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Centre for Bone and Joint Health established at Queen Mary

The Centre for Bone and Joint Health at Queen Mary brings together experts across musculoskeletal care to drive research that improves the health of people with bone and joint disorders and injuries.

Queen Mary scientists achieve micro-scale breakthrough with big promise

New techniques to mimic the complexity of living human organs provide an alternative to using animals in science

New study sheds light on health differences between sexes

The results of an international study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) shed new light the underlying biological mechanisms which cause differences in health risks, symptoms and outcomes between males and females.  

New combination treatment could extend the lifetime of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

The results of the MIROCALS randomised clinical trial showed that adding low-dose interleukin-2 (IL2LD) to standard treatment for this degenerative disorder slowed functional decline and extended the lifespan of people with ALS.

Queen Mary and Cornell University hold Global Migration Spring School in Malta

Queen Mary University of London and Cornell University have co-delivered the first joint Global Migration Spring School, held from 4 to 9 May at the Queen Mary Malta Campus in Gozo. The School marks a new chapter in the growing academic partnership between the two institutions, following their earlier collaboration on a transnational migration workshop.  

Blood test for many cancers could potentially thwart progression to late stage in up to half of cases

A single blood test for the chemical signals of many different types of cancer could detect the disease at its early stages, making it easier to treat for almost 50% of patients

Queen Mary University of London to play key role in new UK Multidisciplinary Centre for Neuromorphic Computing

A new national initiative to pioneer brain-inspired, energy-efficient computing technologies has been launched, with Queen Mary University of London playing a crucial role alongside other leading UK institutions.

Queen Mary deepens strategic ties with the Middle East

Last week, Queen Mary University of London embarked on a tour across the Middle East, strengthening its global footprint through strategic partnerships in education, research, and student mobility. 

New algorithms can help GPs predict which of their patients have undiagnosed cancer

Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person’s health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient’s chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard to diagnose liver and oral cancers. 

A new era for healthy ageing: ACHA launches in North East London

The Academic Centre for Healthy Aging (ACHA) is a landmark collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London, and Barts Charity, focused on improving the health, wellbeing, and care of older adults in north-east London and beyond.

Ian Parkes receives Honorary Fellowship at Queen Mary Graduation

Ian Parkes, formerly Chief Executive of the East London Business Alliance (ELBA) and Director of London Works, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship at Queen Mary’s Spring graduation ceremony.

Atom-thin semiconductors could cut energy use by over 90%

A team of UK scientists at Queen Mary University of London, University of Nottingham and University of Glasgow has received a £6 million EPSRC programme grant, “Enabling Net Zero and the AI Revolution with Ultra-Low Energy 2D Materials and Devices (NEED2D).” This will develop energy efficient, atomically-thin semiconductors to dramatically reduce the electricity demand from AI data centres and high-performance computing.

Prestigious international education conference held in UK for the first time

Last week, IEEE’s Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON) 2025 was held at Queen Mary University of London, the first time the conference was held in the UK. This is a flagship event of the IEEE Education Society. 

A vast molecular cloud, long invisible, is discovered near the solar system

An international team uncovers a hidden celestial structure using innovative far-ultraviolet techniques.

Breakthrough approach for diagnosing TB could significantly improve detection

A new strategy for tuberculosis (TB) screening, proposed by a team of researchers led by Queen Mary University of London, provides a solution to problems with current TB screening, which does not always accurately detect disease.

Why History Matters: Highlights from History East – A Festival of History

Last month, Queen Mary University of London hosted History East: A Festival of History, a public celebration of the ways that history continues to shape literature, politics and culture.

BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street are the real power behind Big Oil’s climate retreat, report finds

A small group of powerful investment firms is quietly fuelling the global oil industry’s retreat from climate targets, according to a new report published today by the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London.

Venice Biennale 2025: New details revealed for British Pavilion co-curated by Professor Kathryn Yusoff

Further details have been announced for the British Pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia 2025, where Professor Kathryn Yusoff from Queen Mary University of London is one of four curators leading the UK’s contribution.

New study reveals critical gaps in insect biodiversity research

Researchers propose a unified framework to monitor and protect insect biodiversity amid growing concerns over global declines

Blog: Queen Mary University of London graduates off to a flying start

Stephanie Marshall is Vice-Principal (Education) at Queen Mary University of London. She is the author of the forthcoming Strategic Leadership of Change in Higher Education (3rd edition) and a Senior Non-Resident Fellow in the Global Education and Innovation section. Here she talks about graduate attributes in light of UUK’s new report.  

Blog: Babe at 30: why this much-loved film is one of the best cinematic translations of a children’s book

Kiera Vaclavik, Professor of Children's Literature & Childhood Culture in the School of Arts at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on why 'Babe' is one of the best cinematic translations of a children’s book.

Blog: Land reparations are possible − and over 225 US communities are already working to make amends for slavery and colonization

Elsa Noterman, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at the School of Geography, Queen Mary University of London, along with Sara Safransky, Associate Professor in the Department of Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University, and Madeleine Lewis, Doctoral Student in the same department, have written for The Conversation on how land reparations are possible.

Blog: Inner London residents told me their food waste problems – composting definitely isn’t the answer

Sayed Elhoushy, Senior Lecturer in Marketing in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on Inner London residents food waste problems.

Professor Sir Mark Caulfield elected member of the Medical Research Council

Professor Caulfield, Vice-Principal (Health) at Queen Mary, joins twelve other senior figures from health, science, and medicine on the Council.

Testing patients for just three genes could help prevent three quarters of avoidable side effects of certain medications

A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the UK medicines regulator are associated with medications where side effect risk is partly dependent on patient’s genes. Of this subset of ADRs, 75% were associated with only three genes that impact how the body processes medication. Genetic testing before prescribing could therefore help avoid ADRs in these cases. 

Heritage science takes centre stage in Bhutan

International collaboration brings innovative conservation techniques to Bhutanese museums

Blog: Modern spacesuits have a compatibility problem. Astronauts’ lives depend on fixing it

Berna Akcali Gur, Convenor of Outer Space Law in the School of Law (CCLS) at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the legal and safety implications of non-standardised spacesuit systems in human spaceflight.

Underfunding may contribute to higher mortality for patients in Latin America receiving surgery

An international study of the health outcomes of people receiving surgery across 17 Latin American countries found 1 in 7 developed significant complications leading to longer hospital stays and a greater risk of death.

Blog: How US foreign aid cuts are threatening independent media in former Soviet states

Jeremy Hicks, Professor of Russian Culture and Film in the School of the Arts at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on how US foreign aid cuts are threatening independent media in former Soviet states.

Blog: Rachel Reeves needs to change the record

Tim Bale, Professor of Politics in the School of Politics and international Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written on the recent Spring Statement 2025 presented by The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves.