Minecraft: Education Edition - download for free 15 December 2020
As part of our institutional Microsoft 365 subscription all students can download a free copy of Minecraft: Education Edition
Celebrating our teaching and learner support with the Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal's Prizes 2020 15 December 2020
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.
Happy Hanukkah! 15 December 2020
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.
Library and Study Spaces: opening times over the holiday, revision and exam period 7 December 2020
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.
IT support for the holidays 2020 7 December 2020
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.
Checklist to help you plan for the 2020 Christmas closure 7 December 2020
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.
Watch out for cyber scams over the holiday season! 7 December 2020
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.
International Day of Disabled People 2020: celebrating our disabled community at Queen Mary 30 November 2020
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.
Are you a student parent? Financial support is available 30 November 2020
You could be eligible for a non-repayable grant of £500.
Noticeboard - week beginning 23 November 24 November 2020
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.