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Apply to be a student caller
30 September 2019
Looking for great pay, free career advice, better skills…oh, and free chocolate?
Tea with Singapore's High Commissioner
30 September 2019
Singaporean students studying at Queen Mary took tea with their country’s High Commissioner to the UK, Ms Foo Chi Hsia, last week.
Queen Mary Professor running for Royal College of Psychiatrists Presidency
30 September 2019
The Head of Queen Mary's Centre for Psychiatry, Professor Kam Bhui, is one of three candidates for the presidency of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Top ten money management tips for students
24 September 2019
How to obtain your £10 printer credit
23 September 2019
IT Services have announced important changes to the way they will allocate the complimentary student print credit for 2019-20.
Become a Student Ambassador
24 September 2019
Become a Student Ambassador and be part of a fantastic opportunity to engage with prospective students, strengthen your employability skills and build you CV, meet new people and share your passion for Queen Mary.
Music Scholarships 2019/20
24 September 2019
Awards of up to £350 are being made to help meet the cost of instrumental or vocal tuition during the academic year.
Queen Mary University of London Bursary 2019/20
24 September 2019
Queen Mary University of London Bursaries are based on your household income as assessed by Student Finance. The amount of the bursary you receive each year will depend on your household income, you do not need to make a separate application for the Queen Mary University of London Bursary but you need to apply each academic year to be assessed by Student Finance – have you applied for 2019/20?
New academic year, new start?
24 September 2019
If you’re returning to Queen Mary after the summer vacation welcome back! You survived the last academic year and are hopefully feeling refreshed and ready to start work again. For many this a time of renewed good intentions- but like New Year’s resolutions these can fall by the wayside all too quickly!
Essential information for EU, EEA and Swiss students
24 September 2019
Welfare Advisers in the Queen Mary Advice and Counselling Service have prepared some essential information about your rights to live in the UK, in light of the UK’s plan to leave the EU.
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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