Our work in the community
The principle of 'knowledge dissemination' is a modern concept embraced by universities today, but it has driven Queen Mary’s work from the very start. In 1887, Queen Mary College began life as the People's Palace, a philanthropic centre for the education of east Londoners. We are proud of these roots in the area and still work closely with the local community; we also have new and broader responsibilities to national and international communities – but our commitment to the expansion of knowledge through public engagement remains the same.