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Would you like to participate in research to evaluate a new approach for maintaining a healthy mouth?
30 November 2017
The Institute of Dentistry is looking for volunteers (non-smokers aged 18-30) to help with a study looking at the daily use of a probiotic lozenge as a novel approach for the maintenance of a balanced oral flora consistent with healthy gums.
QMUL attends Shanghai University of Finance and Economics’ centenary celebrations
30 November 2017
QMUL was delighted to take part in the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics’ (SUFE) 100th anniversary celebrations, held in Shanghai on Friday 17 – Saturday 18 November.
Alumna profile: Isil Etes
1 December 2017
Isil Etes is an alumna from the School of Law, with a Master of Laws (LLM) in Public International Law (2011). She is now a Contract Analyst at The Walt Disney Company, as well as a long-standing mentor on QMUL’s QMentoring scheme. We caught up with her to find out about her volunteering work in this capacity and other volunteering projects she has been involved with at QMUL.
QProjects testimonial: Rosie Vincent – Rosetta Arts
30 November 2017
Rosie Vincent comments on her time volunteeting at Rosetta Arts as part of the QProjects programme.
QProjects testimonial: Svetlana Lepekhina – Stepney City Farm
30 November 2017
Svetlana Lepekhina comments on her time volunteeting at Stepney City Farm as part of the QProjects programme.
QMUL Bursary 2017/18 – what to do if you aren't taking our a maintenance loan, or you've completed Student Finance but still don't have a Bursary email
30 November 2017
Not taking out any maintenance loan? Fully assessed by Student Finance but still haven’t had a bursary email? We have the answers to your questions here.
Will 2018 be the year you finally pursue that business idea?
30 November 2017
On Saturday 13 January, qEnterprise is teaming up with Enterprise Nation to put on StartUp 2018, the UK’s biggest enterprise event of the new year.
Don't be fooled – don't become a money mule
30 November 2017
Money muling is on the rise in the UK, especially among young people such as students. We’ve teamed up with Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK) and Cifas, the UK’s leading fraud prevention service, to raise awareness of this type of serious fraud to help you stay informed and avoid getting involved.
Lecture theatre named in honour of former Chair of the Council
24 October 2017
The ‘Montagu Lecture Theatre’, on the sixth floor of the Graduate Centre, was officially opened on 27 September.
Student profile: Chelsey Lewington – PASS Mentee, Mentor and Student Organiser
20 November 2017
As part of our Peer Assisted Study Support (PASS) scheme spotlight, part of the wider student services spotlight series, Chelsey Lewington shares her experience of being both a PASS mentee and mentor, as well as student organiser and what these roles entail.
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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