We have loads of things on campus to give you that cosy home feel, places to relax and hang out and ways you can cut the costs at home by utilising campus instead.
With rising costs and possibly expensive heating bills now that the weather is changing, we get that being at home can be more challenging in the winter month. That’s why we have loads of things on campus to give you that cosy home feel, places to relax and hang out and ways you can cut the costs at home by utilising campus instead.
Exploring on campus resources and making the most out of all the ways you could save couldn’t get easier. With all the free services that Queen Mary provides there’s no better place to find just about you need to call Queen Mary home!
Start the day fresh
Want to feel refreshed after a long day? Feeling a little musty and wish you could take a quick, hot shower? We’ve got you; did you know the Mile End Campus alone has over 44 shower rooms to start your day right. The Charterhouse Campus has 15+ shower rooms and there are multiple shower rooms you can access on the Whitechapel campus. So, no matter which campus you’re in, there’s always plenty of room to shower. Find them all here.
Stay connected
Keep up with the world and stay connected to the internet by logging on to eduroam, which provides you with FREE Wi-Fi throughout all Queen Mary campuses and more. You can also borrow DELL laptops from the self-service machines located on the ground floor at both Mile End and Whitechapel Library.
Phone charging stations
Running out of charge on your mobile? Forgot your phone charger? Need that extra power up of electricity without thinking about the bill? Don’t worry, we have charging stations almost everywhere you go! Keep your day going and your battery fully charged by finding out more here about exactly where you can find phone charging stations here.
Keep yourself entertained
There’s hardly a day without an event at Queen Mary...
Why pay extra to watch movies in a cinema when the Residences Team and the Students’ Union student groups host regular movie nights. Why not cut the cost of your Netflix subscription this month and join us instead?
Find out more about the endless opportunities to get involved at campus here. Queen Mary has over 250 societies and sports clubs you can join, with events that even provide FREE food. Stay on top of the exciting events happening on campus through the Students’ Union’s What’s On page!
Kick the boredom away by stopping for a game on the foosball table and more at the Students’ Union Hub Building on our Mile End campus and the Garrod Building at Whitechapel. You can even replace a night out by playing pool by Drapers or even at QM Social where you can find plenty of board games and cards to choose from at QM Social. Plus, we have regular games night “Game On” where you can play games like Mario Kart for free without having to splash out on your own console.
(Our new social spot, QM Social)
(The Foosball Table at the Hub)
Hang out and read in your spare time - use the library 
Basically, we think that libraries are great. Free books? Absolute winner. Why not read to your hearts content, with zero cost, and utilise the library!
If the library is not your scene, do not worry because you can explore other study spots such as The Nest, The Hive and The Canalside study rooms.
You can even enjoy a stroll by the beautiful canal and then stop by the Canalside study room to catch up on you're reading or simply enjoy a book while still enjoying the view and even spotting some ducks in the summer!