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Security on campus – make sure to keep your belongings safe
10 May 2018
A message from Mike Digby, Head of Security at Queen Mary
I’m getting in contact following a number of laptop thefts at the Whitechapel campus and an increase in belongings being left unattended in the Mile End Library and elsewhere on campus.
QMUL Bursary 2017/18 – update for the New Year, January 2018
5 January 2018
If you are in receipt of a QMUL Bursary, please be aware that the first instalment will be paid later this semester, on Wednesday 21 February.
Further financial advice for students in different situations is available below.
Pilot: new Tuesday evening appointments with the Advice and Counselling Service
16 April 2018
The Advice and Counselling Service is running a pilot from Tuesday 17 April to Tuesday 19 June, offering pre-booked counselling appointments on Tuesday evenings for students who may find it difficult to attend appointments during the day.
Opportunities to go abroad with QMUL
24 October 2017
At Queen Mary, we believe that spending time abroad is a great way to complement your degree.
Ongoing support to develop your employability and entrepreneurship
4 June 2018
Careers and Enterprise is here to support you as a student a Queen Mary and beyond. You can continue accessing their resources remotely and for two years after graduation.
Advice and support from QMUL to help you live well and study well
6 November 2017
Now that the semester is in full swing and many of you are planning essays or preparing for exams, we want to highlight the services on offer to you that may help with this aspect of university life, and ensure that you perform to the best of your ability and can access any help you may need.
Money Matters: National Student Money Week, 12-16 February
1 February 2018
Next week is National Student Money Week, so the Advice and Counselling Service has put together some useful tips to help you manage your money.
Money Matters for the New Year – tips from the Advice and Counselling Service
5 January 2018
Are you worried about money? Take control of your finances with these 10 easy tips.
Money Matters – what to do if you are running out of money at the end of term
19 March 2018
If you are waiting for your next instalment of Student Finance in April, you may be running out of money as the end of term approaches. The Advice and Counselling Service provides three possible options to improve your finances
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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