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Chinese New Year of Ox 2021
8 February 2021

The Chinese New Year of the Ox is fast approaching, bringing more hopes of the spring to us. Professor Zhi Geng from Queen Mary's Confucius Institute has gives us an overview of what the Year of the Ox means and some tips to help us celebrate. 

LGBTQA+ History Month: asexuality awareness
8 February 2021

This LGBTQA+ History Month, Queen Mary's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team are raising awareness about different sexual identities. This week, learn more about asexual/ace identities, acephobia and how you can be an ace ally.

Find a safe and welcoming space at the Chaplaincy
2 February 2021

Happy LGBTQA+ History Month! Here at the Chaplaincy, we are working with the University to support our LGBTQA+ staff and students by offering a safe and welcoming space for all Queen Mary students and staff.

Support students from the School of Business and Management in raising funds for The Prince's Trust
2 February 2021

A group of our students from the School of Business and Management are raising money for The Prince's Trust. Their goal is to raise £10,000 in six months by walking and running, eventually covering the circumference of the world!

Accessing services and support during lockdown
1 February 2021

The University’s student services and support remain available – access everything that’s needed online to support your studies and your wellbeing.

Being part of the Queen Mary community: our shared values
1 February 2021

Queen Mary is a community in which all our members – student and staff – are treated with dignity and respect. We are all responsible for keeping our learning and social spaces free from prejudice, discrimination, harassment and bullying.

Ever wondered how diplomatic Ambassadors actually go about their jobs?
29 January 2021

Or how a job traditionally reliant on face-to-face relationships has responded to the now familiar restrictions which govern our daily lives during a global pandemic?

Queen Mary’s commitment to sustainability recognised with EcoCampus Bronze award
25 January 2021

We are proud to announce that Queen Mary has been awarded the EcoCampus Bronze award, an independently accredited certification recognising the University’s work towards achieving an international standard of good practice in environmental management.

Mile End Library closed this weekend, 23-24 January
18 January 2021

The Library at Mile End will be closed Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 January for essential electrical work to take place. UK Power Networks will be replacing the low voltage (LV) panel, a key part of the electrical system in the Library.

All-female Queen Mary team takes part in Next Generation Investor 2021 competition
19 January 2021

Best of luck to Mehnaz Ahmed and Adebola Ajao-Taiwo from the School of Mathematical Sciences who will be competing against London School of Economics and a joint entry from Imperial College Business School and University of Bath to win the title of Next Generation Investor 2021.

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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