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News story: Dr Sharon Ellis appointed as Council Member for Research England

Queen Mary University of London’s Dr Sharon Ellis has been appointed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as a Council Member for Research England.  

News story: Queen Mary University of London puts children’s rights and inequality firmly on the AI agenda 

On 2 November 2023, Queen Mary University of London hosted an event around safe and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in partnership with The Alan Turing Institute, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on AI, and Big Innovation Centre. 

News story: Queen Mary makes its mark on this year’s climate summit in Dubai

Eight experts from seven different countries represented Queen Mary University of London at this year’s climate summit, COP28, in Dubai.  

News story: Queen Mary to launch brand-new digital health course with Ain Shams University in Egypt

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.

News story: Queen Mary University of London launches new global scholarships

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.

News story: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics visit Queen Mary for the first time since 2015

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. 

News story: Queen Mary Innovation sets sights on growth with appointment of former Cambridge Enterprise CEO as Chair.

Queen Mary Innovation, the tech transfer company of Queen Mary University of London, have appointed Dr Tony Raven as Chair.

News story: Tertiary Education for the 21st Century: the who, the what, and the how - recapping the 2023 Drapers’ Lecture

Each year, the Drapers' Company supports a lecture on learning and teaching, hosted by Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Queen Mary celebrates partnership with Nanchang University

On Tuesday 21 November, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from Nanchang University to celebrate over a decade of collaboration.

News story: Professor Andrew Livingston awarded Honorary Professor title at International Conference on Membranes

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.

News story: Queen Mary University of London celebrates Founders’ Day

Queen Mary University of London marked its first ever Founders’ Day by bestowing two honorary degrees to Queen Mary alumni at a celebratory event.

News story: The home environment is a significant factor in how children recover from severe acute malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new study

Three reports emerging from Queen Mary University of London have provided valuable insight into the management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) – the most life-threatening form of malnutrition in children.

News story: Queen Mary University of London joins $20m drug discovery partnership

Queen Mary University of London has joined a major drug discovery partnership – beLAB1407. 

News story: London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership awarded multi-million-pound ESRC funding

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announced new funding for the London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) – of which Queen Mary University of London is a key partner.

News story: Queen Mary students successfully awarded placements at The Alan Turing Institute

Four postgraduate research students from Queen Mary University of London have successfully been awarded an Enrichment placement at The Alan Turing Institute. They will be able to gain valuable research experience through the placements.

News story: Queen Mary delegation meets with Citibanamex to share our expertise on delivering work-based learning and apprenticeships

President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, along with other members of the University’s delegation, met with the Mexican bank Citibanamex last week (Friday 27 October).

News story: Queen Mary becomes first UK university to partner with the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) in Mexico

On Friday 27 October, President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) on a delegation trip to Mexico. Queen Mary is the first UK university to sign such an agreement with ANUIES.

News story: Queen Mary University of London boosts the UK economy by £4.4 billion

A major new report published today highlights Queen Mary University of London's economic and social impact.

News story: Principal Colin Bailey CBE negotiates a potential joint call for research at yesterday’s signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation in Mexico City

President and Principal Colin Bailey CBE has this week (Wednesday 25 October to Friday 27 October) visited Mexico on a delegation. As part of this, he met with the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (SECTEI) in Mexico City to sign a memorandum of understanding that opens up potential education and research opportunities between Queen Mary University of London and SECTEI and their partner universities.

News story: Academics from Queen Mary and Cornell University meet in Malta to discuss migration

On Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 October, academics from Queen Mary University of London and Cornell University met on the Queen Mary, Malta campus on the island of Gozo for a workshop on transnational migration.

News story: London universities team up to support new startups with a social purpose.

The new initiative will generate a critical mass of new social ventures big enough to raise a permanent self-sustaining fund that will back university social ventures emerging across the capital.

News story: Queen Mary welcomes delegation from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to explore future collaboration

On Friday 29 September, Queen Mary University of London welcomed a delegation from the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) – and explored ways that the two institutions could work together in the future.

News story: Queen Mary strengthens cooperation with the Polytechnic Foundation of Mexico

Queen Mary University of London was delighted to receive a visit from the President of the Polytechnic Foundation of Mexico, Mr Jesús Padilla Zenteno. This was an opportunity to strengthen the ties between both institutions and cement the landmark agreement signed in 2022.

News story: Queen Mary performs strongly in latest Knowledge Exchange Framework

Queen Mary remains a strong performer in this year’s Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) – published 27 September - across a range of different areas.

News story: Tudo bem: Queen Mary delegation visits Brazil to celebrate achievements and deepen collaboration with partners

A delegation from Queen Mary University of London travelled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this September to celebrate partnership achievements in the country. Partners said “tudo bem” to deepening research and education collaborations.

News story: Professor Arunthathi Mahendran delivers inaugural lecture on the future of medical education

Professor Arunthathi Mahendran delivered her inaugural lecture ‘What is the vision for the future of medical education... AI of course! That’s Affective Intelligence’ following her appointment as Institute Director for the Institute of Health Sciences Education (IHSE) at Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Queen Mary University launches new transnational education programme in Hainan, China

Queen Mary University of London has launched a new transnational education programme in Hainan with the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT). 

News story: Starting university and managing ADHD

Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais, Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, gives her tips on making the transition to university for students with ADHD, or for those who suspect they may have it.

News story: Queen Mary University of London staff shortlisted for THE Awards

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. 

News story: Queen Mary University of London statement on UK association to Horizon Europe

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.

News story: Professor Dame Sue Hill and Luke Savage honoured at Queen Mary Graduation

Queen Mary University of London was delighted to celebrate four outstanding recipients of honorary awards as part of its Summer Graduation. 

News story: Clearing: Opportunities and support for students

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.

News story: Director of Queen Mary’s Institute of Health Sciences Education awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

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.

News story: Queen Mary University of London awarded Friendly WiFi certification standard

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded the Friendly WiFi certification standard, ensuring its new WiFi service for visitors filters out inappropriate content – creating a safe user experience and a comfortable and enjoyable browsing experience for all who visit the University’s campuses. 

News story: Former Professional Footballer and leading presenter and broadcaster Alex Scott MBE awarded a Queen Mary Honorary Fellowship

Queen Mary University of London was delighted to award Alex Scott an Honorary Fellowship for her invaluable and distinctive contribution to the world of sport. Alex took time out from her busy schedule leading the BBC’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup 2023, to receive the award at a graduation ceremony on 24 July alongside Queen Mary graduates.

News story: Queen Mary University partners with Ukrainian university to ensure students’ medical education not disrupted by war

Queen Mary University of London recently partnered with the Odessa National Medical University in Ukraine. As part of this partnership, students will be offered a six-week clinical attachment at the Barts Health Hospital.

News story: Future medics celebrate at second ever graduation at Queen Mary University’s Malta campus

On Thursday 13 July, 22 students at Queen Mary University of London’s graduated from the at the Cittadella in Gozo.

News story: Student from Queen Mary honoured at this year’s Student Social Mobility Awards for achievements in Technology

Queen Mary University of London student Batul Chehab was selected from hundreds of students in the nation-wide Student Social Mobility Awards

News story: Clearing: “I went from having nowhere to go to holding two really good offers in the space of a few hours.”

Medhini Pathirana came to Queen Mary through Clearing to study Politics and International Relations. Despite the change in plans, Medhini shares why entering Clearing was “the best choice” for her and her words of wisdom for students getting their results this year.

News story: Researchers share expertise at AI for Drug Discovery Summer Symposium

Researchers and students from Queen Mary University of London’s Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI) came together with industry partners and experts from other universities to discuss artificial intelligence (AI)’s significant potential for drug discovery at the UKRI/BBSRC AI for Drug Discovery Summer Symposium, hosted by the Collaborative Training Partnership (CTP), led by Exscientia.

News story: Queen Mary academic awarded in King’s Birthday Honours List

Queen Mary University of London Professor of Haemostasis and Thrombosis, Professor John Pasi, has been awarded an MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2023.

News story: Queen Mary celebrates its graduation ceremonies in China and launches new alumni chapters

Nearly 700 students graduated from Queen Mary’s joint programme with Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) on Monday 19 June, with an alumni chapter launch event for Beijing held on Saturday 17 June.

News story: Festival of Communities draws crowd of 7,000

Approximately 7,000 people attended this year’s Festival of Communities, which ran from Saturday 10 to Sunday 11 June. 

News story: Inaugural Research and Innovation awards recognise world-class research at Queen Mary

Queen Mary’s Research and Innovation Awards recognise the excellent people and teams that make creative, dynamic and world-class research and innovation possible at Queen Mary.

News story: Professor Janet De Wilde joins expert panel on transnational education

Professor Janet De Wilde, Director of the Queen Mary Academy, has been appointed chair of a new European University Association (EUA) transnational education thematic peer group. 

News story: Opening up medical education means being more open-minded ourselves

Professor Arunthathi Mahendran, Director for the Institute of Health Sciences Education Another month, another crisis in the NHS. Faced with acute staffing shortages, the UK government recently announced plans for apprentice doctors, creating a pathway into medicine that doesn’t involve going to university. 

News story: Queen Mary University of London and QinetiQ secure funding for future innovations in wireless technology

A joint research proposal by Queen Mary University of London and QinetiQ for the future development of electromagnetic materials has been awarded £2.6 million by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

News story: Teaching excellence and solving global challenges in higher education

By Stephanie Marshall, Vice Principal (Education), Queen Mary University of London   The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a host of new challenges for universities. But what is interesting, or perhaps frustrating for those within higher education, is that some long-standing, pre-existing hurdles remain.

News story: Festival of Communities returns after record-breaking year

The annual Festival of Communities provides two action-packed days of fun for people of all ages, showcasing exciting research and offering lots of entertainment in a celebration of East London.

News story: Queen Mary receives commendation for widening access award

Queen Mary University of London’s QMentoring programme received a commendation for the Widening Access Initiative (Retention and Progression) Award at the 2023 NEON Awards.

News story: Secretary of State for Education visits Queen Mary University of London

Gillian Keegan MP, the Secretary of State for Education, met with students and senior leadership from Queen Mary to discuss the importance of educational and vocational opportunities for students and Queen Mary’s work in this area.

News story: Queen Mary students win Undergraduate of the Year awards

Queen Mary’s Leila Pooriakia and Monzur Chowdhury pipped out thousands of students to be named as undergraduates of the year in the nation-wide TARGETjobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards.

News story: Queen Mary students shine at parliamentary launch of Russell Group report

Last week, the Russell Group launched their report Education and Skills for Growth which highlights how learning in an innovative, high-quality, research intensive environment is giving students the skills they need to succeed and help grow the UK economy.

News story: Queen Mary joins Turing University Network

Queen Mary University of London has joined The Alan Turing Institute’s new university network, further strengthening its ties to the Institute and its connections with other leading universities.

News story: Queen Mary announces winners of Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes

Queen Mary University of London recognised its 2022/23 winners of the Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes at a presentation on Monday 20th March.

News story: Queen Mary among the top 20 universities targeted by the largest number of top employers

Queen Mary University of London is confirmed again among the top 20 UK universities targeted by the largest number of top employers, according to a new report from High Fliers Research.

News story: Queen Mary honours leading vaccine scientist with Doctor of Science award

Professor Arturo Reyes-Sandoval, Director General (Rector) of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), one of Mexico’s largest and most prestigious universities, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degree from Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Dr. Ibilola Amao becomes a Fellow of Queen Mary

Dr. Ibilola Amao has been awarded the Fellowship of Queen Mary University of London for her commitment to developing Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) talent from minority backgrounds, including mentoring women in the energy, power, infrastructure, oil and gas industries.

News story: Wildlife presenter and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan awarded DSc by Queen Mary

Gordon Buchanan, the prominent and respected filmmaker and presenter has been awarded the Doctor of Science (DSc) from Queen Mary University of London.

News story: Meet some of Queen Mary’s inspiring female scientists

The United Nations’ International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) highlights the vital work of female scientists and promotes their equal access to participate in scientific communities. 

News story: Robert Halfon MP, Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships & Higher Education, visits Queen Mary

The Minister met with students and senior leadership from Queen Mary to discuss universities’ role in giving young people better life opportunities and developing key skills.

News story: National Apprenticeship Week 2023 celebrated at Queen Mary

Placing inclusivity and opportunity at the heart of its approach to apprenticeships, Queen Mary University of London is marking National Apprenticeship Week (6 – 10 February 2023) by celebrating the successful growth of its offer. 

News story: Queen Mary confers honorary degrees on outstanding health and science experts

Professor Dame Sally Davies and Professor Karen Vousden CBE, have both been awarded Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc) degrees at Queen Mary University of London’s recent graduations.

News story: Tower Hamlets and Queen Mary mark the launch of new bursary scheme

Lutfur Rahman, Mayor of Tower Hamlets, visited Queen Mary University of London on Monday 30 January to celebrate the Mayor’s launch of a new bursary scheme for local young people.

News story: Why is interdisciplinary research so often the exception, not the rule?

When the size of the prize is so great, why is interdisciplinary research so often the exception, not the rule?

News story: Graduation success for Queen Mary students

Some 3,000 students attended January graduations at Queen Mary University of London recently. There were six days of ceremonies, with approximately 6,000 guests accompanying the delighted graduates at these celebratory events.

News story: Queen Mary alumni recognised in King’s New Year Honours

Queen Mary University of London is proud to congratulate its alumni who were recently recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023, the first of the reign of King Charles III.