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Notification! You may have cancer. Could smartphones and wearables help detect cancer early?

Suzanne Scott, Professor of Health Psychology and Early Cancer Diagnosis in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, discusses how technology could change how we monitor our health and the issues we need to consider now to optimise the chance of success. 

Persistent Gender Imbalances in UK Political Candidate Selections: A Call for Systemic Reform

In a comprehensive analysis by Dr Sofía Collignon , Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics at Queen Mary University of London, new light has been shed on the persistent gender disparities in the selection of parliamentary candidates by the UK’s Conservative and Labour parties. Responding to a recent report by the Financial Times, Dr Collignon’s paper highlights the urgent need for systemic reforms to address these imbalances and promote gender equality in British politics.

Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920 – stunning in scope but celebrating female artists with exhibitions isn’t enough

Dr Chloe Ward, Senior Lecturer in the History of British Art at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on Tate Britain’s new exhibition, Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920, which amasses over 200 works by more than 100 professional women artists.

After struggling with its past, is the Labour party looking to the future?

Karl Pike, Lecturer in Public Policy in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on 'New Labour'

Is the London mayoral race tightening? New poll shows Sadiq Khan leads Susan Hall by 13 points

Elizabeth Simon, Postdoctoral Researcher in British Politics at Queen Mary University of London has written for the 'The Conversation' on the London mayoral elections

Sadiq Khan on track for third term as London mayor – but nearly half of Londoners dissatisfied with performance

Elizabeth Simon, Postdoctoral Researcher in British Politics, and Farah Hussain, PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on how Sadiq Khan is on track for a third term as London Mayor, but nearly half of Londoners dissatisfied with performance

Gaza war: Israel using AI to identify human targets raising fears that innocents are being caught in the net

Elke Schwarz, Reader in Political Theory in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on the use of AI in warfare and how innocent people are being caught in the net

The impact of artificial intelligence on individual development and the functioning of democratic societies

AI potential can "only be realised through a considered and evidence-based approach, which prioritises human rights and safeguards against unintended consequences" writes Daragh Murray, Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary School of Law and Fellow of the Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences

The abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs

Sofía Collignon, Senior Lecturer in Comparative Politics, in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London, and Orly Siow, Associate Senior Lecturer in Gender Studies at Lund University, has written for 'The Conversation' on how the abuse of Diane Abbott by a top Tory donor should have us all thinking about how we normalise racism against women MPs.

Artdocfest is a crucial outpost of free expression on Russia’s doorstep

Jeremy Hicks, Professor of Russian Culture and Film from the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on 'Artdocfest': the biggest festival of documentary film in the former Soviet countries.

Israel-Gaza protests have cost police at least £25 million so far – but can you put a price on free speech?

Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities from the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the cost of ‘free’ speech.

Can plant genomics help us preserve Britain's biodiversity?

The UK government’s new biodiversity net gain scheme means that all new building projects in the UK must achieve a 10% net gain in biodiversity or habitat. However, as Professor of Plant Genetics Andrew Leitch explains, we need to protect and preserve biodiversity on a much larger scale.

Lindsay Hoyle: how the speaker dug himself an even deeper hole by offering and then denying the SNP a fresh Gaza debate

Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics, in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on the the UK House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's handling of a debate about supporting a ceasefire in Gaza.

OPINION: The fading promises of COP28

'Most voters are likely at this year's UK general election to prioritise the cost of living and crumbling public services over climate action.' - Tim Bale

Javier Milei: Argentina’s new president presses ahead with economic ‘shock therapy’ as social unrest grows

Sam Halvorsen, Reader In Human Geography, in the School of Geography, at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on Argentina's president Javier Milei's economic 'shock therapy'.

Investors do not care about physical climate risks

Professor George Skiadopoulos, in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'Investment & Pensions Europe' on how investors only care about climate change risks when policymakers intervene, not about physical climate risks.

Completed Dry January? Reading fiction can help newly sober mothers decide what’s next

Kiera Vaclavik, Director of the Centre for Childhood Cultures at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on how reading fiction can help newly sober mothers decide what’s next after completing 'Dry January'

How Argentina’s protesters are responding to a new president who wants to end environmental protections and sell off natural resources

Paula Serafini, Lecturer in Creative and Cultural Industries, in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on how Argentina’s protesters are responding to a new president who wants to end environmental protections and sell off natural resources

The Zone of Interest: new Holocaust film powerfully lays bare the mechanisms of genocide

Archie Wolfman , PhD Researcher in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film has written for 'The Conversation' on new Holocaust film: The Zone of Interest

Why the death penalty is incompatible with democracy

Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and Humanities in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on why the death penalty is incompatible with democracy.

What a fair deal for ex-steelworkers would look like as the industry decarbonises

Chris McLachlan, from the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London, has written for 'The Conversation' on the recent plans to cut almost 3,000 jobs at the UK’s largest steelworks.

Q&A with Professor Hazel Screen: From bones to organ chips on Operation Ouch!

Professor Hazel Screen of the School of Engineering and Materials Science recently took on a new challenge: explaining the fascinating world of organ-chips technology to the young audience of Operation Ouch! In this Q&A, we delve into Professor Screen's research, her experience on the show, and why organ-chips hold so much promise for the future of medicine. 

Why Taylor Swift belongs on English literature degree courses

Clio Doyle, Lecturer in Early Modern Literature from the School of English and Drama has written for 'The Conversation' on why Taylor Swift belongs on English literature degree courses

DRC elections: three factors that have shaped Tshisekedi’s bumpy first term as president

Reuben Loffman, Senior Lecturer in African History from the School of History has written for 'The Conversation' on Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi and the country's upcoming elections.

Israel-Gaza war is having a chilling effect on academic freedom – podcast

Neve Gordon speaks to 'The Conversation' on the The Conversation Weekly podcast exploring how the war is affecting life at universities.

A breath of fresh air: narrowing the inequality divide in public health

Professor Jonathan Grigg, Professor of Paediatric Respiratory and Environmental Medicine at Queen Mary University of London 

In the face of political rumblings and media attention, the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has sparked fractious debate around tackling vehicle emissions. But the science speaks for itself – the effects of air pollution on our health (and particularly the health of our children) is devastating.  

How to assess the carbon footprint of a war

Dr Benjamin Neimark, Senior Lecturer at the School of Business and Management has written for 'The Conversation' on work to open the “black box” of wartime emissions.

COP28: Achievements, Pitfalls, and the Climate Finance for vulnerable nations

"Conference revealed the complexities and challenges in achieving global climate goals," writes Dr Fernando Barrio, Reader in Sustainable Business Law and Policy.

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda bill: how much trouble is the prime minister really in as MPs threaten a parliamentary rebellion?

Professor Philip Cowley, has written for 'The Conversation' on the UK Prime Minister's Rwanda Bill vote and what parliamentary hurdles still lay ahead. 

Perovskite technology: Shining the spotlight on the future of affordable solar power

"Solar power has disrupted the future of renewable energy. As photovoltaic technology blazes a trail to cheaper, cleaner electricity, the UK now has the potential to power 100 million LED bulbs at once," writes Professor Joe Briscoe, Professor of Energy Materials and Devices.