2026

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.

Queen Mary PhD students bring Chinese literary classic to the London stage

Queen Mary University of London PhD students Tiantian Xie and Keyuan Zhang have brought ‘Herstory in History’, an original Chinese-language musical inspired by one of China's best-known literary classics, to the London stage. Performed in Mandarin with English subtitles, the production introduces Chinese storytelling to international audiences through a contemporary theatrical lens. 

Blog: When AI meets Phage Display: Accelerating the future for life-saving antibodies

Ahuva Nissim is Professor in antibody and Therapeutic Engineering at Queen Mary University of London. In this article, Professor Nissim explore the potential of AI-designed artificial phage and how they could help address antibiotic resistance while opening new avenues for drug discovery.

When ideas travel, research blossoms

Dr Matthieu Burnay, Reader in Global Law, is Dean for International in Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on comparative international law, global governance, and Chinese law.  Here, he explores why international collaboration is one of the most effective ways of conducting research that addresses the world's most pressing challenges. 

Introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone linked to improved lung growth in children

A landmark study of more than 3,400 children, led by Queen Mary University of London, has found that air quality improvements following the introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are strongly associated with accelerated lung growth in children.

Professor Yang Hao awarded prestigious URSI Booker Gold Medal

Queen Mary University of London is proud to announce that Professor Yang Hao, Professor of Antennas and Electromagnetics in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, has been awarded the International Union of Radio Science (URSI) Booker Gold Medal—one of the organisation’s highest honours. 

From teaching challenge to potential spinout: Queen Mary AI assessment project takes next step

An artificial intelligence project developed at Queen Mary University of London to help academics provide faster, more detailed feedback to students has been selected for a national spinout programme. 

Queen Mary announces new Vice-President for Education

Following a competitive international recruitment process, Professor Giuliana Pieri has been appointed as the new Vice-President for Education at Queen Mary University of London. 

Queen Mary’s commitment to social mobility recognised

A new report from the Social Mobility Commission ranks Queen Mary University of London as the highest-performing Russell Group University in the country for social mobility, outperforming all other Russell Group universities by a significant amount. 

Researchers help unlock a more versatile future for quantum computing

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, Imperial College and University of Oxford have helped develop a new architecture that could overcome one of the biggest obstacles preventing photonic quantum computers from reaching their full potential. 

AI gives tomorrow's wireless networks a clearer voice

Queen Mary University of London researchers develop intelligent communications system that dramatically improves data transmission when bandwidth is limited 

New graphene-powered soft lens could pave the way for smarter glasses, cameras and medical devices

Queen Mary researchers develop a lightweight, electrically adjustable lens inspired by the flexibility of the human eye 

Blog: A just transition needs more than good intentions

As Europe considers the next phase of its green and digital transition, Dr Giorgos Galanis argues that voluntary commitments alone are not enough to protect workers and communities affected by economic change. Instead, Europe needs a binding legal framework that places fairness at the heart of the transition.

Blog: Ceuta and Melilla: how the colonial legacies of these cities have shaped migration in the region

Parvati Nair, Professor of Hispanic, Cultural and Migration Studies, Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on 'Ceuta and Melilla: how the colonial legacies of these cities have shaped migration in the region'.

Dr Pedro Elston awarded National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Pedro Elston’s commitment to and impact on medical education has been recognised by Advance HE with a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship. 

Queen Mary awarded prestigious grant to better understand links between pollution and health

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded £1.3 million from the Wolfson Foundation to support research into the impact of environmental pollution on health.

Queen Mary awards honorary degrees to outstanding individuals

The substantial contributions seven individuals have made to their fields of work were recognised during Queen Mary University of London’s 2026 summer graduations.

What remains uniquely human about leadership? New book explores leading in an age of AI and uncertainty

As artificial intelligence transforms the way we live and work, what qualities will define the leaders of tomorrow?

International study shows once-weekly HIV pill performs as well as daily treatment

An international clinical trial led by researchers including Professor Chloe Orkin of Queen Mary University of London has shown that a once-weekly oral treatment for HIV is as effective as one of today’s leading daily therapies, offering the potential for a new treatment option that could reduce the burden of lifelong daily pill-taking. 

Under pressure: when tension builds up, the nucleus escapes

Researchers at Queen Mary University and IBEC have discovered that epithelial tissues adapt to prolonged stretching by slowly reorganising their keratin cytoskeleton into large multicellular networks. 

New Nature Genetics study unlocks fresh insights into disease biology and future drug discovery

Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has shown how next-generation blood protein analysis can uncover important biological insights that conventional technologies miss, opening up new opportunities to better understand disease and identify future drug targets.

Scientists create the first 3D nanoscale maps of human airway epithelium, revealing the hidden architecture of lung defence cells

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge in collaboration with colleagues at HHMI Janelia and NIH, have created some of the most detailed three-dimensional maps ever generated of human airway cells, revealing how the specialised cells that protect our lungs are built and organised. 

New hybrid positioning system promises reliable tracking where GPS fails

Researchers have unveiled a new location‑tracking system that could dramatically improve navigation in places where GPS signals routinely fail, such as tunnels, dense cities and underground transport routes. 

Queen Mary celebrates five years of medical graduates at Malta Campus

On 16 July, Queen Mary University of London celebrated the fifth graduation ceremony at its Malta Campus, as 68 medical students from 27 nationalities graduated from its five-year medicine programme. The ceremony, celebrated in Gozo, was attended by the Minister for Gozo, Clint Camilleri, alongside other senior representatives from the Maltese Government, healthcare sector and education community. 

The Gravity from Entropy theory offers new clues for reconciling gravity with the second law of thermodynamics

Queen Mary University mathematician Professor Ginestra Bianconi explores how gravity can be reconciled with thermodynamics within the Gravity from Entropy theory

Bacteria form 'herds' to survive predators, offering fresh insight into Earth's carbon cycle

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that tiny photosynthetic bacteria band together into protective "herds" when attacked by predators – a survival strategy that could also influence how carbon is stored in the world's waters. 

Queen Mary founding member of Defence Universities Alliance

Queen Mary University of London has been chosen as one of the founding members of the new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). 

Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their diet – but they can only adapt so far

New research involving Queen Mary University of London reveals that amphibians can change what they eat to cope with rising temperatures, but that this natural survival strategy has limits.

AI combines multiple DNA clues to improve cancer detection from blood

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence method that can detect signs of cancer by combining several different clues found in DNA fragments circulating in the blood.

Queen Mary collaboration brings history to life

A community research project led by Queen Mary University of London and run in partnership with Drapers’ Academy and Eastside Community Heritage has brought the history, heritage and identity of Harold Hill to life.

Blog: How England is weighing the cost of genomic newborn screening

New research led by Queen Mary University of London assesses the cost of genomic screening for newborns in England. 

Major step forward as new approach to rare disease drug development yields first research results.

The TREAT-EB collaboration between Queen Mary University of London and DEBRA Research aims to circumvent the discovery bottleneck blocking treatments for epidermolysis bullosa.

Sponsorship is key to progressing the leadership pipeline, but why do only a quarter of these relationships work?

A research report launched today shows that sponsorship is a critical part of progression into senior leadership roles, because it teaches individuals how advancement actually works in practice.

New brush test detects oral cancer in one hour

A paper published in the Nature journal Biomarker Research by a cross-University team led by Queen Mary University of London researchers, validates the use of a non-invasive brush biopsy test that can detect oral cancer within one hour. 

Queen Mary expert helps shape new Department for Education guidance on screen use in early years

Professor Rachael Bedford, from the Centre for Brain and Behaviour at Queen Mary University of London, helps shape new Department for Education (DfE) guidance on screen use for children in early years settings, ensuring the latest evidence informs practice across nurseries, preschools and childminding settings.

New AI benchmark helps music generation systems better understand human preference

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new benchmark and evaluation system designed to help AI-generated music better align with human preferences, marking an important step towards more creative, controllable, and human-centred music-generation technologies. 

Robots can now “see” touch thanks to a new colour-changing tactile sensor

Engineers at Queen Mary University of London built a new colour-changing tactile sensor, which allows robots to “see” and touch in real-time. 

Experts should focus on a “Neurodevelopmental spectrum” to support children rather than considering conditions like ADHD and autism in isolation

Largest study to date to look at how traits of different neurodevelopmental conditions strongly overlap with each other and relate to wider emotional and behavioural challenges and real-world outcomes from childhood through adolescence.

Hip fracture patients three times less likely to need repeat surgery with dual mobility hip replacements

A major international clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and Uppsala University in Sweden has found that an emerging type of hip replacement implant dramatically reduces complications in people with a broken hip.

Queen Mary research excellence recognised with multimillion-euro grant success

Two academics from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded grants from the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) for groundbreaking research. 

Queen Mary celebrates graduates and strategic partnerships in China

President and Principal, Professor Colin Bailey, CBE and Vice-Principal for Science and Engineering, Professor Wen Wang recently led a two-week visit by Queen Mary University of London to China. There, they celebrated the graduations of students across the University’s transnational education (TNE) partnerships while strengthening relationships with partner universities, alumni, and education leaders. 

Queen Mary welcomes first cohort of students through new transnational education partnership in China

Queen Mary University of London will welcome the first cohort of 240 students through a new transnational education (TNE) partnership with the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, following approval by China's Ministry of Education. 

Mathematician's Prestigious Fellowship Drives New Discoveries in Marine Microbiology

Professor Natasha Blitvic's successful Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship highlights the power of interdisciplinary research and the value of one of the world's most distinctive research awards.

Remembering Professor Sir Roy Goode CBE KC FBA

Queen Mary University of London remembers Professor Sir Roy Goode CBE KC FBA, founder of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) and one of the world's leading commercial law scholars, whose vision and scholarship established an enduring legacy at the University and across the international legal community.

Climate-anxious youth from poorer countries “unheard” due to digital disconnection

As rising temperatures around the world trigger climate-related anxiety, new research shows that those most in need of mental health support may be cut off from it. 

New research reimagines undergraduate degrees for the AI era

A new academic paper from researchers at Queen Mary University of London is proposing a radical redesign of undergraduate education, blending the best elements of degree apprenticeships with traditional university teaching to create a model fit for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). 

From virtue to vice: how the morality of popular music lyrics has changed since the 1960s

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that the moral themes in popular music lyrics shifted over the past 60 years, with moral vices appearing more frequently than virtues.

Queen Mary participates in London Climate Action Week 2026

From 24 to 30 June, People’s Palace Projects (PPP), the arts research centre based at Queen Mary University of London, will bring together leading figures from climate policy, academia, the arts and Indigenous communities during London Climate Action Week 2026, in a programme of events exploring the role of culture in addressing the climate crisis. 

New Vice-President and Executive Dean for Humanities and Social Sciences

Following a competitive recruitment exercise, Professor Daniel Todman has been appointed as Vice-President and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London.  

External leaders from industry, government and the innovation ecosystem have recognised the strength and real-world impact of Queen Mary University of London’s research at the University’s Research and Innovation Awards 2026.

New Membrane Technology Could Transform Hydrocarbon Processing by Slashing Energy Use

Researchers develop ultrathin polymer membranes that enable fast, selective separation of crude oil components, offering a scalable, low‑energy alternative to distillation.

Queen Mary confirms its status as a top global University

Queen Mary University of London is ranked 103rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Cervical cancer deaths plummet to record low thanks to HPV vaccine

First of its kind research, led by Queen Mary University of London and funded by Cancer Research UK, shows that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is reducing cervical cancer deaths in England.

Better heart 'digital twins' could help target treatment for Atrial Fibrillation (erratic heartbeat)

A cross-University paper led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, published in the Journal of Physiology shows how better ‘digital twins’ could help doctors treating people with Atrial Fibrillation.

New theory over mystery death of Botticelli’s Birth of Venus model, Simonetta Vespucci

Expansion of pituitary adenoma may have caused her premature death at 23, and be the cause of her long-admired Strabismus (squint) of Venus 

Queen Mary Emerita Professor recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Professor Dame Parveen Kumar, Emerita Professor of Medicine and Education at Queen Mary University of London, and multiple university alumni, have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026. 

Fungi help lock carbon into Arctic fjord sediments

Hidden fungi on the Arctic seafloor may play an important role in climate-relevant carbon storage.

New AI heart failure screening tool could save lives, cut hospital waiting lists and deliver major NHS cost savings

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust have been awarded £1.3m to develop the invention for use in the NHS.

Children’s motivation and attitudes towards learning play a key role in academic success, study finds

New study reveals how motivation and curiosity help turn genetic potential into school achievement.

New funding allows TRANSFORM prostate cancer research trial to invite all eligible black men

The UK Department of Health and Social Care has announced an additional investment of up to £18m, to extend the landmark TRANSFORM prostate cancer screening trial to invite all eligible Black men aged 45-74 who have not had a recent PSA blood test to participate.

Freshwater methane emissions maximised by global warming

It is not just cows that emit the powerful greenhouse gas methane – microbial emissions from the natural world will inevitably increase as our planet continues to warm.

Our past shapes us, our future inspires us: Celebrating Founders’ Day 2026

On Wednesday 3 June, Queen Mary University of London alumni, staff and students came together to celebrate Founders’ Day.

Sarah Brown to give plenary address at international preterm birth conference

UK Preterm Birth Conference 2027 hosted at Queen Mary University of London from 18 and 19 January 2027.

Epigenetic changes can be inherited without changing DNA in animals

Beyond DNA: Scientists discover how traits can be passed on without genetic changes.

Queen Mary biologist Dr Suzanne Eldridge shortlisted for top business award.

The nomination signals the growing importance of high-value science-led innovation within British entrepreneurship.

First results from NHS-Galleri trial presented at international conference

Today (Saturday 30th May 2026), the first full results from the NHS-Galleri trial, a research study looking into the use of a blood test to see if it can help the NHS to detect cancer early, have been presented at the annual American Society for Clinical Oncology conference.

Drug slows progression of MS

Trial results show that ocrelizumab helps preserve hand function and reduce the risk of wheelchair dependence in people with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).

New AI system could help scientists keep up with the explosion of research papers

Queen Mary University researchers have developed a new AI-powered framework, MetaBeeAI, designed to help scientists review and analyse vast amounts of literature faster, more transparently, and with greater human oversight.  

Blog: True innovation starts with culture

The best innovation universities feel different to the rest. What does it take to be world-leading? Dr Phil Clare, CEO of Queen Mary Innovation (QMI), explains why culture is the key to success. 

New European Study Reveals Methane Emissions from Biogas Plants Are Higher Than Previously Estimated – But Most Could Be Easily Reduced

A major new study led by Queen Mary University of London has revealed that methane emissions from biogas plants across Europe are higher than some estimates suggest—yet, once identified, the majority of these emissions could be eliminated at no net cost. 

Queen Mary academics elected Fellows of The Royal Society

Lars Chittka, Professor of Sensory and Behavioural Ecology, and Inderjeet Dokal, Emeritus Professor and Honorary Consultant in Haematology, both at Queen Mary University of London, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific organisations.  

Tropical butterflies “hedge their bets” with mating tactics to adapt to extreme seasons

Butterfly reproduction findings provide key insights into how climate crisis might affect tropical ecosystems  

A new report analysing the imprisonment of protestors in Britain since 2019 argues that courts are increasingly using remand detention, contempt proceedings and lengthy custodial sentences in response to acts of civil disobedience and direct action. 

Scientists generate electricity from ambient moisture using everyday ingredients

An international research team led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has developed an innovative method to power wearable electronics using ambient moisture and simple, non-toxic materials commonly found in the kitchen.

Queen Mary academics elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Two Professors from Queen Mary University of London have been selected for the 2026 Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. The honour recognises individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and achievement in advancing medical science, improving healthcare and delivering benefits to patients and communities. 

Queen Mary strengthens UK-Brazil research partnerships

An academic delegation from Queen Mary University of London visited Brazil to explore opportunities for collaboration with universities, research institutes and innovation organisations in areas including AI, health, sustainability and inclusive innovation. 

Innovation paves way to make ‘clean’ chemicals, plastics and food using solar energy

Integrated solar reactor uses sunlight, water, CO2 and engineered bacteria to grow biomass in a single beaker

Blog: Fair Work Agency: How to make the new workplace watchdog bite

New commentary by Professor David Whyte and Professor Ruth Dukes argues the Government’s new Fair Work Agency will struggle to effectively enforce workers’ rights without greater funding, stronger powers and closer collaboration with trade unions.

Queen Mary Vice-President at World Digital Education Conference in China

Professor Wen Wang, Vice-President and Chair of the University AI Strategy Group at Queen Mary University of London, presented at the World Digital Education Conference 2026 in Hangzhou, China, highlighting Queen Mary’s approach to embedding AI across the University. 

Queen Mary to coordinate new Nature Medicine global obesity data Commission

Queen Mary University of London is set to play a central role in a major new international effort to transform obesity care through data-driven healthcare and clinical decision-making. 

Largest study on genetics of blood proteins uncovers new disease mechanisms and drug repurposing opportunities

Involving a collaboration with 118 investigators contributing from 89 institutions, scientists from Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare University Research Institute and Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité have led the world’s largest study on the genetic regulation of blood proteins.

Scientists discover how HIV hijacks a cellular 'gateway' to infect resting immune cells

The findings, produced by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and published in Nature, overturn long-held assumptions about HIV infection and could reshape understanding of how the virus establishes hidden reservoirs in the body. 

Professor Claudia Langenberg elected as member of Germany’s Leopoldina

Professor Claudia Langenberg, Director of Queen Mary’s Precision Healthcare Research University Research Institute (PHURI) has been elected to the prestigious German National Academy of Medical Sciences, the Leopoldina.

Tiny insect brain discovery offers a blueprint for faster and more efficient AI and robots

The secret behind insects’ lightning fast reactions could offer a blueprint for more energy efficient robots and self-driving cars, according to a new study challenging our understanding of how brains process information.

Queen Mary academics ranked among UK’s top 100 researchers in 2026

Academics from across Queen Mary University of London have been ranked among the top 100 researchers in their fields in the UK, according to Research.com’s 2026 global rankings.

New tool helps to identify people at highest risk of obesity-related diseases

A simple tool, developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité, could help identify which people living with obesity or overweight are most likely to develop serious obesity-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Industry leaders set out plan to strengthen creative workforce across the Thames Estuary

A major skills summit has set out a clear agenda to overcome unequal access to opportunity and improve how people enter, train and build careers in the creative industries across the Thames Estuary.  

How touch and emotion combine to shape our memories and relationships

New paper in Neuroscience & Biobehavioural Review proposes first neurobiological model for how emotionally meaningful touch stays in our memory and influences our connections with others.

Queen Mary academic Professor Peter Hennessy appointed to Order of the Garter by King Charles

Historian and Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History recognised with one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious honours on St George’s Day.

Feature: Championing Inclusion in STEM: Tyler’s Work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

From grassroots activism to national policy influence, Professor Tyler Kelly’s work on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has been shaped by a long-standing commitment to making universities and research culture safer, fairer and more welcoming for LGBTQ+ people. 

Prostate cancer overdiagnosis rises sharply with age

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have found that the likelihood of prostate cancer overdiagnosis – the detection of a cancer that would never have been diagnosed during a patient’s lifetime but for PSA screening – is low in younger men but rises substantially with old age.

‘Chameleon’ bees change colour with the weather

Study reveals some bees shift colour depending on humidity – and may explain why the same species can look different across climates.

New podcast explores why climate law isn’t delivering on climate ambition

Making Climate Law Work, launched today by Queen Mary University of London, examines the gap between climate ambition and enforceable legal action.

First UK study into the prevalence of poison in deaths by suicide

A new study, led by Professor Amrita Ahluwalia of Queen Mary University of London, shows that a high dosage of a substance was responsible for 164 deaths by suicide in the UK from March 2019 to August 2024, with young people disproportionately impacted.

Queen Mary physicist showcases Higgs boson research in Parliament

Early Career Researcher Christos Vergis represents Queen Mary University of London at prestigious STEM for Britain event.

Wasps move in on ant–plant partnership, disrupting a 10‑million‑year mutualism

New research reveals unexpected intruders in a classic tropical tree–ant relationship, raising concerns for forest recovery in human‑altered landscapes. 

Blog: Kidney disease is growing in Africa: big new study casts light on genetic risk factors

Segun Fatumo, Professor and Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on ‘Kidney disease is growing in Africa: big new study casts light on genetic risk factors.’ 

Animals are powerful landscape engineers shaping the Earth’s surface

Animals are constantly reshaping the landscapes around them, often in ways that go unnoticed

From Beijing to London: shaping the next generation of engineers

What does it take to become a successful global engineer? For Professor Yue Chen, the answer lies in a journey shaped by curiosity, global experience, and a passion for innovation. As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we spotlight her journey from Beijing to a leading academic career in London.  

Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

An international research collaboration led by Queen Mary University of London and University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa has published the most comprehensive genomic investigation of kidney function ever conducted in African populations.  

War in Iran has already produced emissions equivalent to a year of Iceland’s carbon output

New analysis involving Queen Mary researchers estimates more than 5 million tonnes of CO₂e generated in just two weeks of conflict

Queen Mary convenes partners to improve growth, skills and innovation across East London

Yesterday, 18 March, Queen Mary University of London’s East London Civic Action Network (ELCAN) brought leaders from higher education, industry, non-profits, local authority and the City together to define an ambitious, collaborative, and deliverable shared vision for growth, skills and innovation in East London.  

Queen Mary PhD Students Champion Neurodivergent Inclusion at Night of Science and Engineering

Three Queen Mary University of London PhD students took centre stage at this year’s Night of Science and Engineering, sharing research that pushes forward understanding, equity and inclusion for neurodivergent people.

Queen Mary’s Night of Science and Engineering celebrates innovation, partnership, and impact

Yesterday (Tuesday 17 March) Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Science and Engineering welcomed partners, collaborators, and invited guests to its annual Night of Science and Engineering.  

Landmark trial on whole blood transfusion published in NEJM

The results of a landmark clinical trial on the use of whole blood transfusions in pre-hospital trauma care have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Queen Mary's Digital Education Studio wins prestigious prize

Queen Mary University of London's Digital Education Studio has been awarded the 2026 Roger Mills Prize – one of the most prestigious honours in digital higher education – for its transformative approach to online learning through the CARE as Value-Led Digital Education Transformation initiative. 

AI’s game-playing still has flaws, research shows

New research published in Machine Learning shows pattern learning is not enough to train AI to tackle games – and abstract representations or hybrid approaches may help.  

Queen Mary researchers featured in international exhibition exploring AI and the paradox of agency

Work by the Planetary Portals collective, co-founded by two Queen Mary University of London academics, will feature in a major international exhibition examining the relationship between artificial intelligence, technology and human agency.

Blog: Queen Mary: improving the drug development pipeline

Professor Amrita Ahluwalia is the Dean for Research in Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, a pharmacologist and Professor of Vascular Pharmacology. She is also the former editor-in-chief of the British Journal of Pharmacology and inaugural Chair of the Basic and Translational Committee for the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. Here, she discusses how the drug development process can, and should, be improved. 

Study highlights the hidden climate cost of the Israel–Gaza war

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London estimates that the Israel–Gaza war has generated around 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), highlighting the often-overlooked environmental impact of armed conflict.

Dr Cara Croft receives Suffrage Science Award for Life Sciences

Dr Cara Croft, Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded the 2026 Suffrage Science Award for Life Sciences. The prestigious peer-to-peer award recognises outstanding women in science for both research excellence and their commitment to inspiring others.  

Why averages fail for bacteria in the open ocean

How can bacteria that forage on organic particles survive in vast ocean regions where such particles are extremely sparse? A new study by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and ETH Zurich shows that variability at the level of individual bacteria plays a central role. Using a probabilistic population model linking mathematics and microbiology, the team demonstrates that rare, high-impact encounters sustain bacterial populations even when average conditions suggest decline.

By working with industry partners, bio-based solvents could replace fossil derived materials by the 2030s.

Queen Mary University of London spotlights UK–South Korea research links in ultrastrong & lightweight materials

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London helped to strengthen international collaboration in Advanced Materials Science through a major UK–South Korea bilateral symposium at The Royal Society focused on Advanced Materials (4-5 March).

Delocalised Electronic States: Powering Molecular Photovoltaics

Queen Mary Researchers Help Unlock the Secrets Behind 20% Efficient Organic Solar Cells.

Study finds shared genetic roots of MS across diverse ancestries

A new study published in Neurology and led by Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that people of South Asian, African and European ancestry share many of the same genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS). 

New book explores how storytelling and imagination can reshape marketing education

How should marketing be taught at a time when artificial intelligence, automation, and data increasingly shape professional practice?

Queen Mary and New City College enter new partnership

Last week, Queen Mary University of London signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New City College (NCC), the largest further education provider in the country that is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Drug that targets immune cells shows potential as new treatment for diabetic heart disease

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that a medication originally developed for glycemic control can reverse serious heart damage — not by controlling blood sugar as originally intended, but by retraining the immune system to protect the heart from within. 

Queen Mary joins the UK Reproducibility Network

Queen Mary University of London has become an institutional member of the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN), a national consortium that aims to ensure the UK retains its place as a centre for world-leading research.

Single daily pill shows promise as replacement for complex, multi-tablet HIV treatment regimens

A phase 3 clinical trial, led by Professor Chloe Orkin of Queen Mary University of London, has shown that a new, daily oral tablet that combines two current HIV treatment medications – bictegravir and lenacapavir (BIC/LEN) – may simplify treatment significantly for people with HIV who currently take very complex treatments.

Queen Mary is one of UK’s best employers  

Queen Mary University of London is ranked 8th among Russell Group universities and 12th among all education sector employers in the UK’s Best Employers rankings 2026.  

High-risk patients account for 80% of post-surgery deaths

Large UK-wide study shows that high-risk patients account for nearly 80% of post-surgery deaths, highlighting the need for open conversations and more tailored care.  

Blog: For neighbourhood care to work, we need a shared data infrastructure

Dr Anna De Simoni, Clinical Reader in Primary Care Research at Queen Mary University of London, wrote for the Health Service Journal (HSJ) about what is needed for neighbourhood care to work.

How charity helped shape Britain after empire

A new book by Matthew Hilton, Professor of Social History at Queen Mary University of London, explores how charity became a central response to global poverty in Britain after the end of empire.

Study sheds new light on early brain development in Down Syndrome

Researchers uncover defects in membrane of brain cells that diminish their action and connectivity during development in Down Syndrome.

Sea turtles are nesting earlier – but producing fewer eggs, less often: new research

Climate change is reshaping life on Earth at an unprecedented pace. Across the globe, species are shifting their ranges, altering migration routes and breeding earlier in the year in response to rising temperatures. But while some of these changes appear adaptive, scientists are increasingly finding that hidden costs may undermine long-term survival.

Queen Mary research results in changes to NHS guidelines

Thousands of people with advanced bladder cancer across the UK can now receive three rather than six chemotherapy cycles following research by Queen Mary University of London which has led to a change to NHS treatment guidelines. For people with the condition, this means fewer toxic side effects and a better quality of life during treatment.

Freshwater ecosystems could play a critical role in climate resilience

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most threatened environments on the planet, yet their role in shaping climate impacts remains poorly understood.

Sanity check warns EVs and heat pumps deliver “no proven carbon savings” ahead of 2030 clean power target 

New analysis warns that UK electric vehicles and heat pumps are delivering no proven carbon savings — and urges urgent focus on grid capacity, renewables and carbon capture instead. The conclusion: the UK is prioritising the wrong things. 

“This engine is grinding to a halt” - Nature slowing down as climate change gains pace

New research from Queen Mary University of London shows nature’s renewal has “significantly” slowed down with rising temperatures, against expectation

Celebrating the history of medicine and dentistry at Queen Mary

Queen Mary University of London has a proud 240-year history of improving lives and access to higher education, built on four historic institutions the oldest of which – The London Hospital Medical College – was founded in 1785.

Blog: From principles to practice: what students want from diversity education

These reflections are based on recent research by Dr Tana Licsandru, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, published in the British Journal of Management. Working with colleagues, she examined how business schools can help students translate DEI learning from intention into practice.

First of its kind daily HIV treatment shows promising results

The daily pill paves the way for other long-acting treatments for those living with HIV, and addresses the growing concern of resistance to integrase strand-transfer inhibitor (INSTI) treatments, which are the first line of treatments for HIV across the world.  

Blog: Reform has been warned that defecting Tories will damage its brand – and the first evidence is in

Matthew Barnfield, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on Reform, Tory defections and early signs of brand damage.

Blog: What’s the point of a space station around the Moon?

Berna Akcali Gur, Convenor of Outer Space Law at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London has written for The Conversation on 'What’s the point of a space station around the Moon?'

Queen Mary graduates targeted by top employers   

Queen Mary University of London remains among the top universities targeted by employers, according to High Fliers Research.   

Queen Mary strengthens partnership with Barking and Dagenham Council

The Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London welcomed several members of the Cabinet from the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham to strengthen the collaboration between the University and Council, following the successful application to provide a dental outreach clinic in Maritime House, Barking. 

Unsupervised strategies for naive animals: New model of adaptive decision making inspired by baby chicks, turtles and insects

Precocial animals, the ones that move autonomously within hours after hatching or birth, have many biases they are born with that help them survive, finds a new Royal Society paper led by Queen Mary University of London. 

Queen Mary Vice-Principal speaks at QS India Summit 2026

Dr Philippa Lloyd, Vice-Principal Policy and Strategic Partnerships at Queen Mary University of London, spoke at the QS India Summit 2026 held in Goa as part of an international senior leadership panel on the role of impactful research in nation building. 

Queen Mary advances strategic partnership with Thailand

Queen Mary University of London has strengthened its international engagement further through a new partnership with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT), following a delegation visit to Bangkok in January 2026. 

New approach offers hope for people with rare eye cancer

Researchers at Queen Mary’s Barts Cancer Institute have found a more active approach to monitoring and treating people with a rare eye cancer (known as uveal melanoma) that has spread to the liver could help some patients to live longer. 

England’s Chief Dental Officer reopens Queen Mary’s refurbished Barkantine Dental Outreach Clinic

Queen Mary University of London welcomed the Chief Dental Officer for England, Jason Wong MBE, and members of the General Dental Council to reopen one of its newly refurbished dental outreach clinics in East London.

Mapping proteins in African genomes reveals new paths to fight type 2 diabetes

By combining genomic and plasma proteomic data from a Ugandan cohort, the researchers mapped nearly 400 genetic regions that regulate circulating protein levels – 58 of them previously unknown in African-ancestry individuals.

Experts provide policy roadmap to reduce dementia risk, the leading cause of death in the UK

A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social Care to overhaul how it approaches dementia prevention, pointing to vital evidence that dementia risk can be reduced and providing a framework for the development of new government policy that could improve brain health for millions.

Queen Mary’s leadership in social mobility recognised by leading charity

Today (8 January 2026), Queen Mary University of London and its President and Principal, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, were announced as being included in the 2026 Social Mobility List, compiled by the charity Making the Leap. 

How people moved pigs across the Pacific

Genomic study reveals the routes taken by people as they island hopped across Indonesia