Support for students
There's a very nice pastoral system, everyone is very approachable.
Fariah Kahn, Medical Student
Most people have a straightforward experience of being at university, but in the case of problems Queen Mary has a well-established network of support. You'll also find excellent sources of information on every aspect of student life, helping you get the most out of your experience here.
- For academic issues, your personal tutor / adviser is the best person to contact in the first instance
- The Advice and Counselling service helps students with a range of situations - from the financial, practical and legal to personal issues
- The Students' Union is a good place to get advice on a range of issues, for example with academic administration
- Guidance and support for students with disabilities and learning difficulties (eg dyslexia and dyspraxia) is offered by the Disability and Dyslexia service
- The Careers Service is the first stop for careers information, from polishing your CV to finding a part-time job while studying
- There are students of many religions and many places of worship close to the campus, find out more at Faith at Queen Mary
- The Student Health Service provides a range of medical services on campus - both for students living on campus and in the borough of Tower Hamlets, as well as those living further away in the case of an emergency
- The Nursery is available to students and staff with children, it provides excellent support and care for children aged three months to five years.