Our Executive Officers have already started to make waves with their projects to improve students’ lives here at Queen Mary Students’ Union.
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 is our weekly all-student email. Read about what's on at QMSU, discover new opportunities and check out all the latest news
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
Voting has now closed for the Autumn Elections, and all the votes have been counted. That means we’re ready to reveal the results!
The recent crisis in Lebanon has been one that has shocked us all at the Students’ Union.
It's Arrivals Weekend, and our outlets are back open and excited to welcome you on campus!
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.
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.
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
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."
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
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.
Read our full statement on the Turkey-Syria Earthquake. We stand completely in support with our students and our thoughts are with everyone affected
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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