Queen Mary University of London physicist Professor Chris White, along with his twin brother Professor Martin White from the University of Adelaide, have discovered a surprising connection between the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and the future of quantum computing.
Queen Mary University of London recently co-hosted the 2024 annual Global MOOC & Online Education Conference (GMC) in partnership with Tsinghua University and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, with whom Queen Mary has 20-year pioneering partnership.
Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice, Professor of Public International Law at Queen Mary University of London, recently participated in a historic case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), helping the Marshall Islands advocate for state accountability on climate change.
Queen Mary University of London today announced the launch of an ambitious new Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education.
A new protocol for the analysis of self-collected cervical samples could reduce the need for follow-up clinician screening for many women, and result in more rapid referral for gynaecology assessment for others. This could improve cervical cancer screening procedures in the NHS.
Professor Louise Younie has won the silver QS Global Education Award at the QS Reimagine Education Awards for her work on helping medical students flourish.
The relationship the immune system and stromal cells in pancreatic cancer can have a significant impact on patients’ survival rates, according to findings of Queen Mary-led study.
Kate Spencer, Professor of Environmental Geochemistry in the School of Geography at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on how rising floodwaters increase the risk of toxic contaminants being released from old landfills, posing greater hazards to both nature and humans.
Philip Cowley, Professor of Politics at the School of Politics and International Relations, Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on how MPs voted and what it tells us about ‘cross-party consensus’
University’s green initiative reduces carbon footprint and energy costs
The climate crisis is more than a battle against rising temperatures – it is a profound amplifier of inequality says Dr Heather McMullen, Wolfson Institute of Population Health
Tony McNulty, Teaching Fellow and Lecturer British Politics and Public Policy at the School of Politics and International Relations, Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on why this parliamentary process is the worst way to consider such an important issue
Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at the School of Politics of International Relations, Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the increasingly angry debate between MPs over Assisted dying bill
Study finds APL-Imms tool helps GP practices reach more children with timely measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination.
Daniele d'Alvia, Lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at the School of Law, Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on 'Why Donald Trump’s election win fuelled a stock market surge'
Queen Mary University of London is leading the way in the Government’s new ‘Future Framework’ for UK-Qatar relations. The framework set out a new science, innovation and technology dialogue which brings together UK and Qatari policy, research and academic expertise to create high impact collaborations in areas of aligned strategic importance.
As part of Queen Mary University of London’s commitment to fostering social mobility and addressing inequality, a new poll by the Mile End Institute has revealed that East Londoners feel there are significant barriers to accessing careers in the professions.
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield was instrumental in setting up a partnership between Queen Mary and the Odessa National Medical University that enabled medical students from Ukraine to gain vital clinical experience in London, allowing them to continue their medical training despite the ongoing conflict.
On World AIDS Day, we celebrate the contribution of Queen Mary researchers to tackling health inequalities faced by people with HIV – through the clinical development and implementation of life-changing HIV treatments, and research methods that ensure inclusive clinical trials and equitable access to treatments.
On 28th November 2024, the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London proudly hosted its second Employer's Address.
Queen Mary University of London received a number of accolades in the last week, demonstrating the University’s excellence in this area.
The invention will allow surgeons to give patients synthetic heart valves that free them to live lives indistinguishable from having a healthy heart.
A genetic predisposition to having lower insulin production and less healthy fat distribution are major causes of early-onset type 2 diabetes in British Asian people, according to new research from Genes & Health.
We are committed to finding solutions to the pressing challenges of climate change and sustainable energy.
Researchers from Harvard University and Queen Mary University of London have proposed policy changes in cancer care to take account of a common genetic variation.
Researchers from across the University have been recognised for authoring multiple highly cited papers which rank in the top 1% by citations in their field for 2024
In a brilliant example of cross-discipline and cross-faculty working, researchers from Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and Faculty of Science and Engineering have developed a new way to understand ways to make drugs stay in the bloodstream for longer.
Research collaboration with AstraZeneca aims to accelerate the development of new medicines through new analytical capabilities
The innovative work of the 3DI Virtual Reality Institute and the International Sustainable Chemistry Consortium (ISCC), co-founded by Queen Mary’s Dr Stellios Arseniyadis, has been recognised with the 2024 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Horizon Prize for Education.
A remarkable new fossil discovery is shedding light on how flying reptiles, known as pterosaurs, evolved from their early forms into the later giants that ruled prehistoric skies.
Queen Mary University of London has been awarded substantial new funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) as part of their £500 million investment to support and foster the next generation of researchers
Teams from the Wolfson Institute of Population Health will lead two of the four DigiTrails projects which will recruit 150,000 volunteers onto research trials that could transform cancer treatment.
New research sheds light on evolutionary origins of stem cells with groundbreaking experiment to create mouse using ancient genetic tools
Queen Mary University of London’s education has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted across all categories for its apprenticeship provision. The University is one of only eight universities nationally to receive this top rating.
A groundbreaking multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the human heart, influenced by genetic factors, could serve as a valuable predictor for cardiovascular disease risk.
NIDUS-Family is one of only two case studies identified in the report as leading the way in improving training for staff and families of people with dementia.
Published in the journal Nature Water, the research sheds light on how microplastics travel quickly through water systems, revealing a “hitchhiking” mechanism that could impact aquatic ecosystems and human health.
Engineering student Balvinder Kaur Dhillon wins ‘Junior Nobel Prize’, while alum Navjot Sawhney is recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering on National Engineering Day.
Queen Mary University of London is sending a delegation of academics and researchers to Baku, Azerbaijan, to participate in COP29, the 29th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. There, they will share their varied expertise in global sustainability, looking at topics ranging from climate policy to culture-based climate action.
A new study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes.
An innovative cancer-killing virus shows promise for tackling glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumour, according to new results from a phase I clinical trial published in Nature Communications.
Research reveals music and soundscapes used in toy commercials are reinforcing rigid gender norms, shaping the way children perceive masculinity and femininity.
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Queen Mary University of London have been awarded €9.8 million from the European Research Council to investigate how tissue homeostasis, the body’s ‘status quo’, is maintained over time, and how genetic mutations can help or hinder this process.
On Wednesday 30 October, Queen Mary University of London’s President and Principal, Professor Colin Bailey and Vice Principal International, Professor Helen Bailey, welcomed a high-profile Brazilian delegation to the University. The event, which consisted of panels and presentations from key figures in UK higher education, including the UK Government’s International Education Champion Professor Sir Steve Smith, shared strategies for how universities measure their impact.
As alarming reports reveal a troubling increase in spiking incidents in the UK, leaving victims vulnerable and terrified, legal expert Amber Marks, Lecturer in Criminal Law and Evidence at Queen Mary University of London, calls for immediate reform to address this pervasive threat.
Queen Mary University of London researchers have developed new nanocomposite films using starch instead of petroleum-based materials, marking a significant advancement in the field of sustainable electronics
A team based at Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London has received £1.1 million funding from the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to crack the “sugar code” in the amphibian skin. The research aims to understand how glycan shapes the amphibian skin microbiome and leads it to be susceptible to a deadly fungus.
Indigenous and international collaboration brings sacred site back to life, preserving cultural heritage in the Xingu Territory
Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, VP Health at Queen Mary University of London, received the Irish Cardiac Society Stokes Medal on Friday, recognising his outstanding contribution to cardiovascular disease throughout his career.
Final year medical student from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Charlie Sellar, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) in recognition of his great potential for becoming a leader in healthcare.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and Paragraf Limited have demonstrated a significant step forward in the development of graphene-based memristors and towards unlocking their potential for use in future computing systems and artificial intelligence (AI).
Three Queen Mary University of London academics have been recognised as leading researchers in their fields, receiving one of the most coveted awards in the UK academic landscape—the Philip Leverhulme Prize. Dr. Nivi Manchanda, Reader in International Politics from the School of Politics and International Relations, and Dr. Sasha Litvintseva and Dr. Mario Slugan, Senior Lecturers in Film from the School of the Arts, are among the 2024 winners.
Rapid urbanisation and population growth in sub-Saharan Africa has increased the incidence of asthma in young people, but the lack of diagnosis and care means that many suffer from untreated symptoms, according to research led by the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.
A world-first randomised controlled trial (RCT) of toddler screen time published open-access in JAMA Pediatrics shows that removing screen time in the hour before bed improves the quality of toddler sleep.
On 14 October 2024, Queen Mary University of London signed a partnership agreement with Shoolini University in India. It will allow students from India to earn a dual master's degree with both an Indian and UK qualification.
This Black History Month, Queen Mary University of London proudly celebrates the achievements of Kwesi Daniel Bimpong, a fourth-year degree apprentice in Computer Science at one of the world’s leading investment banking and securities companies, Goldman Sachs.
A comprehensive look at how law can evolve to keep pace with artificial intelligence in critical sectors like healthcare and autonomous vehicles
The Stimming Pool (2024), a hybrid film exploring the world through autistic perspectives, co-created by Professor Steven Eastwood, Director of Film Practice at Queen Mary University of London, is currently making waves at international film festivals.
Study shows how neglecting income, education, and ethnicity affects disease spread predictions on COVID-19 data.
Research highlights growing demand for more flexibility and accessible cervical cancer testing options.
The University is part of a nationwide team launching a new platform to understand immunotherapy response and side effects in cancer.
Professor Colin Bailey, CBE, President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, has received an Outstanding Contribution award for his work in the field of social mobility.
Professor Helen Bailey, Queen Mary University’s new Vice Principal International, hosted her first international delegation on Monday 30 September 2024. Together with colleagues including Professor Richard Grose, Director of the Global Policy Institute, she welcomed senior leaders from Wuhan University to the University’s Mile End Campus.
Queen Mary University of London’s Dr Sevil Yesiloglu, a senior lecturer in Marketing, has co-authored a significant new publication titled ‘Advertising in the Digital Age: Theories and Practices’.
Jen Harvie, Professor of Contemporary Theatre and Performance, in the School of the Arts at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the late British actress Dame Maggie Smith.
Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London is heralding in a new era for genetic sequencing and testing.
The most extensive infrared survey of the Milky Way, mapping over 1.5 billion celestial objects, has been completed, marking a major milestone for global astronomy.
Empowering the future of AI talent through the Research Ready Programme.
Matthew Barnfield, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Politics and International Relations has written for 'The Conversation' on whether UK voters will accept short-term economic hardship for long-term benefits, highlighting research that shows voters prefer immediate outcomes but may support delayed rewards if they are substantial and certain.
Queen Mary University of London is delighted to be a part of the new London-based Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre (ATTC).
A new study by Zahra Sharifonnasabi, Senior Lecturer in Marketing and Co-Director of the MINDS Research Group at Queen Mary University of London, sheds light on the link between “home” and psychological well-being for people who frequently move across countries.
In the 2024 Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), Queen Mary University of London has achieved the highest possible score among top research-intensive universities for the categories 'research partnerships', 'public and community engagement', and 'IP and commercialisation'. The University also improved its position in a number of other areas.
A new article introduces a dimensional approach to understanding the mental health needs of neurodivergent people.
Professors Tom Powles and Peter Schmid delivered results from their phase three clinical trials during Sunday’s Presidential Symposium at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024, a global event showcasing cutting-edge cancer research to over 30,000 attendees.
Research by Queen Mary and Harvard shows that people with the Duffy-null phenotype – a trait found predominantly in people of African or Middle Eastern descent – may be erroneously excluded from clinical trials and some cancer treatments due to misinterpretation of their routine blood test results.
David Whyte, Professor of Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London and Victoria Cooper, Lecturer in Social Policy and Criminology at The Open University has written for ‘The Conversation’ on how the Grenfell tragedy was institutional violence
Pedro Elston – Reader in Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry - reflects on the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's ground-breaking blended-learning medical education programme
Professor Neve Gordon, a distinguished scholar of international humanitarian law and human rights at Queen Mary University of London, has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
The study of chemistry is an inherently hands-on experience.
Professor Rachael Bedford at the Child Development Lab co-leads the initiative.
Researchers found 4 in 10 London children swopped to more active forms of transport, compared to students in Luton, which has no driving restrictions.
Queen Mary University of London’s Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI) has joined forces with the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) in Sierra Leone to tackle the pressing issue of climate change.
How can we make the UK political landscape more representative?
Three internationally-leading professors have been appointed as Professorial Chairs for the Academic Centre for Healthy Ageing (ACHA), a new centre created by Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London, with £6.6 million from Barts Charity.
A neurohormone that makes their arms fall off is identified.
Analysis of 30,000+ research outputs highlights shift in publication strategies and raises questions about diversity in legal scholarship.
The Alzheimer’s Society has awarded £3.1million to fund a Doctoral Training Centre to be based at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health
More people in the UK are at risk of a hereditary form of cardiac amyloidosis, a potentially fatal heart condition, than previously thought - according to a new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and UCL.
For the third year in a row, Fran Balkwill, Irene Leigh and Claudia Langenberg remain in the list of the UK’s top 100 female scientists.
Dr Sam Halvorsen of the School of Geography at Queen Mary University of London has successfully spearheaded a major new research collaboration that will explore the critical role of cities in addressing global challenges related to democracy, governance, and trust.
New research reveals the growing importance of emotional intelligence in shaping educational outcomes.
The University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering expands its research portfolio with up to 30 new academic positions.
An In-Focus analysis in Lancet Haematology calls for greater understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to inform effective and prudent health practice in haematology care.
Two distinguished academics from Queen Mary University of London’s School of Geography, Dr Kerry Holden and Professor Kathryn Yusoff, are playing a central role in a pioneering research collective known as Planetary Portals.
Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with The Polytechnic Foundation and The National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico (IPN), proudly hosted the First International Symposium of IPN Students in the UK on August 19-20.
Researchers have shown how arrangements of molecules in organic solar cells can improve light absorption, leading to better and cheaper solar panels.
Professor Helen Bailey, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Associate of King’s College London, will be joining Queen Mary University in September as the new Vice Principal for International.
The new, more accurate panel has helped to identify several new rare-variant associations for tested traits, using data collected by Genomics England.
Queen Mary University of London’s award-winning student knowledge exchange programme, SKETCH (Student Knowledge Exchange Through Community Hubs), recently hosted its 2024 symposium, bringing together academic and professional services staff from higher education institutions to share insights and build a vibrant community of practice.
Mina Tajvidi, Lecturer(Assistant Professor) in Marketing, in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on how business reacts to online reviews
Professor Sophie Harman's insightful new book, ‘Sick of It: The Global Fight for Women's Health’ delves into the critical and often overlooked issues surrounding women's health worldwide.
An international team from Queen Mary University of London, Chiang Mai University, the Ministry of Public Health in Thailand, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has received funding to pilot an intervention to empower doctors in Thailand to improve outcomes for their patients.
Dr SaeJune Park, a Lecturer in Terahertz (THz) Electronics and Head of the THz Laboratory at Queen Mary University of London, has been honoured with the 2024 Korean Scientists and Engineers Association in the UK (KSEAUK) Outstanding Early Career Investigator Award.
Professor Graham Easton from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE. This is the third year in a row that an educator from Queen Mary has received the prestigious award.
Using dental growth rings, scientists reveal dramatic differences in growth patterns between ancient and modern mammals
PT Carsurin Tbk (“Carsurin”), the National Battery Research Institute (“NBRI”) and Queen Mary University of London are happy to announce a pivotal Strategic Alliance that will strengthen Indonesia’s position in the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Queen Mary University of London has received a Bronze Award from AdvanceHE for their Race Equality Charter (REC).
Automated material synthesis and characterization reduces discovery time from hours to minutes
The research discusses the impact of climate change on the systems that facilitate physiological adaptations to heat exposure
Julie Begum, Joanne Hannaford, Peter Heathcote and Padmavati Ramachandran received honorary fellowships and degrees as part of our summer graduation ceremonies.
Professor Virginia Davis has been awarded the Queen Mary Staff Medal in recognition of her exceptional, sustained contribution to Queen Mary.
On Wednesday 17th July, Queen Mary University of London welcomed the Minister for Education at the Royal Thai Embassy in London, along with members of the Embassy’s Office of Educational Affairs.
Sci-fi spaceships could create bursts within the range of future detectors
Dr. Andy Russell, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science and Director of the Research Centre for Environmental Change and Communities, has been appointed as a Thematic Research Lead (TRL) on Climate and Environment for UK Parliament.
The maximum size of T. rex is estimated to be 70% larger than current values
Protein ‘signatures’, which can be obtained via a blood sample, can be used to predict the onset of 67 diseases including multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, motor neurone disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy. Using protein information to predict the onset of diseases could help with timely diagnosis, early initiation of treatment and improved patient outcomes.
A massive new study of 127 surveys across 11 years, published in Nature and carried out by an international team of researchers, sheds light on the true value of degraded tropical rainforests.
There is no difference in live birth rates between time-lapse imaging and other standard approaches used in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for embryo incubation and selection prior to implantation, according to research led by Queen Mary.
Professor Chie Adachi, Dean for Digital Education in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, discusses how our pioneering Digital Education Studio is making medical education more accessible.
The British Academy has elected Queen Mary University of London Professors Rachael Mulheron KC (Hon), Professor of Tort Law and Civil Justice and Daniel Harbour, Professor of Cognitive Science of Language as new Fellows.
Professor Yang Hao of Queen Mary University of London has been awarded the IEEE John Kraus Antenna Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of antennas and propagation.
This month, Queen Mary welcomed a senior delegation from the University of Ha’il to the Institute of Dentistry for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, followed by a delegation from the Beijing Institute of Chemical Technology, who were hosted by the School of Business and Management.
Microbes shed light on how our single-celled ancestors mixed viral DNA into their own genetic code.
Children living in areas with high levels of deprivation are three times more likely to have severe tooth decay that requires a dental extraction in hospital, compared with children living in more affluent areas. The findings highlight an urgent need for equitable access to preventive dentistry.
Bias in healthcare data can have serious consequences, impacting diagnoses, treatments, and overall patient outcomes. Dr Julia Ive dives deep in this critical issue, exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyse the qualitative aspects of healthcare records, specifically through Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Party Members Project run out of Queen Mary University of London and Sussex University suggests that ‘bookies’ favourite’, Kemi Badenoch, currently enjoys most support among those who will eventually decide who becomes the Leader of the Opposition. It also suggests that the party membership is evenly split on whether the Tories should merge with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.
Researchers from Queen Mary University London and Emory University used a novel AI-based analytic tool to better understand how tumour infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) can predict which cases of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) would go on to become invasive breast cancer.
On Tuesday, 9 July, 35 students graduated from the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme in Gozo - the third class of graduates in Malta and the largest ever.
Rainbow Murray, Professor of Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on what Labour's election means for women.
qLegal, Queen Mary University of London’s renowned pro bono commercial law clinic, celebrated a decade of transformative impact at their annual summer party.
Queen Mary University of London congratulates Professor Claudia Langenberg and Dr Isabel M Palacios on their recent election to the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) Membership.
The study reveals that newborn chicks are predisposed to learn quicker based on the colour of their mother.
Experts from Queen Mary give their initial reactions to the election results
Colm Murphy, Lecturer in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for ' The Conversation' on what Keir Starmer could learn from his predecessors’ challenges
Queen Mary starts green heating refurbishment in Priestley building data centre.
Professor Gribben was awarded the honour in recognition of his exceptional achievements and pivotal role in shaping the landscape of blood disorder (haematological) research.
Study demonstrates how a simple metric could steer the global economy towards halting and reversing biodiversity loss
Queen Mary University of London researchers led by Dr James Bradley studied how microbes colonise these barren landscapes.
Dr Maria Crespo to unveil pathbreaking tech using waste materials for next-generation batteries
Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the Trade Justice Movement, has launched the world’s first Citizens’ Assembly covering trade and climate change.
Giorgos Gouzoulis, Associate Professor in Human Resource Management in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London, has been honoured with the Russo & Linkon Award by the Working-Class Studies Association (WCSA).
Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts, in the School of History at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on French President Emmanuel Macron's invocation of historian and resistance fighter Marc Bloch
Tony McNulty, Teaching Fellow in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for ' The Conversation' on Labour being out of power for 14 years, so the majority of its shadow cabinet has never held a ministerial post. Is this lack of experience a problem?
Vote Compass was developed by political scientists and calculates the alignment between users and political parties
David Whyte, Director of the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London explains why the Centre is organising and hosting a Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on West Papua
This week, Queen Mary University of London and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) celebrated the 20th anniversary of their educational collaboration – a partnership which made both universities true pioneers.
Professor Wong was presented with the presidential chain of office during the EAPD congress in Gothenburg, Sweden, last month.
Queen Mary University of London has been ranked 92nd in the world and 9th in the UK in the 2024-25 edition of the influential U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings.
Tony McNulty, Teaching Fellow in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for ' The Conversation' on the Conservatives' fearmongering about Labour's potential large majority in the 2024 election and examines the substantial challenges a new Labour government would face, including handling a "polycrisis" of domestic and international issues, managing internal party dynamics, and fostering effective governance and open dialogue within the party to ensure responsible politics.
Queen Mary University of London has secured a partnership with the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BMKG).
Professor Wieman and Queen Mary University of London academics discussed their techniques for effective teaching informed by research.
Queen Mary is dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity and unleashing the potential of every student - not just our students in the UK but around the world. Our long-established transnational partnerships with leading universities in China equip students with a combination of the best aspects of two different education systems.
This week we celebrated the hard work of more than 440 students graduating from our joint programmes with Nanchang University (NCU) and Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU).
On June 20th, Queen Mary hosted a landmark discussion on AI policy, launching the Policy Forum of the Harvard Data Science Review's special issue, "Future Shock: Grappling with the Generative AI Revolution."
Study finds that players who have greater financial involvement in Fantasy Football report more mental health concerns
The Centre for Climate Crime and Justice at Queen Mary University of London will host a Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on State and Environmental Violence in West Papua from June 27th to 29th.
In an era where storytelling has redefined marketing from a brand monologue to brand-consumer dialogues, conversations, and co-creation, Dr S M A Moin's latest book, ‘Storytelling in Marketing and Brand Communications’ emerges as a guiding light for marketers navigating the dynamic landscape of modern brand communications.
"If we want to leverage this technology to advance social justice ... we need to stop simply wondering what the AI revolution will do to us and start thinking collectively about how we can produce data and AI models differently" writes Dr Isadora Cruxên, Lecturer in Business and Society
This innovative and wide-ranging campaign raised awareness of the importance of upper limb function in MS and the need to develop alternative ways to measure, record, and account for hand and arm function changes.
Queen Mary University of London celebrates the redevelopment of its longest-running degree apprenticeship programme, the Digital and Professional Solutions Professional (DTSP).
The Resilience of Anthropocene Coasts and Communities (RACC) project, led by Professor Kate Spencer and Dr Andy Russell from the School of Geography at Queen Mary University of London with Professor Larissa Naylor at the University of Glasgow, has been awarded £2.9 million as part of the broader UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Defra funded Resilient UK Coastal Communities and Seas programme.
Queen Mary University of London is delighted to congratulate Professor Chloe Orkin, who has been recognised with an MBE for services to NHS in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours list.
Queen Mary University of London will play a key role in the new Horizon Europe project ‘Democratic Governance, Environmental and Climate Challenges, and Societal Transformation: Deliberation, Inclusiveness, and Citizen Empowerment for Sustainable Food Systems’ (DEMETRA)
Researchers have for the first time created an integrated single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) atlas of the human periodontium, the specialised tissues in the mouth that connect teeth to the underlying bone. This atlas will help identify the unique environments that impact on the development of gum disease (periodontitis), leading to better and more precise treatments.
Natalya Chernyshova, Lecturer in Modern European History in the School of History at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the recent D-day commemorations
Matthew Barnfield, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on Labour’s massive poll lead affect, as well as reflect, how it performs at the election?
Queen Mary University of London recently welcomed esteemed colleagues from academia and the healthcare industry at the MedTech World London Roadshow. The event follows the university’s successful participation at the Med-Tech World Summit in Malta in October 2023, where Queen Mary received the “Excellence in Digital Health Education” Award, and it underlines the university’s leading role in shaping the future of medical education and innovation.
A new study from the Bone and Joint Health research group indicates that advice on weight bearing after treatment for ankle fractures may need to be adjusted to ensure the best outcomes for post-surgical care.
Drugs with the potential to change the course of Alzheimer’s disease are expected to be approved by mid-year in the UK. Healthcare services may need to change to ensure that all patients have equitable access to these new modifying anti-amyloid therapies.
The awards, new this year on the 25th anniversary of London Higher, are for Higher Education Institutions in London.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Queen Mary University of London have published five regional reports to support the integration of sexual and reproductive health and rights and related themes in the nationally determined contributions (NDCs) of countries across the world.
Queen Mary is one of over 200 leading AI stakeholders collaborating on this critical initiative.
Philip Cowley, Professor of Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the results of a recent poll that 'deals a blow' for Starmer- but will it really hurt Labour?
Patrick Diamond, Professor in Public Policy in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation', on the inevitable letdown of election manifestos - and how we can fix them.
A new study by an international team of researchers has revealed the significant environmental impact of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Co-authored by Dr Benjamin Neimark, Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, the study provides a comprehensive estimate of the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the conflict and calls for mandatory military emissions reporting.
Researchers from the Centre of Preventive Neurology have developed a new method for predicting dementia with over 80% accuracy and up to nine years before a diagnosis. The new method provides a more accurate way to predict dementia than memory tests or measurements of brain shrinkage, two commonly used methods for diagnosing dementia.
Queen Mary University of London has climbed 25 places in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, confirming its position as one of the world’s top universities.
Global research and innovation opportunities, academic collaborations and student exchanges were among the topics Queen Mary University of London explored with a large delegation of higher education leaders from Thai universities last week.
The Galen Medal in Therapeutics has been presented by the Society of Apothecaries annually since 1925 and is its most prestigious honour.
Queen Mary University of London has welcomed a Higher Education delegation from Pakistan on Thursday, 23 May. The visit follows the launch of the Pak-UK Transnational Education (TNE) Policy at the end of April and a first successful visit by a delegation of Pakistani Vice Chancellors to Queen Mary in February last year.
Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies brought academic and industry experts together for its More Than Just a Game (MTJG)conference earlier this month
The Fellowship facilitates the visit of orthopaedic experts to centres of excellence in Canada and the USA.
Suzanne Scott, Professor of Health Psychology and Early Cancer Diagnosis in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, discusses how technology could change how we monitor our health and the issues we need to consider now to optimise the chance of success.
Queen Mary University of London is strengthening its partnership with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). Last week Queen Mary welcomed MAHE’s Vice Chancellor Lt Gen Dr M D Venkatesh and Dr Karunakar Kotegar, Director of International Affairs, at our Institute of Dentistry (IoD) to explore future collaborations in teaching and research as well as new articulation and progression agreements.
Queen Mary University of London recognised its 2023/24 winners of the Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes at a presentation on Thursday 23rd May.
In a comprehensive analysis by Dr Sofía Collignon , Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, new light has been shed on the persistent gender disparities in the selection of parliamentary candidates by the UK’s Conservative and Labour parties. Responding to a recent report by the Financial Times, Dr Collignon’s paper highlights the urgent need for systemic reforms to address these imbalances and promote gender equality in British politics.
New research indicates that people from all socioeconomic groups benefit from low-dose-CT screening in terms of lung cancer survival
Dr Chloe Ward, Senior Lecturer in the History of British Art at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on Tate Britain’s new exhibition, Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920, which amasses over 200 works by more than 100 professional women artists.
Earlier this year, revelations surfaced indicating that women who freeze their eggs are being misled by some UK clinics about their chances of having a baby. Now a recent investigation from Queen Mary University of London, sheds light on the disparities in information provision regarding Time-lapse Imaging (TLI) on UK fertility clinic websites.
Amrita Ahluwalia, Professor of Vascular Pharmacology and Dean of Research for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, is one of 58 exceptional biomedical and health scientists elected by the Academy to its prestigious Fellowship.
'Evaluating Digital Open Source Imagery: A Guide for Judges and Fact-Finders,' a groundbreaking resource from Dr Daragh Murray, Senior Lecturer and IHSS Fellow, is aimed at equipping judges and fact-finders with essential tools to effectively evaluate digital open source evidence in legal proceedings.
Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with a consortium of leading pharmaceutical companies, organ-chip technology providers, and regulatory bodies, has secured a £1.7 million research grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop a groundbreaking approach to drug discovery.
Dr. Andrew Spowage, Director (Industry) at Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Research in Engineering and Materials Education, was recently invited to join a higher education panel discussion at the Times Higher Education’s (THE) 2024 Asia Universities Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The summit was hosted by Sunway University.
In the wake of the release of "Getting Over New Labour," a highly anticipated publication authored by Dr Karl Pike of Queen Mary University of London, political pundits and Labour enthusiasts are delving into the intricate web of the party's history and its lingering impact on contemporary politics.
Dr Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal, Lecturer in Theatre and Performance Studies at Queen Mary University of London, has been selected by BBC and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as one of the ten ‘New Generation Thinkers’ for 2024
Professor Frances Balkwill OBE FMedSci FRS is one of 90 exceptional researchers across the world to be elected this year to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
Predictable melodies in songs may aid social bonding and group synchronisation, according to researchers.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in England has been associated with a substantial reduction in cervical disease across all socioeconomic groups.
Scientists have solved the mystery behind the origin, evolution and dispersal around the world of iconic baobabs.
Last week, Queen Mary University of London’s Indonesian education partner Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) met with Queen Mary colleagues. The UGM delegation was led by Dr Bayu Sutikno, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Faculty of Economics and Business UGM.
Analysis of previously unstudied areas of the genomes of 500,000 people indicates that individuals who have more copies of ribosomal DNA (rDNA) are more likely to develop inflammation and diseases during their lifetimes.
For Dementia Action Week, we’re showcasing work happening now in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry to improve our understanding of how we diagnose, and provide care and treatment to people living with dementia.
Queen Mary recently joined a UK higher education delegation on a 5-day visit to Pakistan. Led by the UK Government’s International Education Champion, Sir Steve Smith, the delegation comprised senior representatives from the UK government, 15 leading UK higher education providers and key stakeholders from across the sector.
A new study, led by Jesmond Dalli, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology at Queen Mary University of London, has found that people with a genetic mutation which leads to a reduction in a protein called LGR6, found on the surface of immune cells, have a decreased ability to clear viral infections.
On Wednesday, 24 April, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from the University of Electronic Science & Technology of China (UESTC) to sign a newly developed agreement with the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS) and School of Biological & Behavioural Science (SBBS), providing high-performing graduates with the opportunity to move on to postgraduate study at Queen Mary and earn a one-year master's degree.
Professor Maria Liakata awarded RAI UK Keystone grant to address sociotechnical limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs).
Professor Donos' award was given as recognition for his exceptional achievements and commitment to the field of peridontology.
Queen Mary University of London is investing in its world-leading research through the creation of at least 15 new strategic professorial roles.
Queen Mary’s second annual Research and Innovation Awards highlights excellence across the University, from star early career researchers to impacts in policy, industry and climate action
New research published in Current Biology sheds light on how animals create and maintain internal spatial maps based on their surroundings.
Queen Mary University of London’s Professor Thomas Powles has been recognised in the 2024 TIME100 Health list for his breakthrough success in treating severe bladder cancer.
Queen Mary University of London is starting four new collaborative projects to develop new ways to use AI in music.
Karl Pike, Lecturer in Public Policy in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on 'New Labour'
A new poll from the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London reveals what ethnic minority voters in London think about British politics, racism in the UK, the Metropolitan Police Service, the cost-of-living crisis, and Rishi Sunak’s premiership
Elizabeth Simon, Postdoctoral Researcher in British Politics at Queen Mary University of London has written for the 'The Conversation' on the London mayoral elections
Queen Mary’s Professor Rhian Gabe is named as one of six lead researchers in the new £42 million TRANSFORM trial to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer.
The Queen Mary-led study reveals the most detailed picture yet of genetic contributors to blood pressure. The findings lead to improved polygenic risk scores, which will better predict blood pressure and risk for hypertension.
Queen Mary University of London has appointed Leah Thompson as Associate Director of Entrepreneurship. A newly created role, Leah will lead entrepreneurial support activities across Queen Mary.
Archie Davies, Lecturer in Geography and Fellow of the Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences, awarded British Academy funding through the Official Development Assistance International Interdisciplinary Research Projects Programme (ODA) 2024, to work with Dr Diego de Matos Gondim, of the Federal University of Fluminense, Brazil
Elizabeth Simon, Postdoctoral Researcher in British Politics, and Farah Hussain, PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on how Sadiq Khan is on track for a third term as London Mayor, but nearly half of Londoners dissatisfied with performance
Last month, Queen Mary Social Venture Fund (QMSVF) hosted its highly anticipated Pitch Competition 2024.
A new study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B sheds light on how parasites influence the intricate relationships between predator and prey populations.
Professor John leads Data Science for the Environment and Sustainability at the Digital Environmental Research Institute (DERI).
Elke Schwarz, Reader in Political Theory in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on the use of AI in warfare and how innocent people are being caught in the net
Two research papers published today identify mechanisms that contribute to the long-term impacts of malnutrition and HIV infection on children.
Research led by Dr Miriam Samuel and colleagues in Genes & Health shows that a gene variant almost exclusively found in people of South Asian heritage affects the accuracy of the HbA1c test commonly used to diagnose type 2 diabetes.
Just before Easter, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from Sierra Leone, led by the country’s Deputy Health Minister, Dr Jalikatu Mustapha. The visit's aim was to explore potential new partnerships and collaborations in teaching and research with a focus on reducing salt intake and hypertension.
A new national campaign, led by Universities UK (UUK), celebrates the extraordinary success of students from Queen Mary University of London who were the first in their families to attend university.
In this interview, Professor Ahluwalia discusses her role in analysing some of the evidence collected during a police investigation into the use of a legal chemical to assist suicide.
On Sunday, 24 March, Queen Mary University of London formally signed an agreement with the London Medical Exchange (LME) to bring postgraduate medical education to healthcare professionals across China.
Queen Mary University of London is again among the top 20 UK universities targeted by the largest number of top employers, according to High Fliers Research
City MD and former student, Gavin Lewis says the city is still under-represented by Black leaders and that today’s students need to foster a culture of ambition and resilience to succeed.
The two appointments to the Precision Health University Research Institute (PHURI) strengthen the Institute’s focus on precision medicine and reflect its commitment to genomic diversity in research.
Queen Mary study reveals that newly hatched chicks can instantly recognise objects with their vision, even if they've only ever experienced them by touch.
Dr Kathryn Yusoff, Professor of Inhuman Geography at Queen Mary University of London has been selected as part of a team of architectural practitioners to represent the UK at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia 2025.
Knepp Wildland Carbon Project: Academics from the School of Geography at Queen Mary University contribute to landmark report
Research from Queen Mary University of London academic Dr Mina Tajvidi, delves into marketing communications targeted at mature consumers aged 50 and above, addressing definitional inconsistencies and reviewing research published since 1972.
This unusual, subterranean mammal with extreme longevity shows genetic adaptations to low oxygen environments which could offer opportunities for advancing other areas of physiological and medical research in humans.
A longstanding problem in physics has finally been cracked by Professor Kostya Trachenko of Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences.
A new report by Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research Institute (QMIPRI) delves into the potential ramifications of the Metaverse on intellectual property (IP) rights.
AI potential can "only be realised through a considered and evidence-based approach, which prioritises human rights and safeguards against unintended consequences" writes Daragh Murray, Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary School of Law and Fellow of the Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Researchers develop new single-molecule transistor that uses quantum interference.
On Thursday, 14 March, leading environmental and public health experts from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Malta, Honourable Ministers, policy makers and members of the community came together at our Malta Campus to discuss ‘The Environmental Health Challenges of Urbanisation’.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance, ‘Ovarian cancer: identifying and managing familial and genetic risk’. The guideline is the product of painstaking work by Professor Ranjit Manchanda, Professor of Gynaecological Oncology, and an expert committee including Dr Adam Brentnall, Senior Lecturer in Biostatistics - both from the Wolfson Institute of Population Health.
The Tommy’s National Centre for Preterm Birth Research brings together leading researchers from Queen Mary with colleagues from Imperial College, University College, King's College, and the University of Leeds.
Queen Mary University of London academic Franziska Arnold-Dwyer is set to release her latest book titled "Insurance, Climate Change and the Law". This timely publication delves into the pivotal role of the insurance industry in addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
Dr Océane Seudre, a postdoctoral research fellow at Queen Mary University of London, is among the winners of the 2024 L'Oréal UNESCO For Women In Science Rising Talents Awards.
Sofía Collignon, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics, in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, and Orly Siow, Associate Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies at Lund University, has written for 'The Conversation' on how the abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs.
Jeremy Hicks, Professor of Russian Culture and Film from the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on 'Artdocfest': the biggest festival of documentary film in the former Soviet countries.
Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities from the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the cost of ‘free’ speech.
Imran Kayani, a third-year student at Queen Mary University of London, is poised to represent Pakistan in their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Jordan, the furthest they’ve got in the 75-year history. The 22-year-old is impressively balancing the demands of international football and his academic studies in Computer Science.
Professor Yang Hao from the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, was honored with the prestigious award at the ceremony held on Monday, March 18th in Glasgow, Scotland.
A five-day course of once-daily inorganic nitrate reduces the risk of a serious complication following a coronary angiogram, in which the dye used causes damage to the kidneys. The treatment was also shown to improve renal outcomes at three months and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) at one year compared to placebo.
The battle against the alarming decline of species receives a significant reinforcement today as the Integrating Finance and Biodiversity (IFB) Programme secures an additional £3 million in follow-on funding from the esteemed Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
A £971,000 grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will fuel the creation of a training hub for microwave and antenna technicians.
New method eliminates time-consuming computational fluid dynamics calculations.
Professor Donos, Director of Research and Head of Clinical Research at the Institute of Dentistry, was presented with the award - the highest international award in the field of Periodontology - at the 102nd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) in New Orleans this week.
Dr Paul Balcombe has secured £750,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for his project on improving methane monitoring.
Girls with obesity are more likely to experience pain in their bones, joints, muscles, ligaments or tendons compared with children with a healthy weight, according to research by Queen Mary University of London. The same did not apply to boys.
A team of bioengineers led by Professor Hazel Screen have been awarded a £7 million grant to establish an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Next Generation Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies.
Queen Mary University of London is spearheading a transformative initiative in additive manufacturing (AM).
The UK government’s new biodiversity net gain scheme means that all new building projects in the UK must achieve a 10% net gain in biodiversity or habitat. However, as Professor of Plant Genetics Andrew Leitch explains, we need to protect and preserve biodiversity on a much larger scale.
This new wide-ranging series, celebrating the life and work of Mile End Institute patron, Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield, will bring together politicians, policymakers, academics, Queen Mary students and the wider public to explore the major challenges facing British politics and policymaking.
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Inspiring Inclusion’
STARS, a production written by acclaimed theatremaker, artist, and Professor of Theatre Writing and Performance Practice at Queen Mary, Mojisola Adebayo, has secured the New Play OffWestEnd Theatre (Offie) Award 2024.
New initiative seeks to support new startups with a social purpose.
Bumblebees surprise scientists with advanced social learning skills
The Centre for Preventive Neurology, based in the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, marked its official launch this week with a symposium at the Mile End campus.
Three exceptional Queen Mary researchers have been awarded Turing Fellowships by The Alan Turing Institute.
The Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize for the best non-fiction published in the UK is awarded to Julian Jackson for France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain, published by Allen Lane.
Queen Mary University of London and partners were honoured to welcome Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine and key stakeholders from the UK and Ukraine for a roundtable discussion on how to address the complex mental health needs of young people, particularly those affected by war.
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry gathered at the Barbican last night to recognise those colleagues who had made the most outstanding contributions to scholarship, collegiality, and students over the past year.
Professor Miri Rubin will deliver the renowned Gifford Lectures in Aberdeen during Feb-March. The series, consisting of four lectures, a concert at King’s College Chapel, and an event at the Aberdeen Art Gallery, seeks to provide a rich examination of the feminine within the realms of religion and beyond.
Queen Mary University of London held its second annual Night of Science and Engineering last evening at the university's Octagon venue.
On the evening of February 29th, 2024, during the Night of Science and Engineering event, Queen Mary conferred the honorary degree Dr Zoe Hudson, a record-breaking polar explorer and alumna. This recognition celebrates Dr Hudson's remarkable achievements in pushing boundaries and inspiring others through her multiple polar expeditions.
New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss, but also show that any potentially health-altering changes appear to occur only after three days without food.
Astronomers have discovered a unique planetary system where a young star is being stripped bare of its planet-forming material at an astonishing rate.
Social bots are not just benign entities; they have the power to influence public opinion and even manipulate markets, according to research from Queen Mary University of London academic Dr Mina Tajvidi
Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics, in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the the UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's handling of a debate about supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.
The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) has announced that the 2024 European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) Award has been awarded to Li Chan, Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Centre for Endocrinology at the William Harvey Institute.
Jennifer Lau, Professor of Youth Resilience and Co-Director of the Youth Resilience Unit at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, is heading one of the five research hubs to be established by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as part of a national initiative to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and support for people experiencing severe mental illness (SMI).
Research led by Professor Cleo Bishop from Queen Mary's Blizard Institute has found a way to put certain types of cancer cell to 'sleep', making them vulnerable to drug treatments.
On Tuesday 27 February, Queen Mary University of London President and Principal Professor Colin Bailey CBE visited the Queen Mary School Hainan (QMSH), BUPT to celebrate the first anniversary of Queen Mary’s new Hainan campus. The Principal’s visit marks the beginning of a series of events celebrating 20 years of collaboration between Queen Mary and the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT).
Noam Shemtov, Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law, has been invited to provide expert opinion at the UK Music AI Inquiry before the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on UK Music.
'Most voters are likely at this year's UK general election to prioritise the cost of living and crumbling public services over climate action.' - Tim Bale
Sam Halvorsen, Reader In Human Geography, in the School of Geography, at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on Argentina's president Javier Milei's economic 'shock therapy'.
A comprehensive review of evidence led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the University of Sussex, Environment Agency, National Trust, Rewilding Britain, and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, has shed light on the potential of rewilding to enhance flood and drought resilience.
A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology finds that people in positions of power are three times less likely to use sensitive language in work-related emails than people junior to them.
Exhibition: The Truman Brewery, Wednesday 21st - Sunday 25th February 2024
Auction: Christie’s Post War and Contemporary Day Sale, Saturday 9th March 2024
Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves that can detect skin cancer with exceptional sensitivity, potentially paving the way for earlier and easier diagnoses.
A collaboration between Queen Mary University of London, University College London (UCL), Rolls-Royce, and a team of international researchers has unlocked the secrets of pore evolution in directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing.
The Principal led a delegation of 22 staff representing 9 nationalities to India this week, to strengthen our existing partnerships and relationships and broker new ones. The trip underlines the growing importance of India as a partner region to Queen Mary.
With a record number of people seeking help for problem gambling through the National Gambling Helpline last year, and the Gambling Commission’s new figures suggesting that as many as 1.3 million adults in Great Britain might experience gambling-related harms, new research from Queen Mary University of London reveals innovative and effective approaches by financial institutions to support affected individuals.
An innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, according to results from a clinical trial led by Professor Peter Szlosarek from the Centre for Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology in Barts Cancer Institute.
President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, joined an expert panel at the QS India Summit for Higher Education in Chennai on Saturday 10 February.
Professor George Skiadopoulos, in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'Investment & Pensions Europe' on how investors only care about climate change risks when policymakers intervene, not about physical climate risks.
A new study into health inequalities in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes amongst Black African, Caribbean, and some South Asian populations has begun in the Wolfson Institute of Population Health.
Professor Cedric John, Head of Data Science for the Environment and Sustainability at Queen Mary University of London, and his team played a pivotal role in a new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), uncovering a previously unknown aspect of the geological carbon cycle.
Queen Mary University of London is continuing to grow its network of higher education partners in India.
Queen Mary celebrates its extended Mile End Library, a sister building to the British Library.
Out of a staggering 19 initiatives funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Queen Mary University of London has secured a coveted spot among both the nine research hubs and the ten crucial scoping projects, receiving a substantial share of the £100 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI).
Hidden beneath the heavily cratered surface of Mimas, one of Saturn's smallest moons, lies a secret: a global ocean of liquid water.
Professor Peter Hajek from the Wolfson Institute of Population Health told the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee today that ‘Alternative products have substantial potential to solve the [smoking] problem for us’.
New Queen Mary partnership with Extend Robotics and Saffron Grange vineyard seeks to revolutionise how high value crops are grown.
‘Dancing with Water’, a unique film festival curated and programmed by Kiki Tianqi Yu, Senior Lecturer in Film at Queen Mary University of London, and Shan Tong, programmer for Beijing International Short Film Festival(BISFF). ‘Dancing with Water’ film festival is set to take place starting Sunday, 11 February, and will run through April 2024.
Queen Mary University of London welcomed two delegations from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) on Monday 22 January. The first delegation was led by Prof Hongxiang Sun, Vice President of BUPT. The second included Programme Directors from the Joint Programme (JP) / Joint Institute (JEI) and was led by Prof Guo Li, Vice Dean of the International School of BUPT.
Professor Leslie has warned of a ticking time bomb if governments and world leaders don’t proactively address the ethical issues around AI.
A new study in Nature Communications unveils the hidden world of sensory evolution in fruit flies. By delving into the genes and cells behind their delicate noses and tongues, researchers have discovered surprising secrets about how these tiny insects adapt their senses to different environments.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that the molecule RvT4 enhances the body’s natural defences against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Kiera Vaclavik, Director of the Centre for Childhood Cultures at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on how reading fiction can help newly sober mothers decide what’s next after completing 'Dry January'
Queen Mary marks the start of Apprenticeship week with the announcement of new apprenticeship programmes.
Research led by Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine and lead of the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health in the Wolfson Institute of Public Health, shows that NIDUS-Family therapy helps people with dementia and their family carers attain their personal goals.
NHS England have announced a new screening programme to provide genetic testing for tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry, who are more likely to carry BRCA gene faults that can increase risk of breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.
Paula Serafini, Lecturer in Creative and Cultural Industries, in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on how Argentina’s protesters are responding to a new president who wants to end environmental protections and sell off natural resources
More residents in north east London will have access to free dental care, thanks to a collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London and Community Health Partnerships (CHP).
Queen Mary University of London President and Principal, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, delivered a keynote speech on digital education and spoke at a panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the second World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January 2024.
Archie Wolfman , PhD Researcher in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film has written for 'The Conversation' on new Holocaust film: The Zone of Interest
On Tuesday 30 January, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from Whistling Woods International to our campus in Mile End.
Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from Sichuan University to their London campus for the first time since 2019.
Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on why the death penalty is incompatible with democracy.
The inaugural outcome of this collaboration will be two public-facing 'masterclasses' set to take place in March 2024.
Chris McLachlan, from the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on the recent plans to cut almost 3,000 jobs at the UK’s largest steelworks.
As the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declares a national incident following a measles outbreak in the West Midlands, we look at the work of the Clinical Effectiveness Group at Queen Mary, who are helping GPs to protect our local communities in east London.
A £3m collaboration between researchers at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust will investigate how the marks on DNA in blood can be used to detect a disease at an early stage.
STIM CINEMA, a groundbreaking exhibition that transcends traditional boundaries, bringing together the realms of art and stimming
Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) recently made waves in the quantum technology scene with a collaborative workshop held at SNOLAB, the deepest cleanest laboratory located 2.1 kilometers underground in a nickel mine near Sudbury, Ontario.
Over 500 people including students, staff, local community groups and many other members of our local community visited BLOC for its opening exhibition on Friday 19 January.
Queen Mary University of London is thrilled to announce the launch of the Research Ready Programme, a transformative initiative designed to empower the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) talent. This intensive 6-week summer programme, running from June 17th to July 26th, 2024, will equip 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students from underrepresented groups with the fundamental skills and knowledge to thrive in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. Applications open January 22nd, 2024.
Our Faculty has incredible teams and fantastic researchers - this is a quick round up of just some of the awards and honours they received during 2023.
Professor Hazel Screen of the School of Engineering and Materials Science recently took on a new challenge: explaining the fascinating world of organ-chips technology to the young audience of Operation Ouch! In this Q&A, we delve into Professor Screen's research, her experience on the show, and why organ-chips hold so much promise for the future of medicine.
Over the autumn term we hosted a number of visits from different universities from across the globe.
The launch of the new Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis (CCSPED) at Queen Mary University of London heralds a step forward for world leading cancer research and education.
A new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, finds that the regular use of nicotine replacement products during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy events or poor pregnancy outcomes.
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a hidden danger lurking beneath the waves: climate change is silently eroding the ocean's ability to provide fish, with even small declines in plankton leading to much bigger drops in fish stocks.
The final honorary degree of our winter graduation ceremonies was awarded to Dr Halima Begum, the next chief executive of Oxfam GB and current CEO of ActionAid UK, an international charity working with women and girls living in poverty.
Five research projects that bring together academics from Queen Mary University of London and Cornell University will receive seed funding.
Queen Mary University of London and the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi signed a memorandum of understanding in December in Pakistan.
In the largest study of its kind, scientists today report how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored care for their patients.
Gareth Thomas and Professor Mark Wilson received honorary doctorates from Queen Mary University of London yesterday (9 January) as part of our winter graduation ceremonies.
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, in collaboration with Queen Mary, has published a white paper exploring the potential role and spectrum-regulatory issues of reflective surfaces in future wireless networks.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have revealed how sociocultural factors, in addition to geography, play a significant role in shaping the genetic diversity of modern societies. The research published in eLife employed deep learning to unravel the intricate patterns of ancestry-related sex bias and assortative mating, revealing how societal structures have shaped the genetic diversity of this region.
Clio Doyle, Lecturer in Early Modern Literature from the School of English and Drama has written for 'The Conversation' on why Taylor Swift belongs on English literature degree courses
This honor recognises Dr Liu's significant contributions to the fields of non-orthogonal multiple access technologies and wireless power transfer.