Queen Mary Students' Union

Who we are

Queen Mary Students’ Union (QMSU) represents the interests of over 31,000 students drawn from over 170 nationalities (approximately 43 per cent from overseas) at Queen Mary University of London. Queen Mary is a Russell Group university and describes itself as ‘a leading research-intensive university with a difference’.

Of our domestic undergraduate students, 91 per cent are from state schools, 77 per cent are BAME, and 46 per cent are the first in their families to enter into higher education. Queen Mary has the best record of all the Russell Group universities in England for recruiting undergraduate students from state schools and from lower-income families. The Students’ Union provides social, cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities for our students, helping them to develop the skills they need to succeed in life after university.

The Students’ Union is a registered charity. In its last accounting year, the students’ Union had a turnover of over £7.8m (including our wholly owned trading subsidiary, Queen Mary Students’ Union Services Ltd).

Our culture and values

The Students’ Union’s Mission is: ‘We Listen. We Act. We improve students’ lives’ and its Vision Statement is: ‘Our vision is for every student to feel they belong, in an environment where wellbeing, inclusion and community are at the core of everything we do. We will ensure every student is empowered to grow and thrive throughout their time at University and beyond into their future lives.’

The Students’ Union’s Values are to be: Supportive, Inclusive, Student-Led, and Ethical.