Student experiences

Halls Living

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Everything you need to know before you arrive

Essential info to make the start of your journey smooth

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Connecting to WiFi when you arrive

A quick guide to getting your internet sorted on day one

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Surprise bags at The Curve

Save money and help reduce campus food waste

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How to write a good application

Residential Assistant applications are open for 26/27

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Residential Services Online Shop

Now accepting orders for June to August 2026 Arrivals

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Policies and Procedures

A summary of key policies and procedures for those in halls

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How to report cleaning and maintenance issues

In Queen Mary halls - MAY 2026 UPDATE

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Being a considerate flatmate and neighbour

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

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Moving out? Here is Your Cleaning Checklist

For a squeaky clean move out

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Applications for 2026/27 are now open!

Lock in your housing application

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Leaving halls?

What to do with your unwanted items

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Room damages: Cosmetics & Inventory

What to know and why it's important

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10 Student Essentials Under £10

Make your room more organised, more comfortable & more you

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How to prevent mould

And why you should report it

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How I found my flatmates

Stories from Queen Mary students just like you

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Student Lockers and Storage at Mile End

Signed, sealed, delivered

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Post Offices near campus

Information you need to know before clicking purchase

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Finding the Yurt on Mile End Campus

How to find Queen Mary's hidden gem

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Your Residents’ Handbook

Everything you need in one place

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How to use the right bins in halls and on campus

Know how to dispose of your waste properly ♻️

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Staying safe on campus

Tips to be aware of when living here

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Student Status Letter

What is it and why do I need it?

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Have questions about your tuition fees?

Find out how to pay, instalment plans and FAQs

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Taxi Pick Ups, Drop Offs and Food Deliveries

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

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Watch what you heat: cooking safely in halls

Simple steps to stop kitchen fires in student halls

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Little things to consider when living in halls

Be the flatmate you want to live with!

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My postal address whilst living at Queen Mary

Make sure your mail and parcels get to you

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The Student Accommodation Code

What you need to know

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Do you need a PEEP?

(Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan)

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Howden for students - your contents insurance

Your belongings are insured! Access your policy now

Summer Events Calendar

Join us this summer

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Room change/transfer requests

A summary of the need to know information

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Queen Mary Food pre-paid meal packages

Online Sales for September 2026 Coming August 2026

Struggling to get comfy?

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

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How can I give feedback to Residential Services?

All the ways you can share your thoughts with us

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Westfield Way Building Work

For the new School of Business and Management

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How to use your keys and access card

What does your room number mean...

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Eniola's what to pack

A list of everything you'll need

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What you need to know about TV licences

And why you might need one

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Making the most of your time at Queen Mary

Our recommendations, plus east London tips & tricks

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Transport for London (TFL)

Get around the city with TFL ease

Packing

Nysa's What To Pack

What I packed when moving to London from India

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The Student Accommodation Code

What you need to know

The 2025-26 Queen Mary Students' Union Sabbatical Team

Students' Union's Executive Officers

What are they responsible for?

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Keeping your bathroom and kitchen clean

Your cleaning agreement in halls

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Alana's What To Pack

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

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Do you need to visit the Residences Reception?

Penny for your thoughts

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Queen Mary Halls' guest policy

What you need to know about visitors and overnight guests

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How to use your kitchen's appliances

We've put together some really simple video instructions

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I ate at The Curve every day for 1 week

By Aiman: RA and semi-professional food critic

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Named Maintenance Days

Your hall of residence has a named maintenance day

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Suryansh's What To Pack

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

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Walking routes to Queen Mary Halls

Finding your way around can take some time

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Walking Route: Whitechapel to Floyer House

The best route to take!

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Walking Route Stepney Green to ResidencesReception

The best route to take!

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Walking Route: Mile End to Residences Reception

The best route to take!

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Walking Route: Stepney Green to Sherren House

The best route to take!

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Queen Mary Accommodation 360° Tours

Discover your ideal hall of residence

How to cook (the basics)

First time? We got you covered

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Laundry at Queen Mary

The only guide you need

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Blithehale Court Image Gallery

Discover what's in your room

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Chapman House 360 Tour

Explore in 360

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Albert Stern House 360 Tour

Step inside your new room

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Beaumont Court 360 Tour

Take the virtual tour

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Chesney House 360 Tour

Explore the layout

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Creed Court 360 Tour

Find out what's included

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Feilden House 360 Tour

10 ensuite adapted rooms available

France House building

France House 360 Tour

Take a look at your new home

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Ifor Evans Place 360 Tour

Make yourself at home

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Lindop House 360 Tour

Get to know the space

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Lodge House 360 Tour

Take a closer look

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Lynden House 360 Tour

Tour the space

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Maurice Court 360 Tour

An inside look