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Queen Mary University of London researcher receives UKRI funding for methane monitoring project
13 March 2024

Dr Paul Balcombe has secured £750,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for his project on improving methane monitoring.

School-age girls with obesity are more likely to experience joint and muscle pain
13 March 2024

Girls with obesity are more likely to experience pain in their bones, joints, muscles, ligaments or tendons compared with children with a healthy weight, according to research by Queen Mary University of London. The same did not apply to boys. 

Queen Mary team awarded £7 million grant to train next generation of organ-on-a-chip scientists and bioengineers
12 March 2024

A team of bioengineers led by Professor Hazel Screen have been awarded a £7 million grant to establish an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Next Generation Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies.

Queen Mary joins €3 million project to develop advanced 3D printing for aerospace repairs
12 March 2024

Queen Mary University of London is spearheading a transformative initiative in additive manufacturing (AM). 

Sir Simon Schama  (Photography by Gary Schwartz)Sir Simon Schama delivers first of Mile End Institute’s new ‘Hennessy Lectures’
11 March 2024

This new wide-ranging series, celebrating the life and work of Mile End Institute patron, Lord Hennessy of Nympsfield, will bring together politicians, policymakers, academics, Queen Mary students and the wider public to explore the major challenges facing British politics and policymaking.

Group of Female Researchers in Lab Coats at the Blizard InstituteCelebrating the women inspiring inclusion at Queen Mary this International Women’s Day
8 March 2024

The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Inspiring Inclusion’

Debra Michaels as MRS in STARS (photography Ali Wright)STARS by Mojisola Adebayo wins OffWestEnd Theatre award for best new play
7 March 2024

STARS, a production written by acclaimed theatremaker, artist, and Professor of Theatre Writing and Performance Practice at Queen Mary, Mojisola Adebayo, has secured the New Play OffWestEnd Theatre (Offie) Award 2024.

Experienced Impact Investor to lead London Social Venture Fund Project.
7 March 2024

New initiative seeks to support new startups with a social purpose.

Photo credit Gary SchwartzLaunch event for the Centre for Preventive Neurology showcases breadth of research into neurological disorders
6 March 2024

The Centre for Preventive Neurology, based in the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, marked its official launch this week with a symposium at the Mile End campus.

Artist's impression of an AI networkQueen Mary researchers shine at The Alan Turing Institute 
6 March 2024

Three exceptional Queen Mary researchers have been awarded Turing Fellowships by The Alan Turing Institute.

Julian Jackson wins the Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize for France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain
5 March 2024

The Pol Roger Duff Cooper Prize for the best non-fiction published in the UK is awarded to Julian Jackson for France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain, published by Allen Lane.

Nutrient-based alternative to weight-loss drugs enters next stage of testing
5 March 2024

The novel pill is drug-free and more affordable that existing products.

Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, unites key stakeholders to help deliver post-war mental health recovery for young people in Ukraine
4 March 2024

Queen Mary University of London and partners were honoured to welcome Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine and key stakeholders from the UK and Ukraine for a roundtable discussion on how to address the complex mental health needs of young people, particularly those affected by war.

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry recognises excellence at the annual awards event
1 March 2024

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry gathered at the Barbican last night to recognise those colleagues who had made the most outstanding contributions to scholarship, collegiality, and students over the past year.

Professor Miri Rubin delivers prestigious Gifford Lectures
1 March 2024

Professor Miri Rubin will deliver the renowned Gifford Lectures in Aberdeen during Feb-March. The series, consisting of four lectures, a concert at King’s College Chapel, and an event at the Aberdeen Art Gallery, seeks to provide a rich examination of the feminine within the realms of religion and beyond.

A Night of Science and Engineering: Queen Mary showcases cutting-edge research and innovation
1 March 2024

Queen Mary University of London held its second annual Night of Science and Engineering last evening at the university's Octagon venue.

Record-breaking polar explorer, Dr Zoe Hudson, receives Honorary Degree for pioneering spirit
1 March 2024

On the evening of February 29th, 2024, during the Night of Science and Engineering event, Queen Mary conferred the honorary degree Dr Zoe Hudson, a record-breaking polar explorer and alumna. This recognition celebrates Dr Hudson's remarkable achievements in pushing boundaries and inspiring others through her multiple polar expeditions.

Study identifies multi-organ response to seven days without food
1 March 2024

New findings reveal that the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multiple organs during prolonged periods of fasting. The results demonstrate evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss, but also show that any potentially health-altering changes appear to occur only after three days without food.

JWST image of the Orion Nebula and zoom with on the proto-planetary system d203-506. Credits: background image NASA/ESA/CSA/S. Fuenmayor/PDRs4All Zoom in: I. Schroetter/O. Berné/PDRs4AllRadiation from massive stars shapes planetary systems
29 February 2024

Astronomers have discovered a unique planetary system where a young star is being stripped bare of its planet-forming material at an astonishing rate.

Unlocking the Secrets of Social Bots: Research Sheds Light on AI's Role in Spreading Disinformation
29 February 2024

Social bots are not just benign entities; they have the power to influence public opinion and even manipulate markets, according to research from Queen Mary University of London academic Dr Mina Tajvidi

Professor Li Chan named winner of 2024 European Journal of Endocrinology Award
29 February 2024

The European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) has announced that the 2024 European Journal of Endocrinology (EJE) Award has been awarded to Li Chan, Professor of Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Centre for Endocrinology at the William Harvey Institute.

Queen Mary to host new hub for national mental health research platform
29 February 2024

Jennifer Lau, Professor of Youth Resilience and Co-Director of the Youth Resilience Unit at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, is heading one of the five research hubs to be established by the Medical Research Council (MRC) as part of a national initiative to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and support for people experiencing severe mental illness (SMI).

Queen Mary research team heads discovery of a new method to stop the growth of cancer cells
29 February 2024

Research led by Professor Cleo Bishop from Queen Mary's Blizard Institute has found a way to put certain types of cancer cell to 'sleep', making them vulnerable to drug treatments.

Queen Mary celebrates first anniversary of the Queen Mary School Hainan, BUPT
28 February 2024

On Tuesday 27 February, Queen Mary University of London President and Principal Professor Colin Bailey CBE visited the Queen Mary School Hainan (QMSH), BUPT to celebrate the first anniversary of Queen Mary’s new Hainan campus. The Principal’s visit marks the beginning of a series of events celebrating 20 years of collaboration between Queen Mary and the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT).

Queen Mary University of London Academic Invited to Provide Expert Opinion at UK Music AI Inquiry
27 February 2024

Noam Shemtov, Professor of Intellectual Property and Technology Law, has been invited to provide expert opinion at the UK Music AI Inquiry before the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on UK Music.

New Study Highlights Rewilding's Role in Tackling Flood and Drought Challenges
26 February 2024

A comprehensive review of evidence led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with the University of Sussex, Environment Agency, National Trust, Rewilding Britain, and Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, has shed light on the potential of rewilding to enhance flood and drought resilience.

Queen Mary University of LondonPeople in power avoid using sensitive language at work (politics, religion, ethnicity)
26 February 2024

A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology finds that people in positions of power are three times less likely to use sensitive language in work-related emails than people junior to them.

Antonio Tarsis, From the Ashes, image © Damian GriffithsPeople’s Palace Projects: ‘From the Ashes’ - an exhibition and auction raising funds for Xingu Indigenous communities of the Amazon Rainforest
20 February 2024

Exhibition: The Truman Brewery, Wednesday 21st - Sunday 25th February 2024

Auction: Christie’s Post War and Contemporary Day Sale, Saturday 9th March 2024

(a) Demonstration of the flexibility of the biosensor. (b-c) fabricated metasurface biosensor under an optical microscope, (d) cultured 3D collagen gel models of BCC in 24-well plates, and (e) a close-up view. Credit by: Shohreh Nourinovin et. al./IEEE Transactions on Biomedical EngineeringTerahertz biosensor detects skin cancer with remarkable accuracy, ushering in new era of early detection
20 February 2024

Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves that can detect skin cancer with exceptional sensitivity, potentially paving the way for earlier and easier diagnoses. 

Pore evolution secrets revealed: new study unlocks additive manufacturing potential
19 February 2024

A collaboration between Queen Mary University of London, University College London (UCL), Rolls-Royce, and a team of international researchers has unlocked the secrets of pore evolution in directed energy deposition (DED) additive manufacturing.

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