Hello!

Welcome to Queen Mary! Your Students’ Union is here to help you have a great time, and support you through the uni years.

We’re a not-for-profit, student-led charity - and totally separate from the University. So, alongside fun activities, sports and events, we also hold the University to account. Together, we challenge them on issues impacting you and your community.

Discover your Students' Union

So you're officially joining us at Queen Mary. Studying is a big part of your experience, but uni isn’t just about studying! Find out more about how you can get involved with QMSU and figure out how to spend the time away from your desk doing things you’ll love.

Join Clubs & Societies

Got a hobby or passion you love, or something new you really want to try? We have over 200 Societies and Sports Clubs that will link you up with other people who like the same stuff too!

Hello, sports fans

Uni is all about creating a lifestyle that works for you and makes you feel great. Perhaps you’re sports mad or focusing on health and wellbeing, but even if you have a full-blown fitness phobia we can help find something active that works for you. Hooray for endorphins!

Eat, Drink and Dance

Let’s be real, London can be expensive and you might be wondering how far that student loan is actually going to get you. Stay on campus and make amazing memories without blowing your rent money!

Shopping on campus

Grabbing a snack or doing the weekly shop couldn’t be easier on campus. Our shops stock everything from the student must-have QMUL hoodie to emergency loo roll.. if you know, you know!

Leave the world a better place

What’s it feel like to be part of a powerful generation standing up and facing issues head on? Sure, there’s a lot to do, but we’ve got this! So let’s get to work, change the world and have a heap of fun doing it.

Help lead your Students' Union

Think you have ways to improve the University experience? Why not run for a position in our Spring Elections, become a Course Rep or get involved in Students' Union campaigns.

Upcoming events

Official Freshers Passes 2025: 14th August 9am - 30th September 4am; Multiple Locations

GEP (Graduate Entry Programme) Welcome Event: 9th September 4:30pm - 8:30pm; The Griff, Whitechapel Campus, London; The perfect chance to mix and mingle with your fellow GEPs, with cocktails, mocktails and more

Senior Tables: 10th September 7pm - midnight; The Griff

Reuse Fair 2025 - Day 1: 13th September 10:30am - 1:45pm; The Nest; It's that time again - time for the Reuse Fair! Choose from 100s of pre-loved items for the small price of £3 (early slots) or £2 (late slots) to make you room feel like home!

BL Commuters Social: 13th September 2pm - 5pm; Old Library, Whitechapel Campus, London; Not being in halls doesn't mean your aren't part of the BL Family! Come along early to meet your fellow commuters

Commuters Social: 13th September 5pm - 9pm; The Lounge, Mile End Campus, London; Meet other students who'll commute into uni and find a travel buddy

BL Families & After Party: 13th September 5:30pm - 1am; The Griff, Whitechapel Campus, London; The most important event in the BL Freshers calendar, we're spilling the beans on what the start of your BL life will be like. We're introducing you to your Barts "Parents" - these legends are gonna be your guides your supports.

Official QM Opening Party: 13th September 9:30pm - 2am; Drapers, Mile End Campus, London; Unpacking can wait until tomorrow.... Tonight lets celebrate the Official start of Freshers and a fortnight of incredible events.

Reuse Fair 2025 - Day 2: 14th September 10:30am - 2pm; The Nest; It's that time again - time for the Reuse Fair! Choose from 100s of pre-loved items for the small price of £3 (early slots) or £2 (late slots) to make you room feel like home!

Official QMSU Welcome Brunch: 14th September 11am - 5pm; Drapers, Mile End Campus, London; On Sundays we Brunch! Meet new people and enjoy delicious pancakes.

Campus Scavenger Hunt: 14th September noon - 4pm; Meet at The Lounge, Mile End Campus; Grab your new flatmates and get to know your campus with our scavenger hunt - Prizes to be won!

Picnic in the Park - Floyer to Dawson: 14th September 2pm - 7pm; Charterhouse Square Lawn, Charterhouse Square Campus,; Ditch the busy city and bring some food to relax and meet new mates with an afternoon picnic

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Welcome Fair

Thu 18 – Fri 19 September

Meet societies, sports clubs, volunteering and student media at our Welcome Fair - plus free stash from big name brands, local businesses and of course, your Students’ Union outlets.

Find out more

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Latest student deals

It’s more important than ever to make sure you spend your cash wisely. That’s why we wanted you to know that when you buy something from a Students’ Union outlet, you are helping to fund and support a whole load of amazing stuff! Check out our latest student deals below!

Kitchen starter pack for £15.99

Moving into halls? Get set up with the ultimate kitchen starter pack

Ends 30 Sep Pre order

Academic year gym membership

Train for less with our one year academic year membership. Available for a limited time only.

Ends 30 Sep Purchase

20% Off all stationery

Get 20% off all stationery in store at Union Shop & Village Shop

Ends soon

Freshers Pass 2025

Grab a Freshers Pass for the best events — save money and skip the queue

Ends soon Purchase

50p off hot drinks

Get 50p off if you bring a reuseable cup at Ground Cafe.

Ongoing

20% off meat-free mains

Try a meat-free main at Drapers and save 20%.

Ongoing

Frequently asked questions

How do I become a member of the Students' Union?

As a Queen Mary student, you're automatically a member of the Students' Union as soon as you enrol, so no need to register!

How do I register on the website?

If you've received your IT log in details, you can log in by clicking on the 'Log in' button on the top right of the website, then using your details through the 'Current Student' section. If you haven't received these yet, you will need to register as a new student by clicking on the 'New Students 2023' section.

When can I start joining Clubs & Societies?

Memberships for most of our groups are already available to buy online or at our Students' Union Hub Reception. If you want to find out more about our groups before joining follow them on social media, check out their welcome events or come along to the Welcome Fair on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September.

I'm having issues buying a Freshers pass

If you're having any issues buying a Freshers pass or any of our event tickets, please email our events team at su-events@qmul.ac.uk.

I'm a student at Mile End, can I attend the Whitechapel events?

Of course! As long as you are a Queen Mary student, you can attend any of our events at any of our campuses. Any student can go to any event!

Can I bring a friend who doesn't come to Queen Mary to the events?

Most (not all) of our events will alow you to bring in one guest for an event, as long as they arrive with you and are signed in upon arrival. All guests must have their own guest ticket which can be purchased on the event ticket page. Please check the individual event pages for more information.

I don't have my student ID card yet, can I still attend events?

We know that you might not have your physical card just yet, but don't worry, until the 29th September, simply bring along proof of you being a student at Queen Mary (this could be an email registered to you, QM+ login etc) and our events team will be happy to help.