Keep you BRP card safe 15 February 2018
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.
LGBT History Month and Student Pride Week events 23 February 2018
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.
Barnes Film Festival short film competition 28 February 2018
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 23 February 2018
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.
Global Opportunities holds information session for students going to Stockholm and Kuala Lumpur as part of QChallenge Abroad 19 February 2018
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.
Student profile: Jesus Esquivel – QChallenge Abroad participant 19 February 2018
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 19 February 2018
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.
Queen Mary celebrates Chinese New Year with UK-China music festival 15 February 2018
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 15 February 2018
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 15 February 2018
The Global Opportunities Office has launched a second application round to participate in a student exchange during the 2018/19 academic year.