Queen Mary's College, North Hampshire

16/10/2026

Today is , and we are thrilled to celebrate some incredible news! 🎊

Eadie, a second-year student studying Fine Art, Graphics, and Creative Media, was selected to showcase her artwork at a prestigious DLD exhibition at the House of Lords. 🎨

Her poignant piece illuminates the experiences of young people living with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), fostering greater understanding and advocacy among MPs, policymakers, and the wider community.

We are incredibly proud of Eadie’s remarkable achievement. Her creativity is inspiring positive change and raising vital awareness. Congratulations, Eadie! 💫

15/10/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Basingstoke and Deane, Cllr Jacky Tustain, to QMC to visit our Foundation Learning Pathways students. 🤗✨

As a former QMC student and parent, Mayor Jacky shares a special connection with our College. Her visit brought our students' studies to life through inspiring discussions on local advocacy and inclusion, alongside an engaging Q&A session.

📸 Pictured are our final-year Pathways students with the Mayor.

Read the full story on our website news page!

14/10/2026

The Young Leaders Training Day at QMC is an annual initiative we’re immensely proud to host! 🌟

Every year, we welcome Year 11 student leaders from local schools for a day dedicated to empowerment, confidence-building, and skill development through interactive workshops and challenges, including a high-pressure “Response to Crisis” scenario.

Nearly every participant rated the day 4 or 5 out of 5 leaving with new skills to take back to their own school communities.💡

Here’s what our young leaders took away:
💬 “Don’t be nervous about speaking publicly.”
💬 “Building relationships with your team and understanding their personalities is key.”
💬 “Leadership is challenging, and that’s perfectly okay.”

Thank you to all the schools who supported their student leaders to attend. We can’t wait to welcome a new cohort next year.

13/10/2026

Our first-year Geography students recently embarked on an exciting fieldwork adventure to Hengistbury Head. 🌊

Throughout the day, they explored a range of fascinating coastal features and put essential data collection techniques into practice.

We are incredibly proud of the teamwork, curiosity, and enthusiasm they displayed, what a brilliant way to kick off the academic year! 👏

Thinking of joining us? Applications for 2027 entry are open. 🌟

13/10/2026

We’re Hiring at Queen Mary’s College! 🌟

Proudly awarded Best Place to Work 2025, QMC is looking for dedicated, reliable individuals to join our supportive team in Basingstoke across several key roles:

👉 Student Support Assistant
Closing Date: 19th October 2026

👉 Afternoon & Evening Caretaker
Closing Date: 26th October 2026

👉 Casual Caretaker
Closing Date: 31st October 2026

Whether you're passionate about supporting young people in education or keeping our 23-acre campus safe and running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Find full job details and apply online: https://www.fejobs.com/careers/qmc-ac/

09/10/2026

Today, QMC wore yellow for Day! 🫶

While it’s a bright initiative, the reality behind it is deeply serious:

• 1 in 5 young people aged 8 to 25 in the UK have a probable mental health condition.

• 65% of young people struggling with their mental health do not seek formal support.

Whether students speak to our Student Wellbeing and Counselling team, their personal tutor, the Help Desk, or any teacher/staff member, they never have to face things alone.

A massive thank you to our QMC Student Union for coordinating today's activities and raising £300.50 for YoungMinds to support youth mental health services across the UK, and to everyone who joined in and donated.

While today is a special day of awareness, every day is an opportunity to check in on a friend, classmate, or colleague. 💬

06/10/2026

We are proud to announce that our Humanities Department has been named runner-up for the prestigious Classics for All Impact Sixth Form College Award! 🏅

First introduced at QMC in the early 2000s, A Level Ancient History continues to thrive here, driven by our belief that studying the ancient world should be accessible to every student, regardless of their background.

Thank you to the Classics for All organisation for their continued support, and huge congratulations to our Humanities team for their passion and commitment to our students and the subject. 💫

Read the full story here: https://www.qmc.ac.uk/2026/10/06/queen-marys-college-named-runner-up-for-national-classics-award/

01/10/2026

In partnership with Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, QMC students Matilda and Logan’s winning mural designs are now officially painted at King George V Park on Deep Lane. ⚽️🎨

We’re so proud to see our students using their creative talents to uplift the local community through this project.

You can watch Matilda and Logan share their experience with That's TV Hampshire, speaking about what it meant to bring their art to life on a public scale and see their work make a real difference in the community. 💫

01/10/2026

28/09/2026

After two incredibly busy Open Evenings last week, we want to say a massive thank you to everyone who stepped through our doors.🌟

Deciding on the next step in your education journey is huge, and we really hope you left feeling inspired, informed, and excited about your future.

An event of this scale doesn’t happen without an incredible team. A special shoutout goes to our brilliant staff and our wonderful student ambassadors. 😌

Applications for September 2027 are now officially open. 🎉

Head to our website and apply today!