2023

Queen Mary staff recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list

Queen Mary University of London is proud to congratulate Professor Rupert Pearse who has been recognised with an OBE for services to intensive care medicine in the 2024 New Year Honours list.  

Queen Mary to launch brand-new digital health course with Ain Shams University in Egypt

Queen Mary University of London has launched a brand-new open online course on digital health in collaboration with Ain Shams University in Egypt – Digital Health: Philosophies, Technologies and Practice.

Blog: DRC elections: three factors that have shaped Tshisekedi’s bumpy first term as president

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.

Researchers solve mystery behind DnaA protein's role in DNA replication initiation

In a breakthrough discovery, published in Nature Communications, scientists from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with researchers at Newcastle University and The Francis Crick Institute have unraveled the intricate mechanism behind how DnaA, the master initiator of DNA replication in bacteria, specifically opens replication origins, the gateways to DNA duplication. This fundamental understanding sheds light on the crucial process that underpins the growth and reproduction of nearly all bacterial cells.

Queen Mary makes its mark on this year’s climate summit in Dubai

Eight experts from seven different countries represented Queen Mary University of London at this year’s climate summit, COP28, in Dubai.  

Professor Robert Hill wins major prize for research and innovation in biomedical materials

Professor of Physical Sciences in Relation to Dentistry, Robert Hill, has been awarded the Chapman Medal by the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining. This prestigious award was presented to him for his distinguished research and innovation in the field of biomedical materials.

Blog: Israel-Gaza war is having a chilling effect on academic freedom – podcast

Neve Gordon speaks to 'The Conversation' on the The Conversation Weekly podcast exploring how the war is affecting life at universities.

Blog: A breath of fresh air: narrowing the inequality divide in public health

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.  

Queen Mary University of London launches new global scholarships

Queen Mary University of London has launched two new global talent scholarships, providing further support for Indian and other international students studying at the University.

Blog: How to assess the carbon footprint of a war

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.

Blog: COP28: Achievements, Pitfalls, and the Climate Finance for vulnerable nations

"Conference revealed the complexities and challenges in achieving global climate goals," writes Dr Fernando Barrio, Reader in Sustainable Business Law and Policy.

Queen Mary’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry receives Athena Swan Gold Award

Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) has received an Athena Gold Swan Award, recognising its significant progression and achievements in gender equality in medicine. The FMD is one of seven faculties in the UK to receive a Gold Award.

Queen Mary’s Professor Thomas Powles in Nature’s global list of ‘the ten people who shaped science in 2023’

Professor Tom Powles, cancer researcher at Queen Mary and physician, is recognised for leading a transformative clinical trial for the treatment of severe bladder cancer.

Blog: Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill: how much trouble is the prime minister really in as MPs threaten a parliamentary rebellion?

Professor Philip Cowley, has written for 'The Conversation' on the UK Prime Minister's Rwanda Bill vote and what parliamentary hurdles still lay ahead. 

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics visit Queen Mary for the first time since 2015

On Friday 1 December, a delegation from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) visited Queen Mary University of London. This was their first visit to Queen Mary since 2015 – and also the first visit of their current President, Professor Yuanchan Liu, who took up his post in April 2022. 

Dr Tarek Anous and Dr Hossein Heidari have been named among the 75 UKRI Future Leaders Fellows

Dr Tarek Anous, a Lecturer in Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London and Dr Hossein Heidari, a Lecturer at UCL East, has been awarded a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF). 

New digital education partnership opens the doors of opportunity for Indian doctors

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London has joined forces with the OC Academy, an Indian-based upskilling online platform for medical professionals, to offer online Postgraduate Diploma programmes in India.

Queen Mary Innovation sets sights on growth with appointment of former Cambridge Enterprise CEO as Chair.

Queen Mary Innovation, the tech transfer company of Queen Mary University of London, have appointed Dr Tony Raven as Chair.

Blog: Perovskite technology: Shining the spotlight on the future of affordable solar power

"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.

Blood tests may show which women would benefit most from taking anastrozole to prevent breast cancer

Research led by Queen Mary University of London’s Wolfson Institute of Population Health has found that hormone levels, measured through blood tests, are an important indicator of whether post-menopausal women who are most at risk of developing breast cancer will benefit from aromatase inhibitors such as anastrozole.

Professor Edel O’Toole awarded triennial Moxon Medal by Royal College of Physicians

This prestigious award is given to individuals who have produced distinguished observation and research in clinical medicine. Professor O’Toole is the first woman to receive it since its inception in 1891.

Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia talks about the wonders of metallurgy on The Life Scientific

In a captivating episode of BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific, Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia delves into the fascinating world of metallurgy and unveils the remarkable impact of his work on our lives. 

Ground-breaking science education centre for children and young people revitalised following £550,000 investment

Centre of the Cell is the first informal science education centre in the world to be located within working biomedical research laboratories. Following a £550,000 refurbishment, the centre is now re-launching its digital immersive STEM Pod with new, state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

Innovative health collaboration wins HSJ Award

A collaborative team aiming to prevent heart attacks and strokes in North East London has won the Medicines, Pharmacy and Prescribing Initiative of the Year at the HSJ Awards 2023.

3D printing gets a boost: New study provides insights into solute transport and solidification mechanisms in additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM), or 3D printing, is a rapidly growing technology with the potential to revolutionize many industries. However, AM parts can be susceptible to defects, such as porosities and cracks, which can limit their performance and reliability. 

Queen Mary to host livestream of Royal Institution Christmas Lectures

This year, Queen Mary University of London is delighted to host a livestream of the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, a series of engaging and informative talks aimed at young people aged 11-17. The lectures will explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and will be delivered by Professor Mike Wooldridge, a leading expert in the field. Attendees will be able to watch the lectures livestreamed directly from the Royal Institution, as they happen on the 12th, 14th, and 16th of December. 

Tertiary Education for the 21st Century: the who, the what, and the how - recapping the 2023 Drapers’ Lecture

Each year, the Drapers' Company supports a lecture on learning and teaching, hosted by Queen Mary University of London.

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children

A major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency. The findings challenge widely held perceptions relating to the effects of vitamin D on bone health.

Let Communities Lead: this year’s theme of World Aids Day

The Sexual Health, HIV All East Research (SHARE) Group – a collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London - demonstrates the power of bringing local people into the heart of research about poor sexual health and HIV.

Professor Andrew Livingston awarded Honorary Professor title at International Conference on Membranes

On Monday, the 60th Department of Chemical Engineering conference at University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy (UCTM) honoured the contributions of esteemed scientist Professor Andrew Livingston, Vice Principal for Research and Innovation at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary celebrates partnership with Nanchang University

On Tuesday 21 November, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from Nanchang University to celebrate over a decade of collaboration.

New James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal potential for earth-like planets in harsh environments

A new study published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters suggests that planets like Earth, including those with water, could form even in the harshest known star-forming environments. These environments, drenched in intense ultraviolet radiation from massive stars, were previously thought to be too hostile for planet formation. 

A new study unveils the link between musical preferences and our inner moral compass

A new study, published in PLOS ONE, has uncovered a remarkable connection between individuals' musical preferences and their moral values, shedding new light on the profound influence that music can have on our moral compass.  

Queen Mary University of London celebrates Founders’ Day

Queen Mary University of London marked its first ever Founders’ Day by bestowing two honorary degrees to Queen Mary alumni at a celebratory event.

New report reveals museums' inspiring response to COVID-19: A chronicle of collection, connection, and change

Discover the resilient and transformative efforts of museum professionals across the UK as they adapt, engage diverse audiences, and redefine collection strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in a pioneering report from Queen Mary University of London

A spectrum of possibilities: insights into the evolution of far-red light photosynthesis

A collaborative study led by Dr. Christopher Gisriel at Yale University and Dr. Tanai Cardona at Queen Mary University of London, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, offers new insight on the origin and evolution of a unique type of photosynthesis that enables some bacteria, specifically cyanobacteria, to harness far-red light. 

The home environment is a significant factor in how children recover from severe acute malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new study

Three reports emerging from Queen Mary University of London have provided valuable insight into the management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) – the most life-threatening form of malnutrition in children.

Queen Mary academic wins €2m prestigious European Research Council funding

Professor Rainbow Murray from the School of Politics and International Relations has been awarded a €2M grant from the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator scheme to study the representation of men in politics. She is one of 308 leading researchers across Europe who have been awarded funding in the ERC (2023) competition. 

Working for Climate Justice: New report urges trade unions to lead carbon transition

The transition away from a carbon-based economy depends upon the ability of workers and their organisations to take collective action to challenge the economic system according to new report from the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: New Argentinian president Javier Milei promises to ‘take a chainsaw’ to country’s crippled economy

Sam Halvorsen, Reader in Human Geography from the School of Geography has written for 'The Conversation' on the newly elected Argentinian president Javier Milei

Blog: JFK assassination 60 years on: seven experts on what to watch, see and read to understand the event and its consequences

Mark White, Professor of History,from the School of History has written for 'The Conversation' on the JFK assassination 60 years on.

Queen Mary University of London joins $20m drug discovery partnership

Queen Mary University of London has joined a major drug discovery partnership – beLAB1407. 

Queen Mary extends partnership with Houses of Parliament to deliver Parliamentary Studies module

Future cohorts of Queen Mary politics students will continue to have the opportunity to hear directly from MPs, peers, and parliamentary staff as part of their degree programme.

Queen Mary researchers among world's most highly cited researchers

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have been recognised for ranking in the top 1% by citations in their field for 2023. 

Immune mechanism found in osteocyte cells, leading to two new drug targets that could prevent the spread of breast and prostate cancer to bones

Queen Mary University of London researchers have discovered a new immune mechanism in osteocytes, the most common type of bone cell, that could lead to new drugs for breast and prostate cancer.

Blog: Storing the most dangerous materials on earth: how modelling is unlocking the potential of nuclear power

"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."

The future of cancer care in the UK: a report co-authored by Queen Mary University of London’s Professor Fiona Walter

Professor Fiona Walter, Director of the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, is one of 12 of the country’s leading cancer experts who have today (Wednesday 15 November) published a 10 point plan for the improvement of the UK’s cancer services.

New injection-based treatment reduces high blood pressure

A new study led by researchers  from Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust shows a novel drug called Zilebesiran given as injection under the skin once every three or six months, successfully reduces high blood pressure (hypertension).

A participant from Queen Mary University of London Genes & Health study is the 10th person enrolled in a gene-editing clinical trial for heart disease.

This is a major milestone for the Genes & Health study, which aims to improve health outcomes for people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi descent, who are often underrepresented in genomic studies.

“Do bumble bees play?” awarded the “Pineapple Science Award”

Dr Samadi Galpayage, a recent Queen Mary University of London PhD graduate, and her team including Professor Lars Chittka, a world-renowned expert on bee behaviour, have been awarded the 12th “Pineapple Science Award” in Biology for their work on bumblebee play. 

New report reveals autistic adults' social media experiences and provides toolkits to better support the needs of neurodivergent users

Research led by Queen Mary’s Professor Nelya Koteyko  has been published in a new report Autistic adults’ experiences with social media: Creativity, Connectedness, and Control . The new report reveals how autistic users navigate and interact with diverse social media features, unravelling the complex relationship between linguistic and digital practices, individuality, and connectedness.

Tens of thousands of women set to benefit from repurposed NHS drug to prevent breast cancer

Clinical trials led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London lead to approval for anastrozole as a breast-cancer preventative drug.

A Season of Bangla Drama 2023: Acts of Love

A Season of Bangla Drama champions new writing and younger writers. Running until 26 November 2023, the festival is a partnership between Queen Mary University of London and Tower Hamlets Council.

London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership awarded multi-million-pound ESRC funding

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced new funding for the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) – of which Queen Mary University of London is a key partner.

Queen Mary students successfully awarded placements at The Alan Turing Institute

Four postgraduate research students from Queen Mary University of London have successfully been awarded an Enrichment placement at The Alan Turing Institute. They will be able to gain valuable research experience through the placements.

Queen Mary University of London wins Excellence in Digital Health Education Award

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded the Excellence in Digital Health Education Award at the third Med-Tech Awards Event held in Valletta, Malta.

Queen Mary Academic Receives Prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

In a momentous announcement, Dr Nil Palabiyik, a distinguished Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern Studies at the School of English and Drama, has emerged as one of the esteemed laureates of the 2023 Philip Leverhulme Prize.

Queen Mary University of London puts children’s rights and inequality firmly on the AI agenda 

On 2 November 2023, Queen Mary University of London hosted an event around safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI, and Big Innovation Centre. 

Queen Mary delegation meets with Citibanamex to share our expertise on delivering work-based learning and apprenticeships

President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, along with other members of the University’s delegation, met with the Mexican bank Citibanamex last week (Friday 27 October).

Higher than expected risk of cancer following ‘all clear’ after suspected cancer referral

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London finds that people who were referred to urgent suspected cancer pathways, but were found not to have cancer, have a higher than expected risk of cancer in subsequent years. These findings suggest that this cohort of patients would benefit from additional support to help them manage down these risks of cancer.

Trust is the most important factor for British South Asians when taking part in genetic research to tailor medications

A study led by Dr Emma Magavern from the Centre of Clinical Pharmacology and Precision Medicine at Queen Mary University of London has gathered detailed insights from the British South Asian community that could lead to more successful implementation of genetic testing to help tailor the use of routine medications.

Pioneering collaboration provides an entirely new perspective on century of Tudor history

New book from Queen Mary academic Professor Ruth Ahnert, an early modern book historian, and Dr. Sebastian E. Ahnert, a physicist specialising in complex networks, brings to light the complex power dynamics, the spy-craft, and the intrigues that defined the Tudor era (1509-1603).

Queen Mary University of London boosts the UK economy by £4.4 billion

A major new report published today highlights Queen Mary University of London's economic and social impact.

Queen Mary becomes first UK university to partner with the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) in Mexico

On Friday 27 October, President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) on a delegation trip to Mexico. Queen Mary is the first UK university to sign such an agreement with ANUIES.

Principal Colin Bailey CBE negotiates a potential joint call for research at yesterday’s signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation in Mexico City

President and Principal Colin Bailey CBE has this week (Wednesday 25 October to Friday 27 October) visited Mexico on a delegation. As part of this, he met with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SECTEI) in Mexico City to sign a memorandum of understanding that opens up potential education and research opportunities between Queen Mary University of London and SECTEI and their partner universities.

A leading expert in medical robotics and artificial intelligence at Queen Mary University of London, Professor Kaspar Althoefer, is part of a research group that has been awarded €10m highly competitive European Research Council (ERC) Synergy grant.

Trail blazing microplastics project examines the impact on our health

Every day we consume food and water contaminated with microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic debris resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.

What is this doing to our bodies?

New Humanities and Social Sciences Deputy VP for Queen Mary

Queen Mary University of London has appointed Professor Daniel Todman as its new Deputy Vice-Principal for Humanities and Social Sciences

Blog: How the Israel-Hamas war could affect the world economy and worsen global trade tensions

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.

Professor Paul Evans appointed as the new Dean of Research Impact for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce that Professor Paul Evans has been appointed as the new Dean for Research Impact for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. 

New drug combination doubles survival for people with bladder cancer

Results from a clinical trial carried out by researchers at Barts Health NHS Trust and Queen Mary University of London show that a new combination of drugs doubles overall survival for patients with bladder cancer that has spread (metastatic bladder cancer).

Queen Mary University of London professor elected Fellow of the American Physical Society

Ginestra Bianconi, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London, and Alan Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) for 2023. The American Physical Society was formed to advance the knowledge of physics to benefit humanity. Since 1921, the APS Fellowship signifies peer recognition of exceptional contributions to physics through original research, innovative applications, teaching, and leadership.  

New study suggests promising approach for treating pancreatic cancer

A new study carried out in mice, led by Queen Mary University of London, has identified cells that drive the spread of pancreatic cancer and discovered a weakness in these cells that could be targeted using existing drugs. This offers a promising new approach for treating pancreatic cancer.

The 2023 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize winners announced

The prize winners – new writers who have yet to publish a full-length book – were announced last week and will receive prizes of £1,000 as well as mentoring and publication.

Beyond Divestment: New report reveals BP and Shell divestment by small investors offset by mega-shareholder buys

Any divestment from BP and Shell by investors is cancelled out by the top 20 mega-shareholders’ acquisition of shares according to new report from the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary academics launch new cross-disciplinary Centre for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CEREES)

New Centre for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CEREES) at Queen Mary University of London is a cross-disciplinary hub dedicated to advancing research, training, and exchange on the Eurasian region.

Blog: The source of the solution: how interdisciplinary research is helping us understand the scale of plastic pollution

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?

London universities team up to support new startups with a social purpose.

The new initiative will generate a critical mass of new social ventures big enough to raise a permanent self-sustaining fund that will back university social ventures emerging across the capital.

Academics from Queen Mary and Cornell University meet in Malta to discuss migration

On Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 October, academics from Queen Mary University of London and Cornell University met on the Queen Mary, Malta campus on the island of Gozo for a workshop on transnational migration.

Not all major trauma patients benefit from receiving additional blood-clotting factors when treating blood loss

Major blood loss is experienced by many severely injured patients, and it contributes to the death of more than half of the 4.4 million people who die from trauma every year across the world. It is the most common preventable cause of death in the trauma population.

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new organ-on-a-chip model of the human synovium, a membrane-like tissue that lines the joints. The model, published in the journal Biomedical Materials, could help researchers better understand the mechanisms of arthritis and develop new treatments for this group of debilitating diseases. 

Researchers find genetic cause of Raynaud’s phenomenon

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon. 

Queen Mary academics highly commended at the British Academy of Management (BAM) awards 2023

Dr Patrick McGurk and Dr Xue Zhou of the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London, ‘highly commended’ in the BAM Education Practice Award Experienced Practitioner category

New report finds sexual and reproductive health rights of women, girls and other marginalised people missing from most national climate plans

Only a third of countries that have published plans to limit greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate shocks have committed to upholding the sexual and reproductive health rights of women, girls and other marginalised people in these plans, according to a new report from Queen Mary University of London and UNFPA, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency.

Queen Mary welcomes delegation from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to explore future collaboration

On Friday 29 September, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) – and explored ways that the two institutions could work together in the future.

Blog: The Tony Blair Rock Opera features bagpipes, Lady Macbeth and a wrestling match with Gordon Brown

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'

Blog: Jellyfish: our complex relationship with the oceans’ anti-heroes

Matthew Beach ,PhD student from the School of Geography has written for 'The Conversation' on our complex relationship with the oceans’ anti-heroes, Jellyfish.

Tropical ecosystems more reliant on emerging aquatic insects, study finds, potentially putting them at greater risk

A team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Campinas in Brazil has found that tropical forest ecosystems are more reliant on aquatic insects than temperate forest ecosystems and are therefore more vulnerable to disruptions to the links between land and water. 

Blog: You’ve heard of long COVID, but did you know there might also be a long cold?

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.

Scientists discover ‘long colds’ may exist, as well as long Covid

A new study from Queen Mary University of London, published in The Lancet’s EClinicalMedicine, has found that people may experience long-term symptoms —or ‘long colds’—after acute respiratory infections that test negative for COVID-19.

Queen Mary academic appointed as new editor at European Political Science (EPS), the professional journal of the European Consortium for Political Research (ECPR).

Dr Stella Ladi, Professor in Public Policy in the School of Business and Management, at Queen Mary University of London has been appointed as Editor of the European Political Science Journal (EPS).

Queen Mary academics win business journalism research award

Giorgos Gouzoulis Associate Professor in Human Resource Management and Giorgos Galanis, Senior Lecturer in Applied Economics, have been honoured with a prestigious accolade from the Karl Renner Institute and the SPÖ Parliamentary Club.

Queen Mary University of London announces 10 new Professorial positions in the Faculty of Science and Engineering

Queen Mary University of London is pleased to announce 10 new permanent academic positions in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. These positions will further strengthen the faculty's rapidly expanding, world-leading research following an excellent performance in the latest UK Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) in which the university was ranked 7th in the UK based on research quality (i.e., outputs/publications).

Queen Mary and Tower Hamlets unite to reduce the risks of nitrous oxide misuse

“Nitrous oxide (NOX/N2O) can damage your spinal cord and cause serious, permanent disability” - that is the message to young people in Tower Hamlets as part of a programme to highlight the consequences of using the drug.

Queen Mary strengthens cooperation with the Polytechnic Foundation of Mexico

Queen Mary University of London was delighted to receive a visit from the President of the Polytechnic Foundation of Mexico, Mr Jesús Padilla Zenteno. This was an opportunity to strengthen the ties between both institutions and cement the landmark agreement signed in 2022.

The 2023 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize shortlists announced

We are pleased to announce the shortlists for the 2023 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize, judged by Leila Aboulela (Fiction), Aanchal Malhotra (Life Writing), and Caleb Femi (Poetry), and chaired by Diana Evans. Based at Queen Mary University of London, Wasafiri is the UK’s leading magazine for international contemporary writing.

Historical Treasures from the 15th Century: new website offers a treasure trove of data and research tools

Queen Mary University of London academics launch new web resource, revealing historical records of two fifteenth-century ledgers of the Bruges and London branches of the Milanese bank Filippo Borromei and partners.

Queen Mary performs strongly in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

Queen Mary remains a strong performer in this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) – published 27 September - across a range of different areas.

One-hour training is all you need to control a third robotic arm

One-hour training is enough for people to carry a task alone with their supernumerary robotic arms as effectively as with a partner, study finds. 

Queen Mary researchers win EPSRC manufacturing grant to develop scalable manufacturing technologies for single-crystal perovskite optical and electronic devices

A Queen Mary Team, led by Dr Lei Su, Reader in Photonics at the School of Engineering and Materials Science, has been awarded a highly competitive £1m EPSRC Adventurous Manufacturing Grant that supports high-risk and adventurous ideas.

Material Matters exhibition shows new batteries and pressure sensors developed from tyre wear particles

Dr Maria Crespo-Ribadeneyra, Lecturer in Green Energy at Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with The Tyre Collective, a startup capturing tyre pollution from vehicles, developed batteries and pressure sensors from tyre wear particles. Their work is currently on display at Material Matters, one of the UK's leading exhibitions of innovative materials in the OXO Tower Gallery.

Professor Nitzan Rosenfeld appointed as the new Barts Cancer Institute Director

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Nitzan Rosenfeld as the new Director of the Barts Cancer Institute from 1 February 2024.

Tudo bem: Queen Mary delegation visits Brazil to celebrate achievements and deepen collaboration with partners

A delegation from Queen Mary University of London travelled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this September to celebrate partnership achievements in the country. Partners said “tudo bem” to deepening research and education collaborations.

E-cigarettes are not a gateway into smoking

The most comprehensive study to date investigating whether e-cigarettes are a gateway into or out of smoking finds that, at the population level, there is no sign that e-cigarettes and other alternative nicotine delivery products promote smoking.

Blog: Mexican court ruling upholding women’s right to abortion shows global trend better than US Roe v Wade decision

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.

Women given new insight into blood clot risk

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, oestrogen use, or common medical conditions – specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

New research evaluates the UK’s current salt reduction programme

New research from Queen Mary University of London and published in the Journal of Hypertension, shows the Government has failed to reduce population salt intakes and consequently improve public health in England since 2014  – putting thousands of lives at risk.

Blog: Pinochet’s Shadow: Privatisation in Chile

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.

Queen Mary law academic named as a leading voice in tech

Professor Noam Shemtov has been chosen by the European Patent Office (EPO) to feature on their prestigious list of “50 Leading Tech Voices”; a list of 50 celebrated international experts in the field of sustainable innovation throughout the years.

Professor Arunthathi Mahendran delivers inaugural lecture on the future of medical education

Professor Arunthathi Mahendran delivered her inaugural lecture ‘What is the vision for the future of medical education... AI of course! That’s Affective Intelligence’ following her appointment as Institute Director for the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE) at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary University launches new transnational education programme in Hainan, China

Queen Mary University of London has launched a new transnational education programme in Hainan with the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT). 

Freshwater connectivity can transport environmental DNA through the landscape

A new paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B used environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding to analyze fish and zooplankton communities. The study found that the movement of water between freshwater bodies, or freshwater connectivity, can transport eDNA. This highlights the potential of eDNA to provide a comprehensive view of freshwater biodiversity.

Blog: Starting university and managing ADHD

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.

Professor Kostya Trachenko releases new book on theory of liquids

A new book by Queen Mary University of London Physics Professor Kostya Trachenko, "Theory of Liquids," provides a theory of the most important properties of liquids, such as their energy and heat capacity. This book explains the recent developments in theory, experiment, and modeling that have enabled us to understand the behavior of excitations in liquids and the impact of this behavior on energy, heat capacity, and other basic properties. 

Queen Mary University of London staff shortlisted for THE Awards

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce that Kate Thornton and Professor Julia Hörnle have been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023. 

Queen Mary University of London statement on UK association to Horizon Europe

Professor Andrew Livingston, Vice-Principal (Research and Innovation) at Queen Mary University of London, comments on the UK government confirming the UK's participation in the world’s largest research collaboration programme, Horizon Europe.

Queen Mary academic wins transformative research award

Maggie Inchley, Reader in Contemporary Theatre and Performance, has been honoured with a prestigious accolade from the Theatre and Performance Research Association (TaPRA).

Queen Mary University of London appoints new Head of School

Professor Emma Griffin has been appointed head of the School of History at Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: London is a major reason for the UK’s inequality problem. Unfortunately, City leaders don’t want to talk about 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.

QMUL Researchers win ERC Starting Grants for groundbreaking research

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is celebrating two major research wins, with two academics awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants for their groundbreaking, ambitious research. Overall, ERC awarded 400 grants to early-career researchers across Europe, including 32 in the UK. 

New study shows effectiveness of mpox vaccine

A new international study led by Queen Mary University of London has shown mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) infections to be less severe among those who are vaccinated or had a previous infection in 2022, underlining the importance and effectiveness of vaccination.

Unlocking the Secrets of Tech Valuation Through M&A: New Study Sheds Light

A recent collaborative study conducted by accounting and finance scholars highlights the pivotal role played by the M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) market in assessing the worth of technological assets.

New genes and natural toxins offer hope for cancer patients unresponsive to chemotherapy

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London have discovered two new genes that cause head and neck cancer patients to be resistant to chemotherapy, and that silencing either gene can make cancer cells previously unresponsive to chemotherapy subsequently respond to it.

New Centre for Preventive Neurology established in Queen Mary's Wolfson Institute of Population Health

Queen Mary University of London is proud to announce a new Centre for Preventive Neurology (CPN), based in the Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH). This will be the only Centre for Preventive Neurology in the UK.

Sir Colin Humphreys appears on BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific

On Tuesday, August 29, Professor Sir Colin Humphreys was a guest on the BBC Radio 4 programme The Life Scientific. Hosted by Professor Jim Al-Khalili, the programme explored Humphreys' life and work as a materials scientist and engineer.

Blog: Common heart medication less effective in south Asian people – new research

Dr Emma Magavern, from Queen Mary’s William Harvey Research Institute, has written for The Conversation on new research around clopidogrel’s effectiveness.

Assessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention

A review of the international effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, found that prevention services were severely affected in the early months, and in some places are still recovering.

New study finds ways to suppress lithium plating in automotive batteries for faster charging electric vehicles

A new study led by Dr. Xuekun Lu from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with an international team of researchers from the UK and USA has found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could lead to faster charging times. The paper was published in the journal Nature Communications. 

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have made a discovery that could change our understanding of the universe. In their study published in Science Advances, they reveal, for the first time, that there is a range in which fundamental constants can vary, allowing for the viscosity needed for life processes to occur within and between living cells. This is an important piece of the puzzle in determining where these constants come from and how they impact life as we know it. 

Queen Mary University of London launches Proud to be an Engineer campaign

Queen Mary University of London is launching a public engagement campaign called Proud to be an Engineer and looking for engineers who would like to participate. The campaign is part of the university’s commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is designed to raise awareness of the challenges faced by underrepresented engineers and to inspire the next generation of engineers from all backgrounds. 

Queen Mary academic sheds light on cross-border hierarchy negotiations and gender gap in top professional service roles

The price of making it to the top is still frequently motherhood, indicating that flexible working and equal opportunity initiatives continue to fail in their purpose according to a new book by Queen Mary University of London, Senior Lecturer Dr Patrizia Kokot-Blamey

Genetic study shows that common medication used to prevent heart attacks may be ineffective for majority of British South Asians

A new study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that a commonly prescribed medication used to prevent heart attacks is much less likely to benefit people of Bangladeshi and Pakistani ancestry, compared to people of European decent.

Professor Morris Brown honoured by the Endocrine Society

Morris Brown, Professor of Endocrine Hypertension at the William Harvey Heart Centre at Queen Mary University of London, will be honoured by The Endocrine Society as one of the 14 winners of its prestigious 2024 Laureate Awards.

Queen Mary academic awarded prestigious funding on access to care for women from ethnic minority and migrant groups

IHSS Fellow and Strategic Senior Lecturer in Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law has been awarded a highly competitive grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support ground-breaking work on access to care for women from ethnic minority and migrant groups.

Queen Mary University of London to conduct research project to improve cyber security for small businesses

Maria Bada, Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, will play a key role in a new research project aimed at improving cyber security for small businesses.

Struggling to stay: The impact of rising visa fees for transnational workers

New research from School of Business and Management academic Dr Zahra Sharifonnasabi reveals the complexities of transnational workers lives and how the impact of the proposed UK Government visa fee hike could damage the UK economy.

Campaign group calls for the removal of packaging that appeals to children on sugary cereals

NEW research by Action on Sugar, based at Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that both breakfast cereals and yogurts with packaging that appeals to children, have unnecessary amounts of sugars – with some products containing the equivalent of up to four teaspoons of sugar (per suggested serving).

Blog: How subtle forms of sexism in financial services led to recent City scandals – what research shows

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.

Clearing: Opportunities and support for students

Ahead of A-level results day, Queen Mary University of London is reminding students of the opportunities and support available that accompany studying in London.

Queen Mary University invites aspiring young scientists into their labs

This month Queen Mary University of London welcomed more than 20 promising A level students from schools around the capital into their Barts Cancer Institute.

Carbon Cash Machine: New report reveals the dramatic rise in cash earnings of shareholders in Britain’s big 2 oil companies

Amid the cost of living crisis in a world getting rapidly hotter, a new report published today reveals the staggering £113bn cash earnings of BP and Shell shareholders.

Recovery of biodiversity in rivers across Europe is slowing down, study finds

A new study by an international team of scientists has revealed that while European river systems have seen significant improvement in biodiversity since the 20th century, progress has slowed since 2010. 

East Londoners to receive questionnaire via text message from their GP

From August, as part of a new campaign by NHS North East London and Queen Mary University of London, GP practices will be asking their patients four question about their day-to day lives in order to gain a more holistic picture of their health.

Queen Mary University of London to Host iGGi Con 2023: A Conference and Showcase for Research in Digital Games

On September 13-14, 2023, Queen Mary University of London will host the annual iGGi Con, organised by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games and Game Intelligence (iGGi). The conference will provide an excellent opportunity for the games industry and the wider public to connect with researchers presenting their innovative work and findings. Registration for the conference is now open, and early registration is recommended as places are limited. 

Queen Mary academic awarded Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering

Dr Emmanouil Benetos, School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, has been announced as a recipient of the prestigious Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship to research resource-efficient machine listening.

School of Business and Management, Queen Mary University of London accredited with Small Business Charter

The School of Business and Management has been accredited with the Small Business Charter (SBC) Award.

Director of Queen Mary’s Institute of Health Sciences Education awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Arunthathi (Arundi) Mahendran, Professor of Education and Director of the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE) at Queen Mary University of London, has been distinguished by the award of a National Teaching Fellowship from Advance HE.

Nature’s kitchen – how a chemical reaction used by cooks helped create life on Earth

A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening deep in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life, according to researchers in an article published today by prestigious journal Nature.

Queen Mary University of London awarded Friendly WiFi certification standard

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded the Friendly WiFi certification standard, ensuring its new WiFi service for visitors filters out inappropriate content – creating a safe user experience and a comfortable and enjoyable browsing experience for all who visit the University’s campuses. 

E-cigarettes may be better than nicotine patches in helping pregnant women stop smoking and in reducing the risk of low birthweight

E-cigarettes (vapes) may be more effective than nicotine patches for pregnant women trying to quit smoking, research led by Queen Mary University of London and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), has found.

New policy research unit to improve dementia prevention, diagnosis and care

A new NIHR Dementia and Neurodegeneration Policy Research Unit (DeNPRU) is to be co-led by Queen Mary University of London and the University of Plymouth.

Queen Mary Researchers Create Innovative Sensor to Enhance Robots' Tactile Capabilities

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London, along with collaborators from China and USA have developed an L3 F-TOUCH sensor to enhance tactile capabilities in robots, allowing it to "feel" objects and adjust its grip accordingly. 

Blog: Grenfell: in the words of survivors – new play is an angry demand for accountability

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.

Former Professional Footballer and leading presenter and broadcaster Alex Scott MBE awarded a Queen Mary Honorary Fellowship

Queen Mary University of London was delighted to award Alex Scott an Honorary Fellowship for her invaluable and distinctive contribution to the world of sport. Alex took time out from her busy schedule leading the BBC’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup 2023, to receive the award at a graduation ceremony on 24 July alongside Queen Mary graduates.

Professor Devyani Sharma elected a Fellow of the British Academy

The British Academy has elected Queen Mary University of London Professor of Sociolinguistics, Professor Devyani Sharma, as a new Fellow.

Three students from Queen Mary awarded at this year’s University of London Gold Medal Viva for Dentistry

Graduates from Queen Mary University of London’s Institute of Dentistry were awarded at this year’s prestigious University of London Gold Medal Viva for Dentistry.

New Study Reveals Reptiles’ Spontaneous Association Between Vision and Hearing

An international research team from Queen Mary University of London, UK and the Rovereto Civic Museum Foundation, Italy has made a groundbreaking discovery regarding reptiles and their ability to match visual and auditory information.

Blog: The Antinomies of "Peaceful" Sanctions

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.

Refurbishment project progressing well on 4th floor of Landin Building

On Wednesday 12th July, Professor Wen Wang, Vice-Principal for Science & Engineering, visited the refurbishment project taking place on the 4th floor of the Landin Building along with all the Heads of School within the Faculty of Science & Engineering to observe the progress of the project. 

Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais' study to bridge knowledge gap in ADHD wins UKRI grant

Queen Mary University of London's Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais is leading a new study that aims to provide a better understanding of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly how it progresses over time, and will gather much-needed new evidence on how ADHD presents in girls and women. The study is part of three projects that have been awarded £2.4m by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to bridge the knowledge gap in ADHD. 

Professor Dame Sue Hill and Luke Savage honoured at Queen Mary Graduation

Queen Mary University of London was delighted to celebrate four outstanding recipients of honorary awards as part of its Summer Graduation. 

One size does not fit all: changing the way we think about multi-morbidities

In the next 20 years, there will be a substantial global rise in multimorbidities, with consequences for patients, carers, healthcare systems and society. Addressing this challenge requires a shift in the prevailing clinical, educational, and scientific thinking and organisation.

Student from Queen Mary honoured at this year’s Student Social Mobility Awards for achievements in Technology

Queen Mary University of London student Batul Chehab was selected from hundreds of students in the nation-wide Student Social Mobility Awards

Future medics celebrate at second ever graduation at Queen Mary University’s Malta campus

On Thursday 13 July, 22 students at Queen Mary University of London’s Malta campus graduated from the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at the Cittadella in Gozo.

Professor Andrew Livingston Honored at International Conference on Membranes

This Friday, the International Conference on Membranes (ICOM) celebrates the remarkable contributions of esteemed scientist Professor Andrew Livingston, Vice Principal for Research and Innovation at Queen Mary University of London.

New fossil flying reptile ‘Elvis’ takes flight.

A new 145-million-year-old pterosaur (extinct flying reptiles that lived alongside the dinosaurs) was named today by a team of British, American and German researchers. 

Soft Robotics Revolutionise Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professor Kaspar Althoefer from Queen Mary University of London has made groundbreaking advancements in the field of soft robotics for minimally invasive surgery

Blog: Queen Mary Drama graduate wins Roundhouse Poetry Slam 2023

Queen Mary alumna Annabel Fabian wins Roundhouse Poetry Slam 2023 at renowned spoken word event at the prestigious London venue, Roundhouse in Camden.

Queen Mary-led research uncovers why people who have Down’s Syndrome age prematurely

An overdosed gene on chromosome 21 causes people with Down’s Syndrome to age faster than the general population.

Queen Mary scientists win Leverhulme grant for inter-school astrobiology initiative

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is delighted to announce that its inter-school astrobiology initiative has been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Trust Research Project grant.

Revolutionary Self-Sensing Electric Artificial Muscles

In a study published recently in Advanced Intelligent Systems, researchers from Queen Mary University of London have made significant advancements in the field of bionics with the development of a new type of electric variable-stiffness artificial muscle that possesses self-sensing capabilities. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize soft robotics and medical applications. 

Queen Mary’s school of Geography celebrates prestigious accreditation from Royal Geographical Society

Geography undergraduate degree programmes at Queen Mary University of London have been accredited by the Royal Geographical Society(with IBG).

Scientists join forces to transform treatments for childhood brain tumours

Experts at Queen Mary University of London, University College London (UCL), and Great Ormond Street Hospital are joining forces with researchers in Germany to develop pioneering treatments for children diagnosed with brain tumours, following major new funding from the UK’s leading brain tumour charity.

Genetic study of British South Asians challenges previous work linking statin use to increased cataract risk

New research, led by Queen Mary University of London, has unpicked the threads linking statin use, ethnicity and the risk of developing young-onset cataracts in British people with South Asian ancestry. 

Researchers share expertise at AI for Drug Discovery Summer Symposium

Researchers and students from Queen Mary University of London’s Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI) came together with industry partners and experts from other universities to discuss artificial intelligence (AI)’s significant potential for drug discovery at the UKRI/BBSRC AI for Drug Discovery Summer Symposium, hosted by the Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP), led by Exscientia.

Queen Mary University partners with Ukrainian university to ensure students’ medical education not disrupted by war

Queen Mary University of London recently partnered with the Odessa National Medical University in Ukraine. As part of this partnership, students will be offered a six-week clinical attachment at the Barts Health Hospital.

Clearing: “I went from having nowhere to go to holding two really good offers in the space of a few hours.”

Medhini Pathirana came to Queen Mary through Clearing to study Politics and International Relations. Despite the change in plans, Medhini shares why entering Clearing was “the best choice” for her and her words of wisdom for students getting their results this year.

‘Electronic skin’ from bio-friendly materials can track human vital signs with ultrahigh precision

Queen Mary University and University of Sussex researchers have used materials inspired by molecular gastronomy to create smart wearables that surpassed similar devices in terms of strain sensitivity 

Blog: Euclid space mission is set for launch – here’s how it will test alternative theories of gravity

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.

Queen Mary University of London’s Dr Sharon Ellis has been appointed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as a Council Member for Research England.  

Blog: Failed Wagner Group coup leaves Putin humiliated and Belarus dictator Lukashenko more secure – for now

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.

Blog: Ukraine war: Russia’s threat to station nuclear warheads in Belarus – what you need to know

Dr Natalya Chernyshova, Lecturer in Modern European History has written for 'The Conversation' on Russia’s threat to station nuclear warheads in Belarus.

Inspiring more women to be engineers

To mark Women in Engineering Day (June 23), meet some of the trailblazing women in engineering at Queen Mary.

Wasafiri Magazine Publishes Essential ‘Windrush: Writing the Scandal’ Issue for 75th Windrush Anniversary

Marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush, Wasafiri, the magazine of international contemporary writing, is excited to announce the publication of Windrush: Writing the Scandal.

The Alice Sound: Immerse yourself in Wonderland

Queen Mary University and The London Symphony Orchestra launch collection of learning resources exploring the sound world of Alice’s adventures in Wonderland and Through the looking-glass.

Queen Mary celebrates its graduation ceremonies in China and launches new alumni chapters

Nearly 700 students graduated from Queen Mary’s joint programme with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) on Monday 19 June, with an alumni chapter launch event for Beijing held on Saturday 17 June.

Blog: Famine: the award-winning documentary banned by Russia for its reminder of a cruel past

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.

DNA discovery highlights how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after meals

A study of the DNA of more than 55,000 people worldwide has shed light on how we maintain healthy blood sugar levels after we have eaten, with implications for our understanding of how the process goes wrong in type 2 diabetes. 

Professor Márta Korbonits honoured with 2023 Laureate Award from Endocrine Society

Márta Korbonits, Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism at Queen Mary University of London, has been selected as one of 13 leading endocrinologists to receive a prestigious 2023 Laureate Award from the Endocrine Society.  

Blog: The Debt Question Today

Brigitte Granville, Professor of International Economics and Economic Policy in the School of Business and Management at  Queen Mary University of London has written for 'Project Syndicate' on the relationship between debt distress and climate investment and emphasises the need for innovative approaches to address this issue.

Queen Mary academic awarded in King’s Birthday Honours List

Queen Mary University of London Professor of Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Professor John Pasi, has been awarded an MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2023.

Sending money back home: what happens when people are squeezed at both ends?

On International Day of Family Remittances, as migrants around the world grapple with the rising cost-of-living, a new report points to lessons learned from the pandemic about what underpins remittances through crises.

Queen Mary to develop wireless technology to beam down solar power from space

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has been awarded £960,000 from the UK government to investigate wireless technology for spaced-based solar power (SBSP).  

Launch of new Violence Reduction Academy to help tackle interpersonal violence in London

Queen Mary University of London have partnered with the NHS London Violence Reduction Programme to launch the Violence Reduction Academy (VRA). 

Festival of Communities draws crowd of 7,000

Approximately 7,000 people attended this year’s Festival of Communities, which ran from Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 June. 

Jumping genes which can lead to rare syndrome in children identified

A new family of DNA elements which control the activation of certain genes to cause a rare disease known as 'MSL3 syndrome’ in children has been identified. 

Cause and cure discovered for common type of high blood pressure

Clinicians at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Hospital have identified a gene variant that causes a common type of hypertension (high blood pressure) and a way to cure it, new research published today in Nature Genetics shows. 

Skin cancer rewires its energy systems to spread more efficiently

Melanoma skin cancer cells radically rewire their internal power systems to drive their spread to other parts of the body, a new study shows.  

Blog: Does the British Electorate Mind Politicians Doing God?

Philip Cowley and Alan Wager from the School of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'Theos' where they unpack Theos’ data on the public’s views of certain religious beliefs being held by people in office.

New book unearths the untold stories of the African contribution to the UK HIV response

The lived experiences of Black African women living with HIV have for the first time been brought together in a new book.     

“Gene-ius fish: diving into human mental health with zebrafish” at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition

Studies in zebrafish which could give insight into the neurobiology underlying mental health disorders and addiction in humans are going on show at the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition from July 4^th – 9^th, 8am-6pm.

Scientists discover air quality monitoring stations are collecting urgently needed biodiversity data

An international team of researchers has discovered that thousands of ambient air quality monitoring stations around the world are unwittingly recording more than just atmospheric pollutants and dust: they are also likely collecting biodiversity data in the form of environmental DNA (eDNA). 

Social media posts can be used to track individuals’ income and economic inequalities

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London analysed 2.6 million posts on popular social media network Nextdoor and accurately predicted individuals’ income by solely examining the posts they’ve published.

Blog: Is it time to rethink social mobility discourse and the meaning of ‘success’?

We must remember that while social mobility is a valuable goal, it’s not one with which all students are willing or able to conform, say Louise Ashley and William Monteith in 'The Times Education'.

Young people with nerve damage from nitrous oxide use are most likely to be Asian men 

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London speculate that social factors and genetic susceptibility may contribute to the predominance

Blog: How losing the next election could shape the Conservatives

Annihilation in the red wall, an exit for a top leadership contender and a parliamentary party stuffed with southerners and Oxbridgers - Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on how losing the next election could shape the Conservatives

Professor Janet De Wilde joins expert panel on transnational education

Professor Janet De Wilde, Director of the Queen Mary Academy, has been appointed chair of a new European University Association (EUA) transnational education thematic peer group. 

New book by Dr Jonathan Kennedy is BBC Radio 4’s Book Of The Week

Pathogenesis: How Germs Made History, a new book that explores the role of germs in shaping humanity, will be serialised and broadcast each weekday morning on BBC Radio 4 at 9.45am from today (Monday 29^th May).

From small to large: a study of gravitational waves using scattering amplitudes of subatomic particles

Queen Mary Professor Gabriele Travaglini was recently awarded a Leverhulme Research Fellowship and has written the following article for the Leverhulme Trust Newsletter.

Inaugural Research and Innovation awards recognise world-class research at Queen Mary

Queen Mary’s Research and Innovation Awards recognise the excellent people and teams that make creative, dynamic and world-class research and innovation possible at Queen Mary.

Blog: Opening up medical education means being more open-minded ourselves

Professor Arunthathi Mahendran, Director for the Institute of Health Sciences Education

Another month, another crisis in the NHS. Faced with acute staffing shortages, the UK government recently announced plans for apprentice doctors, creating a pathway into medicine that doesn’t involve going to university. 

Queen Mary joins Leading Health Organisations' Call for the Health Secretary to Release Commercial Baby Food & Drink Guidelines

Action on Sugar, the expert group based at Queen Mary University of London, along with 16 NGOs are calling for the Health Secretary, Steve Barclay, to release the much-awaited Commercial Baby Food and Drink Guidelines, as data shows the main contributor of sugars in infants, aged four to nine months, is coming from shop brought baby foods – in particular fruit-based and cereal-based foods.

Queen Mary academic’s new book reveals practical strategies for empowering learners in the classroom

A newly published book by Mark Heffernan, Teaching Fellow at Queen Mary University of London, reveals insightful practical steps and activities that will take teachers on the journey from covert to overt teaching.

New research identifies which cells in horses’ tendons are affected by ageing, leading to injury

A group of researchers including Queen Mary Professor Hazel Screen have been exploring what causes tendon damage in horses and have discovered that a particular region of the tendon called the interfascicular matrix (IFM) seems to be the source of ageing changes. As horse and human tendons are similar, these significant findings can now help us understand the cell populations that drive tendon injury in humans to identify and test new treatments.

Blog: People say Starmer needs a vision. But rigid visions come back to bite you

Colm Murphy, Lecturer in British Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations has written for ‘Labour List’ on the the relationship between political ideas and power.

Queen Mary University of London and QinetiQ secure funding for future innovations in wireless technology

A joint research proposal by Queen Mary University of London and QinetiQ for the future development of electromagnetic materials has been awarded £2.6 million by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Queen Mary announce Professors Mark Bradley and Maik Pietzner to join the Precision Health University Research Institute

The arrival of Professor Maik Pietzner as the new Chair for Health Data Modelling, shows that Queen Mary’s new Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) continues to attract top academic talent from around the world. 

Blog: Methane must fall to slow global heating – but only 13% of emissions are actually regulated

Dr Paul Balcombe and Maria Olczak from Queen Mary University of London have co-written for The Conversation on new research they have conducted into methane emissions and global regulations.

Scientists urge crackdown on methane emissions with only 13% regulated

New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that only around 13% of global methane emissions are regulated, despite methane emissions causing at least 25% of current global warming.

Blog: Teaching excellence and solving global challenges in higher education

By Stephanie Marshall, Vice Principal (Education), Queen Mary University of London

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a host of new challenges for universities. But what is interesting, or perhaps frustrating for those within higher education, is that some long-standing, pre-existing hurdles remain.

Restaurants and takeaway companies are drowning our food in salt and failing to meet the voluntary salt reduction targets as new research by Action on Salt, the expert research group based at Queen Mary University of London, reveals half of all pizzas sold in the UK provide a days’ worth (or more) of salt per pizza.

Festival of Communities returns after record-breaking year

The annual Festival of Communities provides two action-packed days of fun for people of all ages, showcasing exciting research and offering lots of entertainment in a celebration of East London.

Striking a balance: Researchers urge Ukraine Government to weigh long-term implications of secret patents post-war

Newly published research paper ‘The War in Ukraine Raises Questions About Patents for Secret Inventions’ calls for the Ukraine Government to consider the long-term implications of keeping patented inventions secret once the conflict ends.

Ovarian cancer's protective barrier: how the tumour matrix teaches cells to disarm immune attack

A structure surrounding ovarian cancer trains cells called macrophages to protect the tumour from immune attack, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London. 
The work uncovers tactics that the tumour uses to disarm the immune system and points towards potential therapeutic strategies to overcome the cancer’s defences and treat patients more effectively.

Ethnic minority patients yearn for warmth from health care professionals, research finds

Developing better connections between ethnic minority patients and health care professionals could drive more positive health care experience for ethnic minority patients, researchers have found.

Queen Mary receives commendation for widening access award

Queen Mary University of London’s QMentoring programme received a commendation for the Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Progression) Award at the 2023 NEON Awards.

Secretary of State for Education visits Queen Mary University of London

Gillian Keegan MP, the Secretary of State for Education, met with students and senior leadership from Queen Mary to discuss the importance of educational and vocational opportunities for students and Queen Mary’s work in this area.

Blog: Protest and Power in France

Brigitte Granville, Professor of International Economics and Economic Policy in the School of Business & Management has written for Project Syndicate on the current bout of protests in France and French society’s political alienation and what can be done about it.

Blog: Desert Island Discs appearance for Queen Mary Contemporary British Historian

Professor Peter Hennessy from the School of History at Queen Mary University of London, recently appeared as a guest on the BBC Radio4 programme, Desert Island Discs. On the show each guest, referred to as a "castaway", is asked to choose eight recordings, a book and a luxury item that they would take if they were to be cast away on a desert island.

Queen Mary University of London opens new centre for medicine

This week Queen Mary University of London held the opening ceremony for their new satellite campus for the teaching of medicine in the heart of Ilford.

Queen Mary is home to Central London’s only remotely controlled observatory open to students

In 2022, a significant investment led to an upgrade allowing everyone with a computer and an internet connection to operate the observatory dome, three telescopes and state-of-the-art CCD cameras remotely.

Queen Mary academic awarded prestigious funding on the role of IP in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and supply

Intellectual property law expert in Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law has been awarded highly competitive grant from the British Academy to support ground-breaking work on the role of intellectual property (IP) in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and supply

Queen Mary students win Undergraduate of the Year awards

Queen Mary’s Leila Pooriakia and Monzur Chowdhury pipped out thousands of students to be named as undergraduates of the year in the nation-wide TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards.

New Queen Mary research reveals how voters view politicians accused of sexual harassment

Alleged misconduct generally reduces public support for political candidates, but many people would still vote for someone accused of sexual harassment, according to a new paper in the journal Electoral Studies from Queen Mary University of London and Brunel University London.

Social media platforms letting down autistic users, new research shows

Mainstream social media platforms need redesigning to avoid deepening social exclusion of autistic people, according to Queen Mary University of London research published today at CHI (Human Factors in Computing Systems) conference during Autism Acceptance Month. 

Genes & Health expands to mental health and pregnancy research with £2 million Medical Research Council award

Genes & Health, a pioneering genetic research programme that aims to improve health for British Bangladeshi and British Pakistani communities, has started 2023 celebrating new milestones.

New computer model addresses inequity in selecting clinical trial participants

A new computer model will improve equity in clinical trial participants by ensuring representation of all major societal and ethnic groups.

Queen Mary students shine at parliamentary launch of Russell Group report

Last week, the Russell Group launched their report Education and Skills for Growth which highlights how learning in an innovative, high-quality, research intensive environment is giving students the skills they need to succeed and help grow the UK economy.

Queen Mary tech law experts map out constitution for the Metaverse

Queen Mary’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) hosted international experts to explore legal challenges and opportunities in the video game and interactive entertainment industry.

Queen Mary announces Social Venture Fund winner 2023

The winning start-up receives £15,000 to accelerate research, having impressed judges and investors to win the student-led social impact venture capital fund.

First crowdsourcing platform for music description calls on public to support AI research

AI researchers at Queen Mary University of London and UPF in Barcelona are building a dataset that will enable the development of better music description tools – but they need music fans’ help.

Queen Mary academic wins political studies prize

Professor Kimberly Hutchings has been honoured with a lifetime contribution award from the UK’s Political Studies Association (PSA).

Queen Mary academic reveals how Turkish books influenced early modern Europe

Turkish manuscripts informed and inspired European scholars of history and the arts from the mid-16^th to late 17^th century, according to a new book by Queen Mary University of London lecturer Dr Nil Ö. Palabiyik.

Meet some of Queen Mary’s inspiring environment experts

As people around the world unite to mark Earth Day (22 April) and call for a greener future, learn about some of the Queen Mary academics working to protect our planet. 

Engineering the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) - the largest optical telescope in space

In a seminar at Queen Mary, NASA’s Dr Raymond Ohl explained what makes the JWST’s architecture so unique.

Clinical trial shows tumour-starving drug improves survival of mesothelioma

An innovative therapy provides new hope to patients with malignant mesothelioma – a rare but rapidly fatal type of cancer with few effective treatment options – according to results presented by Queen Mary researcher at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.

Blog: Essex pub dispute: do people really still think golliwogs are ok?

Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on public attitudes to golliwogs - following reports that the home secretary reprimanded police for seizing a display of the dolls after they received a hate crime complaint.

Queen Mary researcher wins rising star award from BBC and AHRC

New Generation Thinkers recognises the UK’s most exciting early career arts and humanities researchers, and among this year’s top ten is Dr Gemma Tidman from Queen Mary’s School of Languages Linguistics and Film.

Queen Mary joins Turing University Network

Queen Mary University of London has joined The Alan Turing Institute’s new university network, further strengthening its ties to the Institute and its connections with other leading universities.

New research reveals Covid lessons for employers to better support working parents

Research published today by Queen Mary University of London details how flexible working lessons from the pandemic can foster more family-friendly work practices.

Queen Mary theatre expert confronting gender politics with sci-fi

The latest play from critically acclaimed theatre artist and Queen Mary University of London lecturer Dr Mojisola Adebayo explores the politics of pleasure through an Afro-futurist space odyssey.

Queen Mary researcher receives major funding award

Philip Eaton, Professor of Cardiovascular Biochemistry at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded €2.5 million by the European Research Council (ERC) to help tackle cardiovascular disease.

Blog: Future-proofing flexible working: Learning lessons from lockdown to help working parents

Dr Maria Adamson, co-director of Queen Mary's Centre for Research in Equality & Diversity and senior lecturer in the School of Business & Management, has written for advocacy charity Working Families about how Covid lockdowns could make workplaces more welcoming to parents and carers.

Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management reaches planning milestone

Queen Mary University of London has received planning permission to develop a new and dedicated home for the School of Business and Management (SBM) on the Mile End Campus.

Professor Christopher Tredwin to become Queen Mary’s new Dean of Dentistry from 1st August 2023

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Chris Tredwin as its new Dean of Dentistry and Director of the Institute of Dentistry. 

Queen Mary researcher wins political studies prize

Comparative politics lecturer Dr Sofia Collignon has been honoured by the Political Studies Association for her research into how allegations of sexual abuse impact elections.

Queen Mary announces winners of Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes

Queen Mary University of London recognised its 2022/23 winners of the Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes at a presentation on Monday 20^th March.

Queen Mary among the top 20 universities targeted by the largest number of top employers

Queen Mary University of London is confirmed again among the top 20 UK universities targeted by the largest number of top employers, according to a new report from High Fliers Research.

REF pushes academics to churn out lower quality research, new study shows

The UK Government’s research evaluation system encourages a higher quantity and lower quality of work from academics, according to a paper published this week from an interdisciplinary international team led by Queen Mary’s Dr Moqi Groen-Xu.

Blog: The SNP lost thousands of members under Sturgeon – here’s why that should worry her successor

Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on the future of the Scottish National Party.

Queen Mary honours leading vaccine scientist with Doctor of Science award

Professor Arturo Reyes-Sandoval, Director General (Rector) of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), one of Mexico’s largest and most prestigious universities, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degree from Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: The philosophy of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Dr Kiki Tianqi Yu, Senior Lecturer in Film at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation about the cultural significance of the Oscar-winning blockbuster 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'.

Bumblebees learn new “trends” in their behaviour by watching and learning

A new study has shown that bumblebees pick up new “trends” in their behaviour by watching and learning from other bees, and that one form of a behaviour can spread rapidly through a colony even when a different version gets discovered.

Blog: How ‘ugly’ fruit and vegetables could tackle food waste and solve supermarket supply shortages

Güven Demirel, Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management at Queen Mary University of London, has co-written for The Conversation on how imperfect produce could tackle food waste and solve supermarket supply shortages.

Blog: Managing people for the first time: expert tips on how to succeed

Dr Elena Doldor, Reader in Organisational Behaviour at Queen Mary University has written for 'The Conversation' on managing people for the first time.

Queen Mary University of London and icometrix receive prestigious AI Award

Queen Mary and icometrix have together been awarded the prestigious AI Award in Health and Care by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Blog: Options for a Peace Settlement for Ukraine: Energy

Energy has played a significant role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and is likely to play a role in any future peace settlement. Dr Tibisay Morgandi, lecturer in International Energy and Natural Resources Law explains in her newly published paper

Vitamin B5 could help improve red blood cell production in people with Myelodysplastic syndromes

Scientists from Barts Cancer Institute at Queen Mary University of London and the Francis Crick Institute, have uncovered why patients with a rare type of blood cancer suffer from ineffective red blood cell production, and how vitamin B5 could be combined with existing drugs to improve outcomes.

Queen Mary research frames a new take on cinema culture

Unique insight into 1930s Britain is revealed in a new archive thanks to research by Annette Kuhn, Emeritus Professor in Film Studies at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary theatre expert reveals unheard story of medical ethics, racism and human rights in a post-vaccine world

An award-winning new play ‘Family Tree’ tells the little-known tale of one of the most remarkable people in medical history, Henrietta Lacks, exploring her impact on modern healthcare alongside issues of race and environment.

The Reading Spectrum – Is there a right way to read?

Ahead of World Book Day, a new publication from Queen Mary University of London’s modern literature expert Professor Matthew Rubery aims to change everything we think we know about reading.

New research shows lack of NHS cash forcing IVF patients into private care they can’t afford

The privatisation of UK healthcare services is creating unequal access to fertility treatment, leaving many people unable to afford the care they need, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Health and Place.

A year since Russia invaded Ukraine, new research shows global financial impact

The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war may be the biggest blow to the global economy since the 2008 financial crisis, with even greater impact than the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new paper in the 'International Review of Financial Analysis' from a research team led by Professor Muradoglu at Queen Mary University of London.

Identification of disease-causing proteins leads to new potential treatments for diseases like diabetes

New research has identified hundreds of proteins that might contribute to the onset of common, chronic metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, and consequently pathways to potential treatments.

Queen Mary French literature expert shines light on forgotten ‘battle of the school books’

France is a famously literary nation, but its ideas of literature are rooted in a little-known eighteenth-century history, according to a new book by Dr Gemma Tidman in Queen Mary’s School of Languages Linguistics and Film.

Blog: Class and the City of London: my decade of research shows why elitism is endemic and top firms don’t really care

Louise Ashley, Associate Professor in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation on why elitism is endemic and top firms don’t really care.

Surge in nitrous oxide abuse: New guidelines to help clinicians recognise cases and prevent spinal cord damage

Recommendations from research published today on the diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord damage caused by nitrous oxide abuse have been simultaneously adopted as official clinical practice guidelines by the Association of British Neurologists. 

Clinicians identify severe form of mpox with high mortality in people with advanced HIV

An international collaboration of clinicians, led by Queen Mary University of London and the Fight Infections Foundation/Hospital Germans Trias of Barcelona, has identified a severe, necrotising form of mpox with a high mortality in immunosuppressed people living with HIV.

Queen Mary’s business school celebrates top accreditation

The School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in recognition of its world-leading excellence.

Blog: Q&A with Dr David Hone: ‘Dinosaurs are a great gateway into science’  

Dr David Hone will appear on Dinosaur with Stephen Fry airing this Sunday 26th February on Channel Five. In this Q&A we find out more about the programme and David's career to date. 

Queen Mary academic elected as a research fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Dr Evangelia Kyrimi, Lecturer in AI and Data Science in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London, was announced as one of three new research fellows by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Blog: Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern – what two shock resignations tell us about good leadership

Professor Rainbow Murray from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations has written for The Conversation on lessons to learn in the wake of Scotland's and New Zealand's leaders resigning this week.

The dark side of AI: Queen Mary digital culture expert reveals how algorithms are generating hate and discrimination

In an increasingly digital world, technology will promote historic social inequalities unless the system is challenged and changed, warns a new publication from Professor Yasmin Ibrahim in Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management.

Celebrating Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London

On 8 February, Queen Mary’s Faculty of Science and Engineering was joined by a host of distinguished guests to celebrate A Night of Science and Engineering.

Target the microbiome to improve child undernutrition, says researchers

Research led by Queen Mary University of London suggests that nutritional interventions used to tackle child undernutrition in lower and middle-income countries should target gut microbiome development, rather than just human nutritional needs, to more effectively improve child growth and development.

Academics urge UK Government to exit climate-busting treaty

More than 110 UK academics have signed an open letter calling on energy secretary Grant Shapps to exit the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), a little-known legal pact that could hamper climate ambition.

New Managing Director for Barts Life Sciences

We’re delighted to announce that Grant Bourhill will be the new Managing Director for Barts Life Sciences.

Review calls for a refreshed look at clinical approach to heart muscle disorder

A global review of left ventricular non-compaction has called for future efforts to better understand the features of excessive trabeculation in the heart. 

Dr. Ibilola Amao becomes a Fellow of Queen Mary

Dr. Ibilola Amao has been awarded the Fellowship of Queen Mary University of London for her commitment to developing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) talent from minority backgrounds, including mentoring women in the energy, power, infrastructure, oil and gas industries.

Wildlife presenter and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan awarded DSc by Queen Mary

Gordon Buchanan, the prominent and respected filmmaker and presenter has been awarded the Doctor of Science (DSc) from Queen Mary University of London.

Is a Government programme to tackle childhood obesity doing more harm than good?

Research from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were categorised as ‘overweight’ and ‘very overweight’ by England’s National Measurement Programme (NCMP), an intervention designed to tackle childhood obesity. The results suggest that the current programme may be at risk of harming the children it aims to help.

Robert Halfon MP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships & Higher Education, visits Queen Mary

The Minister met with students and senior leadership from Queen Mary to discuss universities’ role in giving young people better life opportunities and developing key skills.

HRH Princess Beatrice meets scientists tackling the UK’s rising skin cancer numbers in first visit as Patron of the British Skin Foundation

HRH Princess Beatrice, in her newly appointed role as Patron of the British Skin Foundation, today visited London’s prestigious Blizard Institute at Queen Mary University of London to see first-hand how scientists are tackling the UK rising skin cancer numbers.

Meet some of Queen Mary’s inspiring female scientists

The United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) highlights the vital work of female scientists and promotes their equal access to participate in scientific communities. 

Cochrane review finds that vitamin D does not reduce risk of asthma attacks

Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the risk of asthma attacks in children or adults, according to an updated Cochrane review published today.

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 celebrated at Queen Mary

Placing inclusivity and opportunity at the heart of its approach to apprenticeships, Queen Mary University of London is marking National Apprenticeship Week (6 – 10 February 2023) by celebrating the successful growth of its offer. 

Queen Mary and Deutsche Bank launch degree apprenticeship

As the first Russell Group University to launch a degree apprenticeship in 2015, Queen Mary is expanding its employment-based education offer to benefit even more students from September 2023.

Queen Mary Academic awarded €1.9m from European Research Council to investigate planet forming discs   

Dr. Thomas Haworth from the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences has been awarded almost two million euros under the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator (2022) Grant to investigate how planet forming discs evolve in different environments.  

New product combining blood and plasma in one bag saves lives, study finds

A new blood product combining red blood cells and plasma in one bag is associated with a better survival from a penetrating major trauma injury, a new study involving Queen Mary University of London has found.

New exhibition celebrates ‘twin towns’ building bonds across borders

Research and artwork on display at Queen Mary University of London explores how ‘twin town’ partnerships can create lasting cultural connections in a divided world.

Queen Mary professor elected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Queen Mary’s Professor Lars Chittka as a fellow.

Tower Hamlets and Queen Mary mark the launch of new bursary scheme

Lutfur Rahman, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, visited Queen Mary University of London on Monday 30 January to celebrate the Mayor’s launch of a new bursary scheme for local young people.

Queen Mary confers honorary degrees on outstanding health and science experts

Professor Dame Sally Davies and Professor Karen Vousden CBE, have both been awarded Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degrees at Queen Mary University of London’s recent graduations.

Blog: A Q&A with Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia: “I discovered that steel is complicated.”

Professor Sir Harry Bhadeshia will deliver his inaugural lecture at Queen Mary Presents on 8 February 2023.

Scientists discover the evolutionary secret behind different animal life cycles

Researchers show a link between the time of activation of dozens of genes in the embryo and how the life cycles of animals evolved.

Queen Mary academic explores rich history of Soviet art

Dr Andy Willimott’s new book, ‘Openness and Idealism: Soviet Posters 1985-1991’, looks back at the colourful and radical posters of Glasnost.

Queen Mary research reveals effects of Ukraine war on energy disputes

The volatile price of raw materials and energy supply are predicted to be primary causes of disputes in the energy sector globally over the next five years, according to a major new study from Queen Mary University of London's School of Law.

Graduation success for Queen Mary students

Some 3,000 students attended January graduations at Queen Mary University of London recently. There were six days of ceremonies, with approximately 6,000 guests accompanying the delighted graduates at these celebratory events.

New research on bees shows current safety tests of insecticides are inadequate

Queen Mary researchers have revealed unexpected variation in bee neural receptors, challenging current safety assessments of insecticides, which work by targeting these receptors.

UK’s first Semmelweis statue unveiled at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Queen Mary University of London and the Embassy of Hungary in London mark the 204th birthday of Dr Ignác Semmelweis, the Hungarian obstetrician responsible for identifying the cause of puerperal fever.

Ten-minute scan enables detection and cure of the single commonest cause of high blood pressure

Doctors at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Hospital, and Cambridge University Hospital, have led research using a new type of CT scan to light up tiny nodules in a hormone gland and cure high blood pressure by their removal. The nodules are discovered in one-in-twenty people with high blood pressure.

Queen Mary alumni recognised in King’s New Year Honours

Queen Mary University of London is proud to congratulate its alumni who were recently recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023, the first of the reign of King Charles III.

Blog: Why is interdisciplinary research so often the exception, not the rule?

When the size of the prize is so great, why is interdisciplinary research so often the exception, not the rule?

Researchers identify protein that helps skin cancer spread throughout the body

Research led by Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London and the Francis Crick Institute has identified a protein that makes melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer, more aggressive by giving cancer cells the ability to change the shape of their nucleus – a characteristic which allows the cells to migrate and spread around the body.

Expanding radiation research at Queen Mary University of London

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD), including Dr Jane Sosabowski and Professor Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke at Barts Cancer Institute (BCI), have received funding from the University and Barts Charity for a new piece of research equipment that will accelerate radiation research at Queen Mary.