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Queen Mary bolsters its successful apprenticeship programme with a new offer for 2025
2 February 2024

Queen Mary marks the start of Apprenticeship week with the announcement of new apprenticeship programmes. 

‘Rare positive result' in trial of new support intervention for people with dementia and their family carers
2 February 2024

Research led by Claudia Cooper, Professor of Psychological Medicine and lead of the Centre for Psychiatry and Mental Health in the Wolfson Institute of Public Health, shows that NIDUS-Family therapy helps people with dementia and their family carers attain their personal goals.    

National NHS BRCA gene testing to identify cancer risk early for people with Jewish ancestry
1 February 2024

NHS England have announced a new screening programme to provide genetic testing for tens of thousands of people with Jewish ancestry, who are more likely to carry BRCA gene faults that can increase risk of breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.

New clinic helps more patients in need of dental care
31 January 2024

More residents in north east London will have access to free dental care, thanks to a collaboration between Barts Health NHS Trust, Queen Mary University of London and Community Health Partnerships (CHP).

Colin Bailey delivering keynote speech in ShanghaiProfessor Colin Bailey delivers keynote on digital education at Shanghai conference, sharing Queen Mary’s expertise in leadership and innovation
31 January 2024

Queen Mary University of London President and Principal, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, delivered a keynote speech on digital education and spoke at a panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the second World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai on Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 January 2024.  

Queen Mary University of London and Imperial War Museums Institute forge pioneering collaboration to Illuminate history of the Second World War and the Holocaust
25 January 2024

The inaugural outcome of this collaboration will be two public-facing 'masterclasses' set to take place in March 2024. 

Meet the Queen Mary team preventing measles outbreaks in east London
24 January 2024

As the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declares a national incident following a measles outbreak in the West Midlands, we look at the work of the Clinical Effectiveness Group at Queen Mary, who are helping GPs to protect our local communities in east London.

Analysing DNA ‘tags’: new Epigenetics Hub set to advance early disease detection
24 January 2024

A £3m collaboration between researchers at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust will investigate how the marks on DNA in blood can be used to detect a disease at an early stage.

STIM CINEMA: A new exhibition from Queen Mary University of London academic unveils a mesmerising fusion of Art and Stimming
23 January 2024

STIM CINEMA, a groundbreaking exhibition that transcends traditional boundaries, bringing together the realms of art and stimming

SNOLAB and Queen Mary collaborate on quantum technology workshop
23 January 2024

Queen Mary University of London's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) recently made waves in the quantum technology scene with a collaborative workshop held at SNOLAB, the deepest cleanest laboratory located 2.1 kilometers underground in a nickel mine near Sudbury, Ontario. 

Queen Mary's new cinema and arts lab launches with BAFTA 2024 nominated panel guest
22 January 2024

Over 500 people including students, staff, local community groups and many other members of our local community visited BLOC for its opening exhibition on Friday 19 January. 

Ignite your AI passion: a new summer research intensive placement supported by Google DeepMind Research Ready funding stream
19 January 2024

Queen Mary University of London is thrilled to announce the launch of the Research Ready Programme, a transformative initiative designed to empower the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) talent. This intensive 6-week summer programme, running from June 17th to July 26th, 2024, will equip 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate students from underrepresented groups with the fundamental skills and knowledge to thrive in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science. Applications open January 22nd, 2024.  

A look back at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's awards and prizes from 2023
19 January 2024

Our Faculty has incredible teams and fantastic researchers - this is a quick round up of just some of the awards and honours they received during 2023.

 

New Queen Mary CENTRE FOR CANCER SCREENING, PREVENTION AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS
18 January 2024

The launch of the new Centre for Cancer Screening, Prevention and Early Diagnosis (CCSPED) at Queen Mary University of London heralds a step forward for world leading cancer research and education.

E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy
17 January 2024

A new analysis of trial data on pregnant smokers, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, finds that the regular use of nicotine replacement products during pregnancy is not associated with adverse pregnancy events or poor pregnancy outcomes. 

Climate change is eroding the ability of the north Atlantic to produce fish. Image credit: Glynn Gorick.Climate change threatens fish supply: tiny phytoplankton, big consequences
15 January 2024

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a hidden danger lurking beneath the waves: climate change is silently eroding the ocean's ability to provide fish, with even small declines in plankton leading to much bigger drops in fish stocks. 

Dr Halima Begum receives honorary degree at Queen Mary Graduation
12 January 2024

The final honorary degree of our winter graduation ceremonies was awarded to Dr Halima Begum, the next chief executive of Oxfam GB and current CEO of ActionAid UK, an international charity working with women and girls living in poverty.

Landmark national study supports use of whole genome sequencing in standard cancer care
11 January 2024

In the largest study of its kind, scientists today report how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored care for their patients.

Queen Mary awards honorary degrees to two outstanding individuals
10 January 2024

Gareth Thomas and Professor Mark Wilson received honorary doctorates from Queen Mary University of London yesterday (9 January) as part of our winter graduation ceremonies.

Ofcom and Queen Mary University of London publish white paper on reflective surfaces in wireless networks
10 January 2024

Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, in collaboration with Queen Mary, has published a white paper exploring the potential role and spectrum-regulatory issues of reflective surfaces in future wireless networks. 

Queen Mary University of London study reveals genetic legacy of racial and gender hierarchies
9 January 2024

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have revealed how sociocultural factors, in addition to geography, play a significant role in shaping the genetic diversity of modern societies. The research published in eLife employed deep learning to unravel the intricate patterns of ancestry-related sex bias and assortative mating, revealing how societal structures have shaped the genetic diversity of this region. 

Queen Mary's Dr Yuanwei Liu made IEEE Fellow for contributions to wireless communication technologies.
2 January 2024

This honor recognises Dr Liu's significant contributions to the fields of non-orthogonal multiple access technologies and wireless power transfer.

Ain Shams & Queen Mary partner on Digital Health courseQueen Mary to launch brand-new digital health course with Ain Shams University in Egypt
21 December 2023

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.

Researchers solve mystery behind DnaA protein's role in DNA replication initiation
20 December 2023

In a breakthrough discovery, published in Nature Communications, scientists from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with researchers at Newcastle University and The Francis Crick Institute have unraveled the intricate mechanism behind how DnaA, the master initiator of DNA replication in bacteria, specifically opens replication origins, the gateways to DNA duplication. This fundamental understanding sheds light on the crucial process that underpins the growth and reproduction of nearly all bacterial cells.

Queen Mary at COP28Queen Mary makes its mark on this year’s climate summit in Dubai
20 December 2023

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

Professor Robert Hill wins major prize for research and innovation in biomedical materials
19 December 2023

Professor of Physical Sciences in Relation to Dentistry, Robert Hill, has been awarded the Chapman Medal by the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining. This prestigious award was presented to him for his distinguished research and innovation in the field of biomedical materials.

Queen Mary University of London launches new global scholarships
15 December 2023

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.

Queen Mary’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry receives Athena Swan Gold Award
14 December 2023

Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FMD) has received an Athena Gold Swan Award, recognising its significant progression and achievements in gender equality in medicine. The FMD is one of seven faculties in the UK to receive a Gold Award.

Queen Mary’s Professor Thomas Powles in Nature’s global list of ‘the ten people who shaped science in 2023’
14 December 2023

Professor Tom Powles, cancer researcher at Queen Mary and physician, is recognised for leading a transformative clinical trial for the treatment of severe bladder cancer.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics visit Queen Mary for the first time since 2015
12 December 2023

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. 

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