What if your journey to campus was a little cheaper, greener and healthier?
Many of us travel right across London to get to campus, and how we make that journey matters. Swapping the car or public transport for a bike can cut emissions, and it's a simple way to fit some fresh air and exercise into your day.
This year, we're making that swap a little easier.
Thanks to the generosity of a Queen Mary alumnus, we've been gifted a second-hand bike and a second-hand scooter and we're giving it to a student who could benefit from a more sustainable way to get to campus.
It's a nice reminder that sustainability isn't only about how we travel. Giving an old bike a new home, rather than buying something new, means fewer resources used and fewer emissions produced in the first place.
Who can apply?
The bike or scooter is available to a student who:
- Currently commutes to one of our London campuses from within Greater London
- Lives outside university accommodation
- Is a confident cyclist/ scooter with a good understanding of UK cycling and road laws
How to apply?
Applications are open from 2 October to 16 October 2026. Just tell us about your current commute and why a bike would make a difference to you.
Apply for the Bike and Scooter Giveaway Scheme
Sustainability doesn't have to mean big, sweeping changes. Often, it starts small, in how we get to campus, or in giving something we already own a second life. Choosing to cycle is one small step towards a cleaner, healthier community for all of us.