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Through a passion for partnership and by investing in the research and industrial ecosystem on and around our campuses, we have become a leader in creating successful new ventures that generate high-quality jobs and sustainable economic growth, across London, the UK and the world. 

Queen Mary is ranked in the top 10 per cent of all English universities for ‘research partnerships’ and ‘public and community engagement’, in the top 20 per cent for ‘IP and commercialisation’ and in the top 30 per cent for ‘working with business’ and the ‘working with the public and third sectors’.

New research in cancer metabolism gives hope to patients with mesothelioma

An innovative therapy developed by Professor Peter Szlosarek and his team offers new hope for mesothelioma patients.

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Starving a tumour – new research in cancer metabolism gives hope to patients with mesothelioma

An innovative therapy developed by Professor Peter Szlosarek and his team offers new hope for mesothelioma patients.

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Cloud computing – how should it be regulated?

Cloud computing – how should it be regulated?

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New technology helps re-identify people in videos

Re-ID is specialist software that re-identifies people more accurately than highly trained human experts. It was created by Vision Semantics Limited (VSL), a company co-founded and led by Professor Sean Gong.

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A smart toothpaste that “knows” what your teeth need

Researchers from the Queen Mary's Institute of Dentistry and the School of Engineering and Materials Science have collaborated to develop an award-winning ‘smart’ toothpaste. BioMinF uses patented bioactive glass technology to protect teeth from decay and reduce sensitivity and pain.

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ANIMATE – a new frontier in antenna design

Antennas have been around for more a 100 years. But how can we make them smaller, cheaper and with more functionality so they can be used for real world problems?

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Working beyond the border − supporting labour rights in European Union trade policy

Professor Liam Campling’s project, ‘Working Beyond the Border: European Union Trade Agreements and International Labour Standards’ has shaped debate and policy regarding the European Union’s approach to Trade and Sustainable Development in its Free Trade Agreements.

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