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A Chance to Help Save Ash Trees
When ash dieback was first identified in the UK, predictions were grim. A fungal disease with the potential to wipe out most of Britain’s ash trees had arrived, and its spread seemed unstoppable. More than a decade on, researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew are uncovering a more hopeful story, one in which ash trees are beginning to fight back, evolving greater resistance through subtle but powerful genetic change.
Date added: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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My path from QMUL MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation, to PhD candidate
Matthew Hulse’s journey into doctoral research began during his time on the MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation at Queen Mary. The programme not only deepened his understanding of ecology and conservation, but also gave him the practical skills and confidence to pursue independent research. Today, he is applying that foundation to a PhD exploring ecological interactions in Amazonian amphibians.
Date added: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Biodiversity Paradox: Nature’s Pace Slows Down Despite Accelerating Climate Change
Climate change is often expected to speed up ecological change, reshuffling species as environments shift. But a new study from researchers at Queen Mary suggests a more troubling reality: ecosystems may be losing their ability to adapt at all, as the regional diversity needed to replenish them steadily declines.
Date added: Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Building a future in Marine Science
For Connie, choosing to study at Queen Mary set the foundation for a career in marine ecology and conservation. Through supportive mentorship, broad scientific training, and opportunities to grow beyond the classroom, her time at QMUL helped turn an early passion for marine life into a global research journey that now includes whale shark monitoring and doctoral study.
Date added: Monday, February 23, 2026
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Training the Next Generation of Conservation Scientists
Conservation isn’t just something we study, it’s something students experience firsthand. From fieldwork in ecosystems around the world to learning the latest analytical tools and intervention strategies, our MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation gives students the knowledge, skills and real-world perspective to tackle today’s biodiversity challenges.
Date added: Tuesday, February 24, 2026