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Freshwater connectivity can transport environmental DNA through the landscape
13 September 2023

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.

Professor Kostya Trachenko releases new book on theory of liquids
11 September 2023

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
8 September 2023

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. 

Person in scientfic research lab looks into microscopeQueen Mary University of London statement on UK association to Horizon Europe
7 September 2023

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
7 September 2023

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
7 September 2023

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

QMUL Researchers win ERC Starting Grants for groundbreaking research
5 September 2023

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. 

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox virus particles (gold) cultivated and purified from cell culture. Image captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAIDNew study shows effectiveness of mpox vaccine
5 September 2023

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
4 September 2023

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
4 September 2023

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
1 September 2023

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
1 September 2023

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.

Professor Stephen DuffyAssessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention
29 August 2023

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
24 August 2023

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. 

How a cup of water can unlock the secrets of our Universe
23 August 2023

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
23 August 2023

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
22 August 2023

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

Professor Morris Brown honoured by the Endocrine Society
17 August 2023

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
17 August 2023

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
16 August 2023

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
16 August 2023

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
15 August 2023

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).

Students walkingClearing: Opportunities and support for students
14 August 2023

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
11 August 2023

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
10 August 2023

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
9 August 2023

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
7 August 2023

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
7 August 2023

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
4 August 2023

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.

Director of Queen Mary’s Institute of Health Sciences Education awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship
3 August 2023

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.

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