Here at Queen Mary our aim is to offer something for everyone. Regardless of their age, background or level of ability, we want everyone to feel able to engage within sport and physical activity, as we will put our students at the heart of all our decision making.
To engage, develop and unite through sport and physical activity.
To create an inspiring and inclusive environment where every student is empowered to grow and thrive through their sport and physical activity journey.
To actively encourage engagement and the development of partnerships and communities both internally and externally.
We will aim to be diverse, accessible and inclusive, by ensuring that we attract engagement from all parts of our university community, and increase participation levels.
To develop an inspirational and inclusive student sporting community which will be built on pride, partnership, integrity and trust.
To provide a productive, affordable, sustainable sporting offer.
We will aim to inspire and develop our students to realise their full potential, promoting high levels of ethical and professional behaviour, and helping to shape the professionals of the future.
To create a vibrant, supportive and inclusive sporting community to allow all to have ownership of their experience, engage in our programmes and achieve, whilst contributing significantly to our students’ and staff’s wellbeing.
To increase the levels of participation within sport and activities across the whole of the university community, adapting and creating life-long sporting and wellbeing habits, and an empowering environment.
To be embedded in our community and to create a lifelong affinity to QMSU sport, whilst investing in the sporting future at Queen Mary to develop a sustainable model for sport and our activities.
Increase participation in sport and activities across our campus community, inspiring lifelong sporting and wellbeing habits.
Develop our work with partners to increase sport and activity based opportunities for our students, developing them as individuals, and the wider university community.
Enable students (and staff) to create an empowering environment for sport and activities, wellbeing, and improving satisfaction levels across all areas.
Educate our students around the importance of sport and activity to improve our physical and mental health, as well as helping to build resilience and gaining skills for life after university.
Develop a sustainable model of sport and activities at Queen Mary, by investing in our sporting future, creating a productive, affordable and responsible sporting offer which is inclusive and accessible for all.
We have developed four strategic pillars and objectives which will enable us to achieve our overall aims. The pillars will help to support the University and Students’ Union 2030 strategies and will play a vital role in helping to address some of the challenges faced in society today.
We are committed to ensuring all our students understand, value, and have access to activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. We will champion the importance of sport and physical activity at every opportunity when engaging with our student community and aim to support and develop our students’ core competencies, aiming to increase their employment and career opportunities post university life. We will also provide opportunities for students to gain additional qualifications and will seek to grow both internal and external partnerships to create pathways for our students to gain practical experiences, helping to ease the transition into graduate employment.
Increase the percentage of students meeting recommended physical activity levels to improve their physical and mental health.
Enhance student wellbeing through increased sports participation and expanded support services.
Develop employability skills among students by integrating professional development opportunities within sports programmes.
We will make sport and physical activity more inclusive and welcoming for all so that everyone can have confidence that there is a place for them in sport, by promoting women’s and disability sport, championing diversity and looking to find investment for all groups. We want to help everyone get active, whilst also supporting our most talented athletes allowing them to realise their full potential, regardless of background or location. We will also look to apply our knowledge and understanding of the positive links between exercise, nutrition, physical and mental health to improve wellbeing across our diverse student body.
Increase participation of under-represented groups in sports programmes to foster a more inclusive sporting community.
Enhance overall satisfaction with sports facilities, programmes, and services among all student groups.
Expand targeted outreach initiatives to engage minority and under-represented student populations in sports programmes.
We will work with our internal and external stakeholders and partners to utilise sport as a vehicle for social development and change where possible, and will educate and share knowledge on the impact sport can have both locally and internationally. We will create opportunities for our students to work as coaches, volunteers and mentors in the local community which will in hand develop educational opportunities for the young people in our local community using sport as the outreach vehicle.
Expand the number and quality of internal and external partnerships related to sports programmes.
Increase participation and engagement across all sports programmes, with a particular focus on community involvement and inclusivity.
Enhance the volunteer experience by increasing the number of opportunities for our students and volunteer hours contributed by sports programme participants.
We will look to embrace sustainable strategies across sporting operations, sponsorship, partnerships and student engagement. This will allow us to maximise financial performance while also making a positive impact for our students and within our local community. We will focus on financial sustainability and operational efficiency by increasing revenue, improving scheduling and allocating resources more effectively. This will reduce costs and improve quality, creating a solid foundation for long-term growth and positive impact.
Increase revenue generation from sports programmes, facilities, and grants.
Optimise resource allocation to reduce operational costs while maintaining programme quality.
Improve facility utilisation through effective scheduling and programming.