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New treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer improves survival rates in breakthrough clinical trial
15 February 2024

An innovative treatment significantly increases the survival of people with malignant mesothelioma, according to results from a clinical trial led by Professor Peter Szlosarek from the Centre for Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology in Barts Cancer Institute.

Improving type 2 diabetes diagnosis and monitoring among ethnic minority groups
13 February 2024

A new study into health inequalities in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes amongst Black African, Caribbean, and some South Asian populations has begun in the Wolfson Institute of Population Health.

Clumped isotope data reveals hidden CO2 sink in ocean transform faults
12 February 2024

Professor Cedric John, Head of Data Science for the Environment and Sustainability at Queen Mary University of London, and his team played a pivotal role in a new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), uncovering a previously unknown aspect of the geological carbon cycle. 

Queen Mary University London unveils a new Library to serve over 19,500 students and academics with first-class access to learning
9 February 2024

Queen Mary celebrates its extended Mile End Library, a sister building to the British Library.

Queen Mary secures £1.23 million for AI research from UKRI
8 February 2024

Out of a staggering 19 initiatives funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Queen Mary University of London has secured a coveted spot among both the nine research hubs and the ten crucial scoping projects, receiving a substantial share of the £100 million investment in artificial intelligence (AI).

Similar in size and orbiting at a similar distance around Saturn, the moons Enceladus (left, diameter approx. 500 km) and Mimas (right, diameter approx. 400 km) have very different surfaces, seemingly reflecting incompatible internal conditions. And yet, both harbor an ocean of liquid water beneath their surfaces. Credit: Frédéric Durillon, Animea Studio | Observatoire de Paris - PSL, IMCCEMimas' surprise: tiny moon holds young ocean beneath icy shell
7 February 2024

Hidden beneath the heavily cratered surface of Mimas, one of Saturn's smallest moons, lies a secret: a global ocean of liquid water. 

UK Parliament Committee told vaping has ‘substantial potential’ to solve the problem of the harms caused by smoking
6 February 2024

Professor Peter Hajek from the Wolfson Institute of Population Health told the Parliamentary Health and Social Care Committee today that ‘Alternative products have substantial potential to solve the [smoking] problem for us’.

Bringing robotics into wine making
6 February 2024

New Queen Mary partnership with Extend Robotics and Saffron Grange vineyard seeks to revolutionise how high value crops are grown.

Exploring Feminism Through Cinema: ‘Dancing with Water’ film festival to debut at Queen Mary University of London
5 February 2024

‘Dancing with Water’, a unique film festival curated and programmed by Kiki Tianqi Yu, Senior Lecturer in Film at Queen Mary University of London, and Shan Tong, programmer for Beijing International Short Film Festival(BISFF). ‘Dancing with Water’ film festival is set to take place starting Sunday, 11 February, and will run through April 2024.

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications make annual trip to Queen Mary ahead of 20-year celebrations
5 February 2024

Queen Mary University of London welcomed two delegations from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) on Monday 22 January. The first delegation was led by Prof Hongxiang Sun, Vice President of BUPT. The second included Programme Directors from the Joint Programme (JP) / Joint Institute (JEI) and was led by Prof Guo Li, Vice Dean of the International School of BUPT.

Professor Leslie, Gabriela Ramos and delegates at the UNESCO ForumQueen Mary’s Professor David Leslie galvanises support for a global AI Ethics Observatory at UNESCO in Slovenia. 
5 February 2024

Professor Leslie has warned of a ticking time bomb if governments and world leaders don’t proactively address the ethical issues around AI. 

Chemosensory tissue transcriptome evolution. Credit: Gwénaëlle Bontonou et. al./Nature CommunicationsA new study unravels the evolution of taste and smell in fruit flies
5 February 2024

A new study in Nature Communications unveils the hidden world of sensory evolution in fruit flies. By delving into the genes and cells behind their delicate noses and tongues, researchers have discovered surprising secrets about how these tiny insects adapt their senses to different environments. 

Study finds new treatment to reverse inflammation and arterial blockages in rheumatoid arthritis
5 February 2024

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that the molecule RvT4 enhances the body’s natural defences against atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Queen Mary bolsters its successful apprenticeship programme with a new offer for 2025
2 February 2024

Queen Mary marks the start of Apprenticeship week with the announcement of new apprenticeship programmes. 

‘Rare positive result' in trial of new support intervention for people with dementia and their family carers
2 February 2024

Research led by Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine and lead of the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health in the Wolfson Institute of Public Health, shows that NIDUS-Family therapy helps people with dementia and their family carers attain their personal goals.    

National NHS BRCA gene testing to identify cancer risk early for people with Jewish ancestry
1 February 2024

NHS England have announced a new screening programme to provide genetic testing for tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry, who are more likely to carry BRCA gene faults that can increase risk of breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.

New clinic helps more patients in need of dental care
31 January 2024

More residents in north east London will have access to free dental care, thanks to a collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London and Community Health Partnerships (CHP).

Colin Bailey delivering keynote speech in ShanghaiProfessor Colin Bailey delivers keynote on digital education at Shanghai conference, sharing Queen Mary’s expertise in leadership and innovation
31 January 2024

Queen Mary University of London President and Principal, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, delivered a keynote speech on digital education and spoke at a panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the second World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January 2024.  

Queen Mary University of London and Imperial War Museums Institute forge pioneering collaboration to Illuminate history of the Second World War and the Holocaust
25 January 2024

The inaugural outcome of this collaboration will be two public-facing 'masterclasses' set to take place in March 2024. 

Meet the Queen Mary team preventing measles outbreaks in east London
24 January 2024

As the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declares a national incident following a measles outbreak in the West Midlands, we look at the work of the Clinical Effectiveness Group at Queen Mary, who are helping GPs to protect our local communities in east London.

Analysing DNA ‘tags’: new Epigenetics Hub set to advance early disease detection
24 January 2024

A £3m collaboration between researchers at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust will investigate how the marks on DNA in blood can be used to detect a disease at an early stage.

STIM CINEMA: A new exhibition from Queen Mary University of London academic unveils a mesmerising fusion of Art and Stimming
23 January 2024

STIM CINEMA, a groundbreaking exhibition that transcends traditional boundaries, bringing together the realms of art and stimming

SNOLAB and Queen Mary collaborate on quantum technology workshop
23 January 2024

Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) recently made waves in the quantum technology scene with a collaborative workshop held at SNOLAB, the deepest cleanest laboratory located 2.1 kilometers underground in a nickel mine near Sudbury, Ontario. 

Queen Mary's new cinema and arts lab launches with BAFTA 2024 nominated panel guest
22 January 2024

Over 500 people including students, staff, local community groups and many other members of our local community visited BLOC for its opening exhibition on Friday 19 January. 

Ignite your AI passion: a new summer research intensive placement supported by Google DeepMind Research Ready funding stream
19 January 2024

Queen Mary University of London is thrilled to announce the launch of the Research Ready Programme, a transformative initiative designed to empower the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) talent. This intensive 6-week summer programme, running from June 17th to July 26th, 2024, will equip 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students from underrepresented groups with the fundamental skills and knowledge to thrive in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. Applications open January 22nd, 2024.  

A look back at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's awards and prizes from 2023
19 January 2024

Our Faculty has incredible teams and fantastic researchers - this is a quick round up of just some of the awards and honours they received during 2023.

 

New Queen Mary CENTRE FOR CANCER SCREENING, PREVENTION AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS
18 January 2024

The launch of the new Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis (CCSPED) at Queen Mary University of London heralds a step forward for world leading cancer research and education.

E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy
17 January 2024

A new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, finds that the regular use of nicotine replacement products during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy events or poor pregnancy outcomes. 

Climate change is eroding the ability of the north Atlantic to produce fish. Image credit: Glynn Gorick.Climate change threatens fish supply: tiny phytoplankton, big consequences
15 January 2024

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a hidden danger lurking beneath the waves: climate change is silently eroding the ocean's ability to provide fish, with even small declines in plankton leading to much bigger drops in fish stocks. 

Dr Halima Begum receives honorary degree at Queen Mary Graduation
12 January 2024

The final honorary degree of our winter graduation ceremonies was awarded to Dr Halima Begum, the next chief executive of Oxfam GB and current CEO of ActionAid UK, an international charity working with women and girls living in poverty.

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