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.
In the largest study of its kind, scientists today report how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored care for their patients.
Gareth Thomas and Professor Mark Wilson received honorary doctorates from Queen Mary University of London yesterday (9 January) as part of our winter graduation ceremonies.
Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, in collaboration with Queen Mary, has published a white paper exploring the potential role and spectrum-regulatory issues of reflective surfaces in future wireless networks.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have revealed how sociocultural factors, in addition to geography, play a significant role in shaping the genetic diversity of modern societies. The research published in eLife employed deep learning to unravel the intricate patterns of ancestry-related sex bias and assortative mating, revealing how societal structures have shaped the genetic diversity of this region.
This honor recognises Dr Liu's significant contributions to the fields of non-orthogonal multiple access technologies and wireless power transfer.
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.
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.
Eight experts from seven different countries represented Queen Mary University of London at this year’s climate summit, COP28, in Dubai.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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).
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, the tech transfer company of Queen Mary University of London, have appointed Dr Tony Raven as Chair.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Each year, the Drapers' Company supports a lecture on learning and teaching, hosted by Queen Mary University of London.
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.
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.
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.
On Tuesday 21 November, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from Nanchang University to celebrate over a decade of collaboration.
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.