News
Get the latest blood pressure news, events, guidelines and policies.
Find the latest news and research stories from the world of high blood pressure.
Some are ground-breaking and some are just plain strange, but they’re always interesting. Here you can read what we think of them. Plus, stay up to date with Blood Pressure UK news releases, campaigns and opportunities.
Sign up to our e-newsletter to stay up to date.
For media enquiries, visit our media centre.
To see older stories (before July 2019), see our News Archive.
Blood pressure news
Kick-start your summer with a cultural immersion programme at Sichuan University, Chengdu
5 March 2018
The Global Opportunities Office have partnered with Sichuan University (China) to offer you the chance to spend two weeks at their campus in Chengdu in summer 2018.
Take part in a survey on students’ perceptions and attitudes towards mental health problems and win a £20 Amazon voucher
Jay Shah, a student from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, has been awarded an enterprise award from the Careers and Enterprise team to conduct market research into a potential new video counselling app for use by students, run by student volunteers.
Join us to celebrate International Women's Day
5 March 2018
Join Queen Mary’s Equality in Leadership Society to mark this year’s International Women’s Day on Thursday 8 March from 6.15-7.30pm in Room 1.15, Bancroft Building, Mile End campus
Alumnus profile: Sakher AlQahtani
5 March 2018
Queen Mary alumnus, Sakher AlQahtani, from the Institute of Dentistry in Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, was recently nominated for a British Council Study UK Alumni Award for his work creating The Atlas of Tooth Development. He was a finalist for the Entrepreneurship category of the ‘Saudi alumni of British universities’ branch of the awards.
Apply now for the Expeditions Fund 2017/18
5 March 2018
Are you looking forward to warmer weather in the summer vacation? Or, are you loving the showers of snow from Siberia? Either way, why not plan to take a trip during the long summer holiday and apply to the Expeditions Fund 2017/18 for help with the cost?
Student Update: Ensuring students aren’t disadvantaged in relation to assessment owing to strike action
2 March 2018
A message sent on behalf of Jonathan Morgan, Academic Registrar
Library Report – Spring 2018
2 March 2018
The Spring 2018 edition of the Library Report is now available to view and download. Featured in this edition is an update on the Hive East refurbishment project, an introduction to Jane Alderson-Rice, Library Operations and Services Manager, and an invitation to the next Library Users' Forum taking place on Wednesday 7 March from 2-3.30pm in Mile End Library First Floor Training Room 1.
Keep you BRP card safe
15 February 2018
Students with their immigration permission on BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) cards are reminded to keep them somewhere safe. It is not a requirement to carry the card with you in the UK.
LGBT History Month and Student Pride Week events
23 February 2018
Between Monday 26 February and Friday 2 March, Queen Mary LGBT+ Society will be hosting events for Student Pride Week. Events will be held every day from Monday to Friday, including film screenings, workshops, bake sales and more. Come and have some fun and discover more about the LGBT+ community.
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
Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Charterhouse Square, London, EC1M 6BQ
