QMSU is the only host of Official Queen Mary Freshers' Events. Get the low-down of things to watch out for with unofficial events and external promoters.
We are appalled by the recent far-right extremist riots that have caused fear and destruction across the country.
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.
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.
Read about what happened at the Annual Student Meeting on Friday 12 July and view the motions that were passed
Read highlights from the Postgraduate Consultation Groups and what we've been doing to improve your postgraduate experience at Queen Mary.
Find out more about the university's proposed closure of Westfield Nursery and how you can join the campaign and make your voice heard.
Watch the full video and read the full statement here
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.
As we are heading into the summer holiday period, our outlets will be open with their reduced summer opening times.
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.
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.
Read our latest statement on the student-led encampment on the Mile End campus and how to access help and support
A new temporary exhibit & summer events programme exploring Queen Mary's surrounding ecologies and histories
Over the last few weeks, we hosted the Annual Awards Ceremonies for societies & student media, sports, and volunteering groups.
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.
Hear from the Christian Unions on why Christians celebrate Easter and the greatest love story ever told.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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 Queen Mary Salsa Society competed and secured a place at the biggest UK Latin Dance Intervarsity Competition at Birmingham.
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.
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...
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.
A statement from the Executive Officers
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.
We're delighted to open several new spaces in The Garrod Building this week. Read more about the project and what's coming soon too!
We're bringing you our annual Sustainability Week, from 13-17 November, in the lead-up to COP-28!
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.
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!
We're starting drop in sessions at BLSA so that students at our Whitechapel campus can get to know our Students' Union teams and have the chance to ask questions and speak to someone directly from different departments.
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
See our opening times for Arrivals Weekend and Semester 1.
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.
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.
Check out our latest project update on our new home at Whitechapel and what's on offer at the start of term in our current spaces in the BLSA Building and Griff Inn
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.
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.
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.
Queen Mary Malaysian Society prepare for their massive end-of-year showcase, MNight.
Update 31 March: Strike action that was due to take place from Monday 3 April has now been cancelled. Teaching will continue as normal.
Meet some of our students as they share thoughts on their passions, hobbies, culture and more!
On March 6th, the Association of British and Chinese University Students (ABACUS) and K-pop Society jointly held a Chimaek Night for members.
India and Pakistan have always been sports rivals for decades. But among students, this rivalry is usually turned into friendship and love.
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.
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.
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.
Despite the legal and societal marginalization faced by the LGBTQ+ community, queer life in London still thrived in secret throughout history.
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.
This is a statement of Queen Mary Students’ Union’s solidarity with the current QMUCU strike action.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Due to the state funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II there are some changes to Students' Union services and the Freshers' events programme on Monday 19th September.
Queen Mary Students’ Union are saddened to hear about the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and extend our condolences to the Royal Family at this time. Read our full statement here.
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..
Our latest statement and action plan regarding incidents of sexual violence and harassment.
Your Trans Representative Courtney Mann shares a statement on the repealing of the Gender Recognition Act
Read the statement from your Executive Officers, expressing their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
Sign the open letter that was sent to the University over their response to George Floyd's murder and the Black Lives Matter movement
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..
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!
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