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How to get your coronavirus vaccine invite
8 March 2021
To get your vaccine invite, make sure that you're registered with a GP service close to where you live.
A year in review: a conversation on what it’s like being a student during the pandemic
8 March 2021
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.
Campus in your pocket: download the Queen Mary app
2 March 2021
Insta takeover alert: Raghad Zuraiki, Google DeepMind Scholar
2 March 2021
Consultation: Mile End campus masterplan
2 March 2021
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 re-opening Monday 8 March
2 March 2021
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 our couch to 5k course
1 March 2021
Join QMSU Sport and take part in our free nine-week Couch to 5k course!
Discuss your experience of being a student during the pandemic - join our student panel discussion
22 February 2021
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.
Can you share your digital skills with people in Tower Hamlets?
22 February 2021
Volunteer in an online session this Wednesday, 24 February, 10am-12noon.
St Nicholas - a Donmar Warehouse Production
16 February 2021
Queen Mary's new partnership with the Donmar Warehouse means that we have access to exclusive recordings and performances.
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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