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Win a £100 Amazon voucher by completing a short survey on university reputation
25 September 2017
We’re inviting all students to take part in a short online survey about university reputation.
QMUL presented with plaque to commemorate partnership with DisabledGo
25 September 2017
As part of our Welcome Week activities on Thursday 21 September, QMUL was presented with a plaque to mark the work we have undertaken with DisabledGo to provide access guides to all our buildings.
Problem with timetable function on QMUL mobile app
We have been informed that some students are unable to see their timetable through the QMUL mobile app, and that the times of some lectures are wrong in the app timetables.
Are you eligible for the Financial Assistance Fund?
22 September 2017
If you have exceptional or unforeseen costs or you are in financial hardship you could be eligible for help from the Financial Assistance Fund (FAF).
Suicide awareness sessions in October and November
The Engagement, Retention and Success team have teamed up with the Samaritans to put on three suicide awareness sessions in October and November.
Outdoor Wi-Fi at Mile End and Charterhouse Square campuses
10 August 2017
IT Services has extended the Wi-Fi service to provide coverage to selected outdoor areas of the Mile End and Charterhouse Square campuses to improve the services available to students.
Student society: Student Tech Clash
10 January 2017
Adnan Salehin, Ayush Verma, Aniruddha Ray and Giorgi Karkashadze won a Europe-wide tech clash in November 2016 with their idea to create a collaborative virtual reality platform for education. We caught up with Adnan and Ayush to find out why they think their idea had the winning formula.
Society profile: Alpha Kappa Psi
31 May 2017
Dating back to 1904, Alpha Kappa Psi is the most prestigious business fraternity in the world. QMUL now has its own chapter, so we caught up with one of the QMUL founding 'brothers' and co-president Daniel Bui to find out just what it means to be a part of this fraternity, and what sort of opportunities are available to its members.
Society profile: Mental Health Awareness Society
17 November 2016
We caught up with Zainab Shaikh, president of the Mental Health Awareness Society, to talk about the important work they do to promote openness and discussion around mental health among QMUL students, and to get her take on recent mental health trends.
Stay cyber aware
16 August 2017
IT Services asks students to remain vigilant against increased phishing attacks targeting students at the start of the academic year.
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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