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Your Residential Life platform

Events and more!

Studiosity assessment feedback service

How to access it and what it's for

The Queen Mary Zero Waste Shop

Introducing the Zero Waste Shop!

Noise levels in halls

Keep it down!

Free help if you want to stop smoking

Quit today with our support!

Your guide to Dawson Hall

A student guide for the nearby area

Your guide to Floyer House

A student guide to the nearby area

Your guide to Aspire Point

A student guide to the nearby area

Top Tips for Bike Security at Queen Mary

Cycling is a great way to get around and has many benefits

Open the right bank account for you

Everything you need to know about student bank accounts

SIM-only deals that will save you money

Get the most minutes, texts and data for less!

Your sexual health

Take advantage of the resources and information QMUL provide

Period Equality at Queen Mary

Free period products are provided to you on campus

Have you had your meningitis vaccine?

All university students should make sure they are up to date

East London

Your Residential Welfare Team's guide

Consent Matters

A clear understanding of sexual consent

5 vegan restaurants

In and around Mile End

Your guide to Sherren House

A student guide for the nearby area

Friends for life at Sober Socials

There is a stereotype at university

Budgeting tips to get you through!

Alessandra's top tips

Your Experience: Being Queer in Halls

We want to hear from the community at Queen Mary.

How to grab a bargain when supermarket shopping

Who doesn't love a bargain? Especially when it comes to food

The best Asian spots around London

Getting bored of your usual kebabs and KFCs?

Aspire Point 101

Quick Guide to Aspire Point FAQs

Walking Route: Barbican to Dawson Hall

The best route to take!

Walking Route: Stratford to Aspire Point

The best route to take!

Walking Route: Bethnal Green Station to Blithehale

The best route to take!

Who to contact in an emergency

Save these numbers to your phone in case you need them

International supermarkets

Right on your doorstep

Game nights in London

If you're competitive, you'll love this

Become a Student Ambassador for The Passage

Help drive change in your community

Having vacuum trouble?

Here are some tips on how to use vacuum cleaners in halls

Cost of LIVING in London

It's no secret that living in London is expensive.

Beautiful spaces in London

You won't believe they're in the city

Finding a Part-Time Job

RA Mia gives tips on CVs, cover letters and where to apply

How to have fun without alcohol

More and more students are turning away from alcohol

The Story of Queenie

Her Royal Highness that graces our campus

Advice on staying safe around London

We want to keep you safe whilst here at Queen Mary

Stay safe from criminals

Advice about money mules

My favourite spots on campus

Courtesy of RA Alessandra

Food safety basics

Your guide to not poisoning yourself

How to handle culture shock

And settle into life in the UK

Going out tonight?

Have a good time you can actually remember the next day

How to meet new people at university

Trials, tribulations and tips from students just like you

International students: What to bring to uni

Soon you will be making the big move from home to Queen Mary

Spaghetti Carbonara recipe

Celebrate World Pasta Day with this delicious recipe

Smoking and vaping on campus

Important Information

The easiest ways to save energy in halls

Save energy now (and money in the future)

4 meal prep recipes on a budget

Save £££

Tips for getting along with your Flatmates

Teamwork makes the dream work

Triple chocolate glitter cookies

Rich, gooey, and packed with chocolatey goodness

Exploring London's best markets

Must-visit hotspots

Deals to grab as a student

Every penny counts when you are a student!

5 things to do with your flatmates

Fun and easy things to do to help you connect

LGBTQ+ History Month: Queer Spots in London

Discover Queer history throughout the city!

The best dupes for students

That are just as good as the original

How to see theatre shows on a budget

Get your cheaper tickets now!

Apps to help you save money

One click away from saving money & stressing less

3 places to visit in London this month

Let our RAs show you their favourite places!

Best Study Spots in London

Explore London in the most productive way!

Budget-Building Printables!

Take control of your meals & money with our free printables!

Immerse yourself in the colours of Spring

Spring is here

Getting around campus

Campus navigation made easy

A Day in the Life of a Student: Ramadan Edition

Join our RA Reem on a day in her life!

All About Eid

What is Eid all about? Our RA Aiman is here to tell you!

What type of studier are you?

And how to make it work for you

Finding a place to live next year?

Follow these steps for a stress-free(ish) process

Not every day will be productive... and that's OK

Your guide on embracing the inevitable "down" times

What I wish I'd known before coming to uni

Top tips from our Residential Assistants!

A day in the life of a Queen Mary student

A POV journey filmed by one of our digital creators

Day in the Life of a Uni Student

Follow Diksha on a day in the life!

Everything you need to know before you arrive

Essential info to make the start of your journey smooth

The ResLife Podcast

For all the trials and tribulations of university life

What's included in my bedroom?

Soon you'll be moving into Queen Mary halls and unpacking

What's included in my kitchen?

This is where you'll be cooking & socialising with flatmates

Blithehale Court Image Gallery

Discover what's in your room

First Year Diaries: Biomed Student Reem

On finding the place you belong!

How to contact Security at Queen Mary

Contact details

Queer Life at Queen Mary

Being yourself on campus and beyond

Shrimp scampi pasta

Celebrate World Pasta Day with this delicious recipe

Creamy mushroom pasta with chicken strips

Celebrate World Pasta Day with this delicious recipe

How to manage stress as a uni student

4 practical tips to help you manage stress effectively

The BEST rooftop bars around London

Hello SUMMER!

Things to do in East London on a budget

From art and history to theatre and music

Making the most of your time at Queen Mary

Our recommendations, plus east London tips & tricks

How to cook (the basics)

First time? We got you covered

Advice on how to kick off uni the right way

Directly from students

Phone scammers targeting students

Be vigilant

Avoid Food Waste: Make Banana Bread Instead!

Embrace the taste of this delicious banana bread recipe

Walking Route: Whitechapel to Floyer House

The best route to take!

Walking Route Stepney Green to ResidencesReception

The best route to take!

Walking Route: Mile End to Residences Reception

The best route to take!

Walking Route: Stepney Green to Sherren House

The best route to take!

Don't get your phone snatched

10 tips on how to keep your mobile safe and sound

Keep your money safe from scammers

Start of term means the start of scams

Qmotion Sport and Fitness Centre on campus

Workouts on your doorstep

Free stuff you can use at Queen Mary

No really, it's all FREE

Places to eat at Queen Mary

A list of places you can grab a bite to eat or coffee

I ate at The Curve every day for 1 week

By Aiman: RA and semi-professional food critic

Chapman House 360 Tour

Explore in 360

Queen Mary Accommodation 360° Tours

Discover your ideal hall of residence

Introduction to the Residences Reception

Who are we?

Keeping your bathroom and kitchen clean

Your cleaning agreement in halls

Do you need to visit the Residences Reception?

Penny for your thoughts

Alana's What To Pack

What I packed for life in London as a student from Wales

Suryansh's What To Pack

What I packed for life in the UK as a student from India

First Year Diaries: Finance Student Nysa

On following dreams and maintaining high standards

Introducing the Residential Welfare Team

Who are we?

What Happens When You Contact Queen Mary Security?

Security is available 24 hours, 7 days a week

Nysa's What To Pack

What I packed when moving to London from India

Contact Us

Where you need to go and who you need to contact

Students' Union's Executive Officers

What are they responsible for?

My experience moving to London

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

Eniola's what to pack

A list of everything you'll need

Arriving in the UK

The countdown is on...

Building and Fire Safety in Queen Mary Halls

What you need to know

What to expect from UK Life

It's not all tea and crumpets!

Advance Fee Fraud

What you need to know and how to get support

Struggling to get comfy?

Get set up right for that essential good night's sleep

Where can I get my hair done as a Black Student?

We've got you covered!

What's the story: Sextortion

What you need to know

Named Maintenance Days

Your hall of residence has a named maintenance day

Laundry at Queen Mary

The only guide you need

What you need to know about TV licences

And why you might need one

Queen Mary Halls' guest policy

What you need to know about visitors and overnight guests

Communal Life in Queen Mary Halls

Fredrick's experience

Receiving post to halls?

Here's all the information you need to know

Get to know your Residential Assistants!

RAs are all students who live or have lived on Campus

My postal address whilst living at Queen Mary

Make sure your mail and parcels get to you

Howden for students - your contents insurance

Your belongings are insured! Access your policy now

Sharing the load with your flatmates

How to split responsibilities with flatmates drama-free

How To Romanticise Campus Life: Autumn Edition

Nysa's guide to finding magic in the mundane

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

Brighter Futures Grants is offering 10 grants to QM students

Recycling in Queen Mary halls

Help us increase our recycling rates

How to use your kitchen's appliances

We've put together some really simple video instructions

Report + Support

We want Queen Mary to be the most inclusive university

Do you need a PEEP?

(Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan)

Day of the Dead: A New Frontier

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

How to stay safe on a night out in London

7 simple steps to ensure your safety

Top 10 tips for overcoming homesickness

Courtesy of RA Qazi!

The Student Accommodation Code

What you need to know

How can I give feedback to Residential Services?

All the ways you can share your thoughts with us

Little things to consider when living in halls

Be the flatmate you want to live with!

How ResLife Stole Christmas: Gallery!

Did the Grinch stop us switching on the Christmas lights?

How to use your keys and access card

What does your room number mean...

Watch what you heat: cooking safely in halls

Simple steps to stop kitchen fires in student halls

Secure Bicycle Storage on campus

Do you cycle to campus?

How do I get my Residents' Rewards Card?

You have access to exclusive exciting offers and discounts

Transport for London (TFL)

Get around the city with TFL ease

Walking routes to Queen Mary Halls

Finding your way around can take some time

Where to supermarket shop

As a student at Queen Mary

Charterhouse Square campus map

Help on finding your feet

A Guide to Residential Life

What we can do for you!

16 Things To Do With Your Flatmates

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

5 Free Books to Read This Month

RA Shreyas' top recommendations to get lost in your letters

Westfield Way Building Work

For the new School of Business and Management

A Birthday gift for our residents!

Is your birthday coming up?

Running tips around campus

Get those running shoes on

My Top 3 Study Tips

RA Alessandra shares her best tips for studying

RA Tips for a safe night out

My best tips on having a fun night whilst staying safe

How to use the right bins in halls and on campus

Know how to dispose of your waste properly ♻️

Joining a flat that's already friends?

Here's some tips to help you settle in

Staying safe on campus

Tips to be aware of when living here

Study tips from Residential Assistants

The best study tips

Finding the Yurt on Mile End Campus

How to find Queen Mary's hidden gem

Homemade heart shaped pizzas ❤️

Choose to cook one, or all three pizza options!

5 Simple & Delicious Student Recipes for 2026

Upgrade your kitchen game with RA Roxy

Whitechapel Campus Map

Find your way around

Ramadan: A Student's Experience at QM Halls

All about Ramadan, its significance & the student experience

15 Days of Lunar New Year

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

Our Queen Mary Security Service

QM Security is a diverse team located across all locations

Safe spaces you can use

Available to everyone on campus

How to set up a student bank account

Find the nearest bank to you

Student Lockers and Storage at Mile End

Signed, sealed, delivered

Mile End Campus Map

Get an idea of what's on campus

Post Offices near campus

Information you need to know before clicking purchase

Room change/transfer requests

A summary of the need to know information

Taxi Pick Ups, Drop Offs and Food Deliveries

Only From the Law Gate From 19:00 to 08:00, 7 days a week

Timetable FAQs

Guidance on how to access and view your timetable

Student Oyster Card Process

Apply today to get cheaper travel around London

Albert Stern House 360 Tour

Step inside your new room

Beaumont Court 360 Tour

Take the virtual tour

Chesney House 360 Tour

Explore the layout

Creed Court 360 Tour

Find out what's included

Feilden House 360 Tour

10 ensuite adapted rooms available

France House 360 Tour

Take a look at your new home

Ifor Evans Place 360 Tour

Make yourself at home

Lindop House 360 Tour

Get to know the space

Lodge House 360 Tour

Take a closer look

Lynden House 360 Tour

Tour the space

Maurice Court 360 Tour

An inside look

Maynard and Varey Houses 360 Tour

See where you'll be living

Pooley House 360 Tour

Take a look at your room

Selincourt House 360 Tour

View what's in your room

Sherren House Image Gallery

Have a look at your room

Stocks Court 360 Tour

Explore your room

Aspire Point 360 Tour

Take a look inside Aspire Point

Eleanor Rosa House Image Gallery

Check out your accommodation

Floyer House 360 Tour

Take the tour

Dawson Hall 360 Tour

Take the tour

How to prevent mould

And why you should report it

The Fluffiest Pancake Recipe

Do Pancake Day right

Your Residents’ Handbook

Everything you need in one place

How I found my flat

Our guidance on house-hunting

How to digitally detox during exams

(And why you should)

Meet the Residential Life Team

Hello from your Residential Life Team!

Register with Queen Mary’s Student Health Service

Quick, free doctor registration on Mile End campus

Applications for 2026/27 are now open!

Lock in your housing application

Meningitis: know the symptoms. Act fast

Stay aware and take care of each other

Student Status Letter

What is it and why do I need it?

Have questions about your tuition fees?

Find out how to pay, instalment plans and FAQs

How to Use Your Weekly Study Planner

(Like a Boss)

Day trips from London

Perfect for a day away over Spring break!

A Guide to the Renters' Rights Act 2025

Everything you need to know as a private property renter

Things to do in London when it is raining

Don't let the rain ruin your London plans!

Neurodivergent support: Dyslexia

How we can support you

The best study spots at the Mile End campus

Different places for you to choose from

How to prep the week before an exam!

Our best tips and tricks

Room damages: Cosmetics & Inventory

What to know and why it's important

What I Wish I Knew Before Starting University

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

Walking through history: hidden walking tours

Uncover and explore London's hidden secrets

Explore the city by paddleboard

How and where to start?

Leaving halls?

What to do with your unwanted items

10 Student Essentials Under £10

Make your room more organised, more comfortable & more you

Queen Mary Food pre-paid meal packages

Online Sales for September 2026 Coming August 2026

What it's like to live in Sherren House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

First Year Diaries: Law Student Aiman

On IKEA hotdogs, halal food and finding your true self

What it's like to live in Creed Court

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

Be aware of fraudsters!

Fraud prevention for International Students

Medic or Dentist? Love to run? Free 12 July?

Support The Friends of the Royal London Hospital

Get to know your city

The best walks on your doorstep

Donate your unwanted items to the 2026 Reuse Fair!

It’s that time of year....

Keeping connections after university

From halls to group chats: stay connected after Queen Mary

Guarantor scheme with Housing Hand

Queen Mary offers a guarantor service

What kind of flatmate are you?

Elusive, sleepy, chaotic, chill - take the quiz to find out!

What to expect from London Life

Your guide to this magical city

January Events Gallery!

Check out some highlights from our January events!

February Events Gallery!

Check out some highlights from our February events!

Grab Queen Mary-Themed Gifts for Your Loved Ones!

Need gift ideas? Our RAs Alana and Yinghan have you covered!

End of Year Party 2025: Gallery!

Check out these photos from the 2025 End Of Year Party!

Moving to London? Don't Make This One Mistake!

Our best piece of advice for international students

First Year Diaries: Dentistry Student

On finding campus, classes and confidence

First Year Diaries: Business Student Hetvi

Highs, lows and the drive to keep going

First Year Diaries: Astrophysics Student Suryansh

From India to London and beyond

First Year Diaries: Biomed Student Smriti

From first-night tears to conquering uni fears!

First Year Diaries: Law Student Deema

On the missteps it takes to find your path

First Year Diaries: Law Student Alana

Boring flatmates, clubbing, and Hermione Granger

First Year Diaries: Maths and Finance Student Lily

From Birmingham to Beaumont Court

How to be independent

It's up to you...and these 5 top tips!

Is social media a necessity for university life?

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

Move In Weekend 2025: Saturday Gallery

A bit of rain couldn't keep us down!

Move In Weekend 2025: Sunday Gallery

The sun was shining, and so were our residents!

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

No matter your age, you'll find your people

Diwali 2025: Gallery!

Check out these photos from our 2025 Diwali celebrations

Holi 2025 Photo Gallery

Campus in technicolour!

Exam stress? We're here to support you

Where to get support and tips to destress

The 2025 Winter Ball: Gallery

All the glitz and glamour your heart desires

Tackling Exam Anxiety

Helpful tips to manage exam stress

How I found my flatmates

Stories from Queen Mary students just like you

Choose your own adventure: Interactive game!

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

How to report cleaning and maintenance issues

In Queen Mary halls - MAY 2026 UPDATE

Where can I find support?

There's always support available at Queen Mary

Moving out in June? Share your thoughts with us!

Tell us about your time in halls!

Being a considerate flatmate and neighbour

How to enjoy halls, and making sure everyone else can too

Moving out? Here is Your Cleaning Checklist

For a squeaky clean move out

Guidance on when to call 999 for an ambulance

Know who to contact and when

How to stay cool in halls during hot weather

Simple ways to beat the London heat while at uni

Policies and Procedures

A summary of key policies and procedures for those in halls

Step-by-step guide for checking out of your halls

Make the process easy for yourself

What it's like to live in Lindop House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Maynard House

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What it's like to live in Ifor Evans Place

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

Residential Services Online Shop

Now accepting orders for June to August 2026 Arrivals

Help influence the food available on campus

Take part in the Queen Mary Food Survey and make your mark!

Summer in London: Our top spots

What time is it? It's almost summer time!

10 Things To Do Before You Graduate

Graduation always feels far away until suddenly it isn't...

Free fun in London - June

Our top recommendations for this month

Connecting to WiFi when you arrive

A quick guide to getting your internet sorted on day one

What it's like to live in Beaumont Court

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

What is it like to be a Residential Assistant?

RAs from past and present share their stories!

Residential Assistant Applications Now Open!

Could you be the next RA?

How to write a good application

Residential Assistant applications are open for 26/27

What it's like to live in Dawson Hall

The experience of a real Queen Mary student

13th Jun 2026 | 11:00am

ResLife Run Club

Get your steps in in good company

20th Jun 2026 | 11:00am

ResLife Run Club

Get your steps in in good company

28th Jun 2026 | 11:00am

ResLife Run Club

Get your steps in in good company

23rd Jul 2026 | 12:30pm

Kayaking on the Canal

Calling all water signs!

04th Aug 2026 | 12:30pm

Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe

Come watch a classic Shakespeare play with us!