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Queen Mary’s excellence in knowledge exchange recognised

The 2026 Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF6) results, published today, show that Queen Mary University of London has maintained or improved its position compared to last year.  

Queen Mary welcomes Professor Sir Ian Chapman to Whitechapel campus

Queen Mary University of London was honoured to recently welcome Professor Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to our Whitechapel campus.  

Queen Mary-led digital listening test to be trialled across NHS to help improve dementia diagnosis

A new digital test developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London could help people receive a faster and more accurate diagnosis of dementia, as part of a major new UK-wide initiative.

Scientists are a step closer to understanding and extending lifespan

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London finds that directly activating a key cellular energy sensor extended lifespan in yeast, worms and flies, offering new clues about the biology of ageing. 

Robotic hip and knee surgery fails to cut overall risk of repeat surgery

Two major studies involving researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement does not reduce the overall early risk of repeat surgery compared with conventional surgery.

New partnership with UIBE launches two AI-focused programmes in Beijing

Queen Mary University of London has launched a new transnational education partnership with the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, bringing two new undergraduate programmes to students in China.

Queen Mary’s excellence recognised in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Queen Mary University of London’s world-leading research excellence and international footprint have been recognised in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.  

Non-invasive nerve stimulation shows potential for treating uncontrolled high blood pressure

A non-invasive technique that stimulates nerves through the ear has been shown to be safe, well tolerated and easy for patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure to use at home, according to a clinical trial led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary scientists overcome key barrier to self-amplifying vaccines

The innovation could enable protection at lower doses, meaning vaccines could be rolled out further and faster than was previously imaginable, and opens new possibilities in gene therapy, cancer immunotherapy, and protein replacement therapies.

Professor Dino Distefano elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Dino Distefano, Professor of Software Verification at Queen Mary University of London, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. 

Major NHS trial provides new evidence on multi-cancer blood test

Results from the world’s first randomised controlled trial of a multi-cancer early detection blood test have been published in two leading medical journals, providing important new evidence on whether the test can change how cancers are diagnosed and how it performs when used for population screening.

Queen Mary scientist awarded prestigious £1.4 million UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship to uncover biodiversity's hidden benefits to people

Dr Samuel Pironon, Lecturer in Conservation Biology in Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Science and Engineering, has been awarded a highly competitive UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowship worth £1.4 million over four years, with the potential for further extension. 

First ‘backwards’ planet discovered around a small star challenges ideas about how planets form

Queen Mary researchers help reveal an unusual exoplanet orbit that could provide new clues about the formation and evolution of planetary systems 

Queen Mary financial law experts play key role in international resolution on non-bank finance

Queen Mary University of London financial law experts have helped shape a new international resolution calling for greater scrutiny and transparency of the rapidly growing non-bank financial sector, amid concerns about potential systemic risks.

Queen Mary ranked 25th in world for research collaboration

Queen Mary University of London is ranked 25th in the world and 10th in Europe for research collaboration, according to new rankings, published by the Research Collaboration Index (RCI).

Patient’s immune system could help predict success of CAR-T cell therapy

Researchers, including scientists at Queen Mary University of London, have identified biological factors that could help predict whether patients will respond successfully to CAR-T cell therapy when lower numbers of therapeutic cells are available.

Giving students a voice in how they learn could transform the classroom experience

Research from Queen Mary University of London explores how combining learner autonomy with student-led enquiry can create a more engaging and collaborative experience for international students learning academic English. 

Queen Mary research behind potential new heart attack treatment shows promise in Phase 2 trial

Research originating at Queen Mary University of London’s William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) has helped underpin a potential new treatment designed to protect the heart from inflammation-related damage following a severe heart attack.

Scientists and leading dance institutions discover a better way to teach dance online

From ballet studio to behavioural science: researchers uncover the best view for learning choreography. 

New research from Queen Mary University of London finds that less experienced dancers learn choreography more effectively when they follow a teacher's movements from the same perspective, with implications far beyond dance 

Not all roads lead to Rome: Study challenges what we think we know about Roman roads

New analysis of almost 300,000 kilometres of Roman roads reveals a complex network shaped by people, places and landscapes, in which Rome was less central than is often assumed.

Scientists are one step closer to healing tendon disease in people and animals

Study reveals how specialised tendon cells respond to changes in their physical environment, opening new possibilities for future research into tendon health and repair

Blood protein analysis could help diagnose rare diseases missed by genome sequencing

Combining information about proteins in the blood with genomic data provides new answers for some people with rare diseases who previously remained undiagnosed after genome sequencing, research suggests.

Queen Mary joins £10m international programme to tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis

New international research programme will bring together researchers and national tuberculosis programmes across five high-burden countries to better understand emerging drug resistance and improve treatment.

Queen Mary academic awarded €1.5 million grant to tackle inequalities in higher education

A Queen Mary University of London academic has received a prestigious €1.5 million European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant for a major new research project investigating inequalities in access to higher education. 

Chimpanzees have accents too, study finds

A study by Queen Mary University of London finds that young chimpanzees develop dialect, providing a new way of understanding ontogenetic evolution.

Queen Mary receives £25 million in funding to develop next generation of researchers

Queen Mary University of London has received £25 million to fund four multidisciplinary Doctoral Training Programmes (DTPs), reinforcing the University’s strength and excellence in training the next generation of research leaders.

Tiny atomic changes could lead to smarter wireless technology

Queen Mary University of London researchers have discovered a new way to make wireless communication devices more adaptable, paving the way for smarter antennas, more efficient networks, and next-generation communication technologies.

Quantum computers could give scientists a new way to explore the hidden behaviour of matter

Queen Mary University of London researchers develop a quantum computational spectroscopy approach that could open new ways of studying complex quantum systems

From Queen Mary research to the big screen: De Gaulle biopic becomes a hit in France

A major two-part biopic of Charles de Gaulle, based on an acclaimed biography written by former Queen Mary University of London historian Professor Julian Jackson, is set to arrive in UK cinemas following its success in France.

Where body fat is stored may matter more than BMI for heart health

A study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has found that where fat is stored in the body may be a better indicator of heart health than body mass index (BMI) alone.