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Student Finance for next academic year
13 July 2020
Undergraduate students, have you re-applied for your Student Finance for the next academic year?
IT student survey
23 June 2020
IT has put together a short survey to find out how we can better help you learn in a blended learning environment and so we can better understand the software and hardware needs of students.
Message from the Principal: Commitment to inclusivity
12 June 2020
The Principal has written to all students to reaffirm Queen Mary's commitment to inclusivity.
International students join us for a virtual 'Global Coffee Lounge' session
2 June 2020
International students please grab a cup and join the International Student Experience Team for a coffee break this Friday 5 June at 2-2.45pm (BST).
Pride Month 2020
1 June 2020
Pride Month 2020 has arrived. Pride Month is an annual LGBTQ+ celebration that takes place during the month of June, dating back to the Stonewall Riots, 1969.
Celebrating Pride during Covid-19
2 June 2020
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we can still come together and celebrate Pride 2020 virtually.
Register to watch: Queen Mary’s 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
26 May 2020
The 2020 Queen Mary 3 Minute Thesis competition (3MT) will take place online on 4 June 2020 at 10:30am. 3MT is an international research communication competition, in which PhD students have three minutes to tell a non-specialist audience about their research and results.
#QMULMoneyTips for final-year home students
26 May 2020
Are you a final-year undergraduate home student, about to complete your course? As you are coming towards the end of your studies, it is helpful to try and organise your finances, thinking about the next few months ahead.
Tips for celebrating Eid in lockdown
19 May 2020
Eid Al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration at the end of Ramadan, is due to be marked by Muslims across the world this Sunday 24 May, subject to the sighting of the new moon.
Check out these mental health apps
18 May 2020
Tasnima Kamali, Mental Health Adviser in our Disability and Dyslexia Sevice has pulled together a list of mental health apps in alphabetical order of mental health or wellbeing need.
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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