New Students

Lifestyle

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Your first week on campus

How will you make the most of those seven days?

RA Team

Get to know your Residential Assistants!

RAs are all students who live or have lived on Campus

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Surprise bags at The Curve

Save money and help reduce campus food waste

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Qmotion Sport and Fitness Centre on campus

Workouts on your doorstep

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Arriving in the UK

The countdown is on...

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How to spend your last weeks in London

Things to do in your last chunk of summer!

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First Year Diaries: Medicine Student Dian

On seeking support and finding friendship

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First Year Diaries: Pharmacology Student Roxy

From Myanmar to Mile End

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Managing your finances in private housing 🏠

Tips for a smooth transition to private housing

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First Year Diaries: Chemical Engineering, Hester

Surviving and thriving as an under-18 (Young Person)

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Solo date ideas over summer

Staying in London this summer?

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First Year Diaries: Law Student Aarushi

From India to IKEA (and beyond!)

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First Year Diaries: Law Student Muharram

On new friends, new ideas and new rhythms

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First Year Diaries: Neuroscience Student Jessica

On preparation, exploration and being "fun enough"

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First Year Diaries: Senior Status Law, Priyan

On experiences old and new

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Keeping your mobile phone safe and secure

Ways to protect your phone and personal information

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Make a splash at these London Lidos

Summer is back!

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Queer Life at Queen Mary

Being yourself on campus and beyond

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How to have a proper British summer

Suns out, Pimm's out!

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Summer Weather Safety Tips

Get the factor 50 out!

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Wild Swimming in East London

Get your goggles on!

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How to be a good ally

Being kind and stepping up

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Keeping connections after university

From halls to group chats: stay connected after Queen Mary

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Get to know your city

The best walks on your doorstep

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Student Oyster Card Process

Apply today to get cheaper travel around London

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Walking through history: hidden walking tours

Uncover and explore London's hidden secrets

A ROW OF HOUSES

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Queen Mary offers a guarantor service

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Be aware of fraudsters!

Fraud prevention for International Students

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Explore the city by paddleboard

How and where to start?

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Day trips from London

Perfect for a day away over Spring break!

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Things to do in London when it is raining

Don't let the rain ruin your London plans!

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A Guide to the Renters' Rights Act 2025

Everything you need to know as a private property renter

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Timetable FAQs

Guidance on how to access and view your timetable

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Ramadan: A Student's Experience at QM Halls

All about Ramadan, its significance & the student experience

Pancakes

The Fluffiest Pancake Recipe

Do Pancake Day right

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15 Days of Lunar New Year

How do you celebrate, and how can you celebrate with us? 👀

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5 Free Books to Read This Month

RA Shreyas' top recommendations to get lost in your letters

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5 Simple & Delicious Student Recipes for 2026

Upgrade your kitchen game with RA Roxy

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A Birthday gift for our residents!

Is your birthday coming up?

Choose your own adventure: Interactive game!

Your friend is coming to stay! Where will your choices lead?

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Day of the Dead: A New Frontier

RA Daniel shares the meaning of Mexico's Dia de los Muertos

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How To Romanticise Campus Life: Autumn Edition

Nysa's guide to finding magic in the mundane

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Be in with a chance to win a £1,000 grant!

Brighter Futures Grants is offering 10 grants to QM students

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16 Things To Do With Your Flatmates

It's time to start checking off RA Hetvi's Chill List!

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My experience moving to London

From sheep to streets: a Welsh girl's experience in London

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Is social media a necessity for university life?

We love it, we hate it, but do we even need it?

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First Year Diaries: Finance Student Nysa

On following dreams and maintaining high standards

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Introduction to the Residences Reception

Who are we?

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First Year Diaries: Biomed Student Smriti

From first-night tears to conquering uni fears!

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What's it like to be a mature student at QMUL?

No matter your age, you'll find your people

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How do I get my Residents' Rewards Card?

You have access to exclusive exciting offers and discounts

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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting University

If RA Hetvi could give her first year self some advice...

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First Year Diaries: Law Student Deema

On the missteps it takes to find your path

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Free stuff you can use at Queen Mary

No really, it's all FREE