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Report + Support
11 November 2019
Queen Mary is committed to creating an environment where all staff, students and visitors feel safe and are treated with dignity and respect.
This week is Anti-Bullying Week, which is a significant week to launch Report + Support, as part of our wider work to tackle bullying, harassment, sexual violence and hate crime.
Welcome Back Week
11 November 2019
First Year Students, Welcome Back!
Message from the Principal: Industrial action 25 November-4 December 2019
11 November 2019
The Principal has written to all students to update them on planned industrial action by members of the University and College Union (UCU).
Students encouraged to think global at the annual Go Abroad Fair
21 October 2019
The annual Go Abroad Fair was held on Wednesday 16 October, hosted by the Global Opportunities team. Students were informed of the range of opportunities provided by Queen Mary to have an international experience as part of their undergraduate degrees.
Become a tutor with The Access Project
14 October 2019
A great role for those who want to give back to the community and gain teaching experience, but who don’t have much time to spare.
Money management tips
14 October 2019
#QMULMoneyTips
World Mental Health Day 2019: a message from the Vice-Principal (Education) and the Vice President Welfare
10 October 2019
Today we are proud to mark World Mental Health Day, an annual event organised by the World Health Organisation.
Stay safe from fraud
7 October 2019
Queen Mary has been made aware of a rise in students being targeted via social media and messaging services to act as “money mules”, a form of money laundering which makes use of student bank accounts.
The ReachOut Level Up Experience
30 September 2019
Queen Mary has partnered with mentoring charity, ReachOut, to offer The Level Up Experience to our students.
Apply now for a place on the QMentoring Programme
30 September 2019
Are you a Science & Engineering or Humanities & Social Sciences undergraduate; interested in gaining 6 months of one-to-one support from an experienced professional; and in receipt of the QMUL Bursary?
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.
Become a member
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