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Take part in the Preply.com essay competition and win up to $2,000
28 June 2018
Preply.com are currently running an essay competition for universirty students with the chance of winning up to $2,000.
Now you can gain a CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing alongside your BSc Marketing and Management degree
19 June 2018
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers. Its qualifications, awards and standards are recognised worldwide.
Queen Mary students' passion takes flight
18 June 2018
Muhammad Arslan Badr, Mechanical Engineering Student and President of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Society at Queen Mary has teamed up with fellow students Marah Mohammad Kaddoura (first-year BSc Accounting and Management), and Trisha Mason (fourth-year BA French and Business Management) to build and market a drone for the annual Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) competition.
Vice-Principal for Student Experience, Teaching and Learning at Queen Mary
5 June 2018
Professor Rebecca Lingwood, Vice-Principal for Student Experience, Teaching and Learning, will be leaving Queen Mary this month to take up a new role as Provost of Brunel University London.
Star in our new student journey films and earn the London Living Wage!
4 June 2018
Are you going to be in London over the summer? Do you fancy earning the London Living Wage for a few days’ work starring in our new student videos?
PhD candidates impress in 3 Minute Thesis competition
4 June 2018
Thursday 31 May saw the entertaining final of the 3 Minute Thesis competition at Queen Mary. Four PhD students from three different Schools battled it out to explain their thesis in three minutes each, educating and engaging an audience of friends and peers while impressing the panel of judges.
Money Matters, June 2018
1 June 2018
The Advice and Counselling Service has provided these useful tips to help you control your money over the vacation.
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Queen Mary University of London Commission open call
21 May 2018
Submissions are invited for this year’s Nunnery Gallery 2018 autumn exhibition commission at Queen Mary. The artist commissioned will be making a site-specific installation for the Mile End campus that will be displayed for three months.
Interested in a career in communications, PR or marketing?
21 May 2018
The Internal Engagement team is looking for a student to attend the CASE Student Communications conference, alongside a number of higher education communications colleagues, in central London on Tuesday 12 June.
QMUL Bursary 2018/19 – am I eligible next year?
3 May 2018
You need to get a household income assessment done each year in order to be assessed for a QMUL bursary. If you are from a low income family, but you do not wish to take out any loans, you could still be eligible for the QMUL Bursary, but you do need to be fully income assessed.
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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