A relaxed space on our Whitechapel campus providing great food and drink. In the evenings, the space transforms to host a range of events.
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.
A space for quiet reflection and prayer for both students and staff on the second floor of the Students' Union Hub.
Chill-out space where you can socialise with your friends. In the evenings, it is home to some of our club nights.
Hear from the Christian Unions on why Christians celebrate Easter and the greatest love story ever told.
Great quality food at affordable prices, it is also home to some of our biggest and best on-campus events.
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.
Qmotion is home to a fully equipped open plan gym, a Sports hall, a Female only gym, squash court and Studio rooms hosting a range of daily activities and classes.
"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.
During Disability Awareness Fortnight, Giorgia Pigato (Education and Recognition Adviser) ran a training session on inclusive teaching with DDS (Disability and Dyslexia Service).
Courtesy of the Queen Mary Archives. Here’s a glimpse at some of the notable Asian alumni who attended Queen Mary throughout the decades.
I think Disability Awareness and Disability Rights are such a complicated topic because there is such a wide range of disabilities.
Read more on the history of Islam in the East End which dates back to the 16th century
Relax in our high street style café with a great range of food and drink from toasted paninis to Fairtrade coffee and refreshing fruit smoothies.
Disability Awareness Fortnight allows people to share their stories and feel heard. Hear from some of our organising committee about their experiences!
This year’s theme for Islamophobia Awareness Month is #MuslimStories. To celebrate this theme, we bring you the stories of our IAM Planning Committee Members and wider QM Muslim student community.
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.
Have you voted? Have you won a prize in our Great Election Giveaway? Find out here?
Disability Awareness Fortnight is an opportunity for us to come together as a community to raise awareness of the various disabilities that exist and to dispel myths about people with disabilities.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday”. On this special day, the usual midday prayer is replaced with the Friday prayer, or ‘Salat al-Jumu’ah’ in Arabic. Read the history and find out more!
Each month we award the Course Rep of the Month title to a rep from each faculty.
you can view the course rep of the month's winners here.
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...
We're serving delicious pancakes and nutritious overnight oats each morning from Monday 29 January. Add a regular hot drink to your breakfast for just £1.50.
Enjoy our Happy Hour from 5pm-8pm Monday to Friday. Offers include pints from £2.90, 2 mocktails for £5, 2 cocktails for £12 and £5 off bottles of wine
Take advantage of our classic meal deal and grab a main, snack and drink for just £3.49. We offer plenty of choices for a great price, including Halal, Vegetarian and Vegan options.
Make use of the Students' Union free food pantry when you find yourself short after paying for bills, rent or transport, available at the Students' Union Hub reception.
Since the exams moved online a few years ago we have seen an increase in academic misconduct, find out how you can avoid academic misconduct.
View our latest timetable here to see what classes we got on offer!
Download and view our latest drinks menu here.
During the Welcome Fair some of our Clubs and Societies will be showcasing their activities in our performance and demo area outside Ground Cafe. View the full line-up and decide what you'll go along and see!
Shall seek feedback on activities and represent all students studying at the Malta campus.
We dispel some common myths and explain what the Elections actually mean for you.
All our members can access a free personalised training programme every 6 weeks.
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.
The Griff serves a range of sandwiches, hot paninis, toasties and snacks all day every day. Perfect if you're on the go and need a quick bite to eat!
Got a hobby or passion you love, or something new you really want to try? We have over 300 Societies and Sports Clubs that will link you up with other people who like the same stuff too!
For only £1.20 you can grab a hot drink to go, or take a break from your studies or research and enjoy in our comfortable space.
DDS Team give advice on the support they give for Long-Term Health conditions
Drapers and Drapers Lounge are available for all Clubs & Societies to book for their events and activities. Please book via our new online form and we will get back to you!
Volunteering at uni doesn’t have to be a big commitment. We’ve got you covered with our ‘Give Volunteering a Go’ calendar of opportunities, full of half and full-day events.
Got a hobby or passion you love, or something new you really want to try? We have over 300 Societies and Sports Clubs that will link you up with other people who like the same stuff too!
With the evening darkness setting in at 4pm now, more than ever does the Cost of Living crisis truly feel like a crisis. Here are some top tip from your Students' Union President.
Eszter, the Postgraduate Engagement Assistant shares top tips for balancing work and wellbeing, in this Study Well article!
Gym members and non-members can book the squash court up to seven days in advance either at the Qmotion Reception or over the phone on 020 7882 8040
Shall seek feedback from and represent all students studying at the Malta campus on education issues.
The Students' Union’s Asian Heritage Month campaign takes place in March, led by our student groups and reps, and is aimed at celebrating Asian heritage and culture.
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new QMSU Sport app. The app is the one-stop-shop for all your on-campus sport, health and wellbeing needs.
Take advantage of our classic meal deal and grab a main, snack and drink for just £3.49. We offer plenty of choice for a great price, including Halal, Vegetarian and Vegan options.
Use a Reuseable Cup at Ground Cafe and you'll enjoy 50p off any coffee purchase. It's just one way your Students' Union is being green.
Still unsure about whether to nominate yourself as a Part-Time Officer? Find out more about the experience from Alexandre Duponcheele, Sustainability Officer BL.
Here's a few helpful tips to get you through this season!
A statement from the Executive Officers
The Griff is available for all Clubs & Societies to book for their events and activities. Please book via our new online form and we will get back to you!
Students are at risk of becoming the forgotten group in the cost of living crisis.
We can’t let that happen. Take part in our Cost of Living survey here.
Helps to engage students in Malta by supporting marketing, campaigns and social media.
Grab a Student Membership at Qmotion from only £15.99. We've also got an exclusive academic year deal available for a limited time only. Like with all our memberships you also get free personalised training plans, group fitness classes and there's no joining fees!
Your VP S&E for 21/22 has been working with Careers and Enterprise and the Faculty of Science and Engineering to promote internships for S&E students.
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.
The leader of the Dental Society represents Dental students and works to improve their student experience within dentistry.
Works to develop links with Barts and The London graduates. They'll provide them with updates and support with events and activities.
Try out our Buzzfeed quiz to see what student group you should join!
Looking for a tasty meal on campus? Check out our brand new food menu here
Did you know the Village Shop stocks a wide range of world foods and international groceries? Check it out in-store today!
Visit the Union Café for our delicious range of freshly made protein shakes, smoothies, bubble teas and coffees to go.
Find out more from Jules Buet, our LGBT+ Rep (Mile End), what it's like to be a Part-time officer.
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.
PhD research candidate, Amy Dowse, has put together an A-Z of disabilities outlining causes, symptoms and treatments.
Top Tips for Postgrads on Writing and the Summer Months
Organises events for students in Malta and supports the promotion of events and activities.
The Students' Union’s LGBTQ+ History Month campaign takes place during national LGBTQ+ History Month in February and is led by our LGBT+ societies and reps.
Represents society members and acts as their voice, approves new societies, allocates funding and helps to improve society processes and support.
Looking for a tasty meal on campus? Check out our kitchen menu offering breakfast pancakes & oats, signature dishes, global foods and our evening menu featuring pizzas and loaded fries. The Griff is an alcohol-free space until 5pm each day.
View our new drinks menu and Happy Hour deals
We've selected a coffee blend that tastes great, is good for the environment and gives back to the communities where it was created
Find out more from Tahmid, our current VP Welfare, about being a Full-Time Officer and all you need to know about the role
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 offer a hospitality service for all types of activities, events and meetings in The Griff, Old Library and Garrod Building. View the Hospitality & Venue Hire guide here.
We offer a hospitality service for all types of activities, events and meetings for students, staff and local businesses. View the hospitality menu & venue hire guide here.
Supports by helping to schedule and promote meetings, taking minutes and ensuring the meetings operate smoothly.
The Students' Union’s Jewish Heritage Fortnight campaign is led by our Jewish and Israel Society, aimed at celebrating Jewish heritage and culture and raising awareness of antisemitism.
Creates change and represents BL students of African, Asian, Caribbean, Arab, Latin American & Pacific descent.
Find out more from Matthew, this years Vice President Communities re-named this year to Vice President Liberation, International and Postgraduates, about being a Full-Time Officer
We're bringing you our annual Sustainability Week, from 13-17 November, in the lead-up to COP-28!
Disability Awareness Fortnight is our campaign coinciding with national Disability History Month and is led by our Disabled and SLD Reps for Mile End and Barts and The London.
Hear from Serena, our current Students' Union President, about her experiences, the role and what it entails.
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.
Represents society members and acts as their voice, approves new societies, allocates funding and helps to improve society processes and support.
The Students' Union’s Islamophobia Awareness Month campaign takes place during national Islamophobia Awareness Month in November and is led by our student groups and reps.
Represents BL Sports Clubs and their members and leads the Club Sport Committee to approve new Sports Clubs and allocate funding.
We caught up with Jovani, VP Humanities and Social Sciences, to tell us his thoughts on the role and running in the elections
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!
Represents Sports Clubs and their members and leads the Club Sport Committee to approve new Sports Clubs and allocate funding.
The Students' Union’s Black History Month campaign takes place during national Black History Month in October and is led by our student groups and reps.
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.
Seeks feedback and represents students on welfare, equal opportunity and welfare issues.
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
Learn more about our Liberation Fund for projects and events that aim to challenge structural oppression & support marginalised communities.
Runs campaigns and projects, organises events and raises awareness of sustainable behaviours and issues.
See our opening times for Arrivals Weekend and Semester 1.
Learn about the work we are doing through our action plan to challenge all forms of sexual and gender-based violence at Queen Mary.
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.
Seeks feedback from and represents students involved in volunteering. They also support events and training.
Helps to engage students in BLSA by supporting marketing, campaigns and social media and by developing the BLSA brand.
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.
VP Barts is one of the BLSA student leaders. They lead operations zone, plan flagship events and community-building initiatives & support BLSA operations
Organises events for students at Barts and The London and supports the promotion of events and activities.
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
Every year external event companies start promoting unofficial events on social media claiming to be our university, here’s what you can do to avoid scams and make sure you have the best time celebrating with us.
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.
Seeks feedback from & represents Year 1, 2 & foundation students, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
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.
Seeks feedback from & represents Year 3, 4 & 5 students at BL, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
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.
As the year comes to a close, our shops and outlets will be changing their opening times for the summer break.
Seeks feedback from and is voice of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans plus BL community. They also work on related campaigns and projects.
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.
Seeks feedback from and represents international students at BL on the academic and welfare issues affecting them.
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.
Seeks feedback from and represents HSS international students on the academic and welfare issues affecting them.
In May, QMSU hosted the annual Education Awards, celebrating the contributions of students and staff to improving the Queen Mary learning experience.
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.
Please note that due to building maintenence, the ablution room will be closed on the 22, 23, and 24 May.
We are thrilled that some of our students won awards at the Reach Out Volunteering Thank You Event.
The RAG Officer (BL) will choose the BL RAG charities for the year and work with others to find innovative, exciting ways to fundraise.
We are concerned that a photo ID requirement has now been added for people to be allowed to vote in local and general elections but not all students will have the relevant forms of ID.
Represents and collects feedback from students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
Represents and collects feedback from students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
Update 31 March: Strike action that was due to take place from Monday 3 April has now been cancelled. Teaching will continue as normal.
Represents and collects feedback from students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
Represent and collect feedback from students. You'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
India and Pakistan have always been sports rivals for decades. But among students, this rivalry is usually turned into friendship and love.
Represents and collects feedback from History students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
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.
Represents and collects feedback from Law students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
Represents and collects feedback from students in the school. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on the student experience.
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.
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.
Supports the BLSA Board by helping to schedule and promote meetings, taking minutes and ensuring the meetings operate smoothly.
This is a statement of Queen Mary Students’ Union’s solidarity with the current QMUCU strike action.
Supports the Humanities & Social Sciences Board by helping to promote board meetings, taking minutes and ensuring the meetings operate smoothly.
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.
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.
Assists with BLSA finances, managing the association fund, funding applications & assisting VPs in funding for flagship events.
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.
Further strike action will take place during May. Read our handy guide that provides further information and some FAQs
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..
VP London is one of the BLSA student leaders. They plan flagship events & community-building initiatives & support BLSA operations.
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
Seeks feedback and represents students on welfare, equal opportunity and welfare issues in the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Read the statement from your Executive Officers, expressing their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
Seeks feedback and represents students in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on matters such as welfare and equal opportunity.
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!
Seeks feedback from & represents students within Wolfson Institute of Population Health, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
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
Seeks feedback and represents the interests of women and is their voice on issues they face. They also lead the Women's Forum.