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Queen Mary helps to award more than £470,000 in funding to support students affected by Covid-19
1 June 2021
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.
Community languages - translation volunteer opportunity
25 May 2021
As a University, we work closely with non-profit organisations and charities across east London.
IT file migration to OneDrive
24 May 2021
Over the summer, IT Services will be making some changes to your IT storage at Queen Mary.
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2021
13 May 2021
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.
E-scooter and bicycle usage on campus
17 May 2021
As we begin to see more activity on our campuses, please exercise extra care and attention when using electric scooters and bicycles on campus.
Humans of Queen Mary: meet the people that make our community
17 May 2021
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.
Changes to library services on Wednesday 19 May
17 May 2021
Owing to an annual staff training day, there will be changes to library services tomorrow, Wednesday 19 May.
Tell us: what does Pride mean to you?
17 May 2021
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.
Online advice clinics: how to secure private sector housing for the next academic year
10 May 2021
Did you know a comprehensive alternative housing advice service is available to all students and staff at Queen Mary all year round?
MySIS and SITS student system upgrade
26 April 2021
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.
Do you know what your blood pressure numbers mean?
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.
There's lots you can do to lower your blood pressure and avoid stroke
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.
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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