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Professor Manu Raj MathurGlobal oral health expert Professor Manu Raj Mathur joins Queen Mary University of London
1 February 2022

Professor Manu Raj Mathur will join Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Dental Public Health and Primary Care on 1 February 2022 as Professor of Dental Public Health. 

Queen Mary alumnus launches new mental health app
27 January 2022

Dr Nick Prior, NHS psychiatrist and former student at Queen Mary University of London has launched the ‘Minderful’ app to make mental fitness accessible and engaging.

Covid-19 testing kit that fits into backpack. Credit: Lin et alScientists develop Covid-19 testing lab in a backpack
26 January 2022

Researchers have created a simple Covid-19 testing lab that fits into a backpack providing a cheap and effective solution for low income or remote areas.

Honorary degrees presented at Queen Mary Graduation
26 January 2022

Three honorary degrees were awarded during January’s graduation, marking the awardees’ invaluable contributions to the fields of engineering, political journalism and law. Queen Mary congratulates this year’s recipients for their successes and service to others.

1 in 4 Chilled Sliced Meats Sold in the UK are Saltier than Atlantic Seawater, according to new data
25 January 2022

New research by Action on Salt from Queen Mary University of London has revealed that two-thirds of all chilled sliced meats including sliced ham, chicken, corned beef and salami sold by leading grocery retailers are dangerously high in salt – with one in three failing to meet the national salt reduction targets.

Queen Mary students receive first lecture in the metaverse
19 January 2022

A group of Queen Mary third year medical students received the lecture in the virtual reality (VR) world, led by Professor Shafi Ahmed.

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-TamProfessor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam answers Covid-19 questions at Queen Mary event
18 January 2022

Queen Mary’s Institute of Dentistry recently hosted a virtual Q&A session with England’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam.

Blue pills. Credit: iStock.comOptimising treatments for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease could save lives, according to researchers
14 January 2022

A recent study shows that optimising medicines for high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease patients living in East London could reduce lifetime hospital costs and prevent cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

Queen Mary partners with Goldman Sachs for new degree apprenticeship
13 January 2022

Queen Mary University of London and Goldman Sachs are launching a new Global Markets degree apprenticeship, offering students a chance to gain four years of work experience at a world-leading investment firm and a degree from one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities. Those accepted will join September 2022.

Eminent materials scientist joins Queen Mary
10 January 2022

Professor Sir Harshad "Harry" Kumar Dharamshi Hansraj Bhadeshia, the Indian-British metals expert is joining Queen Mary University of London.

Elizabeth Clare samples air to collect airborne DNA. Credit: Elizabeth ClareDNA from air could revolutionize the way we measure animal biodiversity, say scientists
6 January 2022

Two new studies published today in the journal Current Biology show that environmental DNA (eDNA) collected from air can be used to detect a wide range of animal species and offers a novel, non-invasive approach to monitoring biodiversity. 

Man on smart phone. Credit: iStock.comGraphene could replace rare metal used in mobile phone screens
6 January 2022

A new study, published in the journal Advanced Optical Materials, is the first to show graphene can replace Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) in an electronic or optical device.

Queen Mary alumna completes incredible expedition to the South Pole
6 January 2022

Captain Preet Chandi, a Queen Mary University of London alumna, travelled 700 miles in just 40 days, capping a remarkable achievement.

Credit: Shaun Jeffers / Shutterstock.comQueen Mary staff recognised in the New Year Honours List
1 January 2022

Congratulations to Queen Mary colleagues on their awards published in the latest New Year Honours List.

Mammal tree of life. Credit: Mario dos Reis Barros and Sandra Alvarez-Carretero.Study offers new insights into the timeline of mammal evolution
22 December 2021

A new study, published today in the journal Nature, has provided the most detailed timeline of mammal evolution to date.

Radiomics analysis of cardiac MRI scans.Risk factors for heart disease change heart structure and appearance
22 December 2021

A new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London suggests that certain risk factors for heart disease are linked to common changes in the structure and appearance of the heart.

Queen Mary professor awarded Major Research Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust
17 December 2021

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

Solar energy and wind power stations. Credit: iStock.comScientists create stable materials for more efficient solar cells
15 December 2021

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new process for producing stable perovskite materials to create more efficient solar cells.  

Queen Mary announces winners of Education Excellence Awards
15 December 2021

Queen Mary has recognised and celebrated inspired teaching and support for students across the University at its annual Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes.

Woman holds Covid-19 vaccine in hands. Credit: scaliger/iStock.comNew insights into impact of multiple sclerosis treatments on Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
15 December 2021

Treatments used to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their condition can reduce the effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines, according to research from Cardiff University and Queen Mary University of London 

Queen Mary academic wins American Association of Geographers’ Creativity Award
15 December 2021

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

GP baby clinic in East London.Queen Mary's Clinical Effectiveness Group receives funding to tackle falling pre-school immunisation rates
14 December 2021

Four projects tackling some of London’s key health challenges have been awarded a total of £1 million to demonstrate how the use of data at scale can improve health outcomes, supporting delivery of the London Health Data Strategy.

Vials containing blood. Credit: Centre for Trauma Sciences.New online training platform builds global expertise in trauma research
14 December 2021

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are helping to develop trauma frontline professionals as part of an international collaboration with Thailand’s Thai Siriraj Medical School and Mahidol University.

Queen Mary climbs 47 places in sustainability league table
14 December 2021

Queen Mary University of London has risen 47 places, from number 83 to 36 in the 2021 People & Planet University League.

Queen Mary academic wins major prize for Black British playwriting
10 December 2021

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

Group of people. Credit:iStock.comMore diversity improves genetic research into cardiovascular disease, according to new study
8 December 2021

A new study, co-led by Queen Mary University of London, has made the case for more diversity in genetic research.

Discoveries in Distanced Arts: The work, wonder, and wear of remote creative programmes research was funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation. Credit:Roswitha ChesherEntelechy Arts and Queen Mary University of London launch a new report on how to deliver remote arts programmes for older adults
8 December 2021

A new report based on research led by Entelechy Arts and Queen Mary University of London will provide insights into how arts organisations can design and deliver remote programmes, based on experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Queen Mary and Newham College to launch new Institute of Technology
8 December 2021

Queen Mary University of London and Newham College have announced the launch of the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) - a partnership involving a range of leading names from the world of business that will offer world-class training and education and provide the skills that employers need to keep London moving forward as a leading global city.

MRI Scan. Credit:iStock.comMolecule found in seafood plays role in protecting and improving cognitive function, researchers find
7 December 2021

A molecule found in high quantities in fish and other seafood could play a role in protecting and improving cognitive function in the brain, a new study suggests.

SARS-CoV-2 virus particle surrounded by antibodies. Credit: koto_feja/ iStock.comImmune imprinting causes varied patterns of protection against COVID-19 variants
3 December 2021

New research shows that the first SARS-CoV-2 spike protein a person encounters, be it by vaccination or infection, shapes their subsequent immune response against current and future variants.

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