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Student profile: Joe Davies – 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, Joe Davies shares his experience of being both a PASS mentee and mentor, as well as student organiser and what these roles entail.

Student profile: Karen Engelberg
20 November 2017

Karen Engelberg is a mature student in her final year of a History degree at QMUL. In this interview, she discusses how she identified that she needed assistance when embarking on her academic journey, and how the Learning Development team provided the guidance necessary for her to succeed.

Updates from your Students' Union
16 November 2017

Find out what's coming up over the next couple of weeks at the Students' Union.

Gain work experience with the likes of TFL, NHS and Cross Rail
16 November 2017

QChallenge London offers you the chance to develop your problem solving skills, leadership skills and cultural intelligence.

QConsult: Get paid to develop your commercial awareness working on a business or charity project
16 November 2017

Applications close on Monday 27 November for the QConsult programme which takes place from Monday 8 January – Friday 2 March.

Could £10,000 help you to turn a business idea into a reality?
16 November 2017

Applications are now open for the next round of InQUBEate; QMUL’s start up incubator programme that offers funding, mentoring and training to help you to turn an idea into reality.

Students visit No.10 with QInsight programme
14 November 2017

QMUL students recently had the amazing opportunity to visit No.10 and meet with the Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood.

Student profile: Cherry Jain
7 November 2017

Cherry Jain is in her second year of a medical degree at QMUL. She recently took part in the Miss India UK 2017 competition, winning Miss Photogenic. We caught up with her to find out what the competition entailed, talk about her goal of raising awareness around mental health and women empowerment, and what’s in store for her next.

Wellbeing Hub – Thursday 16 November
6 November 2017

Come and visit the Wellbeing Hub from 11am–3pm, Library Sqaure (Mile End campus)

QMUL Banking and Finance Society welcome BP to host trading simulation
7 November 2017

On Tuesday 24 October, the QMUL Banking and Finance Society hosted their industry sponsor BP, who facilitated an interactive workshop based on a trading simulation within the Mason Lecture Theatre, Mile End campus.

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.

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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.

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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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