shopping voucher, if you open a student account.

Living in London can be expensive but there are many simple things you can do to help you save money.

Undergraduate students, have you re-applied for your Student Finance for the next academic year? 

IT has put together a short survey to find out how we can better help you learn in a blended learning environment and so we can better understand the software and hardware needs of students.

The Principal has written to all students to reaffirm Queen Mary's commitment to inclusivity.

International students please grab a cup and join the International Student Experience Team for a coffee break this Friday 5 June at 2-2.45pm (BST). 

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we can still come together and celebrate Pride 2020 virtually.

Pride Month 2020 has arrived. Pride Month is an annual LGBTQ+ celebration that takes place during the month of June, dating back to the Stonewall Riots, 1969.

The 2020 Queen Mary 3 Minute Thesis competition (3MT) will take place online on 4 June 2020 at 10:30am. 3MT is an international research communication competition, in which PhD students have three minutes to tell a non-specialist audience about their research and results. 

Are you a final-year undergraduate home student, about to complete your course? As you are coming towards the end of your studies, it is helpful to try and organise your finances, thinking about the next few months ahead.

Eid Al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration at the end of Ramadan, is due to be marked by Muslims across the world this Sunday 24 May, subject to the sighting of the new moon.

Tasnima Kamali, Mental Health Adviser in our Disability and Dyslexia Sevice has pulled together a list of mental health apps in alphabetical order of mental health or wellbeing need. 

Managing your money can feel stressful, but there are some small steps you can take to feel more in control and less worried about it, and to support your mental health.

Course Rep of the Month is a new Students' Union reward scheme to recognise course reps who go above and beyond for their peers. Your course reps are working extra hard during the current extraordinary times so the Students' Union has awarded three winners for March and April.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is marked globally on 17 May every year to draw attention to the discrimination and violence experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

This sustainable development course provides a clear structured overview of sustainability and environmental management.

Many of the London’s arts organisations have currently migrated online and thrown open their virtual doors. Here are some ways you can get a cultural fix from home. Stay calm and keep creative!

We understand that your financial situation may have been impacted by the pandemic. Our Advice and Counselling Service share tips and information about financial support available to you during this time.

We understand that the uncertainty and anxiety that the pandemic is causing can be particularly challenging for students with limited or no family contact or support.

Queen Mary's Director of Music, Paul Edlin has compiled a playlist designed to remind us of the power and relevance of music, especially in surreal times such as these.  

If you are using an old, outdated web browser certain Queen Mary applications such as QMplus will not work. 

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan will be a very different experience this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some tips and resources we hope our Muslim cohort will find useful.

Don't forget to look after your mental health during these uncertain times. You may be feeling frustrated, worried or lonely, so we encourage you to get further support if you need it. Have a look at the resources available and our Queen Mary Covid-19 support group is available if you need help.

Check out these viral internet trends that have swept the globe during lockdown. Get ready to nominate, be nominated and share.

Staff across Queen Mary have stepped in to assist the NHS with urgent requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE) to combat the outbreak of Covid-19. The team leading this now need your support.

During these times where staying in is the new going out, virtual games nights are becoming an increasingly popular option. We’ve put together a list of games and activities that will be sure to add some fun to your group Zoom chats, and make you feel like you’re in the same room as your mates. 

Staying in is a great opportunity to unleash your inner foodie, so here are some food and drink recipes that are currently taking the world by storm.

Queen Mary is supporting the A Plate for London initiative to support families with children who are struggling to afford, or find food, during the current pandemic. 

We would like to remind you not to visit any of our campuses unless it is absolutely essential. If you are concerned about any personal belongings that you’ve left on campus, Security has put in some measures to help safeguard them and our campuses during this time.

To help make remote work and study easier, we are launching the new ‘appsanywhere’ service which allows you to access some of Queen Mary’s specialised apps when away from your department or off campus. The new service will be available from Wednesday 15 April.

Did you know you can still access Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise support for two years after graduating?

There are a number of IT scams that are currently circulating which are exploiting our desire to know more about Coronavirus. Others target our uncertainty about how we respond to the rapid changes to our working and studying practices, especially accessing resources remotely.

Professor Colin Bailey, Queen Mary’s President and Principal, has recorded a personal message to thank all of our students for their support as we respond to the coronavirus pandemic. Colin also shares some guidance on the support that is available to students at this difficult time.  

Many students received the first instalment of their bursary in February.  If you were expecting yours but haven’t received it, did you register your bank details with Student Finance? 

You may have seen recent media coverage relating to a clinical trial taking place at Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre (QMB).

The Principal has written to students to update them on the ongoing industrial action. 

We are aware of a number of international students who have been put in touch with fraudsters offering to pay their tuition fees, often at a discounted rate.

The Principal has written to all students to update them on planned industrial action by members of the University and College Union (UCU).

The first installment will be paid to you on 19 February, into the bank account you have registered with Student Finance. Not sure if you are getting a bursary? Read below for further information.

The Message from the Director of Student and Academic Services, Sarah Cowls, has written to all students regarding the Coronavirus outbreak in China.

Managing your money can feel stressful but it doesn’t need to be…follow these easy steps to improve your money management:

Queen Mary University of London students can now apply for an eight-week Santander Student Online Development Programme.

Santander Universities UK has been a university partner since 2011 and has supported Queen Mary and its students excel in education, employment and entrepreneurship. Santander recently joined forces with Sporting Edge – a high performance consultancy that blends powerful insights with proven psychology – to run a new and exciting learning experience for 19 students from Queen Mary.

Those who complete the programme stand the chance to win one of four £10,000 development grants awarded across all participating universities.

Could this be you?

• Home
• Undergraduate
• Applicable for the Queen Mary Bursary 

How can I take part?

•  Applications must be submitted through the Santander website by Friday 27 November
• Applications will be considered by the Regular Giving team and successful students will be notified by 1 December 2020
• Successful students will be notified by 1 December 2020 and the programme starts in January 2021
• The programme starts on 11 January 2021 and you will be able to complete the course by 19 February 2021 

Please note: As we are expecting a high volume of applications, we will use random selection to put 19 students forward. Only those who are successful will be contacted by 1 December 2020. 

Please see the following document for more information on the Programme:

Santander Online Self-Development Programme information [PDF 71KB]

Should you have any questions, please email mehzabin.rahman@qmul.ac.uk.

Information about ITS support arrangements for students during the Christmas break period.

Some 33 nations were represented at an event for Queen Mary’s international postgraduate scholarship winners last week. Around 50 scholars from all three faculties attended the ceremony – which was intended to mark their success in securing international scholarships and to formally welcome them to Queen Mary.

The Principal has written to all students to update them following the recent industrial action by members of the University and College Union (UCU).

Thieves are targeting mobile phones and valuables of Queen Mary students and staff in a spate of distraction thefts at the Mile End campus.

Are you not in contact with family? This is referred to as ‘estrangement’.

It’s Estranged Students Solidarity Week 25-29 November.

The Principal has written to all students to update them on planned industrial action by members of the University and College Union (UCU).

A message from the Principal sent to staff on 21 November 2019

Recent geography graduate, Tabitha Shell, has won the RGS-IBG Gender and Feminist Geographies Research Group Dissertation Prize for her dissertation Emotional geographies of breastfeeding: private and public spaces of support and stress, taking home a prize of £60.

Worried about money? This week isTalk Money Week! Learn how to take control of your money and stress less. Come and have a chat with a Welfare Adviser in The Nest on Thursday 21 November from 12-1pm, or Ground Café on Friday 22 November from 12.30-1.30pm, to find out about budget planning, increasing your income, and money saving ideas.

Ever feel scared to check your bank balance a few weeks into the semester? Feel like you don't know where to start when it comes to budgeting? If so, this workshop could be for you! 

An account of the Annual Student Meeting on Tuesday 29 October, as written by Max Cunliffe, first-year English and Creative Writing student. 

Queen Mary is committed to creating an environment where all staff, students and visitors feel safe and are treated with dignity and respect. 

This week is Anti-Bullying Week, which is a significant week to launch Report + Support, as part of our wider work to tackle bullying, harassment, sexual violence and hate crime. 

Welcome Back Week

First Year Students, Welcome Back!

The Principal has written to all students to update them on planned industrial action by members of the University and College Union (UCU).

The annual Go Abroad Fair was held on Wednesday 16 October, hosted by the Global Opportunities team. Students were informed of the range of opportunities provided by Queen Mary to have an international experience as part of their undergraduate degrees.

Become a tutor with The Access Project

A great role for those who want to give back to the community and gain teaching experience, but who don’t have much time to spare.

#QMULMoneyTips

World Mental Health Day 2019: a message from the Vice-Principal (Education) and the Vice President Welfare

Today we are proud to mark World Mental Health Day, an annual event organised by the World Health Organisation.

Stay safe from fraud

Queen Mary has been made aware of a rise in students being targeted via social media and messaging services to act as “money mules”, a form of money laundering which makes use of student bank accounts.

Are you a Science & Engineering or Humanities & Social Sciences undergraduate; interested in gaining 6 months of one-to-one support from an experienced professional; and in receipt of the QMUL Bursary?

Singaporean students studying at Queen Mary took tea with their country’s High Commissioner to the UK, Ms Foo Chi Hsia, last week.

The Head of Queen Mary's Centre for Psychiatry, Professor Kam Bhui, is one of three candidates for the presidency of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Looking for great pay, free career advice, better skills…oh, and free chocolate?

Queen Mary has partnered with mentoring charity, ReachOut, to offer The Level Up Experience to our students. 

#QMULMoneyTips

Become a Student Ambassador and be part of a fantastic opportunity to engage with prospective students, strengthen your employability skills and build you CV, meet new people and share your passion for Queen Mary.

Awards of up to £350 are being made to help meet the cost of instrumental or vocal tuition during the academic year.

Queen Mary University of London Bursaries are based on your household income as assessed by Student Finance. The amount of the bursary you receive each year will depend on your household income, you do not need to make a separate application for the Queen Mary University of London Bursary but you need to apply each academic year to be assessed by Student Finance – have you applied for 2019/20?

If you’re returning to Queen Mary after the summer vacation welcome back! You survived the last academic year and are hopefully feeling refreshed and ready to start work again. For many this a time of renewed good intentions- but like New Year’s resolutions these can fall by the wayside all too quickly!

Welfare Advisers in the Queen Mary Advice and Counselling Service have prepared some essential information about your rights to live in the UK, in light of the UK’s plan to leave the EU.

The Queen Mary Network is our new online networking platform exclusively for Queen Mary students, recent graduates, staff and alumni.

IT Services have announced important changes to the way they will allocate the complimentary student print credit for 2019-20.

The Advice and Counselling Service has published its latest Money Tips edition. Find out about support for estranged students, reapplying for Student Finance 2019/2020 and what to do if you’ve paid too much income tax.

#FindYourFuture with Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise

Can we help you with your next steps after Queen Mary? You can continue to access Queen Mary Careers and Enterprise support for two years after you graduate.

The Bursaries, Grants and Scholarships Office advises you on what to do if you haven't received your first bursary instalment.

Money Matters – tips from the Advice and Counselling Service

In this edition of Money Matters, the Advice and Counselling Service tells you your options for improving your finances between your student loans, and how to reapply for Student Finance in 2019/20.

Undergraduate students: It's time to have your say!

Calling all undergraduates … It’s Student Survey Season at Queen Mary, with the National Student Survey (NSS) open to final-year students and the UK Engagement Survey (UKES) open to all other undergraduates. Please have your say now!

Criminals are targeting students and young people with social media messages claiming to offer financial incentives if they transfer their bank accounts. The scam turns victims into "money mules", using their accounts for the illegal act of money laundering.

“Network, network, and network” – this was the key piece of advice echoed by eminent business leaders who came from the heart of the global financial centre to meet with Queen Mary students at the Mile End campus on Monday 25 February.

How to remain vigilant against spam emails and phishing attacks

It is important to remain vigilant against spam emails and phishing attacks targeting students. Please take extra care when opening emails from unknown sources or from a known source but with unknown/suspicious content.

Friends of Europe is currently looking for three enthusiastic volunteers with event organisation experience to help with practicalities and logistics around their flagship European Young Leaders seminar from Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 March. The deadline for applications is this Thursday, 21 February.

Applying for ‘special examination arrangements’ – deadline Friday 15 March

The deadline to apply for arrangements for the main end of year exams is Friday 15 March. (Different arrangements apply to undergraduates in the School of Medicine and Dentistry). These provisions are considered reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, mental health diagnoses and specific learning difficulties (eg dyslexia) under the terms of the Equality Act.

Student update: Semester-based exams from 2019/20

From next academic year (2019/20), Queen Mary will move to a system of semester-based exams. This means that modules taught in Semester 1 will be examined in January. Modules taught across Semester 1 and 2, or modules taught only in Semester 2, will be examined in May.

Going for Gold student research surveys and focus groups

As part of the Going for Gold strategy, undergraduate students are engaged in research into various issues affecting Queen Mary students. They have created several surveys which you are invited to complete.

Check out the upcoming performances from the London Chamber Orchestra, the Queen Mary Confucius Institute, and many more.

Spotted on campus – 11-15 January

Find out what's been happening on campus over the past week, including student surveys for undergraduate students, the Magic Mirror 'Emirati Photo Bomb', Engineers Without Borders bake sale, Dental Medical Welfare bake sale, and how we're working with your to improve the campus and learning environment.

The Students' Union offers lots of opportunities to explore your passions, pursue new interests, learn new skills and make friends – why not apply to the Queen Mary Wellbeing Fund 2018/19 to help you get involved?

Check the details in your online bursary entitlement letter by logging in to your Student Finance application at the appropriate website and looking under ‘Your Correspondence’. 

Take part in the Festival of Communities - Saturday 15 to Sunday 16 June

We are looking for Queen Mary students to take part in the Festival of Communities by running a hands-on activity, demonstration, stall, exhibit or in other ways to showcase your projects and teaching.

Postdoctoral Researcher Lisa Miyashita PhD from the Centre for Genomics and Child Health is running a study which is looking for social smokers. 

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has launched an inquiry into racial harassment in higher education. Racial harassment is not only unlawful, but it has a clear impact on students and staff. This inquiry includes a survey open to students and staff, the results of which will support the EHRC to develop recommendations for addressing the issue.

The winter issue of the Library report is now available to view, with all the latest news and developments from Library Services.

Expeditions Fund 2018/19 - new online application

The Fund is now open for applications from continuing undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to apply for financial help towards travel in the summer vacation.

Queen Mary Wellbeing Fund 2018/19

Do you want to participate in sports, societies or volunteering but not sure if you can afford it? First years  ould receive a contribution towards these costs.

February marks LGBT History Month in the UK. At Queen Mary, we are proud to embrace diversity and the wide range of perspectives and experiences it brings with it.

Our story

At Queen Mary, we have a unique and proud story to tell, from our student profile to our world-leading research and public engagement.

National Student Money Week

Monday 4 to Friday 8 February is National Student Money Week. Here, the Advice and Counselling Serice provide guidance on how to improve your money management. Welfare Advisers from the Advice and Counselling Service will also be running money pop-ups every lunch time (12.30-1.30pm) at various locations across the Mile End and Whitechapel campuses.

Celebrating our LGBT+ staff and students

A message from the President and Principal, Colin Bailey, and the Exectuive Officers of Queen Mary Students' Union.

Bill Gates visits Queen Mary for special Q&A with students

We were delighted to welcome Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to Queen Mary on Friday 25 January for a wide-ranging Q&A session with students. The conversation explored Bill’s interests in global health, clean energy, technology, philanthropy, innovation and leadership.

Show & Tell returns for 2019

Show and Tell is back for February 2019 with a series of free inspiring mini talks about studying and working in the arts and humanities.

QMUL Bursary 2018/19 – first instalment to be paid 20 February

Payments are made into the bank account you have registered with Student Finance. Not sure if you should be receiving the bursary? Read on for further information.

New online application process for the Financial Assistance Fund 2018/19

You can now apply to the Financial Assistance Fund online.

Going for Gold: Tom Longbottom, Professor Alastair Owens, Emmanuel Nibo

Going for Gold is a new strategy co-created by staff and students which aims to deliver the vision of an outstanding, all-inclusive world-class education at Queen Mary.

We speak to Tom Longbottom (Students' Union Vice President Barts and the London), Professor Alastair Owens (Head of the School of Geography) and Emmanuel Nibo (Senior Project Manager in Estates and Facilities), who are leading on Going for Gold pillar four to enhance and improve the campus environment, both physically and online.

Upcoming Advice and Counselling personal development workshops

The Advice and Counselling Service is hosting a number of personal development workshops to help you improve your study habits and overcome study block, grow your confidence in presentations and social situations, and provide practical strategies to help you manage difficulties with sleep. See what's coming up over the next few months.

Vote now for the Octagon in the UK Wedding Venue Awards 2019

Vote now to help get the Octagon recognised as the Best Historic Wedding Venue 2019

The benefits of budgeting

Have you planned a budget to check you will have enough money this semester? Budgeting enables you to take control of your money and reduce money stress. Find our how easy it is with guidance from the Advice and Counselling Service.

Student profile: Yilin Tan

Yilin Tan is a final-year 'internet of things engineering' student on the joint programme with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. He's spending his final year studying with us at our Mile End campus in London. We caught up with him to hear about his experiences so far.

Welcome back to a new semester at Queen Mary

Welcome back. We hope that you had a wonderful break and spent time with friends, family or doing the things you enjoy. Time away from your usual busy schedule is healthy, but as we approach the start of a new semester, this is an ideal time to reflect on the past few months and plan what we need to do to achieve our goals in the near future. Here is some useful information to help you get the semester off to a good start.

LAHP studentship competition 2019/20

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)-funded 'London Arts and Humanities Partnership' (LAHP) will offer up to 90 cross-institutional studentships per year for postgraduate research students studying arts and humanities disciplines at several universities including Queen Mary.

Applications now open to win up to £10,000 to turn your idea into a business reality

The QEnterprise Funding Awards seek out game-changing start-up and social enterprise talent among the Queen Mary student community, offering budding students with entrepreneurial ambitions the chance to win a significant bundle of start-up support and a cash prize of up to £10,000.

Develop your leadership skills on the Future Global Leaders Forum

The Future Global Leaders Forum is a new programme enabling students to work and learn together and build the skills, mindset and cultural agility needed in a future global leader.

New year, new finances – 10 easy tips for improving your finances in 2019

The Advice and Counselling Service provide guidance on how to improve your finances in the new year, from using their online budgeting tools to making use of discounts available to you. Check out their advice to help make January seem that little bit shorter.

The London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) has a number of funding opportunities available to Queen Mary students: the Open and CASE (project-based) studentship competitions for PhD studentship finding, as well as opportunities for postdoctoral fellowships.

This year we have celebrated the 150th anniversary of women's admission to the University of London, along with the centenaries of Armistice Day and the Representation of the People Act 1918. Find out more about the Queen Mary community's role in these events.

Library Services is currently developing its strategy up to 2021. Share your thoughts on how the Libraries should support the student experience, teaching and learning, research and innovation, digital and physical spaces, and more.

During Welcome Week in September, Internal Engagement ran a Welcome Week photo competition asking you to tag your selfies with #QMULWelcome as you complete Welcome Week activities to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Here are the winning photos!

Student profile: Qilong Wu

Qilong Wu is an alumnus of the joint programme between Queen Mary and Nanchang University in China. Having graduated with a joint degree in Biomedical Sciences/Clinical Biomedicine, Qilong is now undertaking a PhD with us in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. We caught up with him to find out more about his experience, and how this influenced his decision to join us in Mile End for his postgraduate study.

Support for students over the Christmas period

The Advice and Counselling Service would like to wish you all a happy holiday. We understand that the Christmas break can be a difficult time for some, so we have provided a list of services that offer support, a chance to talk or an opportunity to connect with others.

Queen Mary has funding available for the current academic year to assist students in financial difficulties. All students are welcome to apply, however if you are in your final year and experiencing financial difficulties you will be considered one of the priority groups for assistance from the Fund.

This could be because there is no ‘Consent to share’ so we cannot see a household income figure.

If you are an undergraduate student starting on your first year with QMUL in 2018/19 and have been income assessed by Student Finance as having a household income between £20,000 and £42,600, you can apply for a contribution towards the costs associated with participating in societies, sports or undertaking volunteering opportunities.

Volunteer at the Hackney Christmas Dinner event for young care leavers

The Hackney Christmas Dinner is held on Christmas Day for 50 care leavers aged 18-25. The team is looking for volunteers to help contribute to this meaningful event that has a big impact on young peoples' Christmas.

Money Matters - advice on extenuating circumstances, interrupting or leaving your programme, and support with working, financial hardship and your studies

In this edition of Money Matters, the Advice and Counselling Service provides guidance on working over the holiday period, what to do if you are running out of money, and advice for if you are thinking of interrupting or leaving your prgramme, making an extenuating circumstances claim, and where to go if you need support with your studies.

Beware of Home Office visa fee and fine payment scam targeting international students

There have been reports of a number of visa fee and fine payment scams targeting international students across the country. Always question unexpected requests for your personal or financial information, and when opening emails from unknown sources or from a known source but with unknown/suspicious content.

There are a number of drop-in sessions taking place this week from Monday 3 to Friday 7 December to which you are invited. Have your say and share your thoughts on what you think is important for us to consider in the development of our new University strategy.

Student profile: Zaina Alisha Ali

First-year Human Geography student Zaina Alisha Ali recently met with senior members of the council Waste Management Team at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to report back on research carried out on single-use plastics on Roman Road as part of the School of Geography’s ‘Green London’ induction fieldwork class.

Apply for an AHRC doctoral training studentship with the London Arts and Humanities Partnership

Come along to an information session on Wednesday 28 November on how to apply for an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) doctoral training studentship with the London Arts and Humanities Partnership (LAHP).

Strategies for study and the ‘Can’t study’ workshop

The Advice and Counselling Service run ‘Can’t study' workshops for any students struggling with study concerns which might centre on emotional and psychological rather than strictly academic issues.

From Monday 26 to Wednesday 28 November, staff and students from across the University will be coming together to celebrate the diversity and richness of our cultures at the inaugural Queen Mary International Festival.

Beware of tax refund phishing campaign targeting students

There have been reports of a number of tax scams targeting university students across the country. Please take extra care when opening emails from unknown sources or from a known source but with unknown/suspicious content.

Estranged Students Solidarity Week, 26–30 November

Queen Mary has taken a pledge with the charity Standalone to support our estranged students, meaning that there is lots of support available to help you get the funding you are eligible for, to help you find accommodation, and to support you academically and emotionally.

Nominations for Student Enterprise Awards open

Presented across three awards, the Student Enterprise Category of the Engagement and Enterprise Awards recognises the entrepreneurial achievements and innovation of students and recent graduates.

Apply for a Daiwa Scholarship by Thursday 6 December

The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of Japanese language study, work placement and homestay in Japan, following a month of Japanese tuition in the UK. Candidates should be UK citizens who are due to graduate by August 2019.

Student services and support at Queen Mary

Over the next two weeks we will be highlighting some of the services and support on offer to you at Queen Mary to help you succeed and make the most of your time here at university.

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) in Brazil are offering one scholarship and one partial scholarship to two Queen Mary students to participate on their Summer School in Brazilian Studies.

Congratulations to Matt Kay, Queen Mary film studies alumnus, whose short film Little Miss Sumo screened as part of the ‘London Calling’ session at the BFI London Film Festival on Thursday 18 October.

Queen Mary – proud supporter of the Living Wage

Queen Mary was the first accredited university in the UK in 2006 to pay a real Living Wage, and is also a founding partner of the Living Wage Foundation, which was established in 2011 to recognise the leadership of employers who choose to pay a real Living Wage based on the cost of living, not just the government minimum. Read on to hear from Khalid Rouas from our Estates and Facilities team about his lived experience of the Living Wage.

The latest Library Report provides updates on the new library fines, which have been reduced to ease costs and improve your experience; the new study spaces branding; and news that our Archives Service has received national accreditation.

London transport services on the Central and Waterloo & City will be disrupted if potential strike action by certain Tube trade union members goes ahead on Wednesday 7 November. If it goes ahead, the Central and Waterloo & City lines will have very limited or no service throughout the day on Wednesday 7 November, with normal services resuming the next day.

A separate strike on the Piccadilly line planned for Wednesday 7 November and Thursday 8 November has been suspended.

We run a ‘Can’t Study Workshop’ at the Advice and Counselling Service for any student struggling with study concerns which might centre on emotional and psychological rather than strictly academic issues.

Queen Mary is a university partner of the Alan Turing Institute, which is seeking motivated graduates to apply for its fully funded doctoral studentship scheme commencing October 2019.

QMUL Bursaries are based on your household income as assessed by Student Finance. The amount of the bursary you receive each year will depend on your household income; you do not need to make a separate application for the QMUL bursary. 

Tips from the Advice and Counselling Service to help you manage your money

The London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership studentship competition for entry in October 2019 is now open.  LISS DTP invites applications for four year (1+3) studentships for candidates for a masters degree leading directly to a PhD, and for three year (+3) doctoral studentships (PhD only) at one of the LISS DTP partner institutions, which includes Queen Mary.

All Queen Mary staff and students can become members of Senate House Library. Membership includes reference use, borrowing and access to a wide range of electronic journals and subject-specific databases.

Not sure what to do after graduation and looking for an insight into different areas?

QTaster is a programme which allows you to learn about different careers by visiting a variety of graduate employers, experience different working environments, learn about sectors and roles, and network with employers.

Get paid to develop your employability skills on a real-life project for a charity or business

QConsult is a programme where a team of students work together to conduct a research or consultancy project on behalf of a charity or business.

Society profile: United Nations Association

Wednesday 24 October is United Nations Day, marking the anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter and the founding of the United Nations. To mark the occassion, we caught up with Queen Mary's own United Nations Association to find out what opportunities it offers its members for developing their skills and knowledge of international issues, and to hear about the upcoming Queen Mary Model United Nations conference organised by the Association.

Take part in the Hult Prize 2019 for a chance to win $1m for your social start-up

The Hult Prize 2019 – the 'Nobel Prize of student entrepreneurship' – is now open. Lead coach Dr Evangelos Markopoulos from the School of Business and Management is looking for five more teams to take part.

Careers events focusing on science, technology, engineering and maths

FOSTEM (focus on science, technology, engineering and maths) is a programme of events arranged by Careers and Enterprise running from Monday 22 October to Thursday 1 November, exploring the different career opportunities for students interested in a career in these fields.

QMUL Student Financial Support Survey 2018

Help us to understand the importance of bursaries for students and how our students manage their finances in the QMUL Student Financial Support Survey 2018, open to all returning students on Monday 22 October.

Green Mary Market

Following the success of the Students' Union's first Green Mary Market in March this year, there will be another four markets taking place at the Mile End campus over the next few months, with the first being held from 10am-3pm on Tuesday 16 October outside the Curve.

Have your say on plans to open up access from the Mile End campus to Meath Gardens, Mile End Park and Roman Road

As part of ongoing work to improve spaces and facilities on campus, we’re inviting all staff and students to have their say on this proposed development, which would open up access from the back of the Mile End campus to Meath Gardens, Mile End Park and the shops and businesses of Roman Road.

Society profile: Pan-African Society

October is Black History Month in the UK, and the Queen Mary Pan-African Society has a number of events planned to which everyone is invited. We caught up with Rhoda Manu, President of the Pan-African Society to find out more about the events that they will be holding during October and beyond, why the society was founded and how you can get involved.

Queen Mary welcomes first cohort of students on new ‘Year Abroad’ degrees

On Wednesday 3 October, the Global Opportunities team held an information session for students who have enrolled on Queen Mary’s new degree programmes with a year abroad this academic year. More than 250 students started on these new degrees in September, with many new first-year students attending the session who will be going abroad in 2020 during their third year.

Study abroad profile: Barana Iala

Barana Iala is a first-year undergraduate student who is interested in studying abroad on one of the programmes offered by the Global Opportunities team as part of his degree at Queen Mary. We caught up with Barana to find out his motivations for studying abroad and what he hopes to gain from the experience.

Study abroad profile: Christian Markham

Christian Markham is a first-year undergraduate student who is interested in studying abroad on one of the programmes offered by the Global Opportunities team as part of his degree at Queen Mary. We caught up with Christian to find out his motivations for studying abroad and what he hopes to gain from the experience.

Study abroad profile: Emmanuel Kiese

Emmanuel Kiese is a second-year undergraduate student who is interested in studying abroad on one of the programmes offered by the Global Opportunities team as part of his degree at Queen Mary. We caught up with Emmanuel to find out his motivations for studying abroad and what he hopes to gain from the experience.

Queen Mary Music Scholarship 2018/19

Applications are open to all Queen Mary undergraduate, postgraduate and research students for awards of £350 to help meet the cost of instrumental or vocal tuition during the academic year.

Undergraduate scholarships 2018/19

There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students who started a course at Queen Mary in September 2018 and who are permanently resident in specified London Boroughs.

Planned electrical works affecting the Mile End campus – Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October

From Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 October, planned electrical works to recommission the Combined Heating and Power (CHP) Generator will take place at the Mile End campus. As part of these works, there will be a planned power shutdown of the Engineering Building, Graduate Centre, Great Hall and Queens’ Building.

Disruption to London transport services – Friday 5 October

London transport services on the Central and Waterloo & City lines will be disrupted due to strike action by certain Tube trade union members on Friday 5 October. It is expected there will be no service all day on Friday (including Friday Night Tube).

Keep yourself and your belongings safe

East London is generally a great and safe place to study and socialise in, but it's always sensible to take precautions to minimise risk to your personal safety and personal belongings. Take a look at the guidance provided by Security, IT Services and the Metropolitan Police.

Take part in the Bali Democracy Students Conference 2018

The Indonesian Embassy in London is now recruiting students to participate in the Bali Democracy Students Conference (BDSC) held in conjunction with the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF), taking place in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 December.

Celebrating Black History Month 2018

This October marks Black History Month in the UK, and there's plenty going on at Queen Mary to mark the occasion and engage with the richness of black, African and Caribbean arts, culture and history.

Queen Mary International Week 2018 - call for submissions

Queen Mary International Week will celebrate the diversity of our students and staff and the richness of our cultures. It will feature a vibrant programme of culturally themed events for the University community and will take place from the week beginning Monday 26 November.

We’re working to improve your experience – how we listen and respond to student feedback

We are continually working to improve your experience at Queen Mary, and we have made some significant developments over the summer in response to feedback from students and a result of the Students’ Union working on your behalf.

Queen Mary in the Media over the summer

Queen Mary in the Media is a selection of our stories featured in the national and international media. Here is a round-up of stories featured over the summer, to keep you updated on some of the exciting things that the Queen Mary community has been up to.

Going for Gold – working towards excellence in education at Queen Mary

This year, we will be working together with students through the Students’ Union, on Going for Gold.

School of Medicine and Dentistry student co-hosts live TV panel to raise awareness of genetic conditions within the Asian community

Earlier this year, third-year medical student Cherry Jain presented a live panel on Asian TV channel Venus TV with the aim of raising awareness of genetic conditions within the Asian community.

The Disability and Dyslexia Service has moved

On Wednesday 15 August, the Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS) moved offices to room FB3.06 on the third floor of the Bancroft Building, Mile End campus.

Student profile: Nina Clifton

Nina Clifton has just finished her MSc in Global Public Health and Policy at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry. While she was still completing her studies, she bravely took on the Man vs Coast challenge to raise money for the charity Help Refugees. We caught up with her to find out more about the event and why she is so passionate about this cause.

Top 10 money tips for the new academic year

Did you find that your money didn't go as far as you expected last year? The Advice and Counselling Service has put together a handy list of top 10 money tips for the year ahead.

Top 10 money tips for new students

Are you worries about making your money last at university? The Advice and Counselling Service has put together a handy list of top 10 money tips for new students.

A new academic year, time for a new start?

For many this a time of renewed good intentions, but like New Year’s resolutions these can fall by the wayside all too quickly! Find out more how you can establish good habits for the year ahead.

Commonwealth100 free online leadership programme

Looking for a way to develop your leadership skills while sticking to your revision schedule? Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership programme which runs every three weeks designed by Common Purpose to equip you with 21st century leadership skills.

We have been made aware of a phishing email with the subject ‘Tuition Fee Invoice’ that purports to come from Fees - QMUL.

A message from the Principal to new students

I am delighted to welcome you to the Queen Mary community, and congratulations on securing a place at what is now your University.

A message from the Principal to new distance-learning students

I am delighted to welcome you to the Queen Mary community, and congratulations on securing a place at what is now your University.

Society profile: Barts and The London (BL) Commuters

Are you a commuting student? Or, will you be commuting to university when you join us in September? We caught up with the Barts and The London (BL) Commuters Society to find out what useful activities they have planned to help you settle into life at Queen Mary, as well as help you to meet other commuting students and make friends along the way.

Study Well advice and useful information for late summer exams

The main Study Well period may be over, but there's still plenty of advice from the Students' Union on looking after your mind and health during your late summer exams. Why not check them out?

Learn a language outside of your programme for free with the Language Learning Scholarship Scheme

Are you interested in learning a language outside of your programme of study next year? Under Queen Mary’s Language Learning Scholarship Scheme, scholarships are available for returning undergraduates (second year and above in 2018/19) to take a non-credit-bearing language module alongside their main degree studies.

A new phishing campaign which has hit students of UK universities claims that the student has been awarded an educational grant.

Take part in the Preply.com essay competition and win up to $2,000

Preply.com are currently running an essay competition for universirty students with the chance of winning up to $2,000.

Now you can gain a CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing alongside your BSc Marketing and Management degree

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers. Its qualifications, awards and standards are recognised worldwide.

Queen Mary students' passion takes flight

Muhammad Arslan Badr, Mechanical Engineering Student and President of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Society at Queen Mary has teamed up with fellow students Marah Mohammad Kaddoura (first-year BSc Accounting and Management), and Trisha Mason (fourth-year BA French and Business Management) to build and market a drone for the annual Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) competition.

Vice-Principal for Student Experience, Teaching and Learning at Queen Mary

Professor Rebecca Lingwood, Vice-Principal for Student Experience, Teaching and Learning, will be leaving Queen Mary this month to take up a new role as Provost of Brunel University London.

PhD candidates impress in 3 Minute Thesis competition

Thursday 31 May saw the entertaining final of the 3 Minute Thesis competition at Queen Mary. Four PhD students from three different Schools battled it out to explain their thesis in three minutes each, educating and engaging an audience of friends and peers while impressing the panel of judges.

Star in our new student journey films and earn the London Living Wage!

Are you going to be in London over the summer? Do you fancy earning the London Living Wage for a few days’ work starring in our new student videos?

Ongoing support to develop your employability and entrepreneurship

Careers and Enterprise is here to support you as a student a Queen Mary and beyond. You can continue accessing their resources remotely and for two years after graduation.

Student profile: Ben Earl

Ben Earl was recently announced as part of the 31-man England rugby squad on tour in South Africa during June. He’s a regular fixture of the under-20 team and is signed to Premiership club Saracens. On top of all that, he’s just finishing his second year studying Comparative Literature in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film. We caught up with him to find out how he manages to juggle all of his commitments.

Money Matters, June 2018

The Advice and Counselling Service has provided these useful tips to help you control your money over the vacation. 

Are you looking for a summer vacation job?

Check out our advice guide on working

Queen Mary University of London Commission open call

Submissions are invited for this year’s Nunnery Gallery 2018 autumn exhibition commission at Queen Mary. The artist commissioned will be making a site-specific installation for the Mile End campus that will be displayed for three months.

Interested in a career in communications, PR or marketing?

The Internal Engagement team is looking for a student to attend the CASE Student Communications conference, alongside a number of higher education communications colleagues, in central London on Tuesday 12 June.

Looking for work experience that fits around your schedule?

QTemps is Queen Mary’s on-campus professional recruitment agency offering a specialised and tailored service to students at Queen Mary.

Fasting for Ramadan?

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts this week and many students and staff will be fasting. Fasting during the exam period can be very difficult. It’s important that you fast safely and keep yourself healthy.

Applications now open for the summer round of QMentoring

As a mentee, you will have the opportunity to receive careers support from an experienced professional between June and September 2018. Through this one-to-one relationship, you will be helped to make better informed career choices, develop your employability skills, and improve your confidence in applying for graduate jobs.

Security on campus – make sure to keep your belongings safe

A message from Mike Digby, Head of Security at Queen Mary

I’m getting in contact following a number of laptop thefts at the Whitechapel campus and an increase in belongings being left unattended in the Mile End Library and elsewhere on campus. 

QMUL Bursary 2018/19 – am I eligible next year?

You need to get a household income assessment done each year in order to be assessed for a QMUL bursary. If you are from a low income family, but you do not wish to take out any loans, you could still be eligible for the QMUL Bursary, but you do need to be fully income assessed. 

QMUL Bursary 2017/18 – second instalment Wednesday 23 May

Check the details in your online bursary entitlement letter by logging in to your Student Finance application at the appropriate website and looking under 'Letters and Emails'. 

Writing and Study Guidance tutorials available throughout the summer

Learning Development's one-to-one tutorial service continues throughout the exam period and right up to the middle of August.

Student profile: Nathan Long

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences (SBCS) recently interviewed Nathan Long, a second-year Pharmaceutical Chemistry student, as part of their ‘Meet the Undergraduate’ series. Take a look to get an insight into the life of a SBCS student, and find out more about his interests and plans for the future.

Come and ride with Barts and The London Cycling Club

Barts and The London Cycling Club is running a number of events in May. The club welcomes complete beginners and advanced riders, and the Wednesday events include equipment hire (bikes and helmets).

Upcoming bike events in May and June

There will be a series of free cycle maintenance sessions (no booking required) and free MET Police security marking of bikes across the campuses in May and June.

Tell us about your housing and win prizes

The University of London is carrying out a survey of student housing to help them better understand student housing needs and improve the help they can offer.

Looking to freshen up your CV?

Natalie Wilde, a PhD student from the Media and Arts Technology Programme at Queen Mary, is currently running an online workshop until the end of May on improving and creating CVs specifically aimed at students.

Money Matters – more tips from the Advice and Counselling Service

In this edition of Money Matters, the Advice and Counselling Service provide advice for students who are no longer in contact with their family, a guide on what to do if you are looking for summer vacation work, advice for those thinking of changing courses or taking time out, and financial advice to lone parents and students with ongoing ill health or a disability.

Exam revision tips from the Student Life team

The Student Life team have produced these handy exam tips cards for effective revision and exam performance, as well as specific advice for those observing Ramadan during the exam season.

Study and exam tips from Queen Mary Alumni

With exam season just around the corner, our Alumni have offered some of their wisdom on looking after yourself and performing to the best of your ability during this busy time. Make sure you check out their advice!

Student profile: Justine Tizzard – QChallenge Abroad participant

Justine Tizzard recently took part in the QChallenge Abroad programme in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia through the Global Opportunities team at Queen Mary. We caught up with her after her trip to find out what she discovered about the city, hear about the people she had the opportunity to meet, and learn which skills she has developed as part of this valuable overseas experience.

Expeditions Fund 2017/18 - applications close Friday 27 April

Queen Mary’s Expeditions Fund is open for applications from continuing undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to apply for a grant towards travel in summer 2018. Be sure to get your applications in soon.

HowTheLightGetsIn Festival: student discount offer

'HowTheLightGetsIn', the world's largest philosophy and music festival, is returning to Hay-on-Wye in May 2018 with more ideas, magic, music and wonder than ever before, and students can get 30 per cent off tickets.

Money Matters – Some tips from the Advice and Counselling Service

In this edition of Money Matters, The Advice and Counselling Service offers advice on applying for student finance for the academic year 2018/19, what to do if you are unable to sit your exams, claiming back overpaid Council Tax and protecting your deposit in privately rented accommodation.

From Monday 23 April, The Students' Union will be running stress-free, relaxing sessions with puppies, crafts and free fruit as part of their Study Well campaign. Check out some of the activities and events taking place in the coming weeks.

The annual Education Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of staff and students to improving the Queen Mary learning experience.  

Exam planner now available for download

The new exam planner for this academic year is now available for download. Use it to plan your revision and record your exams. Also included is a list and dates of events and support activities from services such as Advice and Counselling, the Chaplaincy, Learning Development, Residential Services and Support, and Student Life.

Two Queen Mary undergraduates present their research in the Houses of Parliament

Tianna Jordan and Hana El-Sbahi were chosen to represent Queen Mary at the Posters in Parliament event in the Palace of Westminster.

Receive a £15 Amazon voucher for taking part in a student panel

Would you like to help students who are considering studying in London or who are new to London by sharing your experience and advice?

Pilot: new Tuesday evening appointments with the Advice and Counselling Service

The Advice and Counselling Service is running a pilot from Tuesday 17 April to Tuesday 19 June, offering pre-booked counselling appointments on Tuesday evenings for students who may find it difficult to attend appointments during the day.

Commonwealth100 free online leadership programme

Looking for a way to develop your leadership skills while sticking to your revision schedule? Commonwealth100 is a free, online leadership programme which runs every three weeks designed by Common Purpose to equip you with 21st century leadership skills.

Learning Development drop-in sessions and workshops during Revision Week

The Learning Development team will be hosting a number of drop-in sessions and workshops specific to your faculty during revision week as part of the Students Union's Study Well campaign. Why not take a break from revision and pop along?

If you are currently overweight and have a BMI of 30 or more, then you could help us in an important study. If interested, please call 0207 882 8230 or email health-research@qmul.ac.uk."

Queen Mary transforms into Hogwarts for one day

On the first weekend of March, events company Principal Global DMC took over the ground floor of the Queens’ Building and, working alongside set builders who normally work on film premieres, transformed it into ‘Harry Potter land’ for a function for a Taiwanese company.

Spring vacation closure information

Queen Mary’s spring vacation runs from Friday 30 March to Friday 20 April, with semester three beginning on Monday 23 April. Friday 30 March and Monday 2 April are UK bank holidays, which means that many Queen Mary services will be closed.

Improvements to Q-Review

IT Services has recently made improvements to the Q-Review lecture recording system, moving it to the cloud.

Society profile: LGBT+ Society

The LGBT+ Society was established to provide a community of representation and support for all LGBT+ students and friends at Queen Mary. The society increases visibility of LGBT+ students and raises awareness of the issues faced by the community. We met with society President Jemima Hindmarch to find out more about the support on offer and the various ways you can get involved with their activities and events.

Changes to university email login screen

During the Easter break, IT Services is planning to upgrade the Active Directory Federation Service (ADFS) system, which provides the login page for students logging into their university email account (Office 365).

QMUL Bursary 2017/18 – why haven’t I received the first instalment?

If you were expecting your first instalment of the QMUL Bursary 2017/18 in February, the Bursaries team have provided some guidance on why you might not have received it and how to rectify it.

Money Matters – what to do if you are running out of money at the end of term

If you are waiting for your next instalment of Student Finance in April, you may be running out of money as the end of term approaches. The Advice and Counselling Service provides three possible options to improve your finances

New drinking water fountains installed on campus

Following student feedback, we have installed new drinking water fountains in various buildings across the campuses.

At Queen Mary we are proud that we attract a very diverse student population. Over 90 per cent of our home students come from state schools, and more than 40 per cent are the first in their family to attend university. Bursaries are an important way of supporting students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, and as a university, we spend a significant amount of money on them every year. Bursaries are only one way we help widen participation in higher education. Other ways include raising the aspirations of school students from under-represented backgrounds, and supporting the progression, success and wellbeing of students while they are here with us.

An email sent on behalf of Colin Bailey, Principal

We’re proud to be supporting International Women’s Day this Thursday, 8 March, and we encourage you to join in too. Find out more about influential Queen Mary women, the initiatives supporting and progressing gender equality over the past year, and the events and activities taking place to celebrate International Women’s Day 2018.

Assessment Centre practice session with Teach First

Get expert advice from a member of the graduate recruitment team, on how to succeed at the Teach First assessment centre and tips on how to make a good impression.

Apply now to KPMG

KPMG are hiring and looking for graduates like you to join their technology division. This is your chance to be part of one of the fastest growing sectors in the world, being at the forefront of global issues from cyber security to developing new financial technologies.

Deadline to apply for ‘special examination arrangements’ – Friday 16 March

The deadline to apply for what are known as ‘special examination arrangements’ is Friday 16th March. It’s not guaranteed that any applications received after this date will be implemented before the main end of year exam period from Monday 30 April to Friday 8 June.

Kick-start your summer with a cultural immersion programme at Sichuan University, Chengdu

The Global Opportunities Office have partnered with Sichuan University (China) to offer you the chance to spend two weeks at their campus in Chengdu in summer 2018.

Confucius Institute events: Chinese calligraphy, painting and movie night

The Queen Mary Confucius Institute will be holding a series of events throughout March, including a traditional Chinese calligraphy workshop, Chinese painting class, and a Chinese movie. Come along and find out more about the Institute and the beauty of Chinese culture.

Drop-in personal development workshops: Managing Exam Stress workshop; Can’t Study? workshop; Better Sleep workshop

These workshops are run by the Advice and Counselling Service at Queen Mary and are open to all Queen Mary students. Check them out to see whether you could benefit from the team's advice!

Take part in a survey on students’ perceptions and attitudes towards mental health problems and win a £20 Amazon voucher

Jay Shah, a student from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, has been awarded an enterprise award from the Careers and Enterprise team to conduct market research into a potential new video counselling app for use by students, run by student volunteers.

Join us to celebrate International Women's Day

Join Queen Mary’s Equality in Leadership Society to mark this year’s International Women’s Day on Thursday 8 March from 6.15-7.30pm in Room 1.15, Bancroft Building, Mile End campus

Apply now for the Expeditions Fund 2017/18

Are you looking forward to warmer weather in the summer vacation? Or, are you loving the showers of snow from Siberia? Either way, why not plan to take a trip during the long summer holiday and apply to the Expeditions Fund 2017/18 for help with the cost?

Alumnus profile: Sakher AlQahtani

Queen Mary alumnus, Sakher AlQahtani, from the Institute of Dentistry in Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, was recently nominated for a British Council Study UK Alumni Award for his work creating The Atlas of Tooth Development. He was a finalist for the Entrepreneurship category of the ‘Saudi alumni of British universities’ branch of the awards.

A message sent on behalf of Jonathan Morgan, Academic Registrar

Library Report – Spring 2018

The Spring 2018 edition of the Library Report is now available to view and download. Featured in this edition is an update on the Hive East refurbishment project, an introduction to Jane Alderson-Rice, Library Operations and Services Manager, and an invitation to the next Library Users' Forum taking place on Wednesday 7 March from 2-3.30pm in Mile End Library First Floor Training Room 1.

Barnes Film Festival short film competition

The Barnes Film Festival, which launched in 2016, is hosting a number of insipring film events for all. They are also looking for submissions to their short film competition. Find out more about how you can get involved.

Open letter from Universities UK to USS pension scheme members

Universities UK has published an open letter​ to members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) scheme, highlighting the position of employers in the dispute over pensions.

Between Monday 26 February and Friday 2 March, Queen Mary LGBT+ Society will be hosting events for Student Pride Week. Events will be held every day from Monday to Friday, including film screenings, workshops, bake sales and more. Come and have some fun and discover more about the LGBT+ community.

Global Opportunities holds information session for students going to Stockholm and Kuala Lumpur as part of QChallenge Abroad

On Wednesday 14 February, The Global Opportunities team hosted an event for students who will be taking part in the QChallenge Abroad programme in March and April this year.

Jesus Esquivel is a first-year student studying MEng Aerospace Engineering in the School of Engineering and Materials Science. We caught up with him at the QChallenge Abroad pre-departure event to find out more about his upcoming trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Student profile: Vanessa Lok – QChallenge Abroad participant

Vanessa Lok is a first-year student studying BSc Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. We caught up with her at the QChallenge Abroad pre-departure event to find out more about her upcoming trip to Stockholm, Sweden.

University Mental Health Day 2018 - what's on?

It’s University Mental Health Day on Thursday 1 March. This year we are thinking about community and how we can all support each other to achieve better mental health. Find out about all the activities taking place on campus on the day.

Queen Mary celebrates Chinese New Year with UK-China music festival

Queen Mary’s Confucius Institute and QMUL Music hosted the first UK-China International Music Festival from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 February to celebrate Chinese New Year 2018.  

Money Matters – free financial health checks with a Welfare Adviser

It’s University Mental Health Day on Thursday 1 March. Let the Advice and Counselling Service help you to reduce the stress and anxiety that are often associated with concerns about money, and improve your mental wellbeing. 

Apply for a student exchange in 2018/19

The Global Opportunities Office has launched a second application round to participate in a student exchange during the 2018/19 academic year.

Keep you BRP card safe

Students with their immigration permission on BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) cards are reminded to keep them somewhere safe. It is not a requirement to carry the card with you in the UK.

How to remain vigilant against phishing emails

It is important to remain vigilant against increased phishing attacks targeting students. Please take extra care when opening emails from unknown sources or from a known source but with unknown/suspicious content.

Communications on industrial action 2018

This page contains links to the information provided to students about the proposed changes to staff pensions and related industrial action, including FAQs and updates from the Principal Professor Colin Bailey, Professor Rebecca Lingwood, Vice-President (Student Experience, Teaching and Learning) and Jonathan Morgan, Academic Registrar and Council Secretary.

Imperial War Museums Short Film Competition 2018 – call for entries

Submissions are now open for the Imperial War Museums (IWM) Short Film Festival 2018, a showcase of imaginative, moving and challenging films inspired by IWM’s collections and the cause, course and consequences of conflict.

Deadline for 'special examination arrangements' – Friday 16 March

If you think that you need to apply for what are known as 'special examination arrangements' as the result of a disability, mental health difficulty or specific learning difficulty (eg dyslexia) then you need to apply to the university’s Disability and Dyslexia Service by Friday 16 March.

QMUL Bursary 2017/18 – first instalment date tomorrow, Wednesday 21 February

Assessments are ongoing throughout the year and providing your financial information reaches us before Tuesday 31 July 2018, we will assess you for a Bursary. If you don’t have a Bursary entitlement letter online or have any queries on your eligibility then please contact us at bursaries@qmul.ac.uk.  

A message sent on behalf of Jonathan Morgan, Academic Registrar and Council Secretary, to all students on Friday 9 February

Society profile: Unmanned Aerial Systems society

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) society is designing and manufacturing an aerial system capable of autonomously launching, navigating and delivering a light payload to compete in the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) UAS Challenge 2018. We caught up with UAS Society President Muhammad Arslan to find out how the society was founded, who they are looking for to help them compete, and how the competition is going so far

Staying healthy over the flu season

At this time of year, it is important to try to stay healthy and minimise the risk of contracting the flu and other similar illnesses. This advice from the NHS tells you how you can do just that.

Money Matters: National Student Money Week, 12-16 February

Next week is National Student Money Week, so the Advice and Counselling Service has put together some useful tips to help you manage your money.

QMUL Bursary – what to do if you haven't been contacted

The Bursaries Office offers advice for what to do if you think you should be receiving the QMUL Bursary but have not been emailed about it yet, and what you need to do if you received the Bursary last year but haven't had an entitlement letter this year.

Student update: planned strike action at Queen Mary

An email sent on behalf of Professor Rebecca Lingwood, Vice-Principal (Student Experience, Teaching and Learning), to all students on Wednesday 31 January.

Student update from Professor Rebecca Lingwood

A message sent on behalf of Professor Rebecca Lingwood, Vice-Principal (Student Experience, Teaching and Learning), to all students on Wednesday 24 January.

Transformation of Mathematical Sciences Building begins

Works are underway to transform the Mathematical Sciences building on the Mile End campus, including complete internal refurbishment, recladding of the existing tower and a single storey extension to the north. 

Student profile: Mihai Velciu

Queen Mary Business Management student Mihai Velciu recently took part in the Queen Mary Confucius Institute China Summer Camp, spending two months in Shanghai learning Mandarin Chinese and exploring all that China has to offer. He shares with us some of the exciting things he got up to while he was out there, as well as insights into everyday life in China, why he's fallen in love with travelling, and how you can gain international experience too!

Researcher Development workshops for postgraduate researchers

The Researcher Development team are offering a number of workshops for postgraduate research students covering a number of topics.

Personal development workshops from the Advice and Counselling Service

A series of personal development workshops run by the Advice and Counselling Service at Queen Mary open to all students.

Relaxation – tips from the Advice and Counselling Service

The Advice and Counselling Service has put together some useful advice on techniques for helping you to relax.

Expeditions Fund 2017/18

The Expeditions Fund is now open for applications from continuing undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to apply for financial help towards travel in the summer vacation.

Financial Assistance Fund 2017/18

QMUL has funding available for the current academic year to assist students in financial difficulties.

IT Services is receiving reports of a rise in phishing emails from unknown sources in relation to the termination of your mailbox.

The UK government has confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the EU that safeguards the rights of EU citizens and their families once the UK leaves the EU. A summary of what has been agreed is below, and you can find full information on the EU citizens' rights website. 

If you are in receipt of a QMUL Bursary, please be aware that the first instalment will be paid later this semester, on Wednesday 21 February.

Further financial advice for students in different situations is available below.

Are you worried about money? Take control of your finances with these 10 easy tips.

Restricted access at Mile End campus as work commences on Mathematical Sciences Building

Pedestrian access to Godward Square (sometimes known as Drapers Square) from Mile End Road will be closed from week beginning Monday 8 January until completion of the refurbishment of the Mathematical Sciences Building in April 2019.

Hive East closed for refurbishment project

Queen Mary Students’ Union (QMSU) and QMUL Library Services are working together on a refurbishment of Hive East at the Mile End campus to provide more collaborative learning space and bookable areas for student activities.

Watch Professor Colin Bailey and Yasir Yeahia, the leaders of QMUL and QMSU, as they share what they love about Queen Mary.

Season's greetings – holiday closure information

Find all the information you need to know about opening times and availability of services if you are planning to stay on or near our campuses this holiday period.

Alumna profile: Isil Etes

Isil Etes is an alumna from the School of Law, with a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public International Law (2011). She is now a Contract Analyst at The Walt Disney Company, as well as a long-standing mentor on QMUL’s QMentoring scheme. We caught up with her to find out about her volunteering work in this capacity and other volunteering projects she has been involved with at QMUL.

Are you thinking of interrupting or leaving your programme?

Whatever your reason for considering taking some time out, or leaving your programme, staff at QMUL can support and advise you.

Would you like to participate in research to evaluate a new approach for maintaining a healthy mouth?

The Institute of Dentistry is looking for volunteers (non-smokers aged 18-30) to help with a study looking at the daily use of a probiotic lozenge as a novel approach for the maintenance of a balanced oral flora consistent with healthy gums.

QProjects testimonial: Rosie Vincent – Rosetta Arts

Rosie Vincent comments on her time volunteeting at Rosetta Arts as part of the QProjects programme.

QProjects testimonial: Svetlana Lepekhina – Stepney City Farm

Svetlana Lepekhina comments on her time volunteering at Stepney City Farm as part of the QProjects programme.

QMUL Bursary 2017/18 – what to do if you aren't taking our a maintenance loan, or you've completed Student Finance but still don't have a Bursary email

Not taking out any maintenance loan? Fully assessed by Student Finance but still haven’t had a bursary email? We have the answers to your questions here.

Will 2018 be the year you finally pursue that business idea?

On Saturday 13 January, qEnterprise is teaming up with Enterprise Nation to put on StartUp 2018, the UK’s biggest enterprise event of the new year.

Don't be fooled – don't become a money mule

Money muling is on the rise in the UK, especially among young people such as students. We’ve teamed up with Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK) and Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, to raise awareness of this type of serious fraud to help you stay informed and avoid getting involved.

QMUL attends Shanghai University of Finance and Economics’ centenary celebrations

QMUL was delighted to take part in the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics’ (SUFE) 100^th anniversary celebrations, held in Shanghai on Friday 17 – Saturday 18 November.

Student profile: Joe Davies – PASS Mentee, Mentor and Student Organiser

As part of our Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) scheme spotlight, part of the wider student services spotlight series, Joe Davies shares his experience of being both a PASS mentee and mentor, as well as student organiser and what these roles entail.

As part of our Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) scheme spotlight, part of the wider student services spotlight series, Chelsey Lewington shares her experience of being both a PASS mentee and mentor, as well as student organiser and what these roles entail.

Student profile: Karen Engelberg

Karen Engelberg is a mature student in her final year of a History degree at QMUL. In this interview, she discusses how she identified that she needed assistance when embarking on her academic journey, and how the Learning Development team provided the guidance necessary for her to succeed.

Society profile: Banking and Finance Society

The QMUL Banking and Finance Society was founded in order to help educate and inform its members on financial careers, and help those who were struggling to identify what jobs they wanted to apply for by helping them understand their future career options. We caught up with President Nicolae Lojecico, and Vice-President and Treasurer Shahzaib Asif to see what opportunities are available to their members, and hear about recent workshops provided by key industry sponsors.

Money Matters

Monthly articles from the Advice and Counselling Service to help you manage your money

Gain work experience with the likes of TFL, NHS and Cross Rail

QChallenge London offers you the chance to develop your problem solving skills, leadership skills and cultural intelligence.

QConsult: Get paid to develop your commercial awareness working on a business or charity project

Applications close on Monday 27 November for the QConsult programme which takes place from Monday 8 January – Friday 2 March.

Could £10,000 help you to turn a business idea into a reality?

Applications are now open for the next round of InQUBEate; QMUL’s start up incubator programme that offers funding, mentoring and training to help you to turn an idea into reality.

Updates from your Students' Union

Find out what's coming up over the next couple of weeks at the Students' Union.

Looking for a job or work experience?

Find out how QMUL's Careers & Enterprise Service can help you, including their brand new jobs board.

Students visit No.10 with QInsight programme

QMUL students recently had the amazing opportunity to visit No.10 and meet with the Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood.

Celebrating Living Wage Week

Sunday 5 to Friday 10 November is Living Wage Week, and Queen Mary is proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Student profile: Cherry Jain

Cherry Jain is in her second year of a medical degree at QMUL. She recently took part in the Miss India UK 2017 competition, winning Miss Photogenic. We caught up with her to find out what the competition entailed, talk about her goal of raising awareness around mental health and women empowerment, and what’s in store for her next.

On Tuesday 24 October, the QMUL Banking and Finance Society hosted their industry sponsor BP, who facilitated an interactive workshop based on a trading simulation within the Mason Lecture Theatre, Mile End campus.

Wellbeing Hub – Thursday 16 November

Come and visit the Wellbeing Hub from 11am–3pm, Library Sqaure (Mile End campus)

When it comes to studying, coursework and coping with exam stress, everybody is different.

Now that the semester is in full swing and many of you are planning essays or preparing for exams, we want to highlight the services on offer to you that may help with this aspect of university life, and ensure that you perform to the best of your ability and can access any help you may need.

The October 2017 edition of the Library Report is now available to view.

Lunchtime Chinese painting and calligraphy classes in November

For those that didn’t get a chance to attend the Chinese calligraphy and painting workshops earlier in the month, there will be two more afternoon sessions in November. 

Take control of your money! Drop in for a confidential one to one appointment with a Welfare Adviser during Financial Capability Week.

Staff and students have been reporting concerns about the behaviour of a group of people who have been gathering in the Newark Street area of the Whitechapel campus. If you travel through this area, or know anyone who does, please read this guidance.

QChallenge London – a new programme from Careers and Enterprise

Become a driving force and develop the leadership skills and networks for your future.

Work experience exclusive for QMUL students.

The Advice & Counselling Service are providing three separate, one-off personal development workshops this term.

Staff and students have been reporting concerns about the behaviour of some individuals who have been sleeping in the Newark Street area of the Whitechapel campus. If you travel through this area, or know anyone who does, please read the guidance below.

Lecture theatre named in honour of former Chair of the Council

 The ‘Montagu Lecture Theatre’, on the sixth floor of the Graduate Centre, was officially opened on 27 September.

The Global Opportunities team hosted their annual GO Abroad Fair last week on Monday 16 October, giving students the opportunity to find out about various programmes on offer, which are designed to provide an international experience.

Opportunities to go abroad with QMUL

At Queen Mary, we believe that spending time abroad is a great way to complement your degree.

Student profile: Elias Badin

Originally from Syria, Elias Badin came to the UK to escape the dangers of the civil war. Originally settling in Brighton, Elias now has a place studying medicine at QMUL. We caught up with him to hear about his experience coming to the UK, and how he managed to overcome the odds and fulfil his dream of training to become a neurosurgeon.

QMUL presented with plaque to commemorate partnership with DisabledGo

As part of our Welcome Week activities on Thursday 21 September, QMUL was presented with a plaque to mark the work we have undertaken with DisabledGo to provide access guides to all our buildings.

Learning Development has opened a call to all undergraduate students to fund 36 students to attend the British Conference of Undergraduate Research 2018 (BCUR) and Posters in Parliament 2018 (PiP).

The QMUL Confucius Institute will once again be hosting a series of Chinese Cultural events (including workshops and concerts) throughout the year.

We all need a little help from time to time and accessing self-help resources can be a quick and easy way to get some.

Welcome from the new Principal

Professor Colin Bailey joined Queen Mary as our new President and Principal in September. 

Executive Officer profile: Mary Ojo

Mary Ojo is Vice President Education, one of the Executive Officers in the Students’ Union. She talks to us about her plans and campaigns, including Black History Month, which runs throughout October and features events, exhibitions and a student-led debate.

Find out what's on at the Students' Union.

Are you eligible for an undergraduate bursary or scholarship this year?

Mary Berry and Claudia Winkleman are searching for the nation’s best home cooks for a new BBC One series.

Tower Hamlets is developing a new Community Plan for the borough which will identify local problems and opportunities and set out an achievable, long term vision for the future with a plan of action to achieve these aims.

If you are confident, enthusiastic and passionate about Queen Mary University of London, then you could be a fantastic addition to the UK Student Recruitment (UKSR) ambassador team.

Society profile: Formula Student Society

We caught up with Awais Yousaf and Paras Sidhu from the Queen Mary Formula Student Society to find out how they got on at the annual Formula Student competition at Silverstone in July, and what’s in store for the team in the coming months!

We’re inviting all students to take part in a short online survey about university reputation.

As part of our Welcome Week activities on Thursday 21 September, QMUL was presented with a plaque to mark the work we have undertaken with DisabledGo to provide access guides to all our buildings.

The Confucius Institute offers Chinese language and culture courses for beginners to advanced.

The Development and Alumni Directorate is recruiting 40 student callers from all subject areas to help raise money for the University’s student support, community and employability projects.

The Advice and Counselling Service has put together a handy list of top 10 money tips for the new academic year.

The Advice and Counselling Service has put together a handy list of top 10 money tips for new students.

If you have exceptional or unforeseen costs or you are in financial hardship you could be eligible for help from the Financial Assistance Fund (FAF).

A new academic year – time for a new start?

The Advice and Counselling Service has some great tips and advice for making the most of this academic year, and where to go for help should you need it.

A big welcome, or welcome back, from Careers and Enterprise.

QInsight: Civil Service Fast Stream

Increase your employability and commercial awareness with the Civil Service Fast Stream QInsight programme.

Stay cyber aware

IT Services asks students to remain vigilant against increased phishing attacks targeting students at the start of the academic year.

Outdoor Wi-Fi at Mile End and Charterhouse Square campuses

IT Services has extended the Wi-Fi service to provide coverage to selected outdoor areas of the Mile End and Charterhouse Square campuses to improve the services available to students.

Get paid and develop your commercial awareness with QConsult

QConsult gives you the opportunity to work on a project for a business or charity while getting paid and developing your skills.

QMUL to run 24-hour library from next academic year

From September 2017, Mile End Library will be open 24 hours a day during term-time, to enable you to continue your studies at whatever time is convenient for you.

Society profile: Syria Solidarity Society

QMUL’s Syria Society was recently highly commended as the 'most improved society' at the National Society Awards 2017. We caught up with them to find out what work they’ve been doing and what they’ve got planned for the future.

The Library Report for May 2017 is now available to download here.

Society profile: Alpha Kappa Psi

Dating back to 1904, Alpha Kappa Psi is the most prestigious business fraternity in the world. QMUL now has its own chapter, so we caught up with one of the QMUL founding 'brothers' and co-president Daniel Bui to find out just what it means to be a part of this fraternity, and what sort of opportunities are available to its members.

QMUL 130 years anniversary - #QMUL130 competition

Throughout May, we will be celebrating our vibrant and distinguished history and we want you to get involved.

Student profile: CISCO Switch Up Challenge

A team of five students from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science recently won the CISCO Switch Up Challenge. Kapil Dipak Narshidas Pau, Yusuf Pholby, Harriydaran Rajendran, Aathishankar Thayanantha and Prodige Tukala, who are all studying computer science degrees, earned themselves a trip to the CISCO headquarters in California this summer. We caught up with Kapil and Yusuf to talk about how they become involved with the competition and why they think their idea had the winning formula.

Student society: Student Tech Clash

Adnan Salehin, Ayush Verma, Aniruddha Ray and Giorgi Karkashadze won a Europe-wide tech clash in November 2016 with their idea to create a collaborative virtual reality platform for education. We caught up with Adnan and Ayush to find out why they think their idea had the winning formula.

Society profile: Mental Health Awareness Society

We caught up with Zainab Shaikh, president of the Mental Health Awareness Society, to talk about the important work they do to promote openness and discussion around mental health among QMUL students, and to get her take on recent mental health trends.