2020

Soil bacteria can survive on air – and help to regulate climate change

Soil plays a bigger role in regulating climate change than previously thought according to a new study co-authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London.

Study finds evidence of lasting immunity after mild or asymptomatic Covid-19 infection

New research involving scientists from Queen Mary University of London has found evidence of protective immunity in people up to four months after mild or asymptomatic Covid-19.

Experts call for Europe-wide COVID-19 targets

A group of more than 300 leading scientists across the globe are calling for European governments to work together in managing the pandemic and make a clear commitment to COVID-19 case number targets.

Queen Mary expands studentship programme for postgraduate students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds

Queen Mary University of London will offer four studentships for talented UK applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds applying for PhD study in 2021.

2020 in review

As 2020 draws to a close, it's worth reflecting on how all our brilliant communities of staff, students, alumni and volunteers at Queen Mary have risen to this year's challenges, achieving great things in the process.

£6.7 million investment to ‘harness’ the power of NHS patient data and develop targeted care

Barts Life Sciences – a partnership between Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust – has been awarded £6.7m by Barts Charity to research new ways to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of diseases. The diseases that will be studied include COVID-19, cancer, heart disease and diabetes, which affect many in the east London population.

Queen Mary researcher receives €2 million grant to develop more efficient solar technology

Dr Joe Briscoe, from the School of Engineering and Materials Science, has been awarded funding from the European Research Council (ERC) to investigate new ways to improve the efficiency of solar technology.

Queen Mary academics awarded Major Research Fellowships from the Leverhulme Trust

Dr Tamara Atkin, Professor Warren Boutcher and Professor Adrian Smith have been awarded Major Research Fellowships from the Leverhulme Trust.

Queen Mary Law Professors appointed as new Queen’s Counsel

Professor Rachael Mulheron and Professor Alan Dignam from Queen Mary’s School of Law have been appointed as new Queen’s Counsel (QC) in England and Wales.

Queen Mary academic provides expert testimony for inquest on air pollution death

An inquest has ruled that air pollution was the cause of death of a nine year old girl. The outcome has made legal history as air pollution has never been identified as a cause of death before in the UK.

Nine million immigrant workers at risk of unemployment in Europe, according to new analysis

A new study from Queen Mary University of London and the European Commission has revealed that employment consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe, and ensuing lockdowns, are potentially enormous and more severe for migrant workers in particular.

Queen Mary restates commitment to the EU with new Scholarships

Queen Mary University of London is pleased to restate our commitment to the EU with the launch of £5000¹ a year Scholarships to support EU students who begin undergraduate or taught postgraduate programmes in September 2021.

Queen Mary has celebrated the incredible effort that staff have gone to in supporting students this year at an awards ceremony recognising excellence in teaching and learner support across the University. 

Helping to inspire the next generation of STEM students

In collaboration with the Evening Standard, Queen Mary staff and students are encouraging young people to explore science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and their impact. 

Queen Mary's School of Business and Management wins two Excellence Awards

The School of Business and Management has been awarded two Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Excellence Awards for its outstanding contribution to the accounting profession.

Queen Mary to host Tower Hamlets vaccine centre

Queen Mary University of London is continuing to support the fight against Covid-19, and supporting its East London community by hosting the first COVID vaccine centre to open in Tower Hamlets. Working in partnership with the Borough’s GP Care Group, Queen Mary is providing space in its Arts Research Centre, on the Mile End Road, for the most vulnerable local residents to receive vaccinations.

Genes could be key to new Covid-19 treatments, study finds

Potential treatments for Covid-19 have been identified after the discovery of five genes associated with the most severe form of the disease, in research involving Queen Mary academics.

Queen Mary academics awarded major grant to undertake research into impact of Covid-19

Professors Alison Blunt and Alastair Owens from Queen Mary’s School of Geography have been awarded substantial funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to investigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on life at home. The grant is part of the UK Research and Innovation’s rapid response to COVID-19.

Queen Mary researcher elected as President of prestigious cardiology association

Steffen Petersen, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Queen Mary University of London, has been elected as President of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI).

Queen Mary hosts UK’s national pancreas tissue bank

The UK’s national tissue bank for pancreatic diseases at Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, is now open for UK-based researchers needing samples of blood, urine and saliva to aid their research.

Scientists publish open resource to help design ‘greener’ energy systems

Researchers have created a database of measurements from existing global power grid systems that will help develop new power systems capable of meeting changing demands, such as the move towards renewable energy sources.

Blog: Keir Starmer’s dilemma: should Labour vote in favour of a Brexit deal in parliament?

Dr Karl Pike from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations has written an opinion piece for The Conversation where he explores the options facing the UK Labour Party when it comes to a future deal on Brexit.

Visual analytics tool developed at Queen Mary receives further investment

DragonflyAI, a visual analytics software developed at Queen Mary, has secured £625,000 ($1m) seed funding to continue as market lead in predictive analytics.

Queen Mary retains HR Excellence in Research Award

Queen Mary has retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for its continued work in improving working conditions and advancing career development for research staff.

Winner of Queen Mary's ground-breaking Social Venture Fund is announced

Biophilica, has been announced as the winner of Queen Mary’s Social Venture fund. Based in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London, the fund empowers students and recent graduate entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing society today.

Data visualisation sheds new light on Britain’s Tudor past

A major new project led by Queen Mary University of London is transforming the way historians can view the past. Tudor Networks of Power is an innovative project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC). It is the first of its kind to analyse and visualise communication networks from Tudor times.

New project will explore use of digital technologies to support remote learning in performing arts

A new research collaboration, led by Queen Mary University of London, will investigate how digital technologies could be used to support learning in performing arts during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Queen Mary student wins award at the inaugural Soho London Independent Film Festival

Queen Mary student Eleanor Jayne Krawczyk has won Best Student Film at the Soho London Independent Film Festival for her film My Side of the Mountain, a documentary she made as part of her MA Film Studies.

Psychiatry unit designated as WHO research centre

Queen Mary’s Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry has been re-designated as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre.

Queen Mary project will study COVID-19 and maternal health

A new project, led by Queen Mary University of London and the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, will study whether changes to maternity care during the COVID-19 pandemic have affected existing inequalities. The study is funded by The Health Foundation.

Queen Mary graduate listed among the top 100 most influential disabled people in the UK

Emily Rose Yates, who graduated from Queen Mary with a BA in English in 2013, has been listed among the Shaw Trust’s Power 100, an annual publication containing the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK.

Medical students taken on virtual ward visits

Students at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, have been virtually transported into a surgical ward to follow their lecturer on his ward rounds.

Queen Mary scientists receive donation from Emulate, Inc to support Covid-19 research

Researchers from the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary University of London will use miniaturised living systems with human cells, known as organ-chips, donated by Emulate, Inc to investigate how Covid-19 affects the lungs.

Making the global HIV response work for women

Professor Sophie Harman from Queen Mary’s School of Politics and International Relations has collaborated with UN Women to produce a Toolkit for Action to coincide with World AIDS Day.

New study to determine if air pollution increases COVID-19 risk

A new study has been launched to better understand the link between air pollution and increased risk of developing COVID-19.

New poll shows that Londoners are divided when it comes to having a Covid-19 vaccine and their plans for Christmas

Following the news that an effective Covid-19 vaccine is on its way, the majority of Londoners (58 per cent) have said that they are likely to take it when it becomes available, according to the latest survey from the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Conservative voters less likely to accept legitimacy of Biden’s victory according to latest Mile End Institute poll

Londoners overwhelmingly viewed Joe Biden as the legitimate winner of the US presidential election (80 per cent) according to the latest survey from the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London, but differences are apparent.

Queen Mary’s Health and Safety team shortlisted for prestigious industry award

Queen Mary’s Health and Safety team has been shortlisted for the annual Safety and Health Practitioner awards, which celebrate the achievements of the brightest and most passionate health and safety professionals. The team has been shortlisted in the ‘Most Influential Team’ category, which recognises teams that have worked together most effectively to improve occupational health, safety and workplace wellbeing.

Office for Product Safety Standards supports Queen Mary research on novel methods of risk assessment

The Government’s Office for Product Safety Standards (OPSS) is funding a research project at Queen Mary to examine novel methods of product risk assessment.

New poll reveals that nearly half of Londoners who worked from home during lockdown said it impacted negatively on their mental health

Nearly half of Londoners (45 per cent) spent some time working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Out of those, 47 per cent said that it impacted negatively on their mental health, according to the latest survey from the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary students organise tribute to Catherine Silverstone

Students from Queen Mary’s School of English and Drama have organised the installation of a memorial bench in tribute to Dr Catherine Silverstone, Head of the School of English and Drama, who passed away on 4 October 2020.

Existing UV light technology has potential to reduce Covid-19 transmission indoors

A recent study has shown that a UV light technology already used to prevent the spread of other airborne diseases in buildings has the potential to be effective against Covid-19.

MS clinical trial to focus on people who can’t walk

The first multiple sclerosis (MS) clinical trial to focus only on people who can’t walk is to start recruiting. The ChariotMS trial, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, will test whether cladribine tablets (Mavenclad^®), already licensed for highly active relapsing MS, can slow the rate of upper limb disability progression in people with advanced MS.

Queen Mary professor recognised as world-leading engineer by the Institute of Engineering and Technology

Professor Sean Gong, Professor of Visual Computation at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science and Queen Mary Turing Fellow, was recently awarded the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) 2020 Achievement Medal for Vision Engineering.

 Queen Mary launches Emergency COVID-19 Fund to support students

Queen Mary University of London have launched a new Emergency Covid-19 Fund to support students who have been affected by the ongoing global pandemic.  

Building blocks of life can form long before stars

An international team of scientists have shown that glycine, the simplest amino acid and an important building block of life, can form under the harsh conditions that govern chemistry in space

Charity founded by Queen Mary academic holds first online conference to help fight inequality in science

DrosAfrica, a grassroots biomedical charity, has held its first online workshop to help establish a highly skilled community of Drosophila African scientists and further biomedical research.

Queen Mary and Barts Health deliver Covid-19 vaccine trial in east London

Londoners are today being urged to join a leading phase three Covid-19 vaccine study, as Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London administer a new trial from the Barts Health Vaccines Trials Centre at Bethnal Green Library.

Blog: Sir Roger Penrose: The groundbreaking discoveries more than worthy of a Nobel Prize

Last month Sir Roger Penrose was announced as the joint winner of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics. Sir Roger Penrose previously held a visiting Professorship at the Centre for Research in String Theory (CRST) at Queen Mary University of London. In this blog, Professor David Berman and Professor Malcolm Perry from CRST discuss some of Penrose’s revolutionary ideas and how they have and continue to shape the field of particle physics.

Queen Mary partner with healthtech startup Living With to help Rheumatoid Arthritis patients

Working with innovative healthtech startup Living With, researchers from Queen Mary University of London are launching a new project that could revolutionize the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and save the NHS millions every year.

Queen Mary’s qLegal programme celebrates unprecedented growth in 2020

qLegal, Queen Mary’s pro bono commercial law clinic, has published its annual report which shows that it has almost doubled student numbers and welcomed several new external partners in 2020.

'The UK needs a sustainable strategy for COVID-19'

As the UK’s second lockdown gets underway, a group of 79 researchers, public health professionals, and healthcare workers are calling for a sustainable public health strategy for COVID-19.

Queen Mary launches Black Justice Project to tackle discrimination

The Legal Advice Centre at Queen Mary University of London has launched a new clinic offering free legal advice to members of the Black community to help tackle discrimination.

Queen Mary academic joins the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor Martin Laffin from Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management has been conferred the award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Storytelling survival strategies during the era of Covid-19

Researchers from Queen Mary’s Centre for Childhood Cultures are exploring children’s responses to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the first key outputs of the research, a collaboration with children’s magazine, Storytime, has just been published.

The past is key to predicting future climate according to new study

A new study co-authored by Dr Heather Ford from Queen Mary’s School of Geography suggests that predictions of future climate change should include simulations of past climates.

Researchers shed light on evolution of giant plant genomes

New research from scientists at Queen Mary University London, the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Biology Centre CAS, Czech Republic has discovered how ‘giant’ plant genomes evolve. 

Queen Mary Malta Campus starts new academic year, plans community events

Queen Mary University of London, Malta Campus and its medical degree programme have reopened for the new academic year and welcomed 64 new first year students to the historic capital of Gozo. Now in its fourth year of operation on the Islands, the University offers its internationally renowned five-year Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme and is already attracting students from around the world.

Queen Mary researcher wins prestigious Phillip Leverhulme prize

Professor Sasha Sodin from Queen Mary University of London has been awarded £100,000 by the Leverhulme Trust to support research in mathematical physics.

This is Engineering Day: Interview with Professor Hazel Screen

“To me, engineering is all about problem solving and I believe the skills you develop as an engineer can translate to all aspects of life and your career.”

Blog: Poland’s abortion ruling amounts to a ban – but it will not end access

Dr Sydney Calkin, Leverhulme Early Career Fellow and Lecturer in Human Geography, has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in response to a new law relating to access to abortion in Poland.

Queen Mary publishes recommendations for legal reform in Ukraine

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London has published its final recommendations on the establishment of the Intellectual Property Court in Ukraine.

Queen Mary works with London theatre Donmar Warehouse as part of training initiative for students

This innovative programme gives Queen Mary students the opportunity to work together to solve real problems faced by UK businesses, charities and social enterprises and offers students the opportunity to develop and gain soft skills and enhance their career prospects.

Queen Mary reaffirms commitment to inclusion by adopting International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism

Queen Mary University of London has formally committed to adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism plus the caveats recommend by the UK Parliamentary Home Affairs Committee.

Winners of the 2020 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize announced

The winners of the Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize 2020 include authors from Barbados, India and Turkey.

Queen Mary provides 500 free half-term meals to families in Tower Hamlets

Queen Mary University of London's Catering Team is supporting children and families in Tower Hamlets this October half-term holiday by offering 250 meals a day for local families on Thursday 29 October and Friday 30 October.

Nudges fail more often than is reported, experts warn

Research led by Queen Mary University of London has shown that despite the widespread use of behavioural interventions across society, failed interventions are surprisingly common.

Queen Mary students make pioneering start to innovative blended learning model

Students at Queen Mary University of London have made a strong start to the academic year, taking up the opportunities of blended learning and adapting to a Covid-secure campus.  While the Covid-19 pandemic has ensured that this years’ experience is unique, students across every part of Queen Mary are discovering a variety of new opportunities.

Queen Mary academic awarded major Covid-19 funding grant

Professor Kavita Datta from Queen Mary’s School of Geography has been awarded substantial funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to investigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on migrant remittance flows and wellbeing. The grant is part of the UK Research and Innovation’s rapid response to Covid-19.

Queen Mary teams up with Lambeth Palace for podcast on solitude

The team from Queen Mary’s Pathologies of Solitude project have launched a series of podcasts exploring places and experiences of seclusion and isolation. The series also includes an extended interview with the Most Revd Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury.

Scientists develop algorithm to help relieve pressure on the NHS

New research suggests an algorithm could be used to help optimise the sharing of healthcare resources during the Covid-19 pandemic, preventing NHS intensive care units (ICU) from becoming overwhelmed.

Blog: Honouring the slaves experimented on by the ‘father of gynaecology’

As part of our series of articles and profiles for Black History Month, Heidi Downes, Antenatal Screening Counsellor Midwife at Queen Mary, writes an opinion piece about the role of young, black, enslaved women in a series of experimental surgeries in the 19^th century, and why she is calling for their contributions to be formally recognised. This was originally published on The Conversation.

New risk model estimates likelihood of death or hospitalisation from COVID-19

A model that can calculate a person’s risk of becoming infected and then seriously ill due to COVID-19 has been shown to accurately estimate risk during the first wave of the pandemic in England, in new research involving Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary signs milestone agreement with Tashkent State University of Law in Uzbekistan

Queen Mary University of London has signed an agreement with Tashkent State University of Law (TSUL) in Uzbekistan focusing on collaboration in teaching and research in the field of law, the exchange of academic and research staff and visits by academic staff, research fellows and students. The agreement is Queen Mary’s first formal agreement with a university in Uzbekistan.

Localism is the key to levelling up, according to new report

A new report published by the Queen Mary’s Mile End Institute and the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) recommends a localised approach to empowering communities in a post-Covid age.

Queen Mary researcher awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship

Dr Ana Jorge Sobrido from Queen Mary University of London has today been named as one of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellows for her work to develop innovative energy storage systems.

Herd immunity in COVID-19 control is a ‘dangerous fallacy’, say authors of open letter

A group of 80 researchers say that a so-called ‘herd immunity’ approach to managing COVID-19 by allowing immunity to develop in low-risk populations is “a dangerous fallacy unsupported by the scientific evidence”.

Queen Mary researcher releases book on ‘Making a Psychopath’

Mark Freestone, Reader in Mental Health at Queen Mary’s Wolfson Institute, today releases his new book, Making a Psychopath.

How the Conservative Party won the 2019 general election

New research co-authored by Professor Tim Bale from Queen Mary’s School of Politics and International relations sheds fresh light on how the Conservative Party won the 2019 general election.

EU failing to comply with obligations on migration, according to new report

Dr Violeta Moreno-Lax from Queen Mary’s School of Law has written a report for the European Parliament on the EU’s External Migration Policy and the Protection of Human Rights.

Clinical trial to investigate whether vitamin D protects against COVID-19

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, funded by Barts Charity, have launched a new clinical trial to investigate whether taking vitamin D could protect people from COVID-19.

New bioengineering approach to fix fetal membranes

New research led by Queen Mary University of London and UCL has shown that small bioengineered molecules can be used to repair defects in the fetal membranes that surround and protect babies developing in the womb. 

Blog: Women in work: how East Germany’s socialist past has influenced West German mothers

Dr Anna Raute from Queen Mary's School of Economics and Finance has co-authored an opinion piece for The Conversation. Based on brand new research, it sheds light on the impact of the reunification of Germany.

Queen Mary researcher recognised in the Queen’s Birthday honours

Charles Knight, Professor of Cardiology at Queen Mary University of London and Chief Executive of St Bartholomew’s Hospital, has received an OBE for services to the NHS and people with heart disease in the Queen’s birthday honours.

Scientists find upper limit for the speed of sound

A research collaboration between Queen Mary University of London, the University of Cambridge and the Institute for High Pressure Physics in Troitsk has discovered the fastest possible speed of sound.

Queen Mary joins alliance offering 20,500 extra COVID-19 tests a day

London’s leading life science and academic institutions have united to respond in an unprecedented way to the coronavirus pandemic by ramping up diagnostic testing capacity for the UK.

Being Human ready to explore New Worlds in 2020

Queen Mary University of London is set to participate once again in Being Human, the festival which promotes public engagement with humanities research. The 2020 edition kicks off on 12 November.

Queen Mary partners with The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation to improve access to higher education for talented disadvantaged Black British students

Queen Mary University of London has announced that it is partnering with The Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF), a new charitable foundation, to provide scholarships for talented disadvantaged Black British students from 2021.

Blog: Shipping asylum seekers offshore may boost Priti Patel’s hardline image, but Australian example shows it’s not a policy that works

Andonea Jon Dickson, a PhD candidate from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations has written an opinion piece for The Conversation about the latest plans to offshore asylum seekers. She argues that tougher options for asylum seekers means that the UK government risks breaching multiple conventions on human rights.

Queen Mary Historian publishes book to critical acclaim

Dr Daniel Lee from Queen Mary University of London’s School of History has received critical acclaim for his book about little-known SS officer Dr Robert Griesinger.

New insights into the impact of German reunification 30 years on

Thirty years on from German reunification, Dr Anna Raute, an academic from Queen Mary University of London, has published a working paper which sheds new light on the impact it had on women.

Queen Mary spinout Chromosol wins Royal Society of Chemistry competition

Chromosol, a spinout company from Queen Mary University of London has been announced as a winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry Emerging Technologies Competition.

Blog: When women bear the brunt of lockdowns, is it feminist to support another?

The UK lockdown in March saw rises in domestic violence, increased childcare and domestic burdens on women, limits on paid employment and potentially career reversals. Professor Sophie Harman from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations questions whether it is feminist to support another lockdown.

Poor bone quality is linked to poor heart health

New research by Queen Mary University of London and the University of Southampton’s Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit (MRC LEU) has found associations between lower bone mineral density and worse cardiovascular health in both men and women.

Queen Mary mathematician wins prestigious award for network science contributions

Professor Ginestra Bianconi, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary’s School of Mathematical Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the Network Science Society.

Clinical trial shows combination therapy with vitamin A is safe for patients with pancreatic cancer

A treatment combination involving the addition of a form of vitamin A to the current standard treatment regimen for pancreatic cancer is safe for patients, according to an early phase clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London.

Targets bring more women on boards, but they still don’t reach the top according to new report

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has contributed to a major new report published by Cranfield University which shows that there are only five female CEOs in the FTSE 100.

Students with BTEC qualifications get a Step Ahead at the School of Business and Management

The School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has piloted a transition programme for students starting undergraduate degrees who have BTEC qualifications.

Air pollution particles and metals found in the placenta

Pollution particles, including metals, have been found in the placentas of fifteen women in London, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

No deal Brexit risks queues at the border and food shortages, new academic report finds

Professor Tim Bale from Queen Mary University of London has contributed to a new report by academic think tank UK in a Changing Europe. It finds that the most immediate and visible impact of the UK failing to get a deal with the EU will be seen at the border, with risks of queues and shortages of food.

Researcher awarded prestigious cardiology prize for MRI discovery

Dr Nay Aung, an academic clinical lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded the Royal Society of Medicine President’s prize for best cardiology PhD project.

Queen Mary professors elected as fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering

The Royal Academy of Engineering have elected two Queen Mary engineers, Professor James Busfield and Professor Yang Hao, as fellows.

The impact of COVID-19 on access to Parkinson’s disease medication

A global survey of health professionals, led by Queen Mary University of London, has shown that during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients with Parkinson’s disease in large parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin and South America experienced difficulty in accessing their medication, which is likely to have led to deterioration of symptom control.

Queen Mary researcher named ‘Future Innovator’ at National Awards

Dr Khai D. Q. Nguyen, a postdoctoral researcher at Queen Mary University of London has been announced as an award winner at the 2020 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Best of the Best Awards.

Online, on-campus blended learning starts as Queen Mary’s commitment to inclusion is recognised

Queen Mary’s new and returning students are beginning their studies this week thanks to the innovative blended learning experience that Queen Mary has developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Immunotherapy improves survival in patients with advanced bladder cancer

An immunotherapy drug called ‘avelumab’ has been shown to significantly improve survival in patients with the most common type of bladder cancer, according to results from a phase III clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Cancer Centre, UK.

Queen Mary University of London launches a ground-breaking social venture fund to empower students

The School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London is launching a student-led social venture fund aiming to support long-term social change.

Improving the prediction of Parkinson’s Disease

Including genetic markers in addition to well known risk factors improves tests to predict Parkinson’s disease, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: Why AstraZeneca and others racing to make a Covid-19 vaccine should be more open about the process

Professor Duncan Matthews has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in which he argues that the Covid-19 pandemic has been a game changer and biopharma companies need to face up to a new reality.

World’s oldest animal sperm found in Myanmar amber

The tiny crustaceans had sex just before their entrapment in a blob of tree resin.

Tortoise hatchlings are attracted to faces from birth

Tortoises are born with a natural preference for faces, according to new research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London, the University of Trento and the Fondazione Museo Civico Rovereto. 

Queen Mary opens applications for new programme to help promising individuals return to research

Applications are now open for Queen Mary University of London’s innovative Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Data-Centric Engineering, which aims to increase mobility between industry and academia.

Queen Mary appoints Director for new Digital Environment Research Institute

Queen Mary University of London has announced the appointment of Professor Greg Slabaugh as the Director of the University’s new Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI).

Blended learning and safe campuses: Queen Mary students ready and set for new academic year

New and returning students are joining Queen Mary this week, ready to enjoy the benefits of blended learning on our COVID-secure London campuses and around the world.

Molecular ‘dances’ determine how liquids take up heat

Scientists have uncovered a link between the microscopic movements of particles in a liquid and its ability to absorb heat.

Queen Mary students launch auction to counter impact of Covid-19 on charity sector

Students undertaking a Degree Apprenticeship programme at Queen Mary University of London have launched a special auction to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the charity sector.

Queen Mary continues celebrated studentship programme

Queen Mary’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will continue to offer two fully-funded arts and humanities studentships for talented UK applicants from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

COVID-19 data from GPs shows triple the number of suspected cases and twice the risk for ethnic minorities

There were three times as many suspected COVID-19 cases presented to GPs during the peak of the pandemic than shown in official COVID-19 test results, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: Mammoth task: the Russian family on a resurrection quest to tackle the climate crisis

Charlotte Wrigley, a PhD student in Queen Mary's School of Geography has written a feature for The Conversation about recreating the mammoth’s former ecosystem in order to tackle climate change.

Specialist centres hold key to keeping heart attack victims alive, major study shows

A trial led by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health researchers looking at the effect of stem cell therapy in treating heart attack patients has revealed the importance of specialist centres to extending life.

Students show resilience when it comes to advancing inclusion and equality in tech

Students from Queen Mary University of London have taken part in a ground-breaking programme to advance inclusion and equality in tech.

Staff profile: Using AI to improve heart scans

Dr Musa Abdulkareem is an Honorary Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London and Principal Research Scientist on the Barts Life Sciences CAP-AI programme, where he has been working with Professor Steffen Petersen to use Artificial Intelligence in analysing cardiac MRI scans. In this Q&A, Dr Abdulkareem reflects on the progress of the project over the last 15 months and talks about his future ambitions of maximising AI’s huge potential in healthcare.

Queen Mary researchers receive prestigious early-career awards

Three researchers from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded highly competitive European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants to support ground-breaking scientific research.

Queen Mary graduate nominated for 2020 Booker Prize

Gabriel Krauze studied English Literature at Queen Mary University of London and has been longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize for his debut novel Who They Was.

New molecule repairs cartilage and relieves symptoms of osteoarthritis

A newly discovered molecule has been found to provide long-lasting regeneration of bone and cartilage defects, as well as symptom relief, and could potentially play a role in treating osteoarthritis, according to early research in animals led by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary retains position among world’s best universities

Queen Mary University of London has retained its position as one of the world’s top universities according to the latest Times Higher Education World University rankings. The University places 110th in the world and 13th in the UK in the 2021 rankings, published today (2 September).

Beekeeping and Volunteering at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

Since lockdown we have caught up with staff from across the University to hear more about their different volunteering efforts over the last six months. Martin Donkin, Immigration and Compliance Officer at Queen Mary, has been volunteering at Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park, where he also helps out as a beekeeper and has explained to us how it’s changed throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Queen Mary alumnus confirmed as UK’s top civil servant

Simon Case, who holds a PhD from Queen Mary’s School of History, has been named as Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service from 9 September 2020, succeeding Sir Mark Sedwill.

Architecture of the heart different between women and men and with age

Differences in the shape and texture of men and women’s hearts could potentially explain why their risk of heart disease differs, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

New study into air pollution exposure in African children

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have received funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to conduct research into air pollution exposure affecting children in Africa.

Childhood obesity could increase the risk of multiple sclerosis

Childhood and adolescent obesity is projected to contribute up to 14 per cent of overall risk of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2035, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

New study shows evolutionary breakdown of ‘social’ chromosome in ants

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have found that harmful mutations accumulating in the fire ant social chromosome are causing its breakdown.

New surgical approach for women at risk of ovarian cancer

A new two-stage surgical approach for cancer prevention is highly acceptable among premenopausal women at high risk of ovarian cancer, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

WhatsApp groups for new mums are more effective at providing support than NHS services, according to new research

New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that WhatsApp groups can play a vital role in helping new mums negotiate their knowledge and expertise when transitioning to their new parenting roles.

Queen Mary University of London announces measures to give students certainty despite grading upheaval

Queen Mary University of London has announced a series of measures to support students who are grappling with uncertainty following yesterday’s announcement about A Level grades. The University, a member of the prestigious Russell Group, has made a series of pledges to ensure that no student with talent and ambition misses out on the opportunities of higher education.

Queen Mary offers guarantee of course places to offer holders affected by grade assessment change

Queen Mary University of London has responded to the news that that A-levels and GCSEs in England are to be re-awarded based on the assessment grades from schools.

Blog: The rise and fall of Black British writing

Dr Malachi McIntosh, Editor of Wasafiri Magazine has written an opinion piece for The Conversation. He discusses the boom in interest in the histories of colonialism, empire and the British civil rights movement in response to Black Lives Matter protests.

Blog: How Thomas Cromwell used cut and paste to insert himself into Henry VIII’s Great Bible

Dr Eyal Poleg from Queen Mary's School of History has written a piece for The Conversation, along with his colleague Dr Paola Ricciardi from the University of Cambridge. The long-form article, part of The Conversation Insights series, is based on their recent analysis of Henry VIII's Great Bible.

Queen Mary’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies contributes towards legal innovation

Research from the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) at Queen Mary University of London has contributed to the development of arbitration intelligence reports. These reports provide lawyers with specialist data about arbitrators for the first time.

Our plan to ensure that prospective students are not disadvantaged by this year's grading system

On the eve of students across England and Wales receiving their A Level results, one of the UK’s most prestigious Universities has made an unprecedented commitment to tackle social inequalities exacerbated by the Covid 19 pandemic. Russell Group member Queen Mary University of London has announced a series of measures to ensure that prospective students are not disadvantaged as a result of the disruption caused this year.  

Breast screening women in their forties could save lives

Breast screening women aged 40-49 reduces breast cancer mortality, with minimal increased overdiagnosis, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London that looked at data from 160,000 women.

Queen Mary commits to giving opportunities to students after a year of disadvantage

At Queen Mary we are proud to accept students from backgrounds typically under-represented at Russell Group universities: 57% of our students are first in family to attend university, about a third come from backgrounds where the annual family taxable income is less than £20k p.a., over 90% attended a state school and 67% are BAME. We are also very pleased to welcome students from over 160 countries.

Funding awarded for data-driven healthcare in East London

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded funding to Queen Mary University of London, as part of the Barts Life Sciences partnership, to develop a proposal for data-driven next generation healthcare in Whitechapel.

Tata Consultancy Services launches new bursary scheme to support the next generation of computer scientists at Queen Mary

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation, have provided a significant donation in support of undergraduate Computer Science students at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary student wins award for space medicine research

A fourth year medical student at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, has won an award for presentation of her intercalated MSc project at the Physiological Society's annual Future Physiology conference.

Exploring the importance of comedy in contemporary literature and culture

A new book written by an academic at Queen Mary University of London provides an analysis of the role of comedy and sheds new light on the influence and importance that it has on contemporary literature and culture.

Queen Mary’s Legal Advice Centre wins Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence

The Legal Advice Centre based in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London has won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) in recognition of its outstanding contribution to higher education.

New study reveals lower energy limit for life on Earth

An international team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London have discovered that microorganisms buried in sediment beneath the seafloor can survive on less energy than was previously known to support life. The findings have implications for understanding the limit of life on Earth and the potential for life elsewhere.

Digital Public Lecture Series: People and pandemics – a better world?

In the latest Digital Public Lecture Series experts from Queen Mary discussed their thoughts and experiences relating to Covid-19 and what the world might look like, and what we might want it to look like, post pandemic. 

Queen Mary launches international training programme for Ukrainian judges

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London has started its intellectual property (IP) training programme for judges in Ukraine.

Blog: Coronavirus: how countries aim to get the vaccine first by cutting opaque supply deals

Professor Duncan Matthews has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in which he addresses some of the wider issues related to Covid-19 including vaccine nationalism and the lack of transparency in supply chain deals.

Queen Mary community share experiences of returning to campus

Lockdown measures in the UK have started to ease enabling the Queen Mary community to return back to work as our campuses gradually reopen in preparation for the new academic year. 

Analysis of Henry VIII's personal Bible sheds new light on Britain's past

An analysis of King Henry VIII's personal Bible by an academic at Queen Mary University of London has revealed new information about the Reformation and sheds fresh light on Britain’s religious, political and constitutional past.

Queen Mary supports free legal advisory service in Kenya

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) at Queen Mary University of London is supporting a free legal advisory service in Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with Strathmore University.

Queen Mary academic elected as a Fellow of the British Academy

Professor David Adger from Queen Mary’s School of Languages, Linguistics and Film has been made a Fellow of the British Academy in recognition of his work in the field of linguistics.

Scientists develop new material for longer-lasting fuel cells

New research, involving scientists at Queen Mary University of London, suggests that graphene could be used to make more durable hydrogen fuel cells for cars.

Queen Mary Politics graduate appointed to Government’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

Mercy Muroki graduated with first class honours from Queen Mary University of London in 2018.

Collective action is needed for threats such as the Covid-19 pandemic, Queen Mary Professor warns Parliament

Professor Sophie Harman from Queen Mary University of London’s School of Politics and International Relations has given evidence to the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee on the funding and governance of the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Rapid PCR testing for COVID-19 being trialled in London care homes

In a UK-first, Queen Mary University of London is leading a clinical trial of a new rapid COVID-19 testing system that delivers results in under an hour. Working with the East London Health and Care Partnership, up to 2,000 staff and residents in 50 care homes are being recruited to see how effective rapid daily COVID-19 testing is at reducing rates of infection, hospitalisation and deaths.

Infectious diseases magnify tourists’ sensitivity to higher prices, according to new study

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has shown that tourists tend to be more easily irritated by higher prices paid under the threat of infectious diseases.

Queen Mary researchers win Covid-19 funding award from the British Academy

A team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded a grant from the British Academy to conduct research into children’s responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Broadening cancer gene testing is cost effective and could prevent millions more cancer cases worldwide

Screening entire populations for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations could prevent millions more cancer cases across the world compared to current clinical practice, according to an international study led by Queen Mary University of London. The research also shows that it is cost effective in high and upper-middle income countries.

Queen Mary launch masters conversion programme in Data Science and AI

The innovative new programme will open up the field of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to students from non-STEM backgrounds.

Collaborating with SMEs to develop sustainable fashion

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London’s School of Engineering and Materials Science are working with a multi-award winning accessories brand to drive forward sustainable innovation within the fashion industry.

Starfish provide missing link in evolution of key brain messenger molecules

Scientists have revealed that neurochemicals in the fly brain and the human brain evolved from a common ancestral molecule, despite having very different structures. 

Queen Mary’s Centre for the History of the Emotions wins two British Podcast Awards

The podcast, The Sound of Anger, was named Best Wellbeing Podcast and Smartest Podcast at the annual awards. The initiative is part of the Living With Feeling project at Queen Mary University of London.

Scientists discover protective Alzheimer’s gene and develop rapid drug-testing platform

A gene has been discovered that can naturally suppress the signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in human brain cells, in research led by Queen Mary University of London. The scientists have also developed a new rapid drug-screening system for treatments that could potentially delay or prevent the disease.

Blog: Coronavirus recovery – lessons from the eurozone crisis

Dr Stella Ladi, Senior Lecturer in Public Management in Queen Mary's School of Business and Management has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in which she discusses coronavirus recovery and the lessons that can be learnt from the eurozone crisis.

New report sheds light on the impact of Covid-19 on gender and sustainability

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has contributed to a major report from the United Nations which explores the impact of the current Covid-19 pandemic on gender equality.

School students showcase physics research at virtual ‘Cosmic Con’

On Saturday 4 July, pupils from schools across London presented their work on Queen Mary University of London research projects at the annual ‘Cosmic Con’ conference.

Blog: Call for access to oxygen and medicines to help combat COVID-19 in the Amazon

Dr Doreen Montag is Lecturer in Global Public Health at Queen Mary University of London, and has almost 20 years of experience among indigenous and non-indigenous people in rural and urban areas of the Peruvian Andes and Amazon. In this article, originally published in Spanish on Lamula, she discusses the immense challenges faced by indigenous communities in the Peruvian Amazon in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

New research reveals privacy risks of Home Security Cameras

An international study, involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the Chinese Academy of Science, has used data from a major home Internet Protocol (IP) security camera provider to evaluate potential privacy risks for users.

Tourists are less sensitive to higher prices in more crowded destinations, according to new study

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has shown that chronic and temporary crowding experiences lead to tourists being less sensitive to higher prices. The findings also show that marketing and promotional discounts are less effective in areas with more crowding.

Covid-19 lockdowns could lead to social unrest, according to new research

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has published a research paper which explores the impact of lockdowns in response to Covid-19 in Africa.

Thomas Piketty on Capital and Ideology

The Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London has held its Annual Symposium which was given by bestselling author and economist, Professor Thomas Piketty.

Queen Mary staff keep up the volunteering during pandemic

We caught up with staff from across the University to hear more about their different volunteering efforts over the last few months, from leading Queen Mary initiatives, to helping their local communities, to joining national volunteering drives.

New Associate Principal joins Queen Mary to lead online learning development

Queen Mary University of London has today (Wednesday 1 July 2020) been joined by Gideon Shimshon in the newly created role of Associate Principal Digital Learning and Director of QM Online. In this new role, he will lead the development of ‘QM Online’ – an initiative that will dramatically increase opportunities for students to enjoy a Queen Mary education in new ways through digital learning.

Digital Public Lecture Series: Covid-19's severity and the chance to reset

In the latest Digital Public Lecture Series three experts from Queen Mary continued their discussion on the impact of Covid-19 and highlighted how we assess its severity and if this opportunity to reset society will be seized or will pass us by. 

Queen Mary staff and students share what Pride means to them

Pride Month is a time for us all to stand together in solidarity, in celebration of what we have achieved and the progress we have made, but more importantly in recognition of the need for further change nationally and internationally.

Queen Mary strengthen relationship with DeepMind through scholarship programme for women and BAME students

Leading British artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepMind has renewed its support for under-represented students pursuing postgraduate studies in AI at Queen Mary University of London.

Big differences on economic and social values between MPs and voters, according to new report

Two academics from Queen Mary University of London have co-authored a report which sheds new light on the disparities between the social and economic values of MPs, party members and voters.

Global warming will cause ecosystems to produce more methane than first predicted

New research suggests that as the Earth warms natural ecosystems will release more of the greenhouse gas methane than expected from predictions based on temperature increases alone.

Queen Mary invests in energy saving project to lower carbon footprint

Queen Mary University of London is investing in a significant carbon emissions reduction project which will cut energy use at its Whitechapel campus by 25 per cent and enhance the work and study environment for staff and students.  

How the Queen Mary community has contributed to the fight against COVID-19

London’s hospitals have been at the epicentre of the UK’s COVID-19 outbreak, with official cases in the capital accounting for more than 40 per cent of the national total.

Super-Earths discovered orbiting nearby star

A system of super-Earth planets has been detected orbiting one of closest stars to the Sun, Gliese 887.

Blog: Coronavirus: Queen Mary study suggests more people have had it than previously estimated

Queen Mary researchers Professor Norman Fenton, Professor Martin Neil and Dr Scott Mclachlan from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, and Dr Magda Osman, from the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, co-wrote an opinion piece for The Conversation on over-confidence in the reporting of Covid-19 statistics. 

Researchers launch new website for people to test their sensitivity

Studies have shown that some people seem more sensitive than others. Now researchers have developed a free online questionnaire that allows you to test exactly how sensitive you are.

Financial inclusion can help curb detrimental effects of inequality, according to new study

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has published a research paper which shows that financial inclusion could be a tool to curb the rise in poverty in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Queen Mary researcher recognised in WES Top 50 Women in Engineering

Dr Petra Ágota Szilágyi, a lecturer in Functional Materials at Queen Mary University of London has been announced as a winner of the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability awards.

Queen Mary starts up research laboratories as campus facilities begin to reopen

Queen Mary University of London has reopened the majority of its laboratories to enable academics to carry out their world-leading research and to continue the phased reopening of more campus facilities for the new academic year. 

Higher rates of severe COVID-19 in BAME populations remain unexplained

Higher rates of severe COVID-19 infections in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) populations are not explained by socioeconomic or behavioral factors, cardiovascular disease risk, or by vitamin D status, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London.

First drug found to reduce mortality in hospitalised COVID-19 patients

The steroid dexamethasone has been identified as the first drug to improve survival rates in certain coronavirus patients, according to a study carried out by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust, as part of a nationwide NIHR-funded clinical trial.

High risk of corporate bankruptcy due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new analysis

The lockdown which occurred as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic increases the probability of corporate bankruptcy, according to an analysis co-authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: India’s internal migrants are citizens too – the government must protect them

Professor Parvati Nair, Professor of Hispanic, Cultural and Migration Studies at Queen Mary University of London has published an opinion piece in The Conversation about internal migration in India. She argues that more needs to be done to protect all of India's citizens in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Digital Public Lecture Series launches to explore people and pandemics

Queen Mary University of London has launched its new digital Public Lecture Series which will bring together world-leading experts from across the University to discuss and debate a range of the most important issues. 

Using Organs-on-chips technology to accelerate COVID-19 research

The Queen Mary & Emulate Organs-on-Chips Centre is involved in a new initiative to use miniaturised living systems with human cells, known as organ-chips, in the fight against COVID-19.

Queen Mary confirms more options for January start postgraduate courses

Queen Mary University of London is excited to announce further options within its recently launched set of postgraduate courses starting in January 2021, providing students with even greater flexibility when planning their futures.  

Astronomers discover how long-lived Peter Pan discs evolve

New research from scientists at Queen Mary University of London has revealed how long-lived Peter Pan discs form, which could provide new insights into how planets arise.  

Food industry must share blame for severity of Covid-19

The food industry shares the blame not only for the obesity pandemic but for the severity of Covid-19 disease and its devastating consequences, argue experts in a new editorial published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) today.

Blog: Charles Dickens and the push for literacy in Victorian Britain

Dr Matthew Ingleby has written an opinion piece for The Conversation to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens's death. He reflects on the impact of Dickens and the rise of literacy in the late nineteenth century.

Queen Mary climbs up the rankings to confirm place among the world’s best universities

Queen Mary University of London has climbed twelve places up the QS World University Rankings to confirm its position as one of the world’s top universities. The University places 114th in the world and remains in the top 20 in the UK in the 2021 Rankings, published on Wednesday 10 June.

Blog: Coronavirus destroys jobs and worsens inequality, with or without full lockdown

Dr Tim Lee, Reader in Economics in Queen Mary's School of Economics and Finance, has written an opinion piece for The Conversation. He explores the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on global economies and the implications this has for inequalities.

What Charles Dickens can teach us about times of crisis

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has produced a short film to mark the 150^th anniversary of the death of Charles Dickens.

Saturn's Moon Titan Drifting Away Faster Than Previously Thought

Research involving scientists from Queen Mary University of London has shown that the moons of Saturn are moving outwards faster than first estimated, providing new insights into how the Saturn system formed. 

New data reveals “crisis of support” for BAME women

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has contributed to new polling analysis which reveals the pressure on Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) women during the coronavirus lockdown. 

Queen Mary awarded bursary from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has awarded Queen Mary University of London a bursary to support the study of accounting and finance for three years.

Queen Mary academic receives funding award to tackle environmental challenges caused by Covid-19

Queen Mary University of London is one of five universities to receive funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to address and mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the environment and society.

A multi-million pound boost for orthopaedic research

Barts Charity has donated £2.9 million to establish a new centre of excellence for academic trauma and orthopaedic surgery at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust.

Queen Mary offers dual start dates for a range of its most popular postgraduate courses and moves to blended education for the first semester

Queen Mary University of London is pleased to announce additional January start dates for some of its most popular postgraduate programmes, across 30 subject areas. These start dates will be open to existing and new applicants.

We look forward to welcoming new and existing students to our campuses in September. Recognising that travel restrictions may still be in place, from September to January we will offer a ‘blended’ education model to ensure that all of our students can access their education, whether or not they are able to travel to London.

New antibody technology for monitoring MS patients may have potential in COVID-19 testing

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London has demonstrated the effectiveness of using a novel light technology to monitor the presence of anti-drug antibodies in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), which can lead to drug resistance and treatment failure.

Queen Mary statement on payment of student workers

Facts about Queen Mary Students’ Union eligibility for ‘furlough scheme’

How Covid-19 affected the G7 stock markets

A research paper co-authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London sheds new light on how the current Covid-19 pandemic has affected the stock markets of G7 countries.

Queen Mary provides meals for local community affected by Covid-19

Queen Mary University of London continues to open its kitchens to provide meals for vulnerable families and individuals in the local area who are being directly affected by Covid-19.

Study in twins finds our sensitivity is partly in our genes

Some people are more sensitive than others – and around half of these differences can be attributed to our genes, new research has found.

Impact of COVID-19 infection in blood cancer patients

One of the first studies to investigate the outcome of COVID-19 infection in patients with blood cancer has been conducted by clinical researchers from Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust.

People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are

The more people know about when and why behavioural interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behaviour, according to recent research from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Oxford.

Immunotherapy improves survival in patients with advanced bladder cancer

An immunotherapy drug called ‘avelumab’ has been shown to significantly improve survival in patients with the most common type of bladder cancer, according to results from a phase III clinical trial led by Professor Tom Powles from Queen Mary's Barts Cancer Institute, and Barts Cancer Centre.

Blog: Mobility in immobility: Latin American migrants trapped amid COVID-19

In an opinion piece for Open Democracy Dr Marcia Vera Espinoza from Queen Mary's School of Geography argues that states urgently need to rethink their individual responses to COVID-19 and coordinate a collective approach to include and protect all people living in their territories.

Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle

An international team of scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide.

Blog: Institutional cultures must be inclusive and built on trust

Sheila Gupta, Vice-Principal (People, Culture and Inclusion), has written an opinion piece for University Business in which she explains how diversity and inclusivity are crucial for universities and their role in society.

Blog: A change of scenery for a Dentistry student

Tallulah Hall is a fourth year Dentistry BDS student at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. In this blog, she talks about her experience volunteering at her local hospital to help on COVID-19 wards, getting to know the patients, and learning from her inspiring colleagues.

International Day for Biological Diversity: How Queen Mary research is helping to conserve species worldwide

Biodiversity is used to describe the wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms found in the world, and the interactions between them.

Scientists discover more than 200 genetic factors causing heart arrhythmias

Hundreds of new links have been found between people’s DNA and the heart’s electrical activity, according to a study of almost 300,000 people led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

Queen Mary launches Arts and Culture Support Centre

Queen Mary University of London has launched a brand new centre dedicated to supporting people working in the arts.

More than 1,500 people recruited to COVID-19 research projects

To mark International Clinical Trials Day, Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust have released a range of new resources to encourage people to get involved in COVID-19 research projects.

Blog: Why Britain should allow the UK and EU Parliaments to talk after Brexit

Dr Davor Jancic from Queen Mary University of London's School of Law has written an opinion piece for the LSE Brexit Blog. He argues that the UK government's refusal to agree to cooperate with the EU parliament is not just misguided but antaognistic.

Queen Mary signs international declaration to improve research evaluation

Queen Mary University of London has committed to being a world-leader in fairer research evaluation by signing up to an international declaration which encourages research to be assessed on its quality rather than where it is published.   

Queen Mary academic awarded British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship

Professor Maksymillian Del Mar, Professor of Legal Theory and Director of Graduate Studies in Queen Mary’s Department of Law, has been awarded a prestigious British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship.

Queen Mary strengthens links with Brazil's indigenous community

Queen Mary University of London's People's Palace Projects is set to strengthen existing links with Brazil's indigenous community and will hold a live Q&A with filmmaker Takumã Kuikuro.

Personalised ovarian cancer risk prediction reduces worries

Offering personalised ovarian cancer risk prediction to women shows that 98 per cent of participants felt less worried after finding out their ovarian cancer risk status, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: Why the Netanyahus Are Embracing 'Christian Europe'

Dr Toby Greene, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow in Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations has written an opinion piece for Haaretz. He explores Benjamin Netanyahu's views on Europe's radical right.

Monday marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. Evolving the conversation around mental health has taken on a new urgency in 2020, and Queen Mary is playing its part to ensure the needs of our most vulnerable are met

Covid-19 pandemic is widening gender gaps at work and home

Women are more likely to lose their jobs than men in the Covid-19 economic crisis – and they are more likely to be taking on extra housework and childcare whether working or not, according to new research involving Queen Mary and London School of Economics (LSE). 

Staff Q&A: Volunteering to support the NHS during the epidemic

Dr Aylin Baysan is Reader in Cariology at Queen Mary University of London’s Institute of Dentistry and has been volunteering in the Maternity wards at The Royal London Hospital to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Q&A she talks about the challenges of juggling her teaching and volunteering commitments and why this has been such a unique experience.

We can't really tell male and female dinosaurs apart, new research suggests

On Dinosaur Day, Friday 15 May, we're delving deeper into new research led by Queen Mary, which has reopened the debate on whether we can identify male and female dinosaur fossils. 

Blog: Equity Finance: Matching Liability to Power

Professor Rosa Lastra, Chair of the Institute of Banking and Finance Law at Queen Mary's Centre for Commercial Law Studies, has co-written an opinion piece for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) where she proposes a radical shake-up of financial power and liability.

Queen Mary law student returns to nursing to help in the battle against coronavirus

Before joining Queen Mary to study law, Megan Evers completed a year’s Nursing Apprenticeship and worked as a healthcare assistant. She recently chose to return to the front line to help out during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Queen Mary launches accommodation guarantee for postgraduate students

Starting in September 2020, Queen Mary University of London is guaranteeing a room in London for postgraduate taught students for the duration of their programme.

Early breast screening lowers risk of developing fatal cancer

Mammography screening reduces the rates of advanced and fatal breast cancers, according to an analysis of more than half a million women involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary professor releases single in memory of NHS colleagues

Blizard Institute Professor of Surgery and Barts Health NHS Trust Consultant Surgeon, Professor Charles Knowles, has written and recorded a ballad in memory of all NHS staff and other key workers who have lost their lives in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Hospitals are safer places than you might think, new Covid-19 research finds

Research involving Queen Mary University of London suggests that currently the public should not fear contracting Covid-19 from hospital staff, who appear to be at low risk of infection by patients.

Arts, Humanities and Social Science graduates resilient to economic downturns, according to new report

Graduates in the arts, humanities and social sciences are just as employable as their counterparts in other subjects according to a new report from the British Academy examining the employment prospects of graduates from different subject groups.

Blog: From being a Dentist and Mother to being on Maternity wards during the COVID-19 pandemic

Swati Nehete is Senior Clinical Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London’s Institute of Dentistry. She was recently called up to volunteer in the Maternity wards at The Royal London Hospital to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this blog, she writes about her experiences and describes how she dealt with the uncertainty of not knowing where she was going to be deployed.

Queen Mary supports students alongside teachers and key influencers

As teachers across east London continue working hard to provide an education during the Covid-19 crisis, Queen Mary is helping to support them through its outreach work.

New report reveals the stark impact of the coronavirus pandemic on parents and key workers

Experts from the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London have contributed to new research published today which reveals the stark reality of the coronavirus pandemic for parents and keyworkers.

Training GPs to identify domestic violence leads to dramatic increase in finding victims

A training programme that teaches GPs how to identify domestic violence and abuse (DVA) victims has led to a 30-fold increase in DVA referrals, according to a collaborative study of 205 general practices led by Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with the Centre for Academic Primary Care, Bristol Medical School.

Tourists who experience a range of emotions enjoy a greater sense of well-being, according to new study

A new study from Queen Mary University of London has shed new light on the way tourists perceive emotions whilst on holiday.

Q&A with Dr Graham Easton - Why doctors need to be good communicators

Dr Graham Easton is Head of the Clinical and Communication Skills Unit at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, and Professor of Communication Skills. He joined Queen Mary in January 2020, and in this Q&A he talks about the importance of doctors having good clinical communication skills and how this applies during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Immigrant key workers in Europe: Exploring the Covid-19 response that comes from abroad

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has authored a report published by the European Commission on immigrant key workers in Europe. It explores the contribution migrant workers are making to keep basic services running in the European Union during the current pandemic.

Chronic illness in childhood linked to higher rates of mental illness

Children with long-term health conditions may be more likely to experience mental illness in early adolescence than healthy children, according to new research from Queen Mary University of London.

What the aftermath of war can teach us about the Covid-19 crisis

Britain’s War: A New World 1943-1947 is the first book of its kind to bring the military, political, social and economic realities of World War II together in one volume.

New study to identify highest risk factors for COVID-19

Scientists are calling on the public to sign up to a new study which will help identify who is most at risk of contracting COVID-19 and why some people become more ill than others with the disease.

Academics call for more psychological support for COVID-19 health workers

COVID-19 health workers may require psychological support to deal with witnessing ‘unacceptable’ situations, according to a review co-authored by Queen Mary University of London academics.

Queen Mary establishes a Youth Resilience Research Unit

Barts Charity has provided £2.7 million in funding over five years to establish a Youth Resilience Research Unit at Queen Mary University of London starting in March 2021.

New study reveals unexpected softness of bilayer graphene

Research from Queen Mary University of London has found that bilayer graphene is much softer than multi-layered graphite.

Food from student halls donated to A Plate for London initiative

Non-perishable food items left by students in residences on campus have found a new home and been donated to A Plate For London.

Researchers use magnetism to keep drugs at disease sites

New research from Queen Mary University of London suggests that a novel magnetism-based drug delivery approach could help ensure drugs are not removed from where they are needed in the body.

Researchers uncover genetic cause behind glaucoma

New research has identified a genetic mutation linked to a type of glaucoma, known as primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG), which could open up new avenues for the early detection and treatment of the disease.

Queen Mary alumnus provides thousands of free meals to key workers

A Queen Mary alumnus has co-founded One Million Meals, a charitable initiative that is delivering free healthy meals to NHS staff, police officers and other frontline workers during the coronavirus crisis.

Exploring the rule of law and international trade

A new book written by an academic at Queen Mary University of London sheds new light on the principles of the rule of law in international trade and investment.

Blog: Inside the lab testing thousands of NHS samples for COVID-19

Queen Mary University of London has been providing support to the UK Lighthouse Labs Network – the national COVID-19 diagnostic lab network. As well as donating a number of laboratory machines, a team of research staff have been seconded to help test thousands of samples from NHS workers every day.

Dr Neil Dufton, Lecturer in Inflammatory Sciences at Queen Mary’s William Harvey Research Institute, has been volunteering at one of the Lighthouse Labs in Milton Keynes and shares his experiences in this blog post.

Scientists discover just how runny a liquid can be

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London and the Russian Academy of Sciences have found a limit to how runny a liquid can be. 

Blog: The WHO and the future of international public finance

Dr Simon Reid-Henry, Reader in Queen Mary’s School of Geography and Jonathan Glennie, Principal Associate at the Joep Lange Institute, argue in their latest work that the current Covid-19 crisis has highlighted massive underfunding of global public health bodies. However, the pandemic also presents an opportunity to rectify this.

As the coronavirus crisis continues to have a widespread effect on the UK, academic expertise and research at Queen Mary are playing an important part in public life.

Queen Mary academic named as one of UKRI’s Future Leaders Fellows

Dr Emily Lines from Queen Mary University of London has been named as one of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellows for her work addressing the future of forests. The flagship scheme invests in outstanding individuals across the UK.

Final year Queen Mary medical students join front line teams at the Royal London Hospital

Queen Mary medical student Osama Omrani  - along with a team of fellow final year students - brought forward his registration as a newly qualified doctor, enabling him to join front line NHS teams during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Researchers develop new guidance for the remote delivery of psychological therapy to children

Psychologists from Queen Mary University of London have created a free online resource for mental health services now looking to deliver psychological therapy to children remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Antibodies could provide new treatment for OCD

Mental health conditions such as obsessive compulsive disorder could be treated in a new way using drugs that target the immune system, research suggests.

Queen Mary to establish social-impact driven student consultancy programme

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded £650,000 to establish a new, student-led, professional services organisation which will help local businesses.

Restrictive healthcare policies are associated with delayed TB diagnosis and treatment

The introduction of policies that restrict healthcare access for visitors and migrants not entitled to free NHS care may be associated with delays in diagnosis and treatment for patients with tuberculosis (TB) who were not born in the UK, according to a study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: Coronavirus pandemic could hit the billions migrant workers send home in cash

Professor Kavita Datta, Professor of Development Geography in Queen Mary's School of Geography has co-written an opinion piece in The Conversation in which she explores how the current pandemic could hit migrant workers.

Queen Mary secure new Knowledge Transfer Partnerships to support industry engagement

Researchers from Queen Mary’s School of Engineering and Materials Science and the Institute of Dentistry have been awarded two new Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) to support innovation and knowledge transfer with industry partners.

Queen Mary and Barts Health launch Covid-19 research programme

Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust, as part of their Barts Life Sciences initiative, have begun a new programme of Covid-19 research across Barts Health hospitals, including NHS Nightingale Hospital London.

Creative solutions needed to build social protection response to Covid-19 in developing countries according to new report

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has co-authored a policy briefing, which sets out recommendations for combatting the economic consequences of the Covid-19 epidemic in developing countries.

Blog: It's time to rally behind the WHO

Catherine Fieschi, Director of Queen Mary's Global Policy Institute and a leading expert on populism, and Professor David McCoy, Professor of Global Public Health, argue that now is the time to rally behind the World Health Organisation in the wake of Trump's recent attacks on the institution.

Blog: Greece: despite a decade of health cuts, coronavirus death rates appear comparatively low

Dr Stella Ladi, Senior Lecturer in Public Management in Queen Mary's School of Business and Management has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in which she discusses the response to the coronavirus in Greece.

Queen Mary Students’ Union President resigns to join the NHS as a doctor

The Students’ Union President at Queen Mary University of London has resigned from his post to work as a doctor for Barts Health NHS Trust during the coronavirus crisis.

As the country-wide effort to combat the impact of COVID-19 ramps up, Queen Mary staff and students are dedicating their time and energy to helping communities.

Queen Mary experts address the challenges that await us post-coronavirus

As the UK enters its fourth week in lockdown, uncertainty lingers over how long these restrictions will last – and whether some emergency measures will become fixtures.

New book explores the role of imagination in legal reasoning

A new book authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London is the first to offer an interdisciplinary approach on one of the most neglected dimensions of legal thought; imagination.

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela visits Queen Mary’s campus in Gozo as it supports the fight against coronavirus

Queen Mary University of London’s medical school on the Maltese island of Gozo was visited by Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela as it helps in the fight against coronavirus in Malta by providing storage space for the administration of chemotherapy to cancer patients, beds for vulnerable patient care, space for staff and other critical support functions, such as the storage of sensitive medical equipment. 

New study shows that current landfill regulations are insufficient

A new study from Queen Mary University of London shows that flooding of historic coastal landfill sites by sea water could significantly increase the amount of soluble metals released to the marine environment. The findings have significance for coastal management policy and the way historic landfills are managed.

Blog: The medieval history of Passover: libel, conspiracy, and hope for freedom

Professor Miri Rubin, Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History Queen Mary's School of History has written an opinion piece for The Conversation where she explores the history of Passover.

Queen Mary 3D-prints protective equipment for COVID-19 NHS workers

The Queen Mary University of London community, including researchers, clinicians and support staff, have stepped in to assist the NHS with urgent requirements of personal protective equipment (PPE) to combat the outbreak of COVID-19.

Meet the Queen Mary academics leading the debate on Covid-19 policy

Our academics have expertise in a number of key areas relating to the coronavirus crisis, its implications, the strategy and its data. From social distancing to healthcare provisions, they have shared their analysis and advice.

Blog: The world had the tools to prevent the coronavirus pandemic – why weren’t they used?

Professor Sophie Harman, Professor of International Politics with the School of History, wrote an opinion piece for New Statesman, about the lack of political will and investment in preparing for a pandemic like coronavirus.

Blog: How pandemic shattered the harmony of medieval Europe’s diverse cities

Professor Miri Rubin, Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History with the School of History, wrote an opinion piece for The Conversation, about the impact of historic pandemics on medieval Europe.

Blog: What exactly is the government’s coronavirus strategy?

Professor David McCoy, Professor of Global Public Health, wrote an opinion piece for the Centre for Health and the Public Interest about the government's strategy against COVID-19 and whether it is taking the right approach. It is republished here on behalf of the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute.

Blog: Coronavirus: country comparisons are pointless unless we account for these biases in testing

Dr Magda Osman, Reader in Experimental Psychology, with the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, and Professor Norman Fenton, Professor of Computer Science, Professor Martin Neil, Professor of Computer Science and Statistics, and Mr Scott Mclachlan, Postdoctoral Research Assistant, with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, co-wrote an opinion piece for The Conversation, about the flaws in comparing countries on coronavirus.

Queen Mary research calls for an intersectional view of the coronavirus pandemic

Queen Mary University of London's Global Policy Institute has published joint research with the University of Melbourne which argues that sex and gender analysis alone will not paint a full picture of the impact of coronavirus, and that an intersectional view of the outbreak considering different social categorisations is needed.

Staff and students volunteer to protect their communities

Staff and students from Queen Mary have stepped up to volunteer in efforts to support and protect their communities during the Covid-19 crisis.

Queen Mary professor to lead new NHS Nightingale Hospital

Charles Knight, Professor of Cardiology at Queen Mary University of London and Consultant Cardiologist at Barts Health NHS Trust, has been announced as the Chief Executive of the new NHS Nightingale Hospital London.

Screening of zebrafish identifies gene involved in human nicotine addiction

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have shown that zebrafish can provide genetic clues to smoking, a complex human behaviour.  

Blog: Don’t worry about cancelled exams – research shows we should switch to teacher assessment permanently

Dr Margherita Malanchini, Lecturer in Psychology, with the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, co-wrote an opinion piece for The Conversation, about the positive evidence supporting a switch from exams to teacher assessments permanently.

Queen Mary’s commitment to its community reaffirmed through partnership in the Civic University Network

Queen Mary University of London’s status as a civic university, committed to supporting its local, national and international community, has been cemented today with founding partnership of a new national network.

Coronavirus: UK researchers and educators suggest recruitment and training programme for community healthcare workers could help the most vulnerable

An emergency programme to train thousands of community health workers could help vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new comment piece published in The Lancet.

Queen Mary trains final year medical students to help NHS fight coronavirus

Queen Mary University of London has trained 18 final-year medical students to immediately support the NHS in the fight against coronavirus.

Queen Mary academic wins teaching excellence award

Dr Rosemary Clyne, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London, has received the prestigious 2021 Teaching Excellence Award from the Biochemical Society.

Queen Mary researchers lead in UK first tuberculosis screening for migrants

For the first time in the UK, Queen Mary researchers are leading clinics at Barts Health NHS Trust to offer latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) screening for pregnant migrants in antenatal care.

Are epigenetics really the silver bullet against climate change?

Species use ‘natural’, epigenetic mechanisms to adapt to their environments but these responses may not be enough to help them cope with climate change, according to new research involving scientists from Queen Mary University of London.

Parliament faced unprecedented attacks throughout Brexit according to report co-authored by Queen Mary academics

The report, Parliament and Brexit, includes chapters written by Professor Tim Bale and Dr Daniel Gover from Queen Mary University of London’s School of Politics and International Relations.

Blog: Covid-19 and the transition period

Professor Tim Bale, Professor of Politics, with the School of Politics and International Relations, wrote an opinion piece for The UK in a changing Europe, about the lack of support for an online petition to delay the Brexit transition period following the coronavirus pandemic.

Sharp rise in NHS negligence claims for lack of informed consent

Negligence claims against the NHS due to failure to inform patients before they consent to procedures have spiralled up since a landmark legal ruling in 2015, a new study has found. 

Blog: Coronavirus: to avoid major humanitarian fallout, UK must act urgently

Professor Sophie Harman, Professor of International Politics, with the School of Politics and International Relations, wrote an opinion piece for The Conversation about the vulnerability of the UK's welfare system in facing up to the coronavirus.

Mathematicians develop new theory to explain real-world randomness

Einstein’s theory of Brownian motion, which describes the random movement of particles in fluids, is widely used to model randomness throughout science. However, this revolutionary model only works when a fluid is static, or at equilibrium.

Blog: Coronavirus: sequencing the DNA of patients screened for coronavirus might save lives

Professor Richard Buggs, Professor of Evolutionary Genomics, and Professor Richard Nichols, Professor of Genetics, both with the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, co-wrote an opinion piece for The Conversation about sequencing the DNA of patients screened for coronavirus to help save lives.

Queen Mary student takes research to Parliament

Queen Mary postgraduate student Lei Tan attended parliament to present her research to politicians and scientific experts as part of the STEM for BRITAIN event.  

Coronavirus advice and updates

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Sadiq Khan on course for Mayoral election victory according to latest poll from Queen Mary’s Mile End Institute

Sadiq Khan remains on course for a comfortable victory in this year's London Mayoral election, according to the latest poll from the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary’s Action on Salt finds ‘healthy’ plant-based meals are actually drowning in salt

New research by Action on Salt (based at Queen Mary University of London and Bart’s Hospital) have exposed the shocking reality of many ‘healthy’ sounding plant-based and vegan meals  being served at UK restaurants, fast food and coffee chains.

Blog: Brexit has made town twinning a battleground – but it’s always been political

Dr Holly Ryan, Lecturer in International Political Sociology with the School of Politics and International Relations has written an opinion piece for The Conversation about the concept of twinning towns and cities.

Queen Mary to launch innovative doctoral training programme in Data Science and Engineering

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have awarded £1.6m funding to Queen Mary University of London for a programme to encourage people from non-academic backgrounds to pursue doctoral training.

Researchers use microwaves to measure signs of dehydration

A new study involving scientists from Queen Mary University of London and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has successfully used microwaves to measure blood-based molecules known to be influenced by dehydration.

Queen Mary becomes first Russell Group university in London to partner with Kaplan International Pathways

Kaplan International Pathways and Queen Mary University of London have signed a partnership agreement for Kaplan to recruit and prepare international students for entry to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes at Queen Mary. The first intake will be September 2020, with the first cohort of students progressing to the University in September 2021.

New book provides fresh insight into city life in the Middle Ages

Cities of Strangers by Professor Miri Rubin from Queen Mary University of London’s School of History provides a unique insight into life in European towns and cities between 1000 and 1500.

16 years on the road to Brexit – Gawain Towler in Conversation at the Mile End Institute

Gawain Towler served as Director of Communications for the Brexit Party and was previously Head of Press for UKIP. In a special In Conversation event co-hosted by Queen Mary University of London’s Mile End Institute and The UK in a Changing Europe, he reflected on a 16-year political journey towards Brexit.

Using medicine-based approaches to protect pollinators

Molecular medicine approaches could improve the efficiency and sensitivity of pesticide research and evaluation, according to researchers from Queen Mary University of London. 

Queen Mary's place among world’s best universities recognised in new global rankings

Queen Mary University of London’s world class status has been reaffirmed in an international league table that has been published today (4 March 2020).

Queen Mary’s Arts programmes rated highly for their commitment to diversity

Three arts programmes based at Queen Mary University of London have each been rated strong or outstanding by the Arts Council England  in its 2020 Creative Case for Diversity Report.

Queen Mary Professor named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

A Professor of Law from Queen Mary University of London has been named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The new Fellows comprise leading thinkers and experts from Scotland and around the world, whose work has had a significant impact on the country.

Social networks accelerate cultural evolution in hunter-gatherers

A new study, involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London, has shown that the unique social structure of real-life hunter-gatherers increases the rate at which culture evolves.

Queen Mary wins award for commitment to No Place for Hate campaign

Tower Hamlets Council has awarded Queen Mary University of London a trophy for signing up more than 100 people to the council’s No Place for Hate pledge during National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

New Minister for Universities sees how social impact complements world-class research on visit to Queen Mary University of London

The newly appointed Minister of State for Universities, Michelle Donelan MP, visited Queen Mary University of London’s Mile End Campus this week to see first-hand how the University complements its world-class Russell Group status with a commitment to having a positive social impact.

Professor of Pediatrics appointed as NIHR Senior Investigator

Queen Mary’s Professor Grigg has been appointed as a Senior Investigator for 2020 by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) - the nation's largest funder of health and care research.

Immune therapy reduces risk of recurrence in aggressive breast cancer

An immune therapy for the most aggressive form of breast cancer can substantially reduce the risk of the disease returning, according to a clinical trial led by Professor Peter Schmid of Queen Mary University of London.

Diabetes drug reduces complications of long-term steroid therapy

A drug used to treat type 2 diabetes could offer a simple and cheap solution to reduce harmful side effects of steroid treatment, new research from Queen Mary University of London suggests.

Queen Mary becomes first London University to host ‘Project SEARCH’ workplace immersion programme

Queen Mary University of London is the first university in the capital to host a Project SEARCH programme. Project SEARCH is aimed at enabling young adults with learning difficulties and/or autism to earn valuable work experience.

Bumblebees can experience an object using one sense and later recognise it using another

How are we able to find things in the dark? And how can we imagine how something feels just by looking at it?

Psychologists discover secret to achieving goals

Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has provided new insights into why people often make unrealistic plans that are doomed to fail. 

World first in AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke

Artificial intelligence has been used for the first time to instantly and accurately measure blood flow, in a new study involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary ranks in the top 20 for universities targeted by employers

Queen Mary University of London ranks 19th for universities targeted by the largest number of top employers in 2019-2020 according to a new report.

The European Union is creating its own downfall according to new book by Queen Mary academic

A new book authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London has shed new light on recent EU reforms which, according to the research, are undermining the stability of the Eurozone.

Cyber-security regulations for air transport may prove ineffective

A new study led by academics from the Cloud Legal Project at Queen Mary University of London has found that current cyber-security standards set by the European Union, known as the NIS Directive, do not go far enough and could potentially be undermined.

Foot-and-mouth-disease virus could help target the deadliest cancer

The foot-and-mouth-disease virus is helping scientists at Queen Mary to tackle a common cancer with the worst survival rate – pancreatic cancer.

Queen Mary awarded over £3 million for astronomy research

Researchers from the School of Physics and Astronomy have received funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation, to support new research projects aimed at improving our understanding of the universe.

Queen Mary lead European project to tackle plastic pollution

A €14m joint project involving key partners across England and France has launched this week in a bid to prevent plastic hotspots in the Channel.

International team delivers research breakthrough for leading cause of blindness

Research from Queen Mary University of London has identified a new protein linked to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that could offer new hope for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, which affects over 1.5 million people in the UK alone.

'Sandpit’ workshop in Mexico results in research project to prove the diagnostic potential of saliva for breast cancer

15% of women worldwide suffer from breast cancer, with over 55,000 and 1.6 million cases diagnosed in the UK and Mexico per annum respectively, and existing diagnostic standards are invasive, costly and painful. But an intensive ‘sandpit’ joint multidisciplinary research workshop between Queen Mary University of London, the University of the Americas Puebla and the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico has resulted in funding for a collaborative research project which aims to take the first steps towards diagnosis of the disease using saliva.

Dental students teach local pupils all about staying healthy with SUGAR SMART Tower Hamlets

Students from Queen Mary’s Institute of Dentistry and Barts Health NHS Trust have been teaching primary school pupils from Tower Hamlets all about the benefits of healthy living as part of delivering a national campaign – SUGAR SMART.

Blog: ‘Irrefutable evidence’ that lung cancer screening works

Professor Stephen Duffy, Professor of Cancer Screening at the Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, and Professor John Field, from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine, comment on recently published results from a lung cancer screening trial.

Queen Mary marks another year of ground-breaking cancer research

On World Cancer Day, Tuesday 4 February, we are celebrating some of the cutting-edge cancer research and developments over the last 12 months from Queen Mary University of London.

Researchers uncover intense chaotic motions of the solar wind

New research from Queen Mary University of London has observed the chaotic behaviour of the solar wind at distances closer to the Sun than ever before.

Pinpointing rare disease mutations

A new study from Queen Mary University of London and EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute has uncovered the genes essential for supporting life, which could help researchers to identify mutations responsible for rare childhood diseases.

The Brexit referendum did not lead to more radical Euroscepticism elsewhere, according to new study

A new paper co-authored by academics from Queen Mary University of London sheds new light on populist radical right parties’ responses to the UK’s Brexit vote.

Exploring the challenges and pitfalls of democratic politics

In the first of a new series of In Conversation events, Queen Mary’s Global Policy Institute (GPI) and the Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IHSS) hosted a discussion concerning the challenges and pitfalls of democratic politics today.

Queen Mary hosts Lego engineering challenge for local school students

On 25 January, Queen Mary University of London opened their doors to local schoolchildren for the 2020 FIRST^® LEGO^® League tournament.

Nobel prize winning alumnus Sir Peter Ratcliffe to speak at Queen Mary

Nobel Prize winning alumnus Sir Peter Ratcliffe is coming to Queen Mary to speak about his award and his time at St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College.

Smart single mother bees learn from their neighbours

Solitary female bees inspect other nests for signs of danger before making decisions on where to build their own, a new London-based study suggests.

Queen Mary marks Holocaust Memorial Day

As part of Holocaust Memorial Day, Queen Mary University of London hosted an original theatre production in collaboration with the international charity Human Rights Watch and Georgetown University. It featured a performance by the Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn.

Better primary care needed to help young stroke survivors return to work

The role of primary care needs to be improved to help young stroke survivors return to work, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Cambridge.

Exploring the history of emotions in nursing

A new exhibition at the Royal College of Nursing, in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London, explores how the emotions attached to nursing, and the assumptions attached to these feelings have changed throughout history.

Rock n roll biologist’s new music video exposes Gwyneth Paltrow’s alternative ‘health treatments’

Rock n roll biologist Professor Lars Chittka has released a new music video which takes aim at the alternative ‘health treatments’ of Gwyneth Paltrow. 

Exploring the future of the Labour Party at the Mile End Institute

In the run-up to the Labour leadership election, Queen Mary University of London’s Mile End Institute organised a one-day conference on the future of the party. The event attracted a diverse range of politicians, journalists and activists.

Call for ‘ready to drink’ alcoholic beverages to be reduced in sugar and calories

Popular ‘ready to drink’ pre-mixed spirits sold in major UK retailers are unnecessarily high in hidden sugar and calories[1] and should be forced to reformulate immediately to the agreed criterion set by government in the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL) or pay the fine[2] – according to a NEW product survey by Action on Sugar at Queen Mary University of London to mark Sugar Awareness Week (20th-26th January 2020).

Political misinformation found to be related to support for right-wing populism in Europe

A study led by Queen Mary University of London has shown that supporters of right-wing populist parties are prone to showing higher levels of political misinformation.

Psychology program for refugee children improves wellbeing

A positive psychology program created by researchers at Queen Mary University of London focuses on promoting wellbeing in refugee children. It is unusual in that it focuses on promoting positive outcomes, rather than addressing war trauma exposure.

Queen Mary opens Organs-on-Chips Centre for advancements in medical research and drug development

A new research centre which aims to revolutionise medical research and drug development using microengineered Organs-on-Chips has opened at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary Dentistry Professor finds a low-cost, non-intrusive solution to save children’s teeth

A study led by Queen Mary’s Professor of Dental Public Health, Professor Cynthia Pine, has identified a low-cost and low-intensity intervention technique that could prevent tooth decay for thousands of children across the UK.

Submissions are now open for the 2020 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize

An all-star literary line-up will feature on the 2020 Wasifiri New Writing Prize judging panel, tasked with awarding £1,000 each to the best new writers of fiction, life writing, and poetry.

Good connections key to startup success

The future potential of early stage startups can be assessed by their existing professional relationships, research led by a team at Queen Mary University of London suggests. 

Scientists fear impact of deep-sea mining on microbial ecosystems

Deep-sea ecosystems are potentially at risk from the impacts of deep-sea mining according to a new paper co-authored by an academic at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary research team identifies new route for tackling drug resistance in skin cancer cells

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that melanoma cells fight anti-cancer drugs by changing their internal skeleton (cytoskeleton) – opening up a new therapeutic route for combatting skin and other cancers that develop resistance to treatment.

Re-thinking abortion politics

A new book co-edited by an academic from Queen Mary University of London provides an interdisciplinary academic analysis of the 2018 referendum which overturned Ireland’s near-total abortion ban.

Queen Mary hosts play that brings the story of Holocaust witness to life

As part of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Queen Mary University of London will host a virtuoso performance by the Oscar-nominated actor David Strathairn in collaboration with the international charity Human Rights Watch and Georgetown University.

Queen Mary historian secures major funding award for collaborative UK-German research

Dr Daniel Lee, Lecturer in Modern French History in Queen Mary’s School of History has successfully secured a collaborative research award under the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Bacon – the salt mine on your breakfast table

Survey results published today by Action on Salt (based at Queen Mary University of London) have confirmed bacon’s unwelcome status as the second biggest contributor to salt in the UK diet.