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.
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
Reuben Loffman, Senior Lecturer in African History from the School of History has written for 'The Conversation' on Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and the country's upcoming elections.
Neve Gordon speaks to 'The Conversation' on the The Conversation Weekly podcast exploring how the war is affecting life at universities.
Professor Jonathan Grigg, Professor of Paediatric Respiratory and Environmental Medicine at Queen Mary University of London
In the face of political rumblings and media attention, the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has sparked fractious debate around tackling vehicle emissions. But the science speaks for itself – the effects of air pollution on our health (and particularly the health of our children) is devastating.
Dr Benjamin Neimark, Senior Lecturer at the School of Business and Management has written for 'The Conversation' on work to open the “black box” of wartime emissions.
"Conference revealed the complexities and challenges in achieving global climate goals," writes Dr Fernando Barrio, Reader in Sustainable Business Law and Policy.
Professor Philip Cowley, has written for 'The Conversation' on the UK Prime Minister's Rwanda Bill vote and what parliamentary hurdles still lay ahead.
"Solar power has disrupted the future of renewable energy. As photovoltaic technology blazes a trail to cheaper, cleaner electricity, the UK now has the potential to power 100 million LED bulbs at once," writes Professor Joe Briscoe, Professor of Energy Materials and Devices.
Sam Halvorsen, Reader in Human Geography from the School of Geography has written for 'The Conversation' on the newly elected Argentinian president Javier Milei
Mark White, Professor of History,from the School of History has written for 'The Conversation' on the JFK assassination 60 years on.
"Nuclear power is the world’s second largest source of low-carbon power," writes Professor Kostya Trachenko, Professor of Physics at Queen Mary University London. And with the world searching for new sustainable energy innovations, it could hold the key to tackling the climate emergency."
Daniele Bianchi, Senior Lecturer from the School of Economics and Finance has written for 'The Conversation' on how the Israel-Hamas war could affect the world economy and worsen global trade tensions.
Plastic pollution has now been detected in clouds, raising the prospect of 'plastic rainfall'. The shocking findings are the latest indication of the serious global impact of plastic waste. How can we tackle and limit some of the worst potential impacts of microplastics?
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics from the School of Politics and International Relations has written for 'The Conversation' on Harry Hill and Steve Brown’s 'Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera'
Matthew Beach ,PhD student from the School of Geography has written for 'The Conversation' on our complex relationship with the oceans’ anti-heroes, Jellyfish.
Giulia Vivaldi, Statistician and Epidemiologist on the COVIDENCE UK study from Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on a new study that suggests 'long colds' may exist.
Dr Sydney Calkin, Reader in Human Geography in the School of Geography at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on global trends in abortion laws over the past 30 years, highlighting that while many countries have liberalised their abortion laws, only a few, including the United States, have restricted abortion rights.
Felipe Gonzalez, Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'History Today' on how privatisation of Chile’s natural resources was a pillar of Augusto Pinochet’s military dictatorship.
Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais, Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, gives her tips on making the transition to university for students with ADHD, or for those who suspect they may have it.
Dr Louise Ashley, Associate Professor in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation on how city leaders often appear reluctant to discuss London’s role in growing levels of regional inequality.
Dr Emma Magavern, from Queen Mary’s William Harvey Research Institute, has written for The Conversation on new research around clopidogrel’s effectiveness.
Dr Louise Ashley, Associate Professor in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation on how subtle forms of sexism in financial services led to recent City scandals.
Dr Maggie Inchley, Reader in Contemporary Theatre and Performance and Director of Schools Engagement (Drama) has written for 'The Conversation' on The National Theatre’s new “verbatim play”, Grenfell: in the words of survivors.
Dr Eva Nanopoulos, Senior Lecturer in Law has written for the 'The Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project' on the contradictions surrounding the concept and practice of "peaceful sanctions" in international law.
Queen Mary alumna Annabel Fabian wins Roundhouse Poetry Slam 2023 at renowned spoken word event at the prestigious London venue, Roundhouse in Camden.
Dr Tessa Baker, Reader in Cosmology at Queen Mary University of London, has co-written for The Conversation on the European Space Agency’s upcoming Euclid mission.
Dr Natalya Chernyshova, Lecturer in Modern European History has written for 'The Conversation' on the Failed Wagner Group coup exposing Putin's lack of control, while Lukashenko of Belarus leveraged the situation to position himself as a savior who prevented a civil war in Russia.
Dr Natalya Chernyshova, Lecturer in Modern European History has written for 'The Conversation' on Russia’s threat to station nuclear warheads in Belarus.
Jeremy Hicks, Professor of Russian Culture and Film in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film has written for 'The Conversation' on the the award-winning documentary banned by Russia for its reminder of a cruel past.