Study Well Guide 2018

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Events Guide 2018 Taking care of yourself can be challenging. Study Well is here throughout the year to remind you to treat your body and mind with the respect and appreciation it deserves!

StudyWell Hi, I’m Ahmed, your Vice President Welfare, and as I’ve put this booklet together, you know it’s going to be good! University can be stressful at times, and this can often feel worse during coursework and exams.

This is completely normal, but we want to help you manage your stress and ensure you Be Kind to Your Mind (#QMBK2YM).

We want to make sure you’re preparing well and that you know about all the fantastic services Queen Mary offers. We want you to achieve your full potential and absolutely smash your academic assessments, but it’s important that you take care of yourself.

So, make sure you look out for all the amazing things that the Student’s Union and the University have for you, to ensure that you Study Well and achieve greatness. You can contact me with any concerns you have, and I’m always happy to have a chat.

I’ll be adding motivational quotes, so if you’re ever feeling demotivated, make sure you flick through these pages and fully deep it. @WelfareQMSU Ahmed Mahbub QMSU

Su-vpwelfare@qmul.ac.uk

Check out our ‘Be Kind to Your Mind ’ campaign for ideas on how to boost your mental wellbeing. www.qmsu.org/welfare/mindfulness

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StudyTips Are you in a study slump? Taking care of yourself can be difficult. Study Well is here throughout the year to remind you to treat your body and mind with the respect and appreciation it deserves! Don’t forget to check out our Be Kind to your Mind guide for more help.

• Are you still in pyjamas?

• Are you revising with others?

Get out of bed and put some clothes on!

Partner up to thrash out your ideas, Avengers Assemble!

• Have you showered today... this week... this month? It’s time.

• Find music that helps you to concentrate...

• Feeling demotivated?

Even if it’s Jason Derulo. Seriously the Carry out a small task, set achievable poor guy needs £20k to pay back Keele goals, and reward yourself when you Students’ Union. achieve.

• Explore your study style • Are you bored of the same space?

There are YouTube videos and podcasts Shake up your study environment – that cover most subjects. Create post-it move around. notes, mind maps, or your own voice recordings to listen to when travelling.

• Get Active Find what works for you. …literally. (www.qmsu.org/getactive) • M ake sure to eat and drink properly (not that kind of drink, cheeky)

• M ore on your mind than exams?

Try talking to a friend or one of the Support Services we have on campus.

• S witch off and sleep!

You can’t do your best work if your brain • Are you pushing yourself too much?

It’s important to take time for yourself. is fried. Naps are never a bad thing. #SaveTheSnooze

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add colour to my sunset sky” Rabindranath Tagore

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Postgrads

StudySpaces

Don’t forget duate at th the Gra s ha re nt Ce study spaces specifically for you

Seek out the perfect study location using our timetable and map.

Where can I study?

BLSA

Head to th e Library, the Garrod Bui ldin the Study R g or oo upstairs in m th BLSA Build e ing

Hello, I’m Mary Ojo, your Vice President Education! Education and Welfare go hand in hand. Make sure you are taking care of yourself and finding balance while you are studying and preparing for deadlines and exams. Below is a list of the study spaces available for you to use on campus. There are so many resources available here at Queen Mary so please get in contact if you have any course related issues, and I can point you in the right direction: su-vpeducation@qmul.ac.uk

Study map 1 - Mile End Library 2 - Hive West 3 - Students’ Union Hub 4 - Francis Bancroft Building 5 - Queens’ Building 6 - Engineering Building 7 - ArtsOne 8 - ArtsTwo 9 - Bancroft Road

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Canal

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Mile End Road

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Location

Room

Approx PCs

Open Study Spaces

Availability

Mile End Library (1)

Ground Floor

87

Yes & 6 Rooms

See QMUL Library website

1st Floor comp room

96

369

1st Floor training room

21

0

2nd Floor

0

261

Hive West (2)

Hive West

71

Yes & 4 Rooms

Mon-Sun 8am-10pm

The SU Hub (3)

The Nest

65

Yes

Mon-Sun 8am-10pm

Francis Bancroft Building (5)

Grond Floor: G.13

0

Yes

Mon-Fri

1st Floor: 1.01 1.01.2 1.02.26 1.02.6A 1.03 1.06-09

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Yes

1.15a & 1.23

100 & 72

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2rd Floor: 2.41

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Yes

3rd Floor: 3.15-18 3.20 3.2124 3.26 3.27

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Yes

4th Floor: 4.24 4.26

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Yes

Queens Building (6)

EB1 EB2

Yes

W206

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Yes

EB7 & W207

53 & 41

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Engineering (7)

W129 (Enter via Bancroft Road for access)

49 & 31

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Arts One (9)

G.03 1.25 1.31 2.17

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Yes

8am-9:30pm

Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm

Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm

Arts Two (10)

2.17 2.18 3.16 3.17 3.20

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Yes

Bancroft Rd Teaching Rooms (11)

B.R.3.01 B.R.3.02 B.R.4.01 B.R.4.02

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Yes

Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm

*When not in use for teaching. For availability, go to: https://timetables.qmul.ac.uk Click on “Rooms” and select relevant criteria (or check the QMUL App). The availability may change.

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ALL FREE

StudyEvents We’ll be running fun and free relaxing sessions throughout the exam period and here are a few of our highlights. During our first week we will also be hosting Exam Skills Workshops, run by the Learning Development team with hands-on practice and feedback. Also, keep an eye out for some Study Well freebies!

Details & bookings: www.qmsu.org/studywell Book in advance

During Study Well

Mon 23 April

Mon 23 April

Free Fruit & Water

SE Exam Skills Workshop

Drop-in Session

Your VP Welfare will be giving out healthy freebies, keep an eye out on social media!

Around campus 9am - 5pm

For all students in the Science and Engineering faculty.

Blomeley Room 2 10am - 12pm

Drop in to find out more about the University’s Learning Development team.

Blomeley Room 2 12pm - 1pm

Tue 24 April

Wed 25 April

Wed 25 April

Doggy De-stress

HSS Exam Skills Workshop

Design a Tote Bag

Relax with some De-stress dogs. The dogs were popular last year so book quickly!

Students’ Union Hub 10.30am - 2.30pm

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“The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness to work hard for them” Michelle Obama

For all students in the Humanities and Social Sciences faculty.

Blomeley Room 1 10am - 12pm / 2 - 4pm

Come and design your very own Tote Bag at this free craft workshop.

Drapers Lounge 2pm - 4pm

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Wed 25 April

Thu 26 April

Thu 26 April

Drop-in Session

SMD Exam Skills Workshop

Drop-in Session

For all students in the School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Blomeley Room 2 2pm - 4pm

Drop in to find out more about the University’s Learning Development team.

Blomeley Room 2 4pm - 5pm

Tue 1st May

Wed 2 May

Wed 2 May

Petting Farm

Doggy De-stress

Design a Tote Bag

Take a break with rabbits, labradors, hedgehogs, tortoises, sugar gliders & more.

Blomeley Room 2, 2pm - 5pm

Relax with some De-stress dogs. The dogs were popular last year so book quickly!

Students’ Union Hub 10.30am-2.30pm

Come and design your very own tote bag at this free craft workshop.

Drapers Lounge 2pm - 4pm

Tues 8 May

Thu 17 May

Thu 24 May

Make a stressball

Design a Mug

Jewellery Making

Exams stressing you out? Why not come and make your very own stress ball!

Drapers Lounge 1pm - 3pm

Join us for this fun crafternoon and take away your very own creative mug.

Drapers Lounge 12pm - 2pm

We’ll be making earrings at this fun Crafternoon, great for a gift or for yourself!

Drapers Lounge 2pm - 4pm

Drop in to find out more about the University’s Learning Development team.

Blomeley Room 1 4pm - 5pm

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StudySports We’ll be running over 100 free sport sessions from table tennis to yoga. You can turn up on the day but places are limited and preference will be given to those who have booked in advance. Book at www.qmsu.org/studywell

FREE

Every week from Monday 30th April to Friday 1st June (except bank holidays)

Day

Session

Time

Location

Mondays

Badminton

12-1pm

Library Square

Zumba

12-12.30pm

Zumba

12:30-1pm

Blomeley Rooms, Students’ Union Hub

Table Tennis

1-3pm

Touch Tennis

12-1pm

Library Square

Yoga

12-12.30pm

Yoga

12.30-1pm

Blomeley Rooms, Students’ Union Hub

Table Tennis

1-3pm

Badminton

12-1pm

Library Square

Pilates

12-12.30pm

Pilates

12.30-1pm

Blomeley Rooms, Students’ Union Hub

Table Tennis

1-3pm

Touch Tennis

12-1pm

Library Square

Zumba

12-12.30pm

Zumba

12.30-1pm

Blomeley Rooms, Students’ Union Hub

Table Tennis

1-3pm

Badminton

12-1pm

Library Square

Yoga

12-12.30pm

Yoga

12.30-1pm

Blomeley Rooms, Students’ Union Hub

Table Tennis

1-3pm

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

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StudyBreak It’s really important to have a break once in a while.

Here’s some ideas of where to spend your study breaks. You can also find out about the nights out, day trips and other things that the Union has to offer on www.qmsu.org/events Brick Lane Market

Theatre

Pop to Brick Lane at the weekend for an around the world food market. There are plenty of stalls in the area selling original art and clothing, and it’s the perfect scene for vintage lovers.

The Students’ Union offer discounted tickets for some of the most popular shows on the West End. Boogie along to a musical for the perfect stress release!

Cinemas

Enjoy an afternoon free from study in Victoria Park, the perfect destination for a picnic. Spend the day playing sports, spotting adorable dogs, or – if you’re feeling daring – hire a pedalo and go out on the lake.

Take time out from reality and head to Mile End Road’s Genesis on Mondays and Wednesdays for discounted tickets. Watching a blockbuster? Use your student discount and head to the BFI Imax; the screen is taller than four double decker buses! If you want something quirkier, look out for rooftop cinema screenings and pillow cinemas.

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Local parks

Go for a walk Grab a friend and go for a walk. Getting some fresh air away from your books will help give your mind a break and a chance to have a good chat with a friend.

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StudySupport from your Students’ Union As your Students’ Union, we support and represent you in a number of ways, one of which is to provide you with confidential advice and representation on many academic issues.

Academic issues

Coursework

Academic issues include, (but are not limited to): • Applications for extenuating circumstances • Requests for a review of an exam board decision • Allegations of plagiarism or an examination offence • Allegations of breach of the Code of Student Discipline • Appeals against the outcome of a disciplinary hearing, either under the examination offences regulations or the Code of Student Discipline • Appeals against de-registration from a module or course • PhD supervision • Fitness to practice issues

Quick rundown of useful studying tips to avoid being caught out: • Word Limits – you might lose marks if you break them • Poor referencing - failure to reference somebody else’s work • Too close paraphrasing - copying someone else’s work and changing a few words • Plagiarism - passing off someone else’s work as if it were your own • Deadlines - If you are unable to submit work by the deadline due to unforeseen circumstances, you will need to submit an extenuating circumstances form and any documentary evidence (e.g. medical certificate) Regulations may vary depending on your course. Please contact your school for more information or check your programme handbook.

QMSU Academic Advice Service

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For more information about the advice and support we can provide, please email a.c.mitchell@qmul.ac.uk to book an appointment, and visit the QMSU website for more details visit: Mile End Road

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StudySupport from your university Have a look below to see how the University can support your teaching and learning experience.

Language Centre

Learning Development

Is English your second language?

Why not visit the Language Centre?

You can access lots of resources and sign up for in sessional English Language classes for free.

Offer one-to-one tutorials and group sessions to help all students to develop their writing, reading, communication and study skills.

http://language-centre.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/ language-centre/

Extenuating Circumstances You can find a guidance document online for any student on a taught programme. www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/guides/ extenuating-circumstances

www.learningdevelopment.qmul.ac.uk

Reading Workshops Our monthly Reading Workshops address reading fatique by helping you to set Reading Goals. Our next Workshop is 10th October 2018, 14:00 - 16:00, in Room 2, First Floor West, Mile End Library. www.learningdevelopment.qmul.ac.uk/ node/107

“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them�

Maya Angelou

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Support contacts When studying gets you down, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone and there are many support channels at your disposal.

Advice and Counselling

General Info

Confidential, professional support and advice for emotional, psychological, financial and student welfare issues. www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk

Information about exams at QMUL. www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/students/exams

Career & Enterprise Advice, information and resources covering job hunting, interviews and assessment centres, CV/application feedback and starting your own business. www.careers.qmul.ac.uk

Disability and Dyslexia Service Support and reasonable adjustments for all students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties and mental health issues (e.g. exam arrangements, dyslexia screenings and specialist one to one support). www.dds.qmul.ac.uk

Faith A Multi-Faith Centre, contemplation rooms, a prayer room and chaplaincy which offers events and is open to all students, regardless of their religion and beliefs. www.faith.qmul.ac.uk

Learning Development Offer one-to-one tutorials and group sessions to help all students to develop their writing, reading, communication and study skills. www.learningdevelopment.qmul.ac.uk

Library Range of study spaces across 3 campuses, large collection of print and online books and journals, help using academic information. www.library.qmul.ac.uk

Student Health Service An on-campus, weekday NHS medical service for students living in QMUL halls of residences or off-campus but within Tower Hamlets. They offer a wide range of services like repeat prescriptions, sexual health advice and blood tests. www.studenthealth.qmul.ac.uk

Student Support Contacts www.qmul.ac.uk/studentlife/support/ contacts/index.html

Academic Advice Service at your Students’ Union Here to help if you encounter any academic problems while studying by offering confidential advice and representation on a range of academic issues. www.qmsu.org/advice/academic