Student Survey Season launched this week at Queen Mary, with one of three different surveys open to you based on your level and year of study:
National Student Survey (NSS) for final-year undergraduates
UK Engagement Survey (UKES) for non-final-year undergraduates
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey for postgraduate taught students.

This is your chance to provide honest feedback about what you like about Queen Mary or how we could improve the experience of current and future students. 

To mark the launch of the Student Survey Season, a World Food Fair is taking place in Library Square, Mile End, 11.30am-2.30pm every day this week, with a whole week of games and activities at the same time next week. Come and visit our survey stall to fill in your survey and try out the food and games!

A selection of appearances of QMUL staff and students in the media. To submit a story or subscribe to daily updates, email press@qmul.ac.uk.

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Concerns over 'premature' plan to repatriate Rohingya refugees (01:50 to 10:38)

The views expressed in the articles do not reflect those of Queen Mary University of London as an organisation.

Money Matters: National Student Money Week
Next week is National Student Money Week, so the Advice and Counselling Service has put together some useful tips to help you manage your money.

QMUL Bursary – what to do if you haven’t been contacted
The Bursaries Office offers advice for what to do if you think you should be receiving the QMUL Bursary but have not been emailed about it yet, and what you need to do if you received the Bursary last year but haven't had an entitlement letter this year.

Are you eligible for a Unite Foundation scholarship?
The Unite Foundation scholarships are now open to applications for 2018/19 intake. The scholarships aim to help students without family support. If you are aged 25 or under and are a care leaver or estranged from your family, you can apply by downloading and completing the form online.

Could you benefit from Peer-Assisted Study Support (PASS)?
If you are in first-year, there are second- and third-year students available to guide and support you through the year via the course-based mentoring scheme, PASS. You can find out more online, and read our recent profiles from two PASS mentors, Joe Davies and Chelsey Lewington.

The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Society is designing and manufacturing an aerial system capable of autonomously launching, navigating and delivering a light payload to compete in the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) UAS Challenge 2018. We caught up with society president Muhammad Arslan to find out how UAS was founded, who they're looking for to help them compete, and how the competition is going so far. 

Interested in postgraduate study at Queen Mary?
Have you ever thought about doing a masters? Come along to our Postgraduate Open Evening tomorrow, Wednesday 7 February to find out more about the courses and support we offer. As a Queen Mary graduate, you could get £1,000 off the cost of your masters with us.

Participants needed for research into the security of mobile payments 
Benjamin Butlin, a postgraduate student in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, is looking for your help to take part in an online survey as part of a study investigating people’s willingness and behaviour around using mobile payments for purchases. Click here to complete the survey, or please email Benjamin at b.j.butlin@se16.qmul.ac.uk to find out more.

Interested in cycling?
Then come along to Green Mary Bike Day on Thursday 15 February in Library Square, Mile End from 10am to 4pm for free bike maintenance and security marking, as well as a sale of recycled bikes. 

Nominations open for Queen Mary Education Awards
Nominations for Course Rep Awards and Teaching Awards are now open. Nominate a Course Rep, a teacher or other staff member who made a difference and improved your student experience. The deadline is Wednesday 14 February.

Students’ Union Elections - nominations open
Nominations are open for the Students’ Union Elections until 4pm on Wednesday 14 February. Choose who you think should be the next group of students to run and lead the Students’ Union and improve the student experience at Queen Mary. There are lots of positions available, including full-time paid and part-time voluntary positions.

Staying healthy over the flu season
At this time of year, it is important to try to stay healthy and minimise the risk of contracting the flu and other similar illnesses. The NHS have put together some guidance on how to do just that.

Schengen visa workshop for students from outside the EU
Thinking of travelling over the Easter or summer vacations, but not sure about the visa requirements? The Advice and Counselling Service is delivering a workshop to provide an overview of the Schengen visa application process and the main supporting documents you will need to apply. Booking is not required – just come along to LG1, G O Jones Building, Mile End from 2-3pm on Wednesday 14 February.

Students’ Union Asian Heritage Month – Thursday 1 to Wednesday 28 February

World Food Fair in Library Square, Mile End campus – Monday 5 to Friday 9 February, 11.30am-2.30pm each day

Students’ Union SHAG Week – Monday 5 to Friday 9 February

Postgraduate Open Evening – Wednesday 7 February

Workshop: Schengen visas and travel tips for international students – Wednesday 14 February, 2-3pm

Fun and games in Library Square, Mile End campus – Monday 12 to Friday 16 February, 11.30am-3.30pm each day

Queen Mary bike day – Thursday 15 February, 10am-4pm

Student Cinema Day 2018 – Saturday 17 February, 9.30am-7.30pm