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Money Matters
17 November 2017
Monthly articles from the Advice and Counselling Service to help you manage your money
Money Matters – more tips from the Advice and Counselling Service
2 May 2018
In this edition of Money Matters, the Advice and Counselling Service provide advice for students who are no longer in contact with their family, a guide on what to do if you are looking for summer vacation work, advice for those thinking of changing courses or taking time out, and financial advice to lone parents and students with ongoing ill health or a disability.
Money Matters – Financial Capability Week, Monday 13 to Friday 17 November
2 November 2017
Take control of your money! Drop in for a confidential one to one appointment with a Welfare Adviser during Financial Capability Week.
Looking for a job or work experience?
16 November 2017
Find out how QMUL's Careers & Enterprise Service can help you, including their brand new jobs board.
Library Report – October 2017
2 November 2017
The October 2017 edition of the Library Report is now available to view.
International Women’s Day 2018 at Queen Mary
7 March 2018
We’re proud to be supporting International Women’s Day this Thursday, 8 March, and we encourage you to join in too. Find out more about influential Queen Mary women, the initiatives supporting and progressing gender equality over the past year, and the events and activities taking place to celebrate International Women’s Day 2018.
Celebrating Living Wage Week
7 November 2017
Sunday 5 to Friday 10 November is Living Wage Week, and Queen Mary is proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Briefing on anti-social behaviour at Whitechapel campus
2 November 2017
Staff and students have been reporting concerns about the behaviour of a group of people who have been gathering in the Newark Street area of the Whitechapel campus. If you travel through this area, or know anyone who does, please read this guidance.
Are you thinking of interrupting or leaving your programme?
30 November 2017
Whatever your reason for considering taking some time out, or leaving your programme, staff at QMUL can support and advise you.
A new academic year – time for a new start?
21 September 2017
The Advice and Counselling Service has some great tips and advice for making the most of this academic year, and where to go for help should you need it.
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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