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Half-way through Semester 1: our Executive Officers’ wins so far

Our Executive Officers have already started to make waves with their projects to improve students’ lives here at Queen Mary Students’ Union.

 
Exec on Tour

Come along to meet your Executive Officers at the Students' Union to talk about anything and everything related to your time at Queen Mary!

 
Your Union this week - 11.11.24

Your Union is our weekly all-student email. Read about what's on at QMSU, discover new opportunities and check out all the latest news

 
New: Men's Walk & Talk Group

Looking for a supportive space to connect with others and talk about wellbeing and mental health? Join our new Men's Walk & Talk group this November

 
Here are the winners of the Autumn Elections

Voting has now closed for the Autumn Elections, and all the votes have been counted. That means we’re ready to reveal the results!

 
A statement on the crisis in Lebanon

The recent crisis in Lebanon has been one that has shocked us all at the Students’ Union.

 
Opening Times for Arrivals Weekend and Semester 1

It's Arrivals Weekend, and our outlets are back open and excited to welcome you on campus!

 
A statement from your Executive Officers on the recent far-right extremist riots across the country

We are appalled by the recent far-right extremist riots that have caused fear and destruction across the country.

 
Postgraduate Events Wrapped 2023/2024

The academic year has just concluded, and it was a great year to be a postgraduate student at Queen Mary, with the Students’ Union becoming increasingly passionate about the involvement of our postgraduate community with Students’ Union events.

 
Goodbye to our Executive Officers 2023-24

It's that time of year again to say goodbye to our Executive Officers who have served this year. Read what they achieved and their highlights of the year.

 
Additional Annual Student Meeting - Outcomes

Read about what happened at the Annual Student Meeting on Friday 12 July and view the motions that were passed

 
Postgraduate Experience Progress

Read highlights from the Postgraduate Consultation Groups and what we've been doing to improve your postgraduate experience at Queen Mary.

 
Statement regarding the closure of Westfield Nursery

Find out more about the university's proposed closure of Westfield Nursery and how you can join the campaign and make your voice heard.

 
A statement from our President regarding the university and encampment

Watch the full video and read the full statement here

 
All you need to know about the General Election 2024

The General Election is on 4 July, and we're here to help you get ready. Not sure if you can vote, what ID you need, or who to vote for? Read our tips.

 
Summer Vacation opening times

As we are heading into the summer holiday period, our outlets will be open with their reduced summer opening times.

 
SU Win - Additional EC Support

DDS can currently add an ‘EC Evidence’ support type, signalling that students with certain conditions may not typically need to provide evidence when making a claim. Although this feature was lacking while reviewing requests previously, a big thanks to our Vice-President for Science and Engineering, Aisha Qadi's constant effort this has now been added to the reviewing process, successfully achieving yet another manifesto goal.

 
Postgraduate Consultation Group: Improving PGR Experiences

The Postgraduate Consultation Group is the Students' Union's way to communicate with PGRs directly to improve their University experience. Read our recent discoveries, and how we will work on these suggestions.

 
A statement from the Students' Union on the recent encampment

Read our latest statement on the student-led encampment on the Mile End campus and how to access help and support

 
Cabinet Cultures: East London Ecologies

A new temporary exhibit & summer events programme exploring Queen Mary's surrounding ecologies and histories

 
Awards Season Round-Up

Over the last few weeks, we hosted the Annual Awards Ceremonies for societies & student media, sports, and volunteering groups.

 
Vacation & Semester 3 Opening Times

As we head into exam season, we're changing some of our opening times. Drapers will be closed temporarily but the rest of our outlets will be open with reduced hours.

 
Students’ Union Food Pantry: your one-stop-shop for short-term food assistance

Located right in the heart of the Students’ Union Hub, the Food Pantry is your one-stop-shop for short-term food assistance.

 
Student Spotlight: QM & BL Christian Union on why Christians celebrate Easter

Hear from the Christian Unions on why Christians celebrate Easter and the greatest love story ever told.

 
Asian Heritage Month Spotlight: Sri Lankan New Year

To wrap up Asian Heritage Month, we spoke to members of Queen Mary’s Sri Lankan Society during their annual Sri Lankan New Year Celebration at Laird Hall.

 
Asian Heritage Month Student Spotlight – Ghazal

"AHM is not only a celebration of the traditions and values I’ve inculcated in my childhood but also a testament to how far South Asians come by way of development and acceptance."

 
Financial Equality for Queen Mary PhD Students

The Students' Union is supporting a campaign for financial equality for Queen Mary PhD students. Find out more and sign the open letter and petition

 
Easter Opening Hours

Next week is Easter and a national holiday across the UK. Because of this, our commercial outlets and gym will be operating with different opening times.

 
From the Archives: The Remarkable Life of Queen Mary Alumnus Pao Swen Tseng

Pao Swen Tseng (also known by Zeng Baosun) was a student of botany at Westfield College in the 1910s who became the first Chinese woman to graduate from the University of London. Read her story.

 
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month in the Queen Mary Archives – A Snapshot

Courtesy of the Queen Mary Archives. Here’s a glimpse at some of the notable Asian alumni who attended Queen Mary throughout the decades.

 
The Salsa Team won a place at the UK's biggest intervarsity Latin American Dance Competition!

The Queen Mary Salsa Society competed and secured a place at the biggest UK Latin Dance Intervarsity Competition at Birmingham.

 
Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Statement

Read our full statement on the Turkey-Syria Earthquake. We stand completely in support with our students and our thoughts are with everyone affected

 
LGBTQ+ History Month: Student Spotlight – Meet Tia

Admittedly, LGBTQ history month has usually come and gone with almost nothing happening in my hometown. Living in London has given me a new perspective on the month, being surrounded not only by diverse LGBTQ history but also so much of it.

 
Update on the State of International Student Experience and Representation

Your current VP Communities and VP S&E, Matthew and Aisha, are writing to our international student members with an update on the state of their representation within QMSU...

 
Gender Equality and Trans Rights – London Student Sustainability Conference 2024

Jules, a QMUL student studying for their MSc in Astrophysics will be one of the student presenters at the London Student Sustainability Conference. Their presentation is focused on the fifth UN SDG, ‘gender equality’ and will focus on how trans rights fits into this goal.

 
Course Rep Of The Month - November Winners!

Course Rep of the Month is our scheme designed to recognise and reward the hard work that our amazing Course Reps do!

 
Transgender Day of Remembrance

On 20 November we remember the trans people who have been killed as a result of transphobia and acts of anti-transgender violence over the past year.

 
Societies Nominated for Bright Network Award

We are having yet another great year for society success stories here at Queen Mary with two society nominations at Bright Networks yearly awards ceremony.

 
A Statement on the Crisis in Palestine and Israel

The ongoing crisis in Palestine and Israel has been one that has concerned many of us. The incoming reports on the tragic loss of life in the run-up to and in recent days have horrified us all at the Students' Union and our communities on campus.

 
Queen Mary Senior Executive Team and Students’ Union leaders meet to discuss student experience

On Monday 21 November, the University’s Senior Executive Team (SET) came together with student leaders at an event hosted by the Queen Mary Students’ Union

 
World Mental Health Day - Top Tips from Students + How to Get Help If You Need It

This year's theme is 'mental health for all' and we're opening up the conversation and taking the opportunity to talk about mental health, share tips and advice and let you know what help and support we have on, and off, campus for you. Your mind matters!

 
BLSA & University Statement - Hate Speech incidents

Read our joint statement with the university on the recent hate speech incidents, what we're doing about it and how you can access support

 
Want to run the London Marathon? We've got the hottest volunteering opportunities just for you!

From one off gigs to regular commitments, we'll help you find something that suits your interests and your timetable. Attend our Volunteering Fair TOMORROW, 25 October, to find out more.

 
Our Course Reps Have Achieved So Much - Could You Be One?

Course Reps are elected students who represent their cohort and act as a liaison between staff and students. Over the last academic year, all of our Course Reps have worked exceptionally hard to represent their cohort and improve the learning experience at QMUL.

 
Goodbye to our Executive Officers 2022-23

We say a massive thank you and a sad goodbye to our Executive Officers who have served this year. We spoke to each of them to find out what their best and favourite achievements (to name a few) were.

 
Uniting Voices for Change: Join the 'Idea for Humanity' Summit

I believe that true learning extends beyond textbooks and lectures. It thrives within the realms of observation, discussion, and exploration of ideas. I extend a heartfelt invitation to each and every one of you. This summit is not a mere event but an opportunity for personal and collective growth. Your voice, your ideas, your opinions matter.

 
Marking & Assessment Boycott: Student Update

Please see our update on what we're doing to support students who are impacted by the marking & assessment boycott and how you can get help if you need it.

 
Empowering East London's Volunteer and Community Sector: The Bid Writing Project

In November 2022, Queen Mary University of London's Student's Union partnered with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to support local Volunteer and Community Sector (VCS) organisations. Through the Bid Writing Project, postgraduate volunteers assisted these organisations in writing and submitting funding bids, while gaining valuable training and experience in bid writing.

 
Hyperlink wins the Innovation Award at the Bright Network Society of the Year Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that Hyperlink, one of our societies at Queen Mary, has won the Innovation Award at the Bright Network Society of the Year Awards.

 
The Winners of the Education Awards 2023 are...

In May, QMSU hosted the annual Education Awards, celebrating the contributions of students and staff to improving the Queen Mary learning experience.

 
Tamil Society Event Featured In The Tamil Guardian

Our Tamil Society has gained well-deserved recognition as they featured recently in the Tamil Guardian for their exhilarating Olympic Games event held on 2 April 2023.

 
NUS Conference 2022 – What have your reps been up to?

Our NUS Delegates attended the recent NUS Conference which is an annual event organised by the National Union of Students.

 
Sport - End of Year Round-Up!

It's been an amazing year for sport here at Queen Mary. With countless achievements and so many students taking part, it's been a year full of highs and something to celebrate.

 
Novo Cemetery at Queen Mary

In the middle of the Queen Mary campus, there is a cemetery. The gravestones are flat and worn, the history crying out to be explored.

 
Volunteers win at Reach Out London awards

We are thrilled that some of our students won awards at the Reach Out Volunteering Thank You Event.

 
11 November, Armistice Day

Remembrance Sunday is always held on the second Sunday in November, while Armistice Day is always held on the eleventh day of the eleventh month to commemorate the signing of the armistice.

 
Asian Heritage Month Student Spotlight: Malaysian Society MNight Show

Queen Mary Malaysian Society prepare for their massive end-of-year showcase, MNight.

 
Queen Mary local strike action: A message from UCU and the Students' Union

Update 31 March: Strike action that was due to take place from Monday 3 April has now been cancelled. Teaching will continue as normal.

 
Asian Heritage Month Student Spotlight: Meet Our Students

Meet some of our students as they share thoughts on their passions, hobbies, culture and more!

 
Asian Heritage Month Student Spotlight: ABACUS x K-pop Society Chimaek Night

On March 6th, the Association of British and Chinese University Students (ABACUS) and K-pop Society jointly held a Chimaek Night for members.

 
Asian Heritage Month Student Spotlight: Pakistan x India Games Night

India and Pakistan have always been sports rivals for decades. But among students, this rivalry is usually turned into friendship and love.

 
HFE to support Qmotion’s indoor cycling offering

In order to meet the ever-rising demand for indoor-cycling classes, we have once again reached out to HFE, our long-term partner and preferred training provider, to upskill several members of our staff in Level 2 Group Indoor Cycling.

 
Strike Action Update & Hardship Fund Petition

Please read our joint update with Queen Mary UCU on the industrial action and sign the petition for deducted wages to go to the student hardship fund.

 
Asian Heritage Month Student Spotlight: QM Tamil Society Galentine’s Day

I think the one unconditional love that will always remain is the love I have for my family. Culture certainly plays a huge part in that love.

 
Community Foundation nominated for prestigious London Sport Award

We are thrilled that our Community Foundation has been nominated for the Enhancing the Workforce Award in association with Chipotle.

 
5 Free and cheap things to do in London

Trying to save some cash but need some ideas on what to do in London? Check out our quick guide to give you some inspiration.

 
A Brief History of Queer London

Despite the legal and societal marginalization faced by the LGBTQ+ community, queer life in London still thrived in secret throughout history.

 
Jewish History In East London

At the very center of our campus is the Novo Cemetery – a reminder of the rich Jewish history that surrounds East London. The contributions of Jewish people to the East End and London as a whole are significant.

 
QMSU's support for the current QMUCU strikes

This is a statement of Queen Mary Students’ Union’s solidarity with the current QMUCU strike action.

 
Queen Mary Students' Union to disaffiliate from the NUS
National Union of Students logo

The Board of Trustees have released a statement on the Students' Union's disaffiliation from the National Union of Students (NUS) following the Annual Student Meeting.

 
Outcomes from the Annual Student Meeting 2022

Find out more about what happened at the Annual Student Meeting on Monday 28th November 2022 and see what students decided should become Students' Union policy.

 
UCU Strikes FAQ's - updated 27 March

As many of you are aware, UCU is currently considering taking strike action or another form of industrial action. Read our frequently asked questions here.

 
Essay Mills and Academic Integrity

Many of you are perhaps panicking over how unprepared you feel over your assessments and exams. However, be aware of the large and growing market of companies and individuals looking to exploit this situation that could affect your academic integrity.

 
£6 million investment for the Students' Union & BLSA at Whitechapel

We're delighted to announce a £6 million investment in new facilities at the Whitechapel Campus. Find out more at our open exhibition on Friday

 
Pakistan Floods: A statement from your Executive Officers

The people of Pakistan are currently facing unprecedented devastation due to floods. Our thoughts are with all those affected and with the Pakistani community as a whole.

 
A Guide To... Mile End

Mile End is a residential hub with a community vibe surrounded by green spaces. A place for quietness, whilst still being in close proximity to the city, there is no better location to be to experience all that London has to offer.

 
A Guide To... Whitechapel

Whitechapel is a vibrant and multicultural part of the city with amazing links to the hotspots and iconic places which make London famous. Feel the heart and soul of London here, and experience city life at its finest.

 
The Black History of Coffee

It’s difficult to talk about the journey coffee has through without acknowledging its dark past. The road to ending up in all of our lives..

 
Statement on sexual violence and harassment

Our latest statement and action plan regarding incidents of sexual violence and harassment.

 
Transgender rights & support

Your Trans Representative Courtney Mann shares a statement on the repealing of the Gender Recognition Act

 
Statement: Black Lives Matter

Read the statement from your Executive Officers, expressing their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement

 
Black Lives Matter: Open Letter

Sign the open letter that was sent to the University over their response to George Floyd's murder and the Black Lives Matter movement

 
Black Lives Matter: Resources

Take a look at some resources of how you can help and support those who need it right now, which were kindly compiled by our ACS Society..

 
Be Kind To Your Mind: COVID-19 II

Don't forgot to check out Part 2 of our Be Kind To Your Mind Guide, which focuses on mindfulness, learning new skills and giving back to the community!

 
Be Kind To Your Mind: COVID-19

As part of our Be Kind To Your Mind re-launch, we talk about the importance of connecting with others and staying active during your time inside during Covid-19