QMSU x BLSA Goes Continental Ticket
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Welcome

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.

Upcoming Events

Societies Spotlights

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

Latest Reads

Culture List

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

Struggles & Liberation
  • Kenya: In 2017, Kenyans of Asian heritage were officially recognised as the 44th tribe of Kenya.
  • Morocco: The University of Al Quaraouiyine in Fez, Morocco, founded in 859 AD, is considered the oldest continuously operating university in the world. Founded by Fatima al-Fihri (woman).

Sport & Play
  • Nigeria: Nigeria does not have an officially designated national sport, but football (soccer) is widely regarded as the de facto national sport due to its massive popularity and cultural significance.
  • Mauritius: ‘Sega’ is the national folk dance of Mauritius. Its African origins can be traced back to the 18th century when it was performed by slaves as a way to forget their misery.

Culture & Community
  • Algeria: There also is the Algerian day of independence where people do fireworks. There is also the amazigh new year (Yennayer) where families typically have a nice meal (usually couscous, chakhchoukha, or rechta) and honour their heritage.
  • Burkina Faso: The name "Burkina Faso" translates from local languages to mean "Land of the Honest People."

Contact your student reps

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Hassam
VP Liberation, International and Postgraduates
su-vplip@qmul.ac.uk
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Maria
VP Barts and The London
president@bartslondon.com
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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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