Housing Services will close on Monday 23 December 2024 and re-open on Thursday 02 January 2025.
The Residential Life team have organised a variety of fully staffed, in person events after the end of term and throughout the festive period. For more information about what is on offer, visit the Residential Life events page.
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Thursday 19 December 2024
QM Social, Mile End Campus
Are you staying in halls over the University closure period? You’re not alone! Meet new friends and have some fun at our cozy Winter Mixer event.
Further details about this event are available on the events page of the Residential Life events page.
Sunday 21 December – Tuesday 31 December 2024
Aspire Point Reception, Blithehale Court Reception, Sherren House Reception
2025 is just around the corner! Get ready to ring it in with 10 gifts, one for each day, as we count down to the new year. Gifts are available for collection from the Aspire Point, Blithehale Court and Sherren House receptions daily while supplies last.
From Tuesday 24 December to Wednesday 01 January (while stock lasts) - Residences Reception is on hand for you to visit daily with your Residents’ Rewards Card to claim food cupboard essentials. The giveaway is for all Queen Mary residents in halls and includes tinned items such as chopped tomatoes, soup, and pasta, you can claim 1, or 2 items per day.
Visit the Residential Life website for more information, and where you can also learn more about the wellbeing support available to you while in halls.
Lights, camera, action! Join your fellow residents for a free trip to Genesis Cinema, courtesy of Residential Life, check out our giveaways on 23 December and 30 December for full details.
Thursday 26 DecemberBring your old friends and make some new ones at this classic Boxing Day games tradition for residents in Blithehale Court in the Common Room and Sherren House in the Study Room from 3pm to 6pm.
Friday 27 December
All’s fair in love and games! Grab your discounted ticket and join us for a trip to the best fairground experience, London has to offer. Hurry – tickets are £5 and extremely limited! Find out more on the Residential Life website.
The Zero Waste Shop will be closed from Monday 23 December to Friday 03 January. It will reopen on Monday 06 January 2025.
Students spending Christmas in London, particularly, (although not exclusively) those from overseas may want to spend Christmas Day at International Students House in Great Portland Street (near Oxford Circus).
Book a place noting the booking deadline is 16 December.