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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.

There are a range of different events taking place during Welcome Week and beyond to introduce you to the campus, the local area and London. We also know that events during the welcome period are really helpful for helping you to meet new people, settle in and to make the start of your time at University as exciting and unforgettable as it can be so get involved!

The Students’ Union has a great range of official events running as part of its Welcome programme and throughout the semester, including the Welcome Fair, club nights on-campus, comedy and music nights, arts and craft sessions and much more. You can view 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.

The Students' Union's Clubs and Societies will also be running activities and events throughout Welcome Week. There are over 200 groups to choose from and you can find out more about them and sign-up on the Students' Union website. Also don’t forget to pick up a Try Something New guide in Welcome Week to view details of all their taster events and meet and greets.

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

The Students’ Union’s Welcome Fair takes place on Thursday 25th January 2pm - 7pm.

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. Full stall listings will be available from early September.

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