📢 Safe East Sexual Health Testing Clinic – TODAY at 3 PM

Safe East will be running a free and confidential drop-in sexual health testing clinic in the Student Health Service on the last Thursday of every month during term time.

🧪 Testing is open to all students, whether or not you’re registered with the Student Health Service.

📍 Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building (Building 28 on the campus map)

🗓 Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, 29 May 2025 (last for this academic term)

No appointment needed – just drop in!

#qmstudentlife
#safeeast
#qmstudenthealth

Do you have exams, deadlines, or sleepless nights on your mind? You’re not alone. Your experience as a student can come with feelings of worry, stress and panic. That’s a lot to process!

As a student, you have free, 24/7, immediate access to Togetherall. A safe space for you to air your concerns, get things off your chest and to connect with others that may be feeling just the way you do.

Togetherall’s online community is an anonymous place and also clinically moderated by mental health professionals, who are online at all times. Togetherall provide a wellbeing hub where resources are FREE for you to use, around your own lifestyle that help enhance your wellbeing by sharing techniques and strategies to help tackle your struggles.

To learn more visit togetherall.com . Here you can register by using your student email address. Remember it’s free, anonymous and available now!

#togetherall #qmstudentlife #exams #revision

Get ready for a night filled with amazing performances by QMBL Orchestra, Accapella, Bands, Choir, Jazz and QMBL Wind Band from Queen Mary University of London. Join us on Tuesday, Apr 08 2025, at 19:00 at The Octagon. Let's celebrate the end of the term with some fantastic music in a beautiful venue. See you there!

Safe East Sexual Health Drop-In Clinic – Free & Confidential

Safe East is providing free, confidential sexual health testing for all students. You do not need to be registered with the Student Health Service to attend. Whether you are seeking routine testing or simply peace of mind, this service is available to support you.

📍 Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building (No. 28 on the campus map)

🗓️ Clinic Dates (2025):
🔹 Thursday 27th March | ⏰ 3-5 PM
🔹 Thursday 24th April | ⏰ 3-5 PM

No appointment is necessary—simply drop in.

For more information, visit Safe East or the Student Health Service.

#qmstudentlife #safeeast #qmstudenthealth

RESET Drop-In Clinics – Confidential Support & Advice

University life comes with many challenges, and if alcohol or drug use is something you have questions or concerns about, RESET is here to help.

Our free, confidential drop-in clinics offer a non-judgmental space where you can get advice, support, and harm reduction guidance. There’s no pressure—just a chance to talk.

📍 Location: Student Health Service (Geography Square)

🗓️ Upcoming Clinics:
🔹 Tuesday 25th March | ⏰ 2-4 PM
🔹 Tuesday 29th April | ⏰ 2-4 PM

If you prefer a private conversation, you can arrange a 1-on-1 meeting (on or off campus) or a phone call.

📧 Contact us anytime: resetoutreach@providencerow.org.uk

Your well-being matters, and support is always available.
#qmstudentlife
#RESET
#qmstudenthealth

The Student Life Team and QMSU are hosting an amazing Iftar at Whitechapel campus.🌙🍽️

Take a break from your studies to join Muslim students and colleagues to break fast together as a community.

📅 When? Friday, 21st March

📍 Where? Griff Inn, Garrod Building, Whitechapel Campus

⏰ Time? Food served from 5:45 PM | Iftar at 6:19 PM (sunset)

Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you are fasting or not.

We can’t wait to see you there! Please arrive on time to avoid disappointment.

#qmulIftar2025 #ramadan2025 #qmstudentlife

QMUL Iftar is back, the Student Life Team and QMSU are hosting an amazing Iftar you won’t want to miss:

📆 When: Thursday 13th March

📍Where: Library Square, Mile End campus

⏱️Time: Food will be served from 5:30 PM, (Iftar will be at sunset - 6:05 PM)

Indoor seating available at QM Social

Take a break from your studies to join Muslim students and colleagues to break fast together as a community. Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you are fasting or not. 🍲🧃🌙🌅

We can’t wait to see you there!

#qmulIftar2025 #ramadan2025 #qmstudentlife

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD. The day honours the achievements of women across all aspects of life - social, economic, cultural, and political - while also advocating for gender equality.
The theme for this year is: ‘Accelerate Action’ Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality.

At the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158, which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.

Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action emphasizes the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. It calls for increased momentum and urgency in addressing the systemic barriers and biases that women face, both in personal and professional spheres.

So, together, let’s Accelerate Action to speed up the rate of progress worldwide.

#IWD2025 #QMStudentlife

Asian Heritage Month 2025

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month by exploring the different cultures across this huge continent!

Visit our stand in the Library Square and learn about Swadhinata Trust - exploring the Bengali heritage and help yourself to some delicious South Asian Sweets!

Where? Library Square
When? Wednesday 5 March
Time? From 12 noon

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Trust, students on the Assistant Producers Scheme in the Queen Mary Centre for Creative Collaboration are producing a Mela in collaboration with the team at Swadhinata. It will be a vibrant celebration of Bengali culture and history, with short film screenings, an archive exhibition, a quiz and board games.

As this event is taking place during Ramadan, an Iftar will be hosted after 6pm where attendees are welcome to break their fast with delicious free Bengali food. To book your free ticket visit the link in the bio.

Don’t be late - grab your free ladoo before they go!

#AsianHeritageMonth2025 #qmstudentlife #

Safe East will be running a free, confidential drop in sexual health testing clinic in the Student Health Service every last Thursday of the month during term time.

Testing is available to all students, regardless of whether you are registered with the Student Health Service.

Clinic dates 2025:

Thursday 27th February 3pm-5pm

Thursday 27th March 3pm-5pm

Thursday 24th April 3pm-5pm

Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building. Number 28 on the campus map.

#qmstudentlife #safeeast #qmstudenthealth

RESET is running free, confidential drop-in clinics every month, providing support and harm reduction advice to students who are using alcohol and drugs.

Clinics take place on the last Tuesday of every month during term time in the Student Health Service (Geography Square).

RESET can also be contacted on resetoutreach@providencerow.org.uk and a private meeting can be arranged, either on or off campus, or via phone call

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday 25th February 2-4 pm

Tuesday 25th March 2-4 pm

Tuesday 29th April 2-4 pm

setoutreach@providencerow.org.uk.

#qmstudentlife
#RESET
#qmstudenthealth

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT🎶

Join us for the first-ever Queen Mary Music Festival at Mile End – a night of incredible orchestral performances by Royal Holloway, Imperial, Queen Mary, and Cambridge University orchestras!

Under the guidance of Britten Sinfonia and QM’s own Frank Zielhorst, witness stunning pieces by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky & more, including the iconic Academic Festival Overture. 🎻

Book your tickets now – pay what you can! Link in bio.

It’s your chance to celebrate music, creativity, and the incredible talent of young musicians. All are welcome.

We can’t wait to welcome you! #QMMusicFest #music #festival #classical #orchestra #chamber #qmstudentlife

Today is - Time to Talk Day!

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation that falls on 6th February. It’s a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. The day is all about creating supportive communities by having conversations with family, friends, or colleagues about mental health. We all have mental health and by talking about it we can support ourselves and others.

Time to Talk Day is run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, in partnership with Co-op and delivered by See Me with SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health), Inspire and Time to Change Wales. We want everyone to feel comfortable talking about mental health.

Time to Talk Day 2024 revealed that nearly two thirds of the UK public put on a brave face to avoid talking about their mental health. And nearly half of us are less likely to open up as we don’t want to worry others in already difficult times. But talking openly and honestly can be the first step towards better mental health for everyone. It can reduce stigma and help people feel comfortable enough to seek help when they need it.

That’s why this Time To Talk Day, we want everyone to get comfortable and start talking about mental health. Grab a mate and get talking!

#Timetotalkday #qmstudentlife #mentalhealth

Something big is coming, QM... 👀 
Keep an eye on our socials for the deets. 🎼✨ 
#QMMusicFest #StudentVibes #QMMusic #qmstudentlife #student #orchestras

World Cancer Day is an international day observed every 4 February to raise awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilise action to address the global cancer epidemic. The day is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and was established in the year 2000.

Each year, hundreds of activities and events take place around the world, gathering communities, organisations and individuals in schools, businesses, hospitals, marketplaces, parks, community halls, places of worship - in the streets and online - acting as a powerful reminder  that we all have a role to play in reducing the global impact of cancer.

#UnitedbyUnique #WorldCancerDay #qmstudentlife

Today is World Hijab Day - the theme for this year is #HijabisUnsilenced.

This theme celebrates the strength, resilience, and determination of hijabis who, despite facing stereotypes and prejudice, refuse to be silenced. It highlights the hijab as a symbol of empowerment, identity, and solidarity.

This global event invites people of all backgrounds to stand in solidarity with Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab and to challenge the prejudice and misconceptions they often face because of this choice.

#worldhijabday2025 #hijabisunsilenced #qmstudentlife

Safe East will be running a free, confidential drop in sexual health testing clinic in the Student Health Service every last Thursday of the month during term time.

Testing is available to all students, regardless of whether you are registered with the Student Health Service.

Clinic dates 2025:

Thursday 30th January 3pm-5pm

Thursday 27th February 3pm-5pm

Thursday 27th March 3pm-5pm

Thursday 24th April 3pm-5pm

Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building. Number 28 on the campus map.

#qmstudentlife #safeeast #qmstudenthealth

RESET is running free, confidential drop-in clinics every month, providing support and harm reduction advice to students who are using alcohol and drugs.

Clinics take place on the last Tuesday of every month during term time in the Student Health Service (Geography Square).

RESET can also be contacted on resetoutreach@providencerow.org.uk and a private meeting can be arranged, either on or off campus, or via phone call

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday 28th January 2-4 pm

Tuesday 25th February 2-4 pm

Tuesday 25th March 2-4 pm

Tuesday 29th April 2-4 pm

setoutreach@providencerow.org.uk.

#qmstudentlife
#RESET
#qmstudenthealth

Free hot drink and cookie!

Take a break from your studies and grab a hot drink to keep you warm. Hurry before they all finish!

Date: Thursday 14 January 2025
Time: From 11am
Location: QM Socials, Library Sq, Mile End.

#qmstudentlife
#qmwinterwarmers #qmwinterstudywell

Take a study break and have a hearty warm lunch on us! Food is available on both days in the Library Square from 1pm until supplies last 😋

Dates:

Thursday 9th January 2025

Thursday 16th January 2025

Locations: Library Square

Time: 1pm

There are 100 meals, so they will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please arrive on time to avoid disappointment.
#qmstudentlife
#qmwinterwarmers #qmwinterstudywell

As exam period approaches, it can be a very stressful time. Togetherall is here to help you manage this.

What you can do in times of extreme stress

The first thing is to recognise the warning signs of stress and the second is to accept that you need to do something about it. However much your life feels like it’s spiralling out of control, there is plenty you can do to reduce your stress levels. You can:

• Think about what’s causing the stress – and how you respond to it.
• Take steps to prevent or cut down on the stress.
• Understand how your mindset affects how you deal with potentially stressful situations or people.
• Develop healthy ways to deal with stress.

Togetherall is here for you, 24/7

If prolonged or extensive stress is negatively impacting your mental health, or you’d just like to learn more about stress coping strategies, find our supportive community along with a whole host of useful courses and resources on Togetherall.com


#MentalHealthSupport #Togetherall #

Brain Food - Nutrition advice for studying.

Healthy New Year! As the new year begins why not start by finding out ways to eat more healthy within a budget.

To find out more come along to meet nutritionist Nikoletta Mama and learn about how to keep healthy habits on a budget and a busy schedule and which foods can boost your concentration.

Includes free healthy snacks to take away! Follow the link in the bio to sign up to this event for free.

Date: 6 January 2025,
Time: 11am-12pm,
Location: Blomeley Room 1, Students’ Union Hub, Mile End Campus

#qmstudentlife #newyear2025
#qmsu #qmotion #healthyliving

Feeling the winter blues? 🌧 You’re not alone. Togetherall offers a safe space where you can find support any time of day, all year round. Join a community that gets it – free, anonymous, and available 24/7 at togetherall.com. #WinterBlues #MentalHealthSupport #Togetherall

Whatever the festive season means to us, it can be a time of heightened emotions for many. Excitement and anxiety, joy and sadness, hope and despair, intimacy and loneliness – we can go on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Even if we love this time of year, our problems can feel magnified because of the pressures the festive season places upon us. Pressure to spend money we haven’t got, pressure to find the perfect presents for friends and family, pressure to spend time with people we wouldn’t chose to be with, pressure to enjoy ourselves, pressure to ensure others are enjoying themselves too, pressure to eat and drink too much, pressure to get everything done.

So with all these stresses upon us, how do we look after our emotional health at this time?

At @togetherall, you can talk about what you’re going through anonymously and connect with others who understand.

Join the supportive community today and start the conversation that could make all the difference.

Access FREE anonymous online peer
support at togetherall.com

#togtherall #qmstudentlife

Safe East Sexual Health Testing clinic: Thursday 28th November from 3pm

Safe East will be running a free, confidential drop in sexual health testing clinic in the Student Health Service every last Thursday of the month during term time.

Testing is available to all students, regardless of whether you are registered with the Student Health Service.

****SAFE EAST will also be holding a stand in the Library Foyer on Thursday 28th November 3-5pm, please visit the stall to find out more information on the clinic and grab some freebies!****

The next clinic will take place next year, so please do not miss your chance and visit the stand.

Clinic dates 2025:

Thursday 30th January 2025 3pm-5pm

Thursday 27th February 2025 3pm-5pm

Thursday 27th March 2025 3pm-5pm

Thursday 24th April 2025 3pm-5pm

Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building. Number 28 on the campus map.

#qmstudentlife #safeeast #qmstudenthealth

What is World Sustainable Transport Day?

World Sustainable Transport Day, celebrated on 26 November, is a special occasion to reflect and make transport safer, more efficient, more sustainable and greener.

All modes can be safe, efficient and green, getting us to school, work and to see friends, while keeping us fed, healthy and supplied with life’s essentials.

You can support World Sustainable Transport Day by sharing your stories and tagging #transportday

RESET will be running free, confidential 1-1 support sessions in a drop-in clinic. In these sessions, you can expect a tailored service including non-judgemental advice, support, and information on treatment and recovery.

Feel uncomfortable meeting on campus? Don't worry, the RESET team can meet you in a space that you feel most comfortable in.

This service is for students who are using or are worried about the use of any substance, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, cannabis, and new psychoactive drugs. This takes place every last Tuesday of the month in the Consulting Room of the Student Health Service.

Upcoming dates:

Tuesday 26th November 2-4 pm

Tuesday 17th December 2-4 pm

Tuesday 28th January 2-4 pm

Tuesday 25th February 2-4 pm

Tuesday 25th March 2-4 pm

Tuesday 29th April 2-4 pm

Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building. Number 28 on the campus map.

If you would like to get support outside of these hours please contact RESET on: 08008021860 or email them on: resetoutreach@providencerow.org.uk.

#qmstudentlife
#RESET
#qmstudenthealth

16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence 2024

From 25 November to 10 December 2024, the Queen Mary community will mark 16 days of awareness, action and allyship against gender-based violence.

Join us on ***Wednesday 27th November*** for:

ℹ️Information stall on support services at Queen Mary

📍Library Foyer, Mile End. 10:30am-12:30pm

Queen Mary has a range of support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. We will be sharing information about the support available for students and inviting you to reflect on what makes a healthy relationship.


👩‍🏫Inclusive Leadership Workshop - Led by Beyond Equality

📍Blomeley Rooms, Students Union Hub, Mile End.
1pm-5pm.

The CPD-accredited Inclusive Leadership Training is designed for students in/going into positions of leadership and is offered as part of QMSU’s Skills award. The workshop focuses on four topics: Communication & boundaries, Consent culture (sexual violence and harassment), Inclusion & belonging and Supporting & reporting.

To register you must sign up for QMSU’s Skills award. After you have registered for the Skills award you can register for the training. Please follow the link in the bio to register.

For more information on any of our events please email c.govier@qmul.ac.uk.

#16daysofactivim #qmstudentlife #qmreportandsupport

London’s Black communities—your voice matters! Have your say on HIV prevention in just 10 minutes. Complete the survey for a chance to win vouchers up to £100! Link in the bio.

Survey close: 9 February 2025

#HIVPrevention #BlackHealthMatters #DoitLondon

Today is International Men’s day.

On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.

The UK themes for the Day which are used every year are:

*Making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of men and boys

*Raising awareness and/or funds for charities supporting men and boys’ wellbeing

*Promoting a positive conversation about men, manhood and masculinity.

#Internationalmensday2024
#qmstudentlife
#qmstudenthealth

Islamic Heritage Event

Date: Friday 22 November

Time: 2pm-5pm.

Venue: Old Library, Whitechapel

This month, we’re raising awareness about Islamophobia and celebrating the rich heritage of our Muslim students. This year’s theme, Seeds of Change, reminds us that small actions can lead to big transformations.

You are all welcome to join us for some light refreshments at the Old library, Whitechapel were we will be hosting an exhibition in light of Islamophobia Awareness Month.

Come and try on a FREE hijab at our hijab stall .We will also have a professional henna artist joining us at this event, who will be applying henna design of your choice for FREE!

Old Library | 🕒 2-5pm:
📖 Islamophobia Awareness Month Exhibition
🖌️ Free Henna Artists & Hijab Try-Out and giveaway
🍴 Refreshments

📍 Milton LT | 🕒 5:30 PM | hosted by BLSA 🎤 Special Talk: Islamic Legacy in Medicine & Beyond by Dr. Wajid Akhter

Let’s come together to learn, celebrate, and inspire change.

#QMStudentLIfe #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth #BLSA #QMSU

Music Scholarship Auditions 2024

Share your passion and nourish your talent! This opportunity is open to all Queen Mary Students.

Deadline for applications: 25 November

Auditions date: 9 December in People's Palace

For more information and to submit an application, please visit the link in the bio.

#qmulmusic #qmstudentlife #qmulmusicscholarship

Today is World Diabetes day.

Diabetes and wellbeing is the theme for World Diabetes Day 2024. With appropriate access to diabetes care and support for their well-being, everyone with diabetes has the chance to live well.

Millions of people with diabetes face daily challenges managing their condition at home, work, and school.

This World Diabetes Day, 14 November, let’s put well-being at the heart of diabetes care and start the change for a better diabetes life.

#worlddiabetesday2024 #qmstudenthealth #qmstudentlife

Today marks the beginning of Islamophobia Awareness Month

The goal of this year’s campaign is to emphasise the importance of how small actions contribute to big change, there are small steps everyone can take to raise awareness.

Whether it’s starting a conversation, participating in training or making a donation, we can all plant seeds that help tackle Islamophobia.

#qmstudentlife
#IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth #qmsu

Safe East Sexual Health Testing clinic: Thursday 31st October from 3pm
 
Safe East will be running a free, confidential drop in sexual health testing clinic in the Student Health Service every last Thursday of the month during term time.
 
Testing is available to all students, regardless of whether you are registered with the Student Health Service.
 
Upcoming Dates:
 
Thursday 31st October 2024 3pm-5pm
 
Thursday 28th November 2024 3pm-5pm
 
Thursday 19th December 2024 3pm-5pm
 
Thursday 30th January 2025 3pm-5pm
 
Thursday 27th February 2025 3pm-5pm
 
Thursday 27th March 2025 3pm-5pm
 
Thursday 24th April 2025 3pm-5pm
 
Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building. Number 28 on the campus map.
 
#qmstudentlife
#safeeast
#qmstudenthealth

Today marks International Day of Care and Support! Celebrating compassion, connection, and community. In this day let’s honor the hands and hearts that uplift us all. 🤝❤️ #CareAndSupportDay #TogetherWeCare

🧑‍⚕️RESET drop in Clinic: Tuesday 29th October from 2pm.
 
RESET will be running free, confidential drop-in clinics every last Tuesday of the month.
 
They will provide support and information to students who are using any substance, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, cannabis and new psychoactive drugs, generating a variety of different services to support individual needs
 
Upcoming dates:
 
Tuesday 29th October 2-4 pm
 
Tuesday 26th November 2-4 pm
 
Tuesday 17th December 2-4 pm
 
Tuesday 28th January 2-4 pm
 
Tuesday 25th February 2-4 pm
 
Tuesday 25th March 2-4 pm
 
Tuesday 29th April 2-4 pm
 
Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building. Number 28 on the campus map.
 
If you would like to get support outside of these hours please contact RESET on: 08008021860 or email them on: resetoutreach@providencerow.org.uk.
 
#qmstudentlife
#RESET
#qmstudenthealth

Call for all performers - SOUND OF GROUND.

Every Wednesday at 5pm, QM Music hosts SOUND OF GROUND at the Ground Café on the Mile End campus.

SOUND OF GROUND is an open podium for all students and staff. All musical styles and genres, and all abilities are welcome to sign up - follow the link in the bio.

Performances last about 45 minutes. The sooner you sign up, the better your chance of getting a slot!

Although it is possible to sign up as an individual, we would like to encourage participants to perform as ensembles of up to 5 musicians.

There is no obligation to be a member of the music societies to take part: it is open for everyone who would like to perform.

After you have signed up, one of our team will be in touch to arrange a date for your performance.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us via music@qmul.ac.uk and mention SOUND OF GROUND in the subject.

Link to the sign up page is in the bio.

#QMMusic #qmgroundcafe #qmstudentlife

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October.
 
The day was founded by the International Menopause Society (IMS) to raise awareness of menopause and to support options to improve health and well-being for women in midlife and beyond.
 
The theme for World Menopause Day 2024 is Menopause and Menopause Hormone Therapy
(MHT).
 
How can menopause impact mental health and emotional wellbeing?
 
Hormonal changes in menopause not only affect physical health, it can also have an impact on
emotional and mental wellness. Feelings of anxiety, low mood, and difficulty concentrating are
all very common symptoms of menopause.
 
Common mental health challenges would be:
 
• Low mood
• Low self-esteem
• Anxiety
• Problems with memory or concentration – sometimes referred to as ‘brain fog’
 
If you would like to talk to someone there is a 24/7 Student Wellbeing helpline from Health Assured to support you  -  available for all students.
 
Use your unique code: MHA151109 to access Wisdom. You will need to create a new account with an email address and password to register and use the app.
 
#worldmenopauseday2024
#qmstudentlife
#healthassured

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October.

This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.

There are so many ways to get involved and be a part of this global day for mental health!

👉 Check in with a friend.

👉 Celebrate with a Tea & Talk.

👉 Wear your green ribbon pin.

👉 Take some time for you!

We will be having a stall in the Library Foyer from 10am - 4pm.

Come on over and find out the mental health support available to you, collect some colourings sheets and freebies!

How you will get involved this #WMHD? Let us know in the comments! 💬

#qmstudentlife #qmstudenthealth #WMHD24

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, and this year, the theme is 'Reclaiming Narratives’.

Keep an eye out for more posts to see how we will celebrate the achievements, contributions and histories of Black people in the UK and around the world.

You can also check out other departmental events at qmul.ac.uk/blackhistorymonth/ and qmsu.org/events/ .

#qmstudentlife #BHM24 #NotJustForAMonth #ReclaimingTheNarrative #history #events

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September.

Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

Let us all create Peace Day every day!

#internationalpeaceday2024
#qmstudentlife

👩🏽‍⚕️ RESET will be running free, confidential drop-in clinics every month, providing support and information to students who are using any substance, including alcohol and drugs.

Clinics take place on the last Tuesday of every month during term time in the Student Health Service.

The First clinic will take place on: 24th September, 2-4pm.

For a list of all the drop in clinic please visit the Student Health webpage. Link in the bio. #qmstudenthealth #qmstudentlife #RESET

International Students Welcome fair is here!!

Meet other students, take part in some fun games, grab some free snacks, and learn about everything that Queen Mary has to offer on Wednesday 18 September on our Mile End campus.

Drop in between 10.30am- 4pm on the lawn in front of the Queens’ Building:

* ��Grab a free tea, coffee or pastry from 10.30(as long as supplies last)
* ��Take part in some fun activities at 11am and 2pm to meet other students and learn about the Global Café, Queen Mary’s international student meet-up
* ��Get support setting up your UK bank account
* ��Meet and learn about university services, including the international advisers, QM Elevate, and the Students’ Union.
* ��Grab a free ice cream! (As long as supplies last)

11am - 12pm Meet and greet the Academic Skills team in the Ground Floor Study Space at Mile End Library, and learn about all the support and resources available to excel in your degree.

12pm - 1pm Talks on essential information for international students, Peston Lecture Theatre (Graduate Building):
* ��Essential immigration information
* ��How to make the best of your student life in the UK
* ��Introduction to QM Elevate

Don’t forget to grab your FREE ice cream!!!! 🍦🍦🍦
For more info see the link in the bio.

#qmwelcomeweek
#qmstudentlife
#qminternationalstudents

International Day of Friendship was designated by the United Nations General Assembly (U.N.).

On July 30, we step back and get thankful for these relationships worldwide, as they promote and encourage peace, happiness, and unity.

The U.N. encourages governments, community groups, and other organizations to coordinate activities and events that celebrate the friendships that we keep close to us.

#internationaldayoffriendship2024 #qmstudentlife

South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM) first took place in 2020 and runs from the 18th of July to the 17th of August each year.

SAHM seeks to commemorate, mark and celebrate South Asian cultures, histories, and communities.

The month seeks to understand the diverse heritage and cultures that continue to link the UK with South Asia.

South Asian culture has made a significant impact on Britain in various aspects, such as food, clothing, music, words, and the overall ambiance of our towns and cities. It’s a beautiful display of the rich and proud South Asian heritage that has blended into the British way of life, contributing to the diversity of our nation.

This year, the theme is “Free to Be Me,” - celebrating the beauty of simply being yourself. What’s Your Story?
Every one of us has a unique journey filled with moments that have shaped who we are.

#SAHM
#qmstudentlife

Today is Nelson Mandela Day. It is an annual global celebration that takes place on 18 July to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

This day is a call to action for individuals, communities, and organisations to take time to reflect on Mandela’s values and principles and to make a positive impact in their own communities.

Nelson Mandela shows us the power of resisting oppression, of justice over inequality, of dignity over humiliation, of forgiveness over hatred.

Let us recall the lessons of Nelson Mandela’s life, and the essential humanism that guided him: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”

#MandelaDay2024
#ItIsInYourHands
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International Women in Engineering Day, is celebrated annually on 23 June. It is organised by Women’s Engineering Society (WES) who promote the amazing work that women engineers across the globe are doing.

This year’s theme is #Enhancedbyengineering. INWED gives women engineers around the world a profile when they are still hugely under-represented, with 2021 figures indicating that in the UK only 16.5% of engineers are women.

As the only platform of its kind, it plays a vital role in encouraging more young women and girls to take up engineering careers. #inwed #qmstudentlife

Today marks the 76th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Windrush at Tilbury Docks in Essex. On this day, we recognise and thank all those who arrived and their descendants for their immense contributions to Britain during its recovery from WWII and beyond.

Look out for celebrations taking place in your area, including at the Royal Museums Greenwich and Haringey Council. The National Windrush Museum is also hosting a series of events and is dedicated to researching, exhibiting, promoting, and preserving the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Windrush pioneers, their predecessors, and successors. Check out your local council website to see what is happening in your area.

#WindrushDay #HMSWindrush #Celebration #Justice #qmstudentlife

Invest in your mental health and well being by signing up to a 4-week Mindfulness Course, delivered by a qualified mindfulness meditation teacher.

- Mindfulness teachings
- Guided meditation
- Group discussion
- Free course materials

Develop your awareness of and resilience to pain, stress and hardship whilst getting a better understanding of how your mind works.

Sessions takes place between 3-5pm every Monday from 24 June until 15 July 2024 in the Chaplaincy on Mile End Campus.

Spaces are limited and registration is required. Click the link in our bio to register!

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Today, 14th June, marks the 7th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire. 72 people were lost to the fire. Today we remember them.

Join the community and @grenfellunited at Notting Hill Methodist Church at 6.00pm for a memorial service. The Grenfell Tower Memorial Commission published a film to mark the anniversary - click the link in our bio to watch this.

#UnitedForGrenfell #justice #hope #community #72 #qmstudentlife

Men’s Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 is celebrated from June 10th to June 16th.

The week aims to raise awareness of men’s health and to encourage all men to seek help to address any health concerns that they may be experiencing.

It is a time to encourage men to share their stories and raise awareness about mental health.

#menmentalhealthawarenessweek2024

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Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support. Carers Week is led by Carers UK with the support of a number of other charities.

The theme for Carers Week 2024 is ‘Putting carers on the map’. This includes raising awareness about the challenges carers face which impact on their finances, employment, health and wellbeing and ensuring policymakers and politicians take steps to better support carers’ needs.

#carersweek2024
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Vaping and some of it's effects on mental health:

Brain development
Vaping harms the part of the brain that controls attention, learning, mood and impulse control, all important skills whilst studying.

Sleep
Vape users are significantly less likely to have good quality sleep compared to their non-vaping peers

Anxiety and depression
There is a strong connection between people who vape and depression. Vape users are twice as likely to report having clinical depression compared to those who do not.

Most people will need support when quitting smoking and there is no shame in asking for support. We are here to help.

For more support download the Health Assured app now or access at wisdom.healthassured.org. Use your unique code: MHA151109 to access Wisdom. You will need to create a new account with an email address and password to register and use the app.

#HealthAssured
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What is International Nurses Day?

Celebrated May 12th, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, International Nurses Day a day to recognize nurses around the world and celebrate their contributions to the nursing profession. Each year has a theme, and the theme for 2024 is: Our Nurses. Our Future.

#InternationalNursesDay2024

Preparing for exams- some useful tips:
 
Good revision practises
When it comes to exam preparation, good revision hygiene and practices are key. It limits stress and pressure, boosts confidence, and allows you to plan your revision in the best and easiest way for you.
 
1. Have a revision plan - With a revision plan, students take accountability for their learning, significantly reduces stress.
2. Find the best way you revise - Revision is personal, not a one-size-fits-all. Do you like to revise with other people? Do you need complete silence?
3. Don’t forget self-care - Exams can be mentally exhausting, so it is important to take the time for self-care in-between preparation and revision.
 
Night before the exam
1. Go to bed early
2. Know the details on the exam
3. Take your mind off things -It’s good to have a quick scan over your notes the night before, however, it is vital that you give yourself some time for headspace and switching off.
 
Morning of the exam
1. Take deep breaths
2. Stay hydrated and have a good breakfast
3. Remember, you can only do what you can do.

Worrying and stressing about an exam will not help and it might cause you to go into a blind panic. Having anxiety or feeling stressed can inhibit function and interfere with skills that are required for good performance.

If you have put the effort in by sticking to your plan and revising, you should have nothing to worry about. If you don’t do as well as you’d hoped, it won’t be the end of the world, even if your mind says it is.
 
For more support download the Health Assured app now or access at wisdom.healthassured.org. Use your unique code: MHA151109 to access Wisdom. You will need to create a new account with an email address and password to register and use the app.
 
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Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the Deaf community, the language, culture, and history.

It is a time to celebrate Deaf identity, promote Deaf culture, and advocate for equal access to communication and services for the Deaf and hard of hearing.

This week provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to come together and support the Deaf community, learn about their experiences, and work towards a more inclusive and accessible society.

Deaf Awareness Week is a time to celebrate diversity, promote understanding, and build a more inclusive world for all.

#deafawarenessweek2024

How can you manage stress and pressure whilst in higher education? 
 
1. Speak to a counsellor 
Talking to a counsellor is beneficial in discussing, processing, and understanding your thoughts and feelings, especially if you are feeling persistent stress. They will offer different perspectives and support you in exploring options for improved mental wellbeing. 

2. Physical exercise 
Physical activity eases stress, lifts mood, improved self-esteem, increases cognitive function, and boosts a healthy lifestyle. All this improves a person’s ability to cope with mental health challenges, alleviating symptoms, and encouraging mental clarity. 

3. Prioritise sleep 
Getting enough sleep is closely linked to improved mental health. Having less sleep is connected to mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, and can even make mood disorders harder to cope with. 

During sleep the brain processes emotional information, assesses memories and thoughts, and the lack of sleep can be damaging to cognitive functions. 

4. Learn about your mental health. 
Having self-awareness around your own mental health is freeing. It supports us in understanding why we feel the way we do when challenges come up. It allows us to appropriately comfort ourselves when we are distressed or struggling, such as coping with stress and burnout. 

5. Manage your time 
Many students feel pressure when they think they don’t have enough time to complete a piece of work or project and sometimes things don’t always go to plan. 
It is vital to time management effectively, to offset pressured, stress, and potentially burnout. 

For more support download the Health Assured app now or access at wisdom.healthassured.org. Use your unique code: MHA151109 to access Wisdom. You will need to create a new account with an email address and password to register and use the app.
 
#HealthAssured
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Tomorrow is Earth Day. This is an annual event celebrated on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. On this day, people around the world participate in activities like cleanups, educational events, and campaigns to protect our planet, let us know what you will be doing!
It’s a day to reflect on our planet’s environment and how we can contribute to making it a better place for future generations. If you’re interested in joining the movement or learning more, you can visit the official Earth Day website.
#EarthDay2024 #qmstudentlife

Join us at the Octagon at Queen Mary University Of London for a night filled with music. With performances by the QMBL orchestra, QM choir, a capella group and QM wind band. Get ready hear amazing performances by talented musicians from our university. This in-person event is the perfect way to wrap up the term and celebrate the end of another successful academic period. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy live music with your university family and friends. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queen-mary-musics-end-of-term-concert-tickets-871834349007