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LAHP studentship competition 2019/20
7 January 2019

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)-funded 'London Arts and Humanities Partnership' (LAHP) will offer up to 90 cross-institutional studentships per year for postgraduate research students studying arts and humanities disciplines at several universities including Queen Mary.

Applications now open to win up to £10,000 to turn your idea into a business reality
7 January 2019

The QEnterprise Funding Awards seek out game-changing start-up and social enterprise talent among the Queen Mary student community, offering budding students with entrepreneurial ambitions the chance to win a significant bundle of start-up support and a cash prize of up to £10,000.

New year, new finances – 10 easy tips for improving your finances in 2019
7 January 2019

The Advice and Counselling Service provide guidance on how to improve your finances in the new year, from using their online budgeting tools to making use of discounts available to you. Check out their advice to help make January seem that little bit shorter.

Develop your leadership skills on the Future Global Leaders Forum
7 January 2019

The Future Global Leaders Forum is a new programme enabling students to work and learn together and build the skills, mindset and cultural agility needed in a future global leader.

Funding opportunities for PhDs and postdoctoral fellowships in the social sciences
4 January 2019

The London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) has a number of funding opportunities available to Queen Mary students: the Open and CASE (project-based) studentship competitions for PhD studentship finding, as well as opportunities for postdoctoral fellowships.

Anniversary celebrations at Queen Mary in 2018
20 December 2018

This year we have celebrated the 150th anniversary of women's admission to the University of London, along with the centenaries of Armistice Day and the Representation of the People Act 1918. Find out more about the Queen Mary community's role in these events.

Queen Mary libraries of tomorrow – where would you like us to go?
18 December 2018

Library Services is currently developing its strategy up to 2021. Share your thoughts on how the Libraries should support the student experience, teaching and learning, research and innovation, digital and physical spaces, and more.

Welcome Week photo competition winners
4 December 2018

During Welcome Week in September, Internal Engagement ran a Welcome Week photo competition asking you to tag your selfies with #QMULWelcome as you complete Welcome Week activities to be in with a chance of winning a prize. Here are the winning photos!

Student profile: Qilong Wu
3 December 2018

Qilong Wu is an alumnus of the joint programme between Queen Mary and Nanchang University in China. Having graduated with a joint degree in Biomedical Sciences/Clinical Biomedicine, Qilong is now undertaking a PhD with us in the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences. We caught up with him to find out more about his experience, and how this influenced his decision to join us in Mile End for his postgraduate study.

Help develop our new University strategy
26 November 2018

There are a number of drop-in sessions taking place this week from Monday 3 to Friday 7 December to which you are invited. Have your say and share your thoughts on what you think is important for us to consider in the development of our new University strategy.

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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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.

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