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Queen Mary University of London celebrates Founders’ Day
29 November 2023

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

Section from Bengali patua narrative scroll by Bahadur and Rupsona ChitrakaNew report reveals museums' inspiring response to COVID-19: A chronicle of collection, connection, and change
28 November 2023

Discover the resilient and transformative efforts of museum professionals across the UK as they adapt, engage diverse audiences, and redefine collection strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic in a pioneering report from Queen Mary University of London

A spectrum of possibilities: insights into the evolution of far-red light photosynthesis
28 November 2023

A collaborative study led by Dr. Christopher Gisriel at Yale University and Dr. Tanai Cardona at Queen Mary University of London, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, offers new insight on the origin and evolution of a unique type of photosynthesis that enables some bacteria, specifically cyanobacteria, to harness far-red light. 

The home environment is a significant factor in how children recover from severe acute malnutrition in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new study
27 November 2023

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.

Queen Mary academic wins €2m prestigious European Research Council funding
23 November 2023

Professor Rainbow Murray from the School of Politics and International Relations has been awarded a €2M grant from the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator scheme to study the representation of men in politics. She is one of 308 leading researchers across Europe who have been awarded funding in the ERC (2023) competition. 

Working for Climate Justice: New report urges trade unions to lead carbon transition
23 November 2023

The transition away from a carbon-based economy depends upon the ability of workers and their organisations to take collective action to challenge the economic system according to new report from the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary University of London joins $20m drug discovery partnership
22 November 2023

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

Queen Mary extends partnership with Houses of Parliament to deliver Parliamentary Studies module
20 November 2023

Future cohorts of Queen Mary politics students will continue to have the opportunity to hear directly from MPs, peers, and parliamentary staff as part of their degree programme.

Queen Mary researchers among world's most highly cited researchers
17 November 2023

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have been recognised for ranking in the top 1% by citations in their field for 2023. 

Immune mechanism found in osteocyte cells, leading to two new drug targets that could prevent the spread of breast and prostate cancer to bones
16 November 2023

Queen Mary University of London researchers have discovered a new immune mechanism in osteocytes, the most common type of bone cell, that could lead to new drugs for breast and prostate cancer.

The future of cancer care in the UK: a report co-authored by Queen Mary University of London’s Professor Fiona Walter
15 November 2023

Professor Fiona Walter, Director of the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, is one of 12 of the country’s leading cancer experts who have today (Wednesday 15 November) published a 10 point plan for the improvement of the UK’s cancer services.

New injection-based treatment reduces high blood pressure
13 November 2023

A new study led by researchers  from Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust shows a novel drug called Zilebesiran given as injection under the skin once every three or six months, successfully reduces high blood pressure (hypertension).

A participant from Queen Mary University of London Genes & Health study is the 10th person enrolled in a gene-editing clinical trial for heart disease.
13 November 2023

This is a major milestone for the Genes & Health study, which aims to improve health outcomes for people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi descent, who are often underrepresented in genomic studies.

A bumblebee“Do bumble bees play?” awarded the “Pineapple Science Award”
11 November 2023

Dr Samadi Galpayage, a recent Queen Mary University of London PhD graduate, and her team including Professor Lars Chittka, a world-renowned expert on bee behaviour, have been awarded the 12th “Pineapple Science Award” in Biology for their work on bumblebee play. 

New report reveals autistic adults' social media experiences and provides toolkits to better support the needs of neurodivergent users
9 November 2023

Research led by Queen Mary’s Professor Nelya Koteyko  has been published in a new report Autistic adults’ experiences with social media: Creativity, Connectedness, and Control . The new report reveals how autistic users navigate and interact with diverse social media features, unravelling the complex relationship between linguistic and digital practices, individuality, and connectedness.

Tens of thousands of women set to benefit from repurposed NHS drug to prevent breast cancer
7 November 2023

Clinical trials led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London lead to approval for anastrozole as a breast-cancer preventative drug.

A Season of Bangla Drama 2023: Acts of Love
7 November 2023

A Season of Bangla Drama champions new writing and younger writers. Running until 26 November 2023, the festival is a partnership between Queen Mary University of London and Tower Hamlets Council.

London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership awarded multi-million-pound ESRC funding
7 November 2023

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.

Queen Mary students successfully awarded placements at The Alan Turing Institute
6 November 2023

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.

Queen Mary Academic Receives Prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize
3 November 2023

In a momentous announcement, Dr Nil Palabiyik, a distinguished Lecturer in Medieval and Early Modern Studies at the School of English and Drama, has emerged as one of the esteemed laureates of the 2023 Philip Leverhulme Prize.

AI event in the Octagon at Queen MaryQueen Mary University of London puts children’s rights and inequality firmly on the AI agenda 
2 November 2023

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. 

Image from launch of the UK in Mexico initiative which was funded by CitibanamexQueen Mary delegation meets with Citibanamex to share our expertise on delivering work-based learning and apprenticeships
1 November 2023

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).

Pioneering collaboration provides an entirely new perspective on century of Tudor history
31 October 2023

New book from Queen Mary academic Professor Ruth Ahnert, an early modern book historian, and Dr. Sebastian E. Ahnert, a physicist specialising in complex networks, brings to light the complex power dynamics, the spy-craft, and the intrigues that defined the Tudor era (1509-1603).

Queen Mary University of London boosts the UK economy by £4.4 billion
30 October 2023

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

Principal Colin Bailey CBE signing a memorandum of understanding with ANUIESQueen Mary becomes first UK university to partner with the National Association of Universities and Higher Education Institutions (ANUIES) in Mexico
30 October 2023

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.

Principal Colin Bailey CBE meeting with Head of SECTEI, Dr Ofelia Angulo GuerreroPrincipal 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
27 October 2023

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.

Person in scientfic research lab looks into microscopeTrail blazing microplastics project examines the impact on our health
25 October 2023

Every day we consume food and water contaminated with microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic debris resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.

What is this doing to our bodies?

New Humanities and Social Sciences Deputy VP for Queen Mary
23 October 2023

Queen Mary University of London has appointed Professor Daniel Todman as its new Deputy Vice-Principal for Humanities and Social Sciences

Professor Paul Evans appointed as the new Dean of Research Impact for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
20 October 2023

Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce that Professor Paul Evans has been appointed as the new Dean for Research Impact for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. 

Queen Mary University of London professor elected Fellow of the American Physical Society
19 October 2023

Ginestra Bianconi, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London, and Alan Turing Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) for 2023. The American Physical Society was formed to advance the knowledge of physics to benefit humanity. Since 1921, the APS Fellowship signifies peer recognition of exceptional contributions to physics through original research, innovative applications, teaching, and leadership.  

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