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News story: New study suggests that the financial impact of Covid-19 is comparable to the Wall Street Crash of 1929

A study co-authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London has shed new light on the true magnitude of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on financial markets.

News story: Queen Mary research featured as an impact case study by UK Research and Innovation

Research from Queen Mary University of London’s People’s Palace Projects has been selected as a case study by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to showcase the impact of its Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).

News story: Submissions now open for the Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize 2021

Representing more of the globe than any other prize of its kind, the Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is opening its doors for 2021 and welcoming work in fiction, poetry, and life writing from unpublished writers around the world.

News story: Professor Kimberly Hutchings appointed as chair of a Research Excellence Framework panel

The four UK funding bodies have appointed Professor Kimberly Hutchings from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations as chair of Sub-panel 19: Politics and International Studies for the forthcoming Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

News story: New research project set to explore the role of civil society in supporting migrant populations during the Covid-19 pandemic

Academics from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded funding from the University’s Strategic Research Priorities Fund to undertake a cross-regional study exploring the role of civil society organisations supporting vulnerable migrant populations in Brazil and India in the context of Covid-19.

News story: Government report draws on evidence from Queen Mary

Evidence from Queen Mary has been cited in a new government report from the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee.

News story: New study shows that men receive more actionable feedback than women in the workplace

A new study led by an academic from Queen Mary University of London has shed light on the way in which women's advancement into senior leadership roles remains slower than men's.

News story: Covid coup: how Myanmar’s military used the pandemic to justify and enable its power grab

Dr Ronan Lee, Visiting Scholar at Queen Mary's International State Crime Initiative has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in which he explains how the Myanmar military have been able to take advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic.

News story: New book explores the impact of EU trade agreements on workers’ rights

A new book, co-authored by academics from Queen Mary University of London, explores the contentious relationship between trade and labour, and the impact of the EU’s ‘new generation’ free trade agreements on workers.

News story: Pandemic is changing the way militaries operate and are perceived in the health space, according to new research

A new study authored by a researcher at Queen Mary University of London has shed new light on how militaries act as health responders in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

News story: How reading aloud can be an act of seduction

Professor Kiera Vaclavik from Queen Mary's School of Languages, Linguistics and Film has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in which she argues that reading aloud can be a seductive act. Kiera Vaclavik is Professor of Children's Literature & Childhood Culture in the Department of Comparative Culture and Literature.

News story: Fake letters to politicians - the timing may be bad but it’s OK to test whether MPs reply to constituents

Professor Philip Cowley from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations has written an opinion piece for The Conversation in which he argues that the work that MPs do in their constituencies is important and deserves proper study.

News story: Queen Mary academic to lead film collaboration in South Africa

Dr Ashvin Devasundaram from Queen Mary’s School of Languages, Linguistics and Film will lead the inaugural South African edition of the Young Curators Lab.

News story: Queen Mary student nominated for BAFTA Rising Star Award

Conrad Khan, a student from Queen Mary’s School of Languages, Linguistics and Film is among the five nominees.

News story: BAFTA nominated film produced by Queen Mary academic released for International Women’s Day

Pili, a feature length drama about living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa, has received its multi-territory release to coincide with International Women’s Day.

News story: Queen Mary teams up with leading law firms to deliver Executive Education course

The Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London has launched its first ever International Asset Tracing and Recovery Executive Education course.

News story: New book explores how the sea continues to shape political and economic forces around the world

A new book co-authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London sheds light on the maritime origins of capitalism, as well as the political economy, ecology and geopolitics of the sea.

News story: Queen Mary graduate helping to save the planet using seaweed

Marcos Souto Ulloa, a graduate from Queen Mary University of London, has developed a revolutionary material made from seaweed aimed at preventing plastic seeping into the world’s oceans.

News story: Democracy under threat as climate emergency deepens, according to Mile End Institute panel

The Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London has hosted a webinar on democracy and climate change. Panellists included Hilary Benn, former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and Caroline Lucas MP, former leader of the Green Party.

News story: St Patrick’s day - why so many US presidents like to say ‘I’m Irish’

Dr Richard Johnson, Lecturer in US Politics in Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations has written an opinion piece for The Conversation about Irish Americans and US foreign policy. He argues that US security interests will always come above personal identities.

News story: Arts and Culture Queen Mary launches its Conversations Week

Queen Mary University of London is set to hold a week-long celebration of the art of conversation which will run from 9 to 16 April.

News story: Queen Mary honours Catherine Silverstone with posthumous promotion

Queen Mary University of London has promoted Catherine Silverstone from the School of English and Drama to Professor, the first posthumous promotion of its kind at the University.

News story: Queen Mary Professor turns detective for new BBC Radio 3 show

Jerry Brotton, Professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary University of London is presenting a new ten-part series for BBC Radio 3’s The Essay.  

News story: New podcast offers an insight into real life experiences at home during lockdown

Stay Home Stories, a project led by academics from Queen Mary University of London, has launched its first podcast of people’s experiences of home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

News story: Queen Mary Professor nominated to UN International Law Commission

Professor Phoebe Okowa has been nominated to the United Nations' International Law Commission by the Government of Kenya.

News story: Unique research programme investigates how arts-based methods can support the NHS staff during Covid-19

The project will support those working in health to meet the challenges of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adapting to digital consultations and meetings.

News story: Virginia Woolf on the magic of going to the cinema

Dr Lucy Bolton, Reader in Film Studies at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation about the work of Virginia Woolf and the impact that cinema had on her.

News story: Parliament should take the lead on constitutional reform in the UK according to Lord Chancellor

Queen Mary University of London has hosted a major conference exploring the successes and failures of constitutional reform in the UK. Lord Chancellor Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP delivered the keynote speech, setting out the delicate balance that is required between institutions as the constitutional system continues to evolve.

News story: Building resilience among people with autism

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including theatre companies and healthcare workers, to support people with autism through a unique project, Heartbeat – Creating Recovery.

News story: Political developments in France offer sharp lessons for the rest of Europe, according to new research

A new book authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London offers fresh insights into politics and society in France, providing a critique of French leadership in the run-up to the forthcoming presidential elections.

News story: Prisoners not politicians were key to the Good Friday Agreement succeeding, according to new book

Irish Political Prisoners 1960-2000 by Seán McConville from Queen Mary University of London provides one of the most comprehensive accounts of the Northern Ireland troubles to date.

News story: New poll predicts Sadiq Khan on course for victory in London mayoral election

Sadiq Khan is cruising to a convincing victory in the forthcoming mayoral election contest in London, according to an exclusive new poll carried out for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Half of Londoners likely to have Covid jab if offered, according to latest Mile End Institute poll

As the UK’s vaccination programme continues, results from the latest Mile End Institute poll for Queen Mary University of London suggest that half of Londoners are likely to have a Covid-19 vaccination if offered to them.

News story: Mile End Institute poll sheds light on Londoners' views on Labour one year into Keir Starmer’s leadership

Almost half of Londoners believe the UK Labour party is divided, according to a new survey from the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Queen Mary academic awarded major European Research Council grant

Professor Warren Boutcher, Acting Head of the School of English and Drama at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded more than €2million by the European Research Council (ERC).

News story: Sadiq Khan is on course for a big win – so what do Londoners want from their mayor in a second term?

Dr Patrick Diamond, Director of Queen Mary's Mile End Institute (MEI) has written an opinion piece for The Conversation on Sadiq Khan's chances in the upcoming Mayor of London elections. His analysis is based on recent polling commissioned by the MEI.

News story: Queen Mary historian wins Templer Medal book prize

Professor Dan Todman from Queen Mary’s School of History won the book competition, organised by the Society for Army Historical Research, for his bestselling book on World War II.

News story: Is Keir Starmer any good? Don’t ask Londoners

Dr Patrick Diamond, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation about how Keir Starmer recently celebrated his first year as leader of the Labour party. 

News story: The Queen Mary academic who uncovered inequalities in the way Britain commemorated its war dead

Professor Michèle Barrett from Queen Mary’s School of English and Drama found a document which instructed that black and Asian troops from World War One were to be commemorated collectively whilst their white counterparts had headstones.

News story: Queen Mary researcher awarded funding from the Institute for Catalan Studies

The Generalitat de Catalunya prize, totalling more than €4,000, was awarded to Richard Huddleson, a recent PhD graduate from Queen Mary’s Centre for Catalan Studies.

News story: Brexit, Digital Platforms and Algorithms: Exploring Competition Policy in the UK

Competition policy has become a central issue in economics and politics around the world, particularly in light of recent investigations into the practices of large technology companies. These topics were debated at a recent event hosted by the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Arbitration still seen as the best process for resolving international disputes, even in times of pandemic

International arbitration is overwhelmingly the favoured option for dispute resolution, according to the International Arbitration Survey published by Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Dirty protests - why Irish republican prisoners smeared their cells with faeces to make a political statement during the Troubles

Professor Seán McConville from Queen Mary's School of Law has written an opinion piece for The Conversation on the history of the so-called dirty protests which took place in some prisons in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

News story: People’s Palace Projects hosts groundbreaking digital performance of The Tempest

The online performance of the Shakespeare play was an adapted production in response to Covid-19, featuring young Peruvian people with autism.

News story: Exploring Keir Starmer’s leadership of Labour one year on

The Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London has brought together a panel of experts to discuss Keir Starmer’s first year as Leader of the Opposition in the aftermath of the major elections that took place in Scotland, Wales and other parts of the UK.

News story: New poll reveals that the NHS, jobs and mental health are the public’s top priorities for rebuilding after Covid-19

A study from academics at Queen Mary University of London's Mile End Institute examines public opinion and the commitment to ‘build back better’.

News story: Schools of History and Law receive gender equality awards

Queen Mary University of London’s School of History and School of Law have both been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Bronze Award by Advance HE.

News story: Sadiq Khan re-elected: What London mayor’s priorities should be for second term

Farah Hussain, a PhD Researcher from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations, has written an opinion piece for The Conversation about Sadiq Khan's re-election and his plans for the next three years.

News story: WhatsApp’s controversial privacy update may be banned in the EU – but the app’s sights are fixed on India

Dr Philippa Williams, Reader in Human Geography at Queen Mary University of London has co-written an opinion piece for The Conversation about the roll out of WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, which critics warn will lead to more data sharing with its parent company Facebook. The piece was co-written with Dr Lipika Kamra from O.P. Jindal Global University.

News story: TRIPS waiver - US support is a major step but no guarantee of COVID-19 vaccine equity

This piece by Dr Sophie Harman, Professor of International Politics at Queen Mary, was originally published in The Conversation and discusses the US agreement to support a waiver of the Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs). 

News story: Queen Mary researchers exhibit at the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – The Venice Biennale

Researchers from People's Palace Projects at Queen Mary University of London are set to exhibit their work at the Venice Biennale.

News story: Inflation might well keep rising in 2021 - but what happens after that?

Brigitte Granville, Professor of International Economics and Economic Policy at Queen Mary University of London has written an opinion piece for The Conversation on the recent concerns about serious inflation damaging the global economy. 

News story: The trade system is key to tackling climate change, not environmental agreements, according to new book

A new book authored by an academic from Queen Mary University of London provides a radical new insight into how climate change can be tackled by using the trade system.

News story: Arabic people nearly 50 times more likely to be stopped and scanned by police, according to new report

A report published by Queen Mary University of London reveals major racial disparities in police Stop and Scan practices.

News story: G7 summit - what to expect from Boris Johnson as Joe Biden visits the UK

Professor Tim Bale, Professor of Politics, with the School of Politics and International Relations has written an opinion piece for The Conversation on the G7 summit, Joe Biden’s first trip to the UK as US President, and what we can expect from his meeting with Boris Johnson.

News story: Queen Mary alumna wins BAFTA for Best Single Drama

Stella Corradi has won a BAFTA for Best Single Drama for her film Sitting in Limbo, which was inspired by the Windrush scandal.

News story: Queen Mary’s School of Business and Management recognised as a leader in public good

The Chartered Association of Business Schools has published its latest report which recognises the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London as a leader in delivering public good.

News story: To end COVID-19 we need vaccine justice for developing countries not outdated charity

Professor Sophie Harman, Professor of International Politics at Queen Mary University of London and colleagues, discuss the importance of global vaccine equity in this article for the Conversation. 

News story: Shoshana Zuboff on The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

The Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IHSS) at Queen Mary University of London has held its Annual Symposium. Delivered by Professor Shoshana Zuboff, the event addressed the topic of her recent and influential book The Rise of Surveillance Capitalism.

News story: Queen Mary academic contributes to major report on urban violence

Dr Ashvin Devasundaram from Queen Mary University of London has contributed to a new report from the British Academy on the theme of urban violence.

News story: New book provides unique and fascinating record of life under lockdown

People pose in their doorways, holding a range of possessions - dumbbells and dartboards, guinea pigs and gardening tools, accordions and artwork. These are just some of the images captured in a new book, Life Under Lockdown, which provides a unique insight into life during the Covid-19 pandemic.

News story: Gibraltar reform is a small – but important – step for abortion rights in Europe

Dr Sydney Calkin, Lecturer in Human Geography at Queen Mary University of London discusses the recent abortion reform in Gibraltar.

News story: Queen Mary Students Complete ‘Virtual’ Parliamentary Placements

Another group of Queen Mary politics students have had the chance to work with an MP as part of their degree programme. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, for the first time ever, the placements have been held entirely online.

News story: Queen Mary's People's Palace Projects open video installation in Glasgow ahead of COP26

Researchers from People's Palace Projects at Queen Mary University of London are set to exhibit their work at the Glasgow Science Centre ahead of COP26.

News story: When it comes to research evaluations, peer reviews and bibliometric analysis should be viewed as complementary rather than determinate, according to new paper

New research from Queen Mary University of London suggests that when it comes to large-scale research evaluations such as the Research Excellence Framework (REF), peer reviews would be more cost-effective if targeted to publications not appearing in outstanding journals.

News story: Future UK trade agreements need to be compatible with its obligations on climate change, according to new report

Ahead of the UK hosting COP 26 later this year, the Trade Justice Movement and Queen Mary University of London are calling for the UK government to ensure that trade agreements help rather than hinder climate action.

News story: Why some people switch political parties - new research

Professor Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London explores party-switching politics – including how many people switch allegiances and why they do so.

News story: Coastal landfills risk leaking long-banned toxic chemicals into the ocean

Professor Kate Spencer from Queen Mary's School of Geography has co-written an opinion piece for The Conversation on landfills and the need to address their role in leaking toxic chemicals into the ocean.

News story: Bank of England must spell out risks of quantitative easing, according to new report

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has published its report on the policies of the Bank of England. An academic at Queen Mary University of London acted as Special Advisor to the group, providing expert evidence, which informed the findings.

News story: New report reveals the harsh reality of life for the UK’s migrant communities

A new report produced by Queen Mary University of London and the Racial Justice Network has revealed that a toxic combination of government policy, Brexit and the pandemic have had a devastating impact on migrant communities particularly accessing life saving medical treatment, mental health services and food.

News story: Queen Mary academics elected to the British Academy

Two academics from Queen Mary University of London, Professor Galin Tihanov, and Professor Amanda Vickery, have been elected to the British Academy Fellowship in recognition of their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.

News story: Has the Time Come to End Anonymity on Social Media?

In response to recent discussions about social media and racism, the Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre and legal firm Mishcon de Reya have published a joint editorial piece tackling the issue of anonymity online.

News story: Home schooling is hundreds of years old – here’s what its history teaches us about learning through play

Dr Rachel Bryant Davies, Lecturer in Comparative Literature has written for The Conversation on how looking at historical playful learning can help us moving forward.

News story: Can Labour fix its relationship with its Muslim voters before it’s too late?

Farah Hussain, PhD Researcher from the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation on whether Labour can build electoral support among Muslim communities.

News story: New paper urges clinics to take responsibility for what IVF add-ons they offer and how

A new study by Queen Mary University of London, published in Social Science and Medicine warns both private and publicly funded clinics should take responsibility for what IVF add-on treatments they offer and how these are framed to patients.

News story: Queen Mary students provide valuable insight into European superyacht industry

Queen Mary University of London students Katharina Pietsch and Benedikt Hülsmann have completed a research project – funded and requested by MYBA, The Worldwide Yachting Association – that investigates the economic contribution of the superyacht industry in European countries.

News story: New study shows 9/11 prepared firms for economic effects of COVID-19

A new study involving a Queen Mary University of London researcher has shown companies that experienced the financial impact of 9/11 were more resilient to the economic effects of COVID-19.

News story: Work as we knew it has changed. Time to think beyond the wage

Dr William Monteith, Senior Lecturer in Human Geography at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation on the concept of work and the need to reimagine it based on the experiences of the global majority.

News story: I’ve been talking to Afghans stuck on the Bosnian border – their predicament is horrifying

Benedetta Zocchi, Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholar at Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation recounting the harrowing testimonials from Afghans on the Bosnian border.

News story: Queen Mary’s People’s Palace Projects research sheds light on violence and mental health in Brazilian favelas

Favela residents with more personal experience and fear of violence have higher levels of mental distress and poorer quality of life, according to the main finding of the international research Building the Barricades.

News story: New report urges reforms to give families better access to the digital assets of deceased loved ones

Families need better support from social media companies and the government when it comes to accessing the digital assets of ill or deceased loved ones, according to the Cloud Legal Project at Queen Mary University of London and STEP.

News story: Launch event held for Queen Mary professor’s book on Irish political prisoners

Professor Seán McConville of Queen Mary University of London appeared alongside Minister James Browne - Minister of State at the Department of Justice – and Professor Eunan O’Halpin of Trinity College Dublin at a launch event in Dublin yesterday evening for Professor McConville’s book Irish Political Prisoners 1960-2000: Braiding Rage and Sorrow.

News story: Queen Mary student nominated for two AHRC research awards

Queen Mary University of London PhD candidate Alex Widdowson in the Department of Film Studies has been nominated for both the Best Doctoral or Early Career Film of the Year and Best Animated Film of the Year awards by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

News story: Queen Mary researcher develops new abortion support resource

Queen Mary University of London researcher Dr Sydney Calkin has developed a new online resource so that people across Europe can safely access abortion services when they are unable to in their own country. It was developed in collaboration with the Abortion Support Network. Countries include Poland, Ireland and Malta – in response to particularly high levels of need in some locations.

News story: Labour conference: members aren’t quite tearing chunks out of each other but a distinct air of unease remains

Professor Tim Bale from Queen Mary's School of Politics and International Relations has written for the Conversation on this year's Labour's Party Conference.

News story: Queen Mary researcher translates Marquis de Sade novel into English for the first time

Dr Will McMorran, a world-leading expert on the Marquis de Sade at Queen Mary University of London has translated the infamous author’s The Marquise de Gange into English for the very first time for Oxford World’s Classics.

News story: Keir Starmer’s first conference speech as Labour leader was a serious affair – here’s what you need to know

Dr Karl Pike, Lecturer in British Politics/Public Policy at Queen Mary University of London has written for the Conversation on Keir Starmer's speech at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton.

News story: Queen Mary academic and author shortlisted for prestigious Goldsmiths Prize

Dr Isabel Waidner, author and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing/Performance at Queen Mary University of London, has received the recognition for their novel Sterling Karat Gold.

News story: Queen Mary researchers launch new project to support rewilding

Queen Mary University of London researchers have partnered with pioneering lowland rewilding site Knepp Wildland on a project that will help rewilding efforts up and down the country.

News story: What has happened to western Europe’s centre right?

Professor Tim Bale from the School of Politics and International Relations has co-written an article for The Conversation analysing western Europe's centre right, looking at recent election results and trends in Germany and other nations.

News story: Queen Mary reuniting Stepney Words poets for 50th anniversary event

Queen Mary University of London professor Nadia Valman and BBC journalist Alan Dein are reuniting Chris Searle – the teacher at the centre of the extraordinary Stepney Words story and subsequent protests across London – with some of the original Stepney Poets. The reunion will mark the significance and legacy of Stepney Words and recognise the continuing radical potential of poetry in east London, as part of the Being Human festival.

News story: Queen Mary academic wins prestigious Leverhulme Trust research award

Dr Martin O’Brien from the School of English and Drama has been announced as a winner of the 2021 prize.

News story: Queen Mary alumnus wins prestigious poetry award

Caleb Femi, who graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a degree in English in 2013, was one of the recipients of the Forward Prizes for Poetry.

News story: Female leadership is vital to managing climate change, according to Emma Howard Boyd

The Chair of the Environment Agency spoke at Queen Mary’s Energy & Climate Change Law Institute Annual Clifford Chance Lecture on October 21st, delivering a talk on the role of women in managing climate change.

News story: DRC’s Tshisekedi has secured his power base: now it’s time to deliver

Dr Reuben Loffman, Senior Lecturer in African History at Queen Mary has written for The Conversation on Félix Tshisekedi, president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the need for a programme of change that delivers for the Congolese people now that he has a firm grasp on politcal power.

News story: Queen Mary academics collaborate for review into energy and climate change

The Energy and Climate Change Law Institute, a leading postgraduate law school within the Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary, has published its Law Review exploring the legal and technical issues involved in securing effective progress towards net zero.

News story: New book offers in-depth look at how the 2019 general election turned into a triumph for the Tories and a tragedy for Labour

Co-authored by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, The British General Election of 2019 provides readers with the most detailed look into one of the most consequential and controversial general elections in recent times.

News story: Study reveals ‘drastic changes’ in daily routines during UK lockdowns

New research by Queen Mary University of London and the University of Cambridge, published in PLOS ONE, shows that some spent an extra hour a day on chores and childcare during lockdown, while others got an added daily hour of solo leisure time – and most of us reduced time spent on paid work by around half an hour a day.

News story: Queen Mary celebrates Bangladesh’s Independence through Freedom and Independence Theatre Festival

Queen Mary has partnered with Tower Hamlets Council to celebrate 50 years of Bangladeshi independence with The Freedom & Independence Theatre Festival.

News story: Queen Mary academic nominated for best business book proposal prize

Dr Eileen Tipoe, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics and Finance has been shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey’s 2021 Bracken Bower Prize. The Prize is awarded to the best business book proposal by an author aged under 35.

News story: Queen Mary invests in Humanities and Social Sciences with 25 new academic posts

Queen Mary University of London marks a major investment in Humanities and Social Sciences with a set of new lecturer and senior lecturer roles.

News story: Queen Mary University of London expands partnership with leading law firm Mishcon de Reya

Queen Mary’s School of Law has strengthened its longstanding partnership with leading law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP, which has generously pledged a donation of £100,000 spread over four years to sponsor ‘The Mishcon de Reya LLM Scholarship’ at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS).

News story: Queen Mary’s Isabel Waidner wins Goldsmiths Prize

Dr Isabel Waidner, author and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing/Performance at Queen Mary University of London, won the award for their novel Sterling Karat Gold at a ceremony on Wednesday 10 November.

News story: Queen Mary researcher discovers rare manuscript fragments hidden in library

Dr Tamara Atkin, an English literature specialist and book historian from Queen Mary University of London, has discovered two rare manuscript fragments hidden away in a 16th-century book in the Bodleian Library in Oxford. One tells part of the story of Tristan and Iseult, among the most famous star-crossed lovers of Middle Ages. The other is a fragment of a long-lost poem that scholars had thought to exist but had yet to find anywhere.

News story: Queen Mary Professor elected to UN International Law Commission

Professor Phoebe Okowa has been successfully elected to the International Law Commission, following her nomination by the Government of Kenya earlier this year. She was also jointly nominated by the Government of the United Kingdom. She obtained 162 votes in the General Assembly.

News story: New book explores key issues around intellectual property rights

A new book co-edited by an academic from Queen Mary University of London brings together international experts to discuss the framework within which intellectual property (IP) laws are made around the globe.

News story: Queen Mary academic wins best business book proposal prize

Dr Eileen Tipoe, a Senior Lecturer in the School of Economics and Finance was announced as the winner of the Financial Times and McKinsey’s 2021 Bracken Bower Prize. The Prize is awarded to the best business book proposal by an author aged under 35.

News story: Queen Mary academics secure major funding from the National Institute for Health Research

A team of academics from Queen Mary University of London have successfully secured funding for a major research project led by Professor Andrew Prendergast from Queen Mary’s Blizard Institute and Dr Bwakura-Dangarembizi from the University of Zimbabwe.

News story: Queen Mary student wins ‘Best doctoral or early career film of the year’ at the AHRC Research in Film Awards

Alex Widdowson, a Doctoral Researcher within the Department of Film, received the award yesterday for his investigation into the ethical issues associated with the representation of autism in film.

News story: Queen Mary academic wins major prize for Black British playwriting

Dr Mojisola Adebayo from the School of English and Drama was awarded the Alfred Fagon Award for her play Family Tree.

News story: Queen Mary academic wins American Association of Geographers’ Creativity Award

Professor Kathryn Yusoff from Queen Mary’s School of Geography has been awarded the 2022 Brunn Creativity Award by the American Association of Geographers.

News story: Queen Mary professor awarded Major Research Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust

The Fellowships are given to well-established, distinguished researchers in the humanities and social sciences to support them to complete original programmes of research.