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Season's greetings – holiday closure information
11 December 2017
Find all the information you need to know about opening times and availability of services if you are planning to stay on or near our campuses this holiday period.
QInsight: Civil Service Fast Stream
21 August 2017
Increase your employability and commercial awareness with the Civil Service Fast Stream QInsight programme.
Looking for great pay, free career advice, better skills, and free chocolate?
22 September 2017
The Development and Alumni Directorate is recruiting 40 student callers from all subject areas to help raise money for the University’s student support, community and employability projects.
Study Well advice and useful information for late summer exams
7 August 2018
The main Study Well period may be over, but there's still plenty of advice from the Students' Union on looking after your mind and health during your late summer exams. Why not check them out?
Learn a language outside of your programme for free with the Language Learning Scholarship Scheme
23 July 2018
Are you interested in learning a language outside of your programme of study next year? Under Queen Mary’s Language Learning Scholarship Scheme, scholarships are available for returning undergraduates (second year and above in 2018/19) to take a non-credit-bearing language module alongside their main degree studies.
Beware of phishing campaign targeting students
20 July 2018
A new phishing campaign which has hit students of UK universities claims that the student has been awarded an educational grant.
Personal development workshops for students – book now
2 November 2017
The Advice & Counselling Service are providing three separate, one-off personal development workshops this term.
Society profile: Formula Student Society
26 September 2017
We caught up with Awais Yousaf and Paras Sidhu from the Queen Mary Formula Student Society to find out how they got on at the annual Formula Student competition at Silverstone in July, and what’s in store for the team in the coming months!
Top 10 money tips for the new academic year
22 September 2017
The Advice and Counselling Service has put together a handy list of top 10 money tips for the new academic year.
Top 10 money tips for new students
22 September 2017
The Advice and Counselling Service has put together a handy list of top 10 money tips for new students.
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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