#QMULTopTen
The results from the #QMULTopTen are finally here! You voted on a range of different categories from your favourite spot on campus to your favourite extracurricular activity, and more. All the votes have been tallied and we can now reveal what makes your QMUL Top Ten!
Firstly, congratulations to our ten lucky winners, who were randomly selected from everyone who cast their vote to receive a £10 Amazon voucher. Thank you all for your contributions.
These were the categories you voted on:
1. Favourite spot on campus
2. Favourite place to eat on campus
3. Favourite local attraction
4. Favourite place to eat off campus
5. Favourite place to study
6. Favourite way to stay green on campus
7. Favourite extracurricular activity
8. Favourite QMUL event
9. Favourite way to get involved with the university
10. Favourite thing about being a QMUL student
Question one – Favourite spot on campus
You voted: The Canal!
The canal area at our Mile End campus was by far the most popular spot. This little oasis is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the city, and is a great place for hanging out with friends and watching the world go by. It's especially beautiful in the summer, when the canal comes alive with greenery and wildlife. Why not take a walk along the bank north towards Victoria Park for even more beautiful surroundings?
Where else do you like?
Take a look at some of the other popular spots on campus voted by you on the 'Favourite spot on campus' page!
Question two – Favourite place to eat on campus
You voted: Drapers Bar & Kitchen!
Drapers Bar & Kitchen is the most popular place on campus to grab some food or a drink. It has recently been renovated to provide a relaxed and easy-going environment for students and staff to take a break from work and socialise with friends. The improved menu offers good quality food and options for those with special dietary requirements, and the kitchen is open until 8.30pm each day.
How about other options?
Check out some of your other favourite eateries on campus by visiting the 'Favourite place to eat on campus' page.
Question three – Favourite local attraction
You voted: Brick Lane!
Brick Lane and the surrounding area comes out on top for your favourite local attractions. This isn't surprising, since the area is now extremely popular with London’s young and edgy crowd. There's plenty to see here, including galleries, restaurants, markets and festivals throughout the year! Why not explore all of the weird and interesting street art that characterises this trendy part of the East End?
What else is there to see?
Take a look at some of the other must-see attractions you all love by visiting the 'Favourite local attraction' page!
Question four – Favourite place to eat off campus
You voted: Greedy Cow!
Located just off of the crossroads by Mile End tube station, this popular restaurant closeby to the Mile End campus has got your vote. Selling a range of different burgers and steaks, including more exotic meats such as wagyu, kangaroo, bison and crocodile, this family-owned restaurant is sure to have you coming back for more. Don't worry, vegetarian and vegan options are also available!
Where else can you try?
You voted for a range of different restaurants all serving varied cuisines – find out more on the 'Favourite place to eat off campus' page!
Question five – Favourite place to study
You voted: Mile End Library!
Mile End Library is the most popular place to study among our students. The library recently underwent a £1.5m refurbishment which included: a new active learning and study centre, a 57-seat training room and a range of additional group study and consultation rooms, a new 35-seat silent PC room, a new 69-seat silent postgraduate taught reading room, increased toilet facilities with a gender neutral, environmentally friendly toilet suite, improved water supply and drainage throughout the building, and more. Interestingly, you told us that the first floor window seats facing the cemetery were a great spot, so why not try to grab a chair there next time you visit?
More inspiration for your studies
If you'd like to learn more about your favourite study spaces then visit the 'Favourite place to study' page!
Question six – Favourite way to stay green on campus
You voted: Green Mary!
QMUL Sustainability's initiative Green Mary was the clear winner here, with many of you listing Green Mary activities and events as your favourite ways to stay green and be more sustainable. Events such as Green Mary Week are a great opportunity to access free bike maintenance and police safety advice, talk to local organisations and charities, and learn more about how to get involved with sustainability initiatives. The Green Mary Student Group also provides a number of opportunities for students to actively shape QMUL’s sustainability, and develop their own practicable knowledge and understanding of sustainability issues.
How else can you be more green?
If you'd like to know more about Green Mary, QMUL Sustainability or other ways to stay green on campus, visit the 'Favourite way to stay green on campus' page.
Question seven – Favourite extracurricular activity
You voted: Sport!
So many of you were voting for all your favourite sports teams that you’re a part of at QMUL that we couldn’t possibly choose just one winner, so the overall winner here is sport! Whether you like spending your Wednesday afternoons on the pitch or practising your moves in the studio, there are plenty of ways for you to get fit and get involved. And, who can forget the annual Merger Cup, when Barts and The London students go head to head with Queen Mary students across a range of different sports?
What else do you get up to?
Check out all the of the sports and activites you told us you like to take part in by visiting the 'Favourite extracurricular activity' page.
Question eight – Favourite QMUL event
You voted: Hail Mary!
It seems like a lot of you really like your sports, so it’s no wonder Hail Mary was voted the winner here! Hail Mary is one of the most attended club nights at Drapers and is QMSU’s monthly celebration of sport and societies success. Keep an eye out on the QMSU events page for future Hail Mary nights!
What else is in your calendar?
Find out more about all the exciting events you love throughout the year by visiting the 'Favourite QMUL event' page.
Question nine – Favourite way to get involved with the university
You voted: Student ambassadors!
It’s great to be able to give our fantastic student ambassadors a mention here! Being a student ambassador is a great opportunity to enrich your university experience, whether you’re representing Queen Mary to the public or helping out with open days and campaigns across the campus. We couldn’t do it without you – thank you! We will be looking for more student ambassadors to help out with our open days and events over the next year, so why not get involved and get paid the London Living Wage to do so?
What other options are available?
Find out more about the ways you like to get involved with your university by vising the 'Favourite way to get involved with the university' page.
Question ten – Favourite thing about being a QMUL student
You voted: The people!
At QMUL, we know that our students and staff really make the university great. We’re always happy to celebrate the successes of our people, and we love that you appreciate that too. Being home to students and staff from 162 different countries, we pride ourselves on our diversity. The high calibre of those who come to study and work here make QMUL one of the best universities in the country. Thank you for being a part of QMUL!
Why is being a QMUL student so great?
Check out all of the reasons you gave for why you love being a student at Queen Mary by visiting the 'Favourite thing about being a QMUL student' page.