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Marking the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
11 October 2021

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.

National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2021
8 October 2021

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.

Make sustainable food choices and win prizes!
8 October 2021

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.

Message from Students' Union President and Vice-President (Welfare), Queen Mary Student's Union and Vice-Principal (Education): Looking after each other
7 October 2021

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.

Introducing the Alumni Engagement Team
4 October 2021

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

Science and Engineering undergraduate interns complete IBM-sponsored summer placement
4 October 2021

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.

Black History 2021: Tell us what Black History Month means to you
4 October 2021

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.

Black History Month 2021: call for book recommendations
4 October 2021

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 

Black History Month 2021: call for recipe and dish recommendations
4 October 2021

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. 

Mile End Campus evening access
27 September 2021

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.

When you have your blood pressure measured, you will be given two numbers, systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom). Once you know your numbers, you can use our blood pressure chart to see what they mean and if your blood pressure is in the healthy range.

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This year's campaign will take place from 7-13 September. It's all about knowing your blood pressure at home to feel in control. Home blood pressure monitoring gives you one less thing to worry about. Don't miss your chance to take part in the UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.

Register to take part today

Blood Pressure UK membership can help to keep your blood pressure under control

Membership means you get a helping hand in looking after your blood pressure while supporting others. Over 90% of our members say that being a member of Blood Pressure UK helps them to manage and lower their blood pressure. Find out what you get as a member and how to join.

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