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New year, new finances!
18 January 2021
10 easy tips from the Advice and Counselling Service for improving your finances in 2021! #QMULMoneyTips
Studying in lockdown: support and facilities for students who need to be on campus
12 January 2021
The UK’s current national lockdown means many of us are staying at home to limit the spread of Covid-19, but we recognise that this isn’t always practical or safe for some members of our community.
Telephone scam targeting international students
11 January 2021
Have you been contacted by someone claiming to be from the Home Office?
Message from Assistant Director, Solution Development, IT Services: Resolved IT Major Incident: SITS/MySIS outage
18 December 2020
Richard Young, Assistant Director, Solution Development, IT Serviceshas written to all students to let them know that the recent MySIS outage has now been resolved.
Information on closures and support over the holiday period
15 December 2020
Find all the information you need to know about opening times and availability of services during the Christmas closure.
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies - free stress management webinar
15 December 2020
Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies are offering a FREE stress management webinar on Monday 21 December at 2–3pm.
Minecraft: Education Edition - download for free
15 December 2020
As part of our institutional Microsoft 365 subscription all students can download a free copy of Minecraft: Education Edition
Celebrating our teaching and learner support with the Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal's Prizes 2020
15 December 2020
These annual awards recognise excellence in teaching and learner support at an institutional level, including endeavour beyond the classroom or behind the scenes. Individuals and teams are recognised for identifying an issue or area for improvement or innovation. This year’s awards recognise the incredible effort and innovation in adapting to a blended learning offer in record time.
Happy Hanukkah!
15 December 2020
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah began last Thursday 10 December and will end in the evening this Friday 18 December. Also know as the Festival of Lights, it is also spelled as Hanukka, Chanukah or Channukkah. Lasting eight days, it reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on a special candlestick, the menorah, on each day of the festival.
Library and Study Spaces: opening times over the holiday, revision and exam period
7 December 2020
The Library and study spaces on campus will have different opening times over the holiday, then extended opening for the revision and exam period. Please check the opening hours and book your study space.
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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