QMSU Goes Continental

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QMSU X BLSA Goes Continental is a seven-month celebration of global cultures, with food, music, events, and fun from each continent, no passport needed!

Each month we spotlight a different continent with exciting activities, workshops, and performances. Get ready to connect, learn, and celebrate.

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Societies Spotlights

This month QMSUxBLSA Goes Continental is visiting Europe. This is your chance to engage with some of our European student groups and their events. There are a range to choose from and they'd love to welcome you to their activities!

Albanian Society

Czechoslovak Society

French Society

German Society

Greek and Cypriot Society

BL Cypriot and Hellenic

Latest Reads

October: Africa Highlights

Culture List

Here's our culture list, a selection of books, film, TV, podcasts and more recommended by our organising committee.

Struggles & Liberation

Ukraine: After the first world war Ukraine suffered severe famine called Holodomor in 1932-33.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bastille Day, celebrated on 14 July, commemorates the 1789 Storming of the Bastille, a key event in the French Revolution.

Sport & Play

France: The 1984 Winter Olympic Games were held in Sarajevo, the current capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Albania: Stone throwing is a traditional Albanian sport where heavy stones are thrown over long distances accurately. It symbolises the historic need to protect against invaders.

Culture & Community

Norway: Trolls are believed to ward off evil in Nordic countries and will be placed at the doors of cabins in the wood.
Finland: Santa Claus is known as joulupukki in Finland and lives in Lapland (Northern Finland).

Music of Europe Playlist

Contact your student reps

Hassam

VP Liberation, International and Postgraduates

su-vplip@qmul.ac.uk

Maria

VP Barts and The London

president@bartslondon.com

Kulsum

Barts and The London BAME rep (Project lead)

bame@bartslondon.com

Student Volunteers

Momina Amin
Kate Bondurak
Zuha Khalid
Jacinta Wong

Massive thanks to our student reps and volunteers, this project wouldn’t have happened without you! 🙌 Got a creative event idea or just want to join the next organising committee? We’re all ears! Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch.

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