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Welcome from the new Principal
12 October 2017
Professor Colin Bailey joined Queen Mary as our new President and Principal in September.
Executive Officer profile: Mary Ojo
9 October 2017
Mary Ojo is Vice President Education, one of the Executive Officers in the Students’ Union. She talks to us about her plans and campaigns, including Black History Month, which runs throughout October and features events, exhibitions and a student-led debate.
Updates from your Students' Union 05/10/17
5 October 2017
Find out what's on at the Students' Union.
Could you be Britain's Best Cook?
5 October 2017
Mary Berry and Claudia Winkleman are searching for the nation’s best home cooks for a new BBC One series.
Chinese language and culture courses
22 September 2017
The Confucius Institute offers Chinese language and culture courses for beginners to advanced.
Upcoming events from Careers and Enterprise
21 September 2017
A big welcome, or welcome back, from Careers and Enterprise.
Give your views and shape the Tower Hamlets Community Plan
26 September 2017
Tower Hamlets is developing a new Community Plan for the borough which will identify local problems and opportunities and set out an achievable, long term vision for the future with a plan of action to achieve these aims.
Would you like to work as a Student Ambassador?
26 September 2017
If you are confident, enthusiastic and passionate about Queen Mary University of London, then you could be a fantastic addition to the UK Student Recruitment (UKSR) ambassador team.
Society profile: Syria Solidarity Society
5 June 2017
QMUL’s Syria Society was recently highly commended as the 'most improved society' at the National Society Awards 2017. We caught up with them to find out what work they’ve been doing and what they’ve got planned for the future.
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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