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Lifestyle

Coffee Shop

Brew and Bake offer at The Curve and Grad Cafe

Purchase a made to order drink and add a pastry for a £1!

PHone group chat

Do you enjoy posting to TikTok and Instagram

Would you like free food for creating content?

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5/10 things to know you're officially a Londoner

Switch your selfie sticks for local treats

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How to stay safe on a night out in London

7 simple steps to ensure your safety

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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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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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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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

Guarantor scheme with Housing Hand

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