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
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
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.
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.
As the year comes to a close, our shops and outlets will be changing their opening times for the summer break.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As we head into this week, our shops and venues will be changing their opening times. See below for the scheduled hours we will be open this Easter.
Update 31 March: Strike action that was due to take place from Monday 3 April has now been cancelled. Teaching will continue as normal.
A relaxed space on our Whitechapel campus providing great food and drink. In the evenings, the space transforms to host a range of events.
We are delighted to announce that our Community Foundation has won the Enhancing the Workforce Award in association with Chipotle at the London Sport Award.
A space for quiet reflection and prayer for both students and staff on the second floor of the Students' Union Hub.
India and Pakistan have always been sports rivals for decades. But among students, this rivalry is usually turned into friendship and love.
Chill-out space where you can socialise with your friends. In the evenings, it is home to some of our club nights.
In order to meet the ever-rising demand for indoor-cycling classes, we have once again reached out to HFE, our long-term partner and preferred training provider, to upskill several members of our staff in Level 2 Group Indoor Cycling.
Great quality food at affordable prices, it is also home to some of our biggest and best on-campus events.
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.
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.
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.
We are thrilled that our Community Foundation has been nominated for the Enhancing the Workforce Award in association with Chipotle.
Despite the legal and societal marginalization faced by the LGBTQ+ community, queer life in London still thrived in secret throughout history.
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.
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.
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.
Read our full statement on the Turkey-Syria Earthquake. We stand completely in support with our students and our thoughts are with everyone affected
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.
PhD research candidate, Amy Dowse, has put together an A-Z of disabilities outlining causes, symptoms and treatments.
Please note that this it a preliminary list of candidates. The final list of confirmed candidates will be available after the photo, statement and manifesto deadline on Wednesday 4 October.
Check out our new food menu including burgers, shakes, loaded fries and healthy bowls
From one-off events to regular volunteering opportunities, we'll help you find something that suits your interests and your timetable. Join us on Wednesday 25th October 2023.
With the cost of living crisis continuing to be a struggle for students financially, we've introduced a new Cheap eats food menu, check it out here.
Green Week will be happening 20th-25th of February and is a celebration of all things sustainability, we've put together an exciting schedule of free events celebrating all things sustainability.
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.
Eszter, the Postgraduate Engagement Assistant shares top tips for balancing work and wellbeing, in this *NEW* StudyWell article!
Download and view our latest drinks menu here.
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.
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.
This is a statement of Queen Mary Students’ Union’s solidarity with the current QMUCU strike action.
Download and view the latest drinks menu here.
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!
Study smarter not harder - top tips from your former VP Science and Engineering Bilge Kacmaz
Your VP S&E and VP H&SS have been working to collate information and support you might need when looking for Postgraduate Funding.
Shall seek feedback on activities and represent all students studying at the Malta campus.
From nominations to voting, find out everything you need to know about being a candidate during our Elections.
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.
Looking for a tasty meal on campus? Download our latest food menu here.
All our members can access a free personalised training programme every 6 weeks.
Check out the only official Queen Mary Freshers' events, tickets and updates.
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!
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
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.
As Students' Union's, we want to understand you and your experiences so that we can better represent and support you. By taking part in our insight work you are helping us to help you, and help other future students.
Our new timetable is now live this January, view our latest timetable here to see what classes we got on offer!
Download our latest drinks menu here.
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 dispel some common myths and explain what the Elections actually mean for you.
Visit the Union Shop to check out our great new range of official Queen Mary branded clothing, merchandise, stationery and gifts. You can also buy from our new online shop.
Did you know the Village Shop stocks a wide range of world foods and international groceries? Check it out in-store today!
Pick up a loyalty card and start collecting stamps each time you visit and get your 10th hot drink free
Regular coffee drinker? Pick up one of our loyalty cards to get your free coffee!
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.
Course Rep of the Month is our scheme designed to recognise and reward the hard work that our amazing Course Reps do!
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.
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.
We take you through the key information about the Elections, explain who RON is and let you know how to cast your vote
We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new Qmotion Sport & Fitness Centre app. The Qmotion app is the one-stop-shop for all your on-campus sport, health and wellbeing needs.
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!
Great deals on drinks during Happy Hour including £5 off bottles of wine and draft pints from £2.70. Available every day 5pm - 8pm
Visit the Union Café for our delicious range of freshly made protein shakes, smoothies, bubble teas and coffees to go.
The Shield Cafe offers a hospitality service on the Charterhouse Square campus for all types of activities, events and meetings.
We've selected a coffee blend that tastes great, is good for the environment and gives back to the communities where it was created
As we head towards the end of term, our shops and venues will be changing their opening times.
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.
Looking for a tasty meal on campus? Check out our brand new food menu here
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.
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.
View our new drinks menu and Happy Hour deals
Gathers feedback from and represents all students studying within the Institute, works with the Education Zone to improve the student experience
We are having yet another great year for society success stories here at Queen Mary with two society nominations at Bright Networks yearly awards ceremony.
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.
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.
Find out more about the journey of your coffee from the Rwandan Hills to your cup!
Gathers feedback from and represents all students studying within the Blizard Institute, works with the Education Zone to improve the student experience
On Monday 21 November, the University’s Senior Executive Team (SET) came together with student leaders at an event hosted by the Queen Mary Students’ Union
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.
There is a significant phishing campaign at the moment targeting Queen Mary staff and students, requesting that vouchers are purchased.
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.
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.
Seeks feedback and represents students on welfare, equal opportunity and welfare issues.
The leader of the Dental Society represents Dental students and works to improve their student experience within dentistry.
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.
Learn more about our Liberation Fund for projects and events that aim to challenge structural oppression & support marginalised communities.
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.
Learn about the work we are doing through our action plan to challenge all forms of sexual and gender-based violence at Queen Mary.
Represent BL students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties and be their voice on the issues they face.
Our thoughts are with those affected by the events in Iran and the Iranian women community as a whole. Queen Mary Students’ Union expresses solidarity with everyone affected.
Helps to engage students in BLSA by supporting marketing, campaigns and social media and by developing the BLSA brand.
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
Organises events for students at Barts and The London and supports the promotion of events and activities.
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.
Seeks feedback from & represents students who are studying within the Institute of Dentistry, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
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.
Seeks feedback from & represents Year 1, 2 & foundation students, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
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.
Seeks feedback from & represents Year 3, 4 & 5 students at BL, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
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.
Seeks feedback from and is voice of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans plus BL community. They also work on related campaigns and projects.
Seeks feedback from and represents international students at BL on the academic and welfare issues affecting them.
Further strike action will take place during May. Read our handy guide that provides further information and some FAQs
Seeks feedback from and represents HSS international students on the academic and welfare issues affecting them.
Seeks feedback from and represents Postgraduate Research students within the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
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.
The RAG Officer (BL) will choose the BL RAG charities for the year and work with others to find innovative, exciting ways to fundraise.
Content warning: This message concerns spiking and, as such, contains references that some students may find distressing
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..
Represents and collects feedback from students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
Following our statement regarding drink spiking and student safety, we have released an update regarding the Hail Scary and Final Whistle events due to take place on Wednesday 27th.
Represents and collects feedback from students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
View the winners of our 2021-22 Autumn Elections. Thank you to all the candidates who nominated themselves and took part in the Elections.
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.
Our latest statement and action plan regarding incidents of sexual violence and harassment.
Represents and collects feedback from History students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
Your Trans Representative Courtney Mann shares a statement on the repealing of the Gender Recognition Act
Represents and collects feedback from students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on the student experience.
Read the statement from your Executive Officers, expressing their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement
Represents and collects feedback from Law students. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on lots of aspects of the student experience.
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..
Represents and collects feedback from students in the school. They'll also chair the School Forum and work on the student experience.
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
Supports the BLSA Board by helping to schedule and promote meetings, taking minutes and ensuring the meetings operate smoothly.
Supports the Humanities & Social Sciences Board by helping to promote board meetings, taking minutes and ensuring the meetings operate smoothly.
Represents society members and acts as their voice, approves new societies, allocates funding and helps to improve society processes and support.
Represents BL Sports Clubs and their members and leads the Club Sport Committee to approve new Sports Clubs and allocate funding.
Runs campaigns and projects, organises events and raises awareness of sustainable behaviours and issues.
Assists with BLSA finances, managing the association fund, funding applications & assisting VPs in funding for flagship events.
VP Barts is one of the BLSA student leaders. They lead operations zone, plan flagship events and community-building initiatives & support BLSA operations
VP London is one of the BLSA student leaders. They lead education zone, plan flagship events & community-building initiatives & support BLSA operations.
Seeks feedback from and represents students involved in volunteering. They also support events and training.
Seeks feedback and represents students on welfare, equal opportunity and welfare issues in the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
Seeks feedback and represents students in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on matters such as welfare and equal opportunity.
Seeks feedback from & represents students who are studying within the William Harvey Institute, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
Seeks feedback from & represents students within Wolfson Institute of Population Health, works with Education Zone to improve the student experience
Seeks feedback and represents the interests of women and is their voice on issues they face. They also lead the Women's Forum.