The semester, explained for Queen Mary University of London
Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
Relevant term
Semester 1 2026
Campus terms
17
Local details
13
Academic calendar
Semester 1 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
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17 terms
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B
BL
Barts and The London, referring to the School of Medicine and Dentistry
C
Charterhouse
The Charterhouse Square campus, used primarily for medical research
D
Drapers
Drapers Bar & Kitchen, the main Students' Union bar and restaurant
F
Feilden
Feilden House, one of the student accommodation buildings on the Mile End campus
France
France House, a residential hall located in the Student Village
G
Ground
The Students' Union-run coffee shop located in the Student Village
M
Mile End
The primary campus of the university located in East London
Mucci's
The campus Italian-style trattoria and cafe
P
Pooley
Pooley House, a specific residential hall within the Mile End Student Village
Q
QME
Queen Mary Engineers, the society for engineering students
QMSU
Queen Mary Students' Union, the representative body for all students
QMTC
Queen Mary Theatre Company, the university's student-run drama society
T
The Canal
Regent's Canal, which runs through the center of the Mile End campus
The Curve
The primary food court and social hub on the Mile End campus
The Shield
The cafe and bar located on the Charterhouse Square campus
The Village
The Mile End Student Village, the main cluster of on-campus residential halls
W
Whitechapel
The campus dedicated to medical and dental studies
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
13 details
Bancroft
The Bancroft Building, which houses many lecture theatres and classrooms
curve_coffee_bar
Curve Coffee Bar
curve_restaurant
Curve Restaurant
G.O. Jones
The building housing the School of Physics and Astronomy
grad_caf
Grad Café
MyQMUL
The central student portal for managing personal details, grades, and timetables
nucleus_caf
Nucleus Café
People's Palace
The building containing the Great Hall and the university's main theatre space
Q-Review
The system used to record lectures for students to watch back online
QMplus
The university's online learning environment (Moodle-based) for course materials and assignments
QMUL App
The official mobile application for accessing campus maps and digital ID cards
Queens'
The Queens' Building, the main administrative building housing the Octagon
The Octagon
The historic former library, now used for events and study, located in the Queens' Building
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now?
Semester 1 2026 runs Sep 21, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
17 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.
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The supreme governing body of the university, responsible for overseeing its strategic mission and direction. The President of the Students' Union is a member.
Regular commitment
University Senate
The body responsible for overseeing the University's academic activity, including academic standards and research. It includes elected student representatives from the Students' Union.
Regular commitment
American Football
The Queen Mary 'Immortals' American Football club competes in BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) leagues. Open to all experience levels.
Tryout required
Archery Club
The Queen Mary Archery Club (QMAC) caters to all levels, from complete beginners to experienced archers, providing equipment and coaching.
Badminton
Offers both recreational and competitive opportunities for badminton players. The club has teams that compete in BUCS and LUSL leagues.
Tryout required
Baking Society
A society for anyone with an interest in baking, from beginners to experts. They host baking sessions, socials, and charity bake sales.
Drop in any time
Board Games Society
A society for playing a wide variety of board games, card games, and tabletop games in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Drop in any time
Boat Club (Rowing)
Queen Mary University of London Boat Club (QMULBC) is the university's rowing club, training on the River Thames and competing in regattas locally and nationally.
Regular commitment
Computer Science Society
A society for students interested in computer science, hosting hackathons, coding workshops, tech talks, and social events.
Drop in any time
Dance Society
Offers classes in a wide range of dance styles, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, and Street. The society has competitive squads and holds an annual showcase.
Debate Society
The Queen Mary Debate Society provides a platform for students to engage in British Parliamentary style debating, attend competitions, and improve public speaking skills.
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Welcome Week
A week of events and activities at the start of the academic year to welcome new students. It includes campus tours, academic inductions, and social events.
Drop in any time
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Life in London for Queen Mary University of London Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in London.
Timezone
Europe/London
City Transportation
Public Transit
London Underground, London Overground, Elizabeth line, London buses
Nearest Airports
Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London City Airport, Luton Airport, Stansted Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Temperate oceanic
Campus Operations Snapshot
Parking and Transit
Mile End Car Park
surface_lot • Limited, first-come first-served
Staff must display a valid permit; visitors must arrange via Security.
Charterhouse Square (Dawson Hall)
other • Very limited
Managed by on-site Security; restricted access.
Campus News
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