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News story: How small island nations are shaping global climate law at the ICJ 16, December , 2024
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.
News story: As floodwaters rise, toxic contaminants released from old landfills pose more of a hazard to nature and to us 10, December , 2024
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.
News story: Assisted Dying: how MPs voted and what it tells us about ‘cross-party consensus’ 10, December , 2024
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’
News story: Assisted dying: why this parliamentary process is the worst way to consider such an important issue 9, December , 2024
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
News story: Assisted dying: how to understand the increasingly angry debate between MPs over this controversial bill 6, December , 2024
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
News story: Why Donald Trump’s election win fuelled a stock market surge 5, December , 2024
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'
News story: Many East Londoners feel ‘locked out’ of professional careers, new poll reveals 3, December , 2024
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.
News story: Breaking Barriers: School of Business and Management’s Employer’s Address highlights social mobility and inclusion in the workforce 29, November , 2024
On 28th November 2024, the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London proudly hosted its second Employer's Address.
News story: Tiny plastic ‘hitchhikers’ use natural clusters to spread through water systems, new Queen Mary study reveals 13, November , 2024
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.
News story: New study reveals how social media turns household chores into profit—but are gender stereotypes making a comeback? 12, November , 2024
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.
News story: Urgent reform needed: legal expert calls for new statutory offence to combat rising spiking incidents 31, October , 2024
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.
News story: Replica of Sacred Kamukuwaká Cave Unveiled in Amazon’s Indigenous Territory 25, October , 2024
Indigenous and international collaboration brings sacred site back to life, preserving cultural heritage in the Xingu Territory
News story: Queen Mary academics recognised with prestigious Philip Leverhulme prizes for pioneering research 22, October , 2024
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.
News story: Can the Law Keep Up with AI? Dr Keri Grieman’s Latest Book Tackles High-Risk AI Regulation 17, October , 2024
A comprehensive look at how law can evolve to keep pace with artificial intelligence in critical sectors like healthcare and autonomous vehicles
News story: Queen Mary Impact Accelerator Award helps secure UK cinema release for pioneering film on autism, 'The Stimming Pool' 16, October , 2024
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.
News story: New Book by Dr Sevil Yesiloglu explores the future of online advertising 2, October , 2024
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’.
News story: Maggie Smith was a formidable actor with a biting wit and a fearsome ability to deliver lines 1, October , 2024
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.
News story: Evidence tells us voters might be convinced to accept short-term pain for long-term gain – but it will be a hard sell 20, September , 2024
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.
News story: New research reveals how “Home” affects psychological well-being in a mobile world 18, September , 2024
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.
News story: Grenfell was not a state ‘failure’ – it was institutional violence 10, September , 2024
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
News story: Professor Neve Gordon Elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences 9, September , 2024
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.
News story: Opening the door to UK politics: How is practical work experience broadening access to political careers? 2, September , 2024
How can we make the UK political landscape more representative?
News story: Three decades of legal scholarship under the lens: Study reveals impact of research assessments on UK academic publishing 29, August , 2024
Analysis of 30,000+ research outputs highlights shift in publication strategies and raises questions about diversity in legal scholarship.
News story: Dr Sam Halvorsen leads major global research project on urban democracy innovations 28, August , 2024
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.
News story: Queen Mary University of London academics lead research collective 'Planetary Portals' in creative exploration of colonial environmental legacies 22, August , 2024
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.
News story: The good, the bad and the awful – how business reacts to online reviews 9, August , 2024
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
News story: SKETCH Symposium 2024: Building a Community of Practice for Student Knowledge Exchange 9, August , 2024
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.
News story: Professor Sophie Harman's new book exposes global women's health crisis 9, August , 2024
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.
News story: Dr Andy Russell Appointed as UK Parliament’s Thematic Research Lead for Climate and Environment 25, July , 2024
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.
News story: Professor Rachael Mulheron and Professor Daniel Harbour elected Fellows of the British Academy 18, July , 2024
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.
News story: Survey reveals Kemi Badenoch as the top choice among Conservative Party members, but the party is evenly split on merging with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK 10, July , 2024
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.
News story: What Labour’s election means for women: the good and the bad 9, July , 2024
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.
News story: Celebrating 10 Years of qLegal: Honouring partnerships, innovation, and impact 9, July , 2024
qLegal, Queen Mary University of London’s renowned pro bono commercial law clinic, celebrated a decade of transformative impact at their annual summer party.
News story: Queen Mary experts react to election results 5, July , 2024
Experts from Queen Mary give their initial reactions to the election results
News story: After 14 years in opposition, Labour’s cabinet will be inexperienced – is that a problem? 26, June , 2024
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?
News story: Keir Starmer: three warnings from history for Labour’s seventh British prime minister 5, July , 2024
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
News story: Queen Mary University of London Partners with Trade Justice Movement to Launch Trade and Climate Assembly 27, June , 2024
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.
News story: Giorgos Gouzoulis awarded prestigious Russo & Linkon award for critical analysis in working-class studies 27, June , 2024
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).
News story: Is Macron pushing France toward a ‘strange defeat’? 26, June , 2024
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
News story: Why We are Hosting a Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on West Papua 26, June , 2024
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
News story: Online app aims to give voters a clearer sense of the political landscape 26, June , 2024
Vote Compass was developed by political scientists and calculates the alignment between users and political parties
News story: There’s nothing undemocratic about a large Labour majority – in fact, managed properly, it could provide the space for serious debate 25, June , 2024
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.
News story: The revolution shall not be automated: the political possibilities of activism through data & AI 19, June , 2024
"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
News story: Queen Mary University of London to host tribunal on state and environmental violence in West Papua: Exposing corporate profiteering and human rights violations 19, June , 2024
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.
News story: Crafting Connections: Dr S M A Moin's new book 'Storytelling in Marketing and Brand Communications' redefines how brands engage with consumers 19, June , 2024
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.
News story: £2.9 million funding awarded to research the impacts of historic landfill on UK coasts and communities 14, June , 2024
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.
News story: Pioneering guide helps judges to navigate digital open source evidence 20, May , 2024
'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.
News story: Queen Mary University of London to play key role in Horizon Europe Project on Democratic Governance and Sustainable Food Systems 13, June , 2024
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)
News story: If D-day ceremony aimed to send Putin a message about fighting tyranny, Ukraine’s allies should have paid more attention to history 13, June , 2024
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
News story: Could Labour’s massive poll lead affect, as well as reflect, how it performs at the election? Three things the evidence tells us 13, June , 2024
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?
News story: Shocking news: Daily Mail says public opposes Labour’s votes-at-16 policy – here’s why Starmer won’t flinch 7, June , 2024
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?
News story: Election manifestos are inevitably a letdown – here’s how we can fix them 6, June , 2024
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.
News story: New study reveals substantial carbon emissions from the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict 6, June , 2024
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.
News story: MTJG London 2024 - Navigating colliding principles in lawmaking within the video game and interactive entertainment industry 30, May , 2024
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
News story: Persistent Gender Imbalances in UK Political Candidate Selections: A Call for Systemic Reform 23, May , 2024
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.
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News story: Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920 – stunning in scope but celebrating female artists with exhibitions isn’t enough 22, May , 2024
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.
News story: Queen Mary University of London study reveals a lack of compliance with consumer law guidance on fertility clinic websites 22, May , 2024
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.
News story: New Labour's ongoing legacy: Dr Karl Pike analyses the battles over the ‘New Labour’ years and how they affected the party long after Blair and Brown left office 16, May , 2024
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.
News story: Queen Mary academic Dr Jaswinder Blackwell-Pal announced by BBC and AHRC as ‘New Generation Thinker’ 16, May , 2024
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
News story: After struggling with its past, is the Labour party looking to the future? 1, May , 2024
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'
News story: New poll from Queen Mary University of London reveals ethnic minority perspectives on British politics, social issues, and governance 1, May , 2024
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
News story: Is the London mayoral race tightening? New poll shows Sadiq Khan leads Susan Hall by 13 points 1, May , 2024
Elizabeth Simon, Postdoctoral Researcher in British Politics at Queen Mary University of London has written for the 'The Conversation' on the London mayoral elections
News story: Dr Archie Davies awarded prestigious British Academy funding to illuminate the world of 'Quilombo' through translation and documentary film 26, April , 2024
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
News story: Sadiq Khan on track for third term as London mayor – but nearly half of Londoners dissatisfied with performance 25, April , 2024
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
News story: Queen Mary Social Venture Fund Pitch Competition 2024: Celebrating Social Entrepreneurship and Student - Led Impact Investing 25, April , 2024
Last month, Queen Mary Social Venture Fund (QMSVF) hosted its highly anticipated Pitch Competition 2024.
News story: The impact of artificial intelligence on individual development and the functioning of democratic societies 25, March , 2024
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
News story: Gaza war: Israel using AI to identify human targets raising fears that innocents are being caught in the net 17, April , 2024
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
News story: Professor Kathryn Yusoff selected to represent the UK at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia 2025 3, April , 2024
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.
News story: Landmark report demonstrates the effectiveness of rewilding as an investable nature-based climate solution 28, March , 2024
Knepp Wildland Carbon Project: Academics from the School of Geography at Queen Mary University contribute to landmark report
News story: Unlocking Insights into Marketing to Mature Consumers: A New Research Synthesis 28, March , 2024
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.
News story: ‘Insurance, Climate Change and the Law’: New book from Queen Mary academic, explores the insurance industry's role in climate action 21, March , 2024
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.
News story: The abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs 19, March , 2024
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.
News story: Artdocfest is a crucial outpost of free expression on Russia’s doorstep 19, March , 2024
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.
News story: Israel-Gaza protests have cost police at least £25 million so far – but can you put a price on free speech? 19, March , 2024
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.
News story: Sir Simon Schama delivers first of Mile End Institute’s new ‘Hennessy Lectures’ 11, March , 2024
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.
News story: STARS by Mojisola Adebayo wins OffWestEnd Theatre award for best new play 7, March , 2024
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.
News story: Julian Jackson wins the Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize for France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain 5, March , 2024
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.
News story: Professor Miri Rubin delivers prestigious Gifford Lectures 1, March , 2024
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.
News story: Unlocking the Secrets of Social Bots: Research Sheds Light on AI's Role in Spreading Disinformation 29, February , 2024
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
News story: Lindsay Hoyle: how the speaker dug himself an even deeper hole by offering and then denying the SNP a fresh Gaza debate 29, February , 2024
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.
News story: Queen Mary University of London Academic Invited to Provide Expert Opinion at UK Music AI Inquiry 27, February , 2024
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.
News story: OPINION: The fading promises of COP28 26, February , 2024
'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
News story: Javier Milei: Argentina’s new president presses ahead with economic ‘shock therapy’ as social unrest grows 26, February , 2024
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'.
News story: New Study Highlights Rewilding's Role in Tackling Flood and Drought Challenges 26, February , 2024
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.
News story: People’s Palace Projects: ‘From the Ashes’ - an exhibition and auction raising funds for Xingu Indigenous communities of the Amazon Rainforest 20, February , 2024
Exhibition: The Truman Brewery, Wednesday 21st - Sunday 25th February 2024 Auction: Christie’s Post War and Contemporary Day Sale, Saturday 9th March 2024
News story: New Report reveals innovative approaches by financial institutions can make a crucial difference to individuals affected by gambling-related harms. 15, February , 2024
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.
News story: Investors do not care about physical climate risks 14, February , 2024
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.
News story: Exploring Feminism Through Cinema: ‘Dancing with Water’ film festival to debut at Queen Mary University of London 5, February , 2024
‘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.
News story: Completed Dry January? Reading fiction can help newly sober mothers decide what’s next 2, February , 2024
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'
News story: How Argentina’s protesters are responding to a new president who wants to end environmental protections and sell off natural resources 1, February , 2024
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
News story: The Zone of Interest: new Holocaust film powerfully lays bare the mechanisms of genocide 30, 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
News story: Queen Mary University of London and Imperial War Museums Institute forge pioneering collaboration to Illuminate history of the Second World War and the Holocaust 25, January , 2024
The inaugural outcome of this collaboration will be two public-facing 'masterclasses' set to take place in March 2024.
News story: Why the death penalty is incompatible with democracy 26, January , 2024
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.
News story: What a fair deal for ex-steelworkers would look like as the industry decarbonises 25, January , 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.
News story: STIM CINEMA: A new exhibition from Queen Mary University of London academic unveils a mesmerising fusion of Art and Stimming 23, January , 2024
STIM CINEMA, a groundbreaking exhibition that transcends traditional boundaries, bringing together the realms of art and stimming
News story: Queen Mary's new cinema and arts lab launches with BAFTA 2024 nominated panel guest 22, January , 2024
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.
News story: Dr Halima Begum receives honorary degree at Queen Mary Graduation 12, January , 2024
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.
News story: Why Taylor Swift belongs on English literature degree courses 3, January , 2024
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