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When should preventive mastectomy be offered for women at higher risk of breast cancer

More women at higher risk of breast cancer should be offered a mastectomy, according to researchers at Queen Mary and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

New digital resource launched to showcase the contributions of South Asians to British life

A major new digital resource exploring how South Asians have shaped British life over the past two centuries has been launched to mark South Asian Heritage Month 2025.

A breath test could help us detect blood cancers

Molecules exhaled in the breath may help detect blood cancer, according to new research from Queen Mary University of London. The findings could enable the development of a blood cancer breathalyser, providing a rapid, low-cost way to detect disease. This tool may be particularly useful for areas with limited access to specialist equipment or expertise. 

Flies like it cool: study reveals evolutionary shifts in temperature preference among Drosophila larvae

Humble fruit fly has evolved to feel at home in very different temperatures simply by adjusting its behavioural preferences.

Short-term digital mental health interventions reduces depression and anxiety in Ukrainian children and adolescents displaced by war

In a first of its kind randomised controlled trial, researchers found delivering a problem solving digital mental health intervention to young Ukrainian refugees significantly reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. The findings show that a small, low-cost, scalable intervention delivered in schools through mobile devices may support the mental health of millions of displaced young people.

New international project explores how remittances can boost climate resilience in Africa

Queen Mary researchers join global team to address climate change impacts on food security and livelihoods

New drug offers hope of cure for hormone-driven high blood pressure

The commonest single cause of high blood pressure can be reversed with a new class of medicine, according to results from a clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London. 

Queen Mary marks 240th year at Founders’ Day event

Yesterday (9 July) Queen Mary University of London alumni, staff and students gathered to celebrate the founding of the University 240 years ago.

Pioneering space probe reveals secrets of mysterious solar barrier

New research utilising data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has provided the first direct evidence of a phenomenon known as the “helicity barrier” in the solar wind. This discovery, published in Physical Review X by Queen Mary University of London researchers, offers a significant step towards understanding two long-standing mysteries: how the Sun’s atmosphere is heated to millions of degrees and how the supersonic solar wind is generated.

New understanding of how red blood cells are created could make artificial blood easier to make

Studies undertaken by researchers at Queen Mary and University of Konstanz have identified a critical chemical signal in the development of red blood cells. The discovery will help make the manufacture of artificial blood more efficient.

Queen Mary dental students and staff help launch the NHS 10 Year Plan

Queen Mary University of London dental students and staff met Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting and Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as part of the launch of the UK Government’s new 10 Year Health Plan for England.

New drug tackles uncontrolled hypertension caused by aldosterone dysregulation

Results from a clinical trial of a novel aldosterone synthase inhibitor, lorundrostat, found it significantly reduces systolic blood pressure in adults with uncontrolled hypertension (uHTN) or resistant hypertension (rHTN).

Smaller islands offer crucial refuge for endangered mammals in Wallacea

Research shows smaller islands could hold the key to long-term survival of Indonesia’s rare mammals

Old termite mounds help support high insect biodiversity in tropical rainforests

Abandoned termite mounds are a newly discovered microhabitat for diverse insect groups in both undisturbed rainforest and areas that have been logged in the past.

British ash woodland is evolving resistance to ash dieback

New research indicates that natural selection is working to combat ash dieback, a fungal disease that has devastated ash trees across Europe. 

Professor Sir Jack Cuzick awarded CRUK's inaugural Outstanding Achievement in Cancer Prevention Research Award

Professor Cuzick has been honoured for his exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of prevention research. His research has made transformative contributions to cancer prevention on a global scale.

Blog: Britain’s plan for defence AI risks the ethical and legal integrity of the military

Elke Schwarz, Professor of Political Theory in the School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on how Britain’s plan for defence AI risks the ethical and legal integrity of the military

Caffeine could slow cellular ageing: new research shows how

A new study from the Cellular Ageing and Senescence laboratory  at Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Molecular Cell Biology, reveals how caffeine —the world’s most popular neuroactive compound—might do more than just wake you up. The study in the journal Microbial Cell shows how caffeine could play a role in slowing down the ageing process at a cellular level.

Women will receive home testing kits for cervical cancer, a move informed by Queen Mary research

Queen Mary’s research on self-sampling for cervical cancer was highly influential in the decision to offer home testing kits for cervical cancer screening, which has been announced today as part of the upcoming NHS 10 Year Plan.

Blog: England is expanding free school meals – here’s what could happen if they were given to all children

Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Professor of Development Economics in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London has written for 'The Conversation' on what could happen if free school meals were given to all children in England

ADHD link to severe premenstrual disorder uncovered in women

New study reveals women with ADHD are significantly more likely to suffer from PMDD, highlighting a critical overlooked health risk. 

Queen Mary celebrates over 1,000 students graduating across China

This year’s Queen Mary graduation ceremonies took place from 19 to 23 June at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT), Nanchang University (NCU), and Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in Xi’an. The events celebrated students’ academic achievements and underscored Queen Mary’s deepening partnerships with leading Chinese universities. 

Scientists find new way to predict how bowel cancer drugs will stop working – paving the way for smarter treatments

Scientists have developed a tool that can predict how bowel cancer adapts to treatment – helping researchers to design new personalised drugs that will keep patients living well for longer.

Queen Mary University set to develop significant life sciences capacity in East London

Queen Mary University of London has today, 20 June 2025, signed an agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to acquire significant land in Whitechapel adjacent to its existing campus. This will enable the University, working with partners from all sectors, to develop significant life sciences capacity in East London, driving better health outcomes for local people and for communities across the globe. 

Professor Andrew Livingston celebrated for double honours in chemical engineering

A remarkable week for Professor Andrew Livingston saw him recognised with two significant accolades: a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Chemical Engineering Council (WCEC) on Thursday, 19th June, and a substantial grant from UKRI's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) announced today, 20th June. 

UK and Indonesia advance partnership in international higher education   

Queen Mary University of London, the University of Liverpool, King’s College London, and the British Council met with His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, to discuss deepening collaboration between the UK and Indonesia in higher education teaching, research, and innovation.  

Queen Mary announces new Chair of Council

We are delighted to announce that Lan Tu has been appointed as the new Chair of Council for Queen Mary University of London, effective 1 November 2025. 

Queen Mary recognised as top global university

Queen Mary University of London has climbed 35 places in two years in the QS World University Rankings, firmly establishing its recognition as one of the top universities in the world.

New study reveals triple disadvantage for workers from lower socio-economic backgrounds

Workers from lower socio-economic backgrounds face a triple disadvantage in the workplace, according to new research by Queen Mary University of London and the Institute for Employment Studies

New research identifies four epidemiological stages of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

The research, published in Nature, gives an opportunity for health-care systems to pinpoint where their region sits on this trajectory and provides a clear roadmap for anticipating and managing the growing burden of IBD today and in the future.