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When you arrive

We're really excited for you to join us – find out what to expect!

When you arrive

Find out to what to expect from your initial Queen Mary experience.

Welcome Week means a packed programme of events and activities for you to get to know your campus, the local area and London. Meet other students, learn about everything the university has to offer, and settle in. 

Students' Union events

At the Students' Union Welcome Fair you'll meet the many clubs and societies you can join. There are over 200 groups to choose from. Pick up a Try Something New guide in Welcome Week to see all their taster events and meet and greets in one place.

The Students' Union runs the Welcome Fair and events throughout the semester, including club nights on campus, comedy and music nights, arts and craft sessions, and much more. See the official events line-up and buy your tickets on the Students' Union website. Why not follow @QMSU on social media for the latest updates or join the SU new student mailing list.

Please note: only events listed on the University and Students’ Union website are official events for Queen Mary students. Other events listings you may find online are from external event promoters who are not associated with the University and Students’ Union.

Sports and exercise

If you're looking to get active and stay healthy, check out the Students' Union's Sports programmes. There’s something on offer for everyone, from complete beginners to talented athletes. Plus, there’s also the on-campus gym, Qmotion

University events

We have lots of services and offers at Queen Mary. Including Advice and Counselling, Academic Skills,

 

The Students’ Union’s Welcome Fair takes place on Thursday 19th September: 10am-6pm and Friday 20th September: 10am-4pm

It’s your opportunity to find out more about all the activities, opportunities and services available to you at Queen Mary. You’ll also get the chance to meet all of our Clubs and Societies and find out more about them and sign-up. There’ll also be a chance to explore the other services available to you at Queen Mary and the Students’ Union, plus you’ll have the chance to grab lots of freebies and discounts from visiting brands.

Visit the Welcome Fair webpage for further details. .

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