2018

Queen Mary academic awarded prestigious prize to conduct research on the cultural history of sleep

Dr Tiffany Watt Smith from Queen Mary’s School of English and Drama has been awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize to begin work on a new project exploring the cultural history of sleep.

Bees can count with just four nerve cells in their brains

Bees can solve seemingly clever counting tasks with very small numbers of nerve cells in their brains, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London.

How can digital technologies help us to improve the way we communicate?

Today’s interconnected world presents communications challenges that overwhelm even the experts. Professor Annelise Riles shed light on this when she gave the 2018 Cotterrell Lecture in Sociological Jurisprudence at Queen Mary University of London where she discussed Meridian 180, a platform for policy solutions and experimentation.

Queen Mary and A*STAR launch collaborative PhD projects

A set of new collaborative PhD projects has been launched by Queen Mary University of London and A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research) Singapore.

Prime Minister of Malta inaugurates Anatomy Centre

Maltese Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat, today officially inaugurated the Barts Anatomy Centre at Queen Mary’s Malta campus, marking a significant milestone in plans to improve the educational and health care offering in Gozo.

Analysing history using Artificial Intelligence

Queen Mary University of London is leading a major new research project, Living with Machines, which is set to be one of the biggest and most ambitious humanities and science research initiatives ever to launch in the UK.

Blog: Brexit legislation in the Supreme Court: the United Kingdom at legal war with itself

Professor Sionaidh Douglas-Scott from Queen Mary's School of Law wrote an opinion piece for Prospect Magazine in which she wrote about the UK Supreme Court decision on the legality of the Scottish Continuity Bill adopted by the Scottish Parliament back in March, and its compatibility with the UK EU Withdrawal Act (EUWA) which became law in June 2018. Professor Douglas-Scott argues that devolved authorities feel their interests have not been taken seriously.

Humanitarian visa campaign led by Queen Mary academic is approved by the European Parliament

Dr Violeta Moreno-Lax, Senior Lecturer in Law at Queen Mary University of London has successfully campaigned to the European Parliament to adopt a Humanitarian Visa Resolution. According to Dr Moreno-Lax, humanitarian visas have the potential to contribute to a solution to the refugee crisis.

New cervical cancer test has 100 per cent detection rate

A new test for cervical cancer was found to detect all of the cancers in a randomised clinical screening trial of 15,744 women, outperforming both the current Pap smear and human papillomavirus (HPV) test at a reduced cost, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary experts contribute to legal reform in Bahrain

Expert legal advice from two Queen Mary academics has been incorporated into two data laws which have just been enacted in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The pollution problem of coastal erosion at historic landfill sites

Dr Kate Spencer from Queen Mary’s School of Geography was interviewed for the BBC’s Countryfile programme where she discussed the growing problem of coastal erosion at historical landfill sites.

Ethnic inequalities persist for severe mental illness in England

There are persisting inequalities in health service use for severe mental illness, with negative effects for patients from ethnic minority backgrounds, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Labour remain popular in the capital whilst nearly a third of Londoners state that they would never vote Conservative, according to new poll

Nearly half of Londoners would vote Labour in a future general election according to a new poll conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Brainwaves suppress obvious ideas to help us think more creatively

The human brain needs to suppress obvious ideas in order to reach the most creative ones, according to scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Goldsmiths, University of London.

Interview with Psychiatry Consultant on BBC’s ‘Killing Eve’

Dr Mark Freestone from Queen Mary University of London was the Psychiatry Consultant for the hit BBC show Killing Eve. In this interview, Dr Freestone talks about how he helped shape the character of Villanelle, the psychopathic assassin and also the antagonist of Luke Jennings’ original novellas.

Londoners would overwhelmingly vote to remain in the EU rather than leave under terms of Theresa May’s deal, according to new poll

More than half of Londoners (54 per cent) would vote to remain the EU according to the latest poll conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary listed as one of ten institutions to be awarded a Global Professorship from the British Academy

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London has been awarded a Global Professorship by the British Academy.

Exploring how new technologies can preserve and protect indigenous cultures

Queen Mary has teamed up with indigenous researchers from Brazil and the Horniman Museum and Gardens to create an immersive experience which shows how new technologies can preserve and protect indigenous cultures.

Queen Mary recognised in UK’s Best Breakthroughs list

Queen Mary University of London’s role in supporting the real Living Wage has today been named as one of the UK’s best breakthroughs for its significant impact on people’s everyday lives.

Genomics project reaches goal of 100,000 genomes sequenced from NHS patients

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has today announced that a project involving Queen Mary University of London researchers has reached its goal of sequencing 100,000 whole genomes from NHS patients.

Queen Mary University of London acquires archive of late performance artist Jon John

Queen Mary University of London has acquired the archive of late performance artist and practitioner of body modification, Jonathan Arias, also known as Jon John.

Blog: We’re becoming desensitised to poverty in the UK – it’s time the government made food a basic right

Professor Geraldine Van Bueren from the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London has written an opinion piece for The Independent in which she calls for the UK government to introduce a right to food. She argues that the use of food banks ought to be a source of national shame and parliamentary action.

Barts Charity funds £6.5m to grow the Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry campus in Charterhouse Square

£6.5 million of funding has been awarded by Barts Charity to Queen Mary University of London to transform the Charterhouse Square campus at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, and provide modern, cutting-edge teaching and medical research facilities.

Queen Mary alumnus appointed to influential role in Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

A recent Queen Mary University of London graduate is now responsible for developing policy on insolvency, enforcement of court decisions, as well as monitoring judicial reform in Ukraine.  

Cultural shift needed to keep trust in use of patient data

A radical culture change in the NHS, and across the health data and medical technology community, is needed to make sure that the NHS can deliver benefits from patient data, and to retain public trust, says a new report authored by Queen Mary University of London academics.

Rates of skin cancer far higher than previously thought

Data from a newly established UK skin cancer database, the largest of its kind in the world, has revealed that there are over 45,000 cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas (cSCC) every year in England, 350 per cent more than previous estimates suggested.

China’s first book on Political Marketing

Academics from Queen Mary University of London have published a Chinese edition of the book Political Marketing: Theory and Concepts - the first of its kind to be published in China.

Music’s changing fast: FAST is changing music

Showcasing the culmination of five years of digital music research, the FAST IMPACt project (Fusing Audio and Semantic Technologies for Intelligent Music Production and Consumption), led by Queen Mary University of London, hosted an invite-only industry day at Abbey Road Studios.

Blog: You may not actually own your Bitcoin – legal expert

Dave Michels, a Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London has co-authored an opinion piece for The Conversation about crypto-currencies. He argues that digital tokens are unlikely to be identifed as property by courts in England and Wales.

Four Queen Mary researchers in the top 1 per cent

Four researchers from Queen Mary University of London have been placed in the top 1 per cent in the world, in this year’s Highly Cited Researchers list.

Queen Mary alumna recognised as an influential UK voice for second year

A Queen Mary University of London alumna has been listed as one of LinkedIn’s 25 ‘top voices’ in the UK.  This is the second year Alexandra Galviz, who graduated with a BA in French in 2013, has been featured on the list.

Revealing the face of an infamous 19th century British assassin from a skull

A brand new portrait of the only person to have successfully assassinated a British Prime Minister, has been revealed by museum technicians at Queen Mary University of London.

Smoking found to reduce risk of developing Parkinson’s disease

People who smoke, or are passively exposed to cigarette smoke, are less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London of more than 220,000 people.

Blog: Migrant caravan: branding migrants ‘human shields’ has a deadly motive

Neve Gordon, Lecturer in Public Law at Queen Mary University of London has co-authored an opinion piece for The Conversation about discourses concerning migration in the United States. He argues that the use of military vocabulary to describe migrants is both calculated and potentially deadly.

Queen Mary research group call for ban on excessively high sugar and calorie milkshakes

 A new survey by Action on Sugar, based at Queen Mary University of London, found that high levels of sugar and calories are hidden in milkshakes sold across high street restaurants and fast food chains.

Study of 2,000 children suggests London air pollution is restricting lung development

Children exposed to diesel-dominated air pollution in London are showing poor lung capacity, putting them at risk of lifelong breathing disorders, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London, King’s College London and the University of Edinburgh.

Astronomers discover super-Earth around Barnard’s star

Astronomers have discovered a planet in orbit around one of the closest stars to the Sun, Barnard’s star.

Breast screening linked to 60 per cent lower risk of breast cancer death in first 10 years

Women who take part in breast screening have a significantly greater benefit from treatments than those who are not screened, according to a study of more than 50,000 women, led in the UK by Queen Mary University of London.

Do scientists and artists speak different languages?

Queen Mary University of London hosted The Two Cultures Debate on the relationship between the arts and science.

Queen Mary jointly hosts Sino-UK Symposium on advanced materials and structures

Nine academics from Queen Mary University of London presented at the Sino-UK Symposium attended by prestigious researchers and enterprises in thermoelectrics and advanced materials from China and the United Kingdom.

London doctors call for urgent action to tackle legacy of youth violence

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London are calling for a police and community focus during the hours after school, after their research found that young people are most likely to be stabbed after school finishes for the day.

Are blockchains compatible with data privacy law?

Blockchains could be compatible with data privacy law after all, according to new study.

Queen Mary: Proud supporter of the Living Wage

Queen Mary University of London was the first accredited university in the UK to pay a real living wage.

Queen Mary marks 200 years of Frankenstein

A series of lectures and film screenings at Queen Mary University of London have taken place to commemorate 200 years since the publication of Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein.

India’s new independent cinema revolution

A new book and film by an academic from Queen Mary University of London offers a fresh perspective on Indian cinema.

Gender inequality could be driving the deaths of girls under five

Levels of gender inequality across the world are associated with disproportionate death rates among girls under five years old, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London.

What does Brexit mean for Black and Asian Britain?

Where does race and ethnicity play out in the Brexit debate? These issues were explored during the latest event held by the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Understanding of forensic science is poor in UK criminal justice system

The level of understanding of forensic science among lawyers, judges, and juries is poor, according to evidence submitted to parliament by a group of researchers from Queen Mary University of London.

New blood product for London’s critically injured

A landmark study has been launched in London which will eventually see medical teams deliver whole blood transfusions at the roadside to critically injured patients.

More patients to be given access to innovative MS treatment through new Government ‘rapid uptake’ scheme

An innovative Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treatment, brought to market as a result of clinical trials by teams at Queen Mary University of London and University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, has been named as a ‘rapid uptake’ product to be made accessible to more patients through the Accelerated Access Collaborative (AAC).

Blog: Brazil elections 2018: how will a Bolsonaro victory affect migration policy in Brazil and beyond?

Marcia Vera Espinoza, a Lecturer in Human Geography at Queen Mary University of London has co-authored an opinion piece for the LSE Blog with Leiza Brumat (European University Institute) about the forthcoming presidential elections in Brazil.

Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer’s disease

New research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold the key to understanding Alzheimer’s disease.

New dental adhesive prevents tooth decay around orthodontic brackets

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have produced a new orthodontic bracket bonding adhesive that protects the tooth surfaces around the brackets from decay. 

‘Healthy’ processed meat alternatives found to have excessive amounts of salt

A new nationwide product survey by researchers from Queen Mary University of London has found that processed meat alternatives, including meat free burgers, sausages and mince, are concealing high levels of salt.

Home Affairs Committee draws on domestic abuse evidence from Queen Mary

The Home Affairs Committee has urged the government to widen its forthcoming bill on domestic abuse.

Clapping Music app reveals that changing rhythm isn’t so easy

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have developed an app to understand why some rhythms are more difficult to perform than others.

First immunotherapy success for triple-negative breast cancer

There is new hope for people with an aggressive type of breast cancer, as an immunotherapy trial shows for the first time that lives can be extended in people with triple-negative breast cancer.

Blog: Violence against women: Nobel Peace Prize is a start – but legal backing is long overdue

Daniela Nadj, Lecturer in Public Law at Queen Mary University of London has written an opinion piece for The Conversation about decision to award the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize to two campaigners against sexual violence towards women in conflict. She argues that it's a good start but more needs to be done.

Turing Institute announces 46 new Fellows from Queen Mary

The Alan Turing Institute has welcomed 46 new Turing Fellows from Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary Principal awarded prestigious Honorary Professorship in China

Professor Colin Bailey, President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded an Honorary Professorship by Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in China. 

School students identify sounds caused by solar storm

School students have successfully identified sounds caused by a solar storm in the Earth’s magnetic shield, as part of a Queen Mary University of London research project.

Queen Mary academic awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

The annual prize is awarded by the Leverhulme Trust to recognise the achievement of outstanding researchers.

Anthology film made from the sounds of space now free to watch online

Alien may have told you “In space no one can hear you scream”, but it was wrong!

Academics call for a new discourse on migration

Queen Mary University of London is leading a research group in support of human rights and fundamental freedoms of all migrants.

New immunotherapy offers potential cure for advanced pancreatic cancer

A new approach to treating pancreatic cancer using 'educated killer cells' has shown promise, according to early research by Queen Mary University of London.

Trauma surgeon named as one of London’s most influential people

Professor Karim Brohi, Head of Trauma Sciences at Queen Mary University of London and Consultant Trauma and Vascular Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust, has been named in the Evening Standard's Progress 1000 list, recognising the most influential people in the capital.

Queen Mary contributes to judicial reform in Ukraine

Legal specialists at Queen Mary University of London will lead on the establishment of Ukraine’s High Court on Intellectual Property (IP), which forms part of a radical transformation of the country’s legal system. 

Reduce traffic noise to prevent heart disease

Noise pollution from road, rail and aircraft traffic needs to be reduced to help prevent heart disease, sleep disturbance and public annoyance, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) report led by Queen Mary University of London academics.

Film produced by Queen Mary academic premieres in UK cinemas

A feature length drama about living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa produced by an academic at Queen Mary University of London has premiered in cinemas this week.

Blog: In our mission to deliver impact, we’re stronger together

Professor Colin Grant, Vice-Principal (International), has written an opinion piece for Times Higher Education. He argues that coalitions between universities, industry and innovative actors will drive tangible social and economic change.

Queen Mary International scholar elected to the prestigious Academia Europaea

An academic from Queen Mary University of London has been elected to the only Europe-wide learned society, Academia Europaea.

Delays to HPV screening cost £3 million and miss 48 cervical cancer cases every month

A one-year delay in introducing human papillomavirus (HPV) testing as the main test in cervical screening would miss the opportunity to prevent 581 cases of cervical cancer in England at an estimated value of £32 million in lost quality of life, according to a study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and King’s College London.

Next generation of antenna research secured with £1.2m grant

Queen Mary University of London has secured funding of £1.2m to research the next generation of antennas required for mobile communications.

Queen Mary academics attend UN General Assembly to help end TB

Academics from Queen Mary University of London helped raise the profile of tuberculosis (TB) and the need for increased funding at the UN General Assembly in New York, which was attended by global Heads of State and government ministers.

Queen Mary welcomes top Colombian universities

Queen Mary University of London is deepening links with Latin America, after hosting a delegation of seven top Colombian universities to discuss research partnership opportunities.

Queen Mary researchers nominated for £200K science prize

Two researchers from Queen Mary University of London are part of a team that is shortlisted to win a £200,000 science prize for their work in creating sustainable energy storage technologies from palm tree residue in Colombia. 

Being Human is London Bound in 2018

Queen Mary University of London has been announced as one of six hubs of Being Human, the festival which promotes public engagement with humanities research. The 2018 edition kicks off on 15 November.

Blog: Conservative conference: a party surprisingly united on Brexit, just divided from the rest of the world

Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London has written an opinion piece for The Conversation about the Conservative Party conference 2018 and the state of the Party in the run-up to Brexit.

Investigating representations of gender-based violence

A researcher from Queen Mary University of London who uses street art and comics to understand social movements has been awarded funding by the British Academy to carry out research on gender-based violence in Nepal.

STEAM Ahead with Arts and Culture this autumn

Queen Mary University of London is gearing up for a new programme of Arts and Culture activities focusing on the arts in science and technology.

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences celebrates doctoral funding success

Queen Mary University of London has secured record levels of funding for research and doctoral studentships with its Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Landmark TB research announced at the UN General Assembly

A landmark international research project, involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London, has shown that we can now use our knowledge of the tuberculosis (TB) genetic code to predict which drugs are best for treating a patient’s infection.

Queen Mary University of London appoints Philippa Lloyd as new Vice-Principal (Policy and Strategic Partnerships)

Queen Mary University of London has appointed a new Vice-Principal for Policy and Strategic Partnerships. Dr Philippa Lloyd, currently Director General of Higher and Further Education at the Department for Education, will take up the post on Wednesday 2 January 2019.

Queen Mary researcher recognised for work in a UN award-winning leadership programme

A researcher from Queen Mary University of London has won an award for his support of students who are on the ParliaMentors scheme, a UN award-winning leadership programme.

Barts Charity launches appeal to raise £1 million for Queen Mary’s life-saving trauma research

The Barts Charity Trauma Appeal, which was launched today, aims to raise £1 million to support vital research at The Royal London Hospital, in conjunction with Queen Mary University of London’s Centre for Trauma Sciences.

Researchers awarded for lifetime achievements in blood pressure research

Two academics from Queen Mary University of London have received prestigious awards from the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) in recognition of their achievements in blood pressure research.

Nursing during history’s deadliest pandemic

A PhD student from Queen Mary University of London has co-curated an exhibition on Spanish flu at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London.

Award-winning graduate employability programme gains further support of J.P. Morgan

JP. Morgan is collaborating with Queen Mary University of London by supporting a summer programme to further Widening Participation students’ employability.

How the General Election unfolded in 2017

A new book co-authored by a Professor at Queen Mary University of London has shed new light on what went on behind the scenes during the 2017 general election.

Queen Mary academic feeds into international drug policy

West African governments should overhaul their drug laws to decriminalise personal use and prioritise treatment, according to a new “model law” involving the Co-Director of Queen Mary University of London’s Criminal Justice Centre.  

Brexit will lead to more EU law for UK’s criminal justice systems, according to new report

Future EU-UK cooperation on security and criminal justice is dependant on the extent to which the UK complies with key EU law standards according to a new report by a taskforce from Queen Mary’s School of Law and the Centre for European Policy Studies.

Queen Mary University of London has appointed a new Director of Research Services. Dr Sharon Ellis, currently Director of International Science and Innovation for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), will take up the post on 19 November 2018.

Vice-Principal visits Southeast Asia to strengthen research ties

A delegation from Queen Mary University of London led by Vice-Principal (International) Professor Colin Grant recently visited Southeast Asia to strengthen collaborations in the region. 

Queen Mary welcomes Thai Judiciary for legal training programme

Queen Mary University of London is helping to strengthen UK-Thai relations after hosting 35 senior Thai judges for a two-week bespoke training programme in UK employment law. 

Study of one million people leads to world’s biggest advance in blood pressure genetics

Over 500 new gene regions that influence people’s blood pressure have been discovered in the largest global genetic study of blood pressure to date, led by Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London.

Queen Mary joins London cancer research powerhouse

The city of London will be transformed into a world leading hub for cancer biotherapeutics research and treatment, with a new £14 million investment from Cancer Research UK, announced today.

Majority of Britons are proud of London as a capital city

The majority of people in Britain have pride in London as a capital city according to the latest poll conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

First evidence that soot from polluted air may be reaching placenta

Evidence of tiny particles of carbon, typically created by burning fossil fuels, has been found in placentas for the first time, in early research involving a small number of people, presented today by researchers from Queen Mary University of London.

Helping to break down taboos around death

Dr Steven Eastwood from Queen Mary University of London, has directed a bold new film which depicts the final moments of life.

Mini-festival of new music and alternative approaches to musical creativity launches

Pioneering names in electronic music will come together for a festival that celebrates new approaches to musical creation and creativity, hosted by Queen Mary University of London.

Female resistance in times of war must be recaptured, new book argues

Modern-day international criminal tribunals have constructed women in wartime as either helpless victims, mothers or wives of soldiers, according to a new book by a Queen Mary University of London academic. 

The UK’s first MA Live Art launches at Queen Mary University of London

The School of English and Drama at Queen Mary University of London is set to launch a brand new MA in Live Art, the first of its kind in the UK.

Mayor of London drops in popularity

Increasingly fewer Londoners believe that the Mayor of London, Labour’s Sadiq Khan, is doing a good job, according to the latest poll conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary academic to chair leading medical education organisation

Professor Sandra Nicholson from Queen Mary University of London has been appointed as the new Chair of the Association for the Study of Medical Education (ASME).

Study links widely-used drug azathioprine to skin cancers

A drug used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and arthritis, and prevent organ rejection in transplant patients, has been identified as an important contributor to skin cancer development, in research by Queen Mary University of London, University of Dundee and the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

Queen Mary partners with Singapore’s leading research agency

Queen Mary University of London is deepening its ties with Singapore, one of the world’s most innovative economies, through a new collaboration with its leading research agency – the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). 

Blog: UNRWA and Trump's attempt to erase the Palestinian people

Neve Gordon, Professor of International Law, wrote an opinion piece for Al Jazeera arguing that by cutting the funding to the United Nations Relief Works and Agency (UNRWA), President Donald Trump wants to eliminate the Palestinians' demand for the right to return.

Improving mental health through community resources

A new Mental Health Network involving researchers from Queen Mary University of London will help harness community resources to improve mental wellbeing in local communities.

Post-Brexit trade deals should go further to improve labour conditions

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London and Warwick University has found that current EU trade policy does not sufficiently take account of the structural causes of poor working conditions.

Queen Mary academic recognised for outstanding impact on students

A leading higher education professional association, Advance HE, has awarded Dr Vicky Jolliffe from Queen Mary University of London a 2018 National Teaching Fellow award.

Goats prefer happy people

Goats can differentiate between human facial expressions and prefer to interact with happy people, according to a new study led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London.

Blood pressure medications and statins found to provide long-term cardiovascular benefits

Death rates from heart disease and stroke could be significantly lowered by prescribing statins alongside blood pressure-lowering drugs, according to the results from a clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and Imperial College London.

New online tool for clinicians could predict risk of breast cancer returning

A new, simple web-based calculator that could better predict the long-term risk of breast cancer returning in other areas of the body has today been published online by researchers at Queen Mary University of London.

More work needed to make Irish abortion law fit-for-purpose according to Queen Mary academic

Women in the Republic of Ireland could still be denied abortions because doctors fear lengthy jail terms or refuse to terminate pregnancies on principle – according to new paper co-authored by Dr Ruth Fletcher from Queen Mary University of London.

Law professor receives highest award for non-Chinese academics

The Shanghai Commission of Education has awarded Professor Rodrigo Olivares-Caminal from Queen Mary University of London the honorary title of ‘Oriental Scholar’ - the highest standing title for non-Chinese academics.

Epigenetic patterns determine if honeybee larvae become queens or workers

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London and The Australian National University have unravelled how changes in nutrition in the early development of honeybees can result in vastly different adult characteristics.

Coastal erosion at historic landfill sites: a toxic time bomb?

In a brand new documentary, The Secret Life of Landfill: A Rubbish History, to be screened on BBC Four on Thursday 23 August at 9pm, Professor Kate Spencer from Queen Mary University of London's School of Geography reveals the growing problem of coastal erosion at historic landfill sites.

Queen Mary appoints Professor Paul Coulthard as new Dean for Dentistry

Professor Paul Coulthard has been appointed to the post of Dean for Dentistry and Director, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

Opt-out organ donation register unlikely to increase number of donations

An opt-out organ donation register is unlikely to increase the number of donations, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.

Academic presents cancer test at major Southeast Asian conference

A cancer expert from Queen Mary University of London presented his breakthrough oral cancer test at one of China’s largest education exchange conferences last month.

Queen Mary's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awarded funding for doctoral training

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has announced a new tranche of funding for doctoral training partnerships in arts and humanities at Queen Mary Univeristy of London.

Blog: Tackling multiple sclerosis in the Outer Hebrides

Beki Aldam is Public Engagement Coordinator in the Barts-MS team based at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. In this blog, she talks about her team’s trip to a remote island in the Outer Hebrides to organise an event for multiple sclerosis patients who have limited access to neurologists.

Anatomy Centre in Malta to open in September

A new anatomy centre next to Gozo General Hospital in Malta is scheduled to complete this September, as artist’s impressions of the development are released by Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

Genes drive ageing, making normal processes damaging

Ageing in worms mainly results from the direct action of genes and not from random wear and tear or loss of function, and the same is likely to be true in humans, according to research by UCL, Lancaster University and Queen Mary University of London scientists.

Scientists design material that can store energy like an eagle’s grip

What do a flea and an eagle have in common? They can store energy in their feet without having to continuously contract their muscles to then jump high or hold on to prey. Now scientists at Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge have created materials that can store energy this way, be squeezed repeatedly without damage, and even change shape if necessary.  

Queen Mary student runs the coastline to raise money for refugees

A student from Queen Mary University of London has run 25 miles of coastline in the British Isles to raise money for refugees.

Stem cell transplants to be used in treating Crohn’s disease

A clinical trial has begun which will use stem cell transplants to grow a new immune system for people with untreatable Crohn’s disease – a painful and chronic intestinal disease which affects at least 115,000 people in the UK.

Study identifies how social norms change

Social conventions, such as shaking hands or dressing formally, allow us to coordinate smoothly and, once established, appear to be natural. Yet they evolve in time, for example today we do not accept a duel as a way to settle a dispute. But what happens when a new convention replaces an old one? This question has remained largely unanswered so far, due to the lack of suitable data.

New research links low levels of air pollution with serious changes in the heart

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that people exposed to air pollution levels well within UK guidelines have changes in the structure of the heart, similar to those seen in the early stages of heart failure.

Blog: Working towards a common goal of solving child malnutrition

Ruairi Robertson is a Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Research Fellow based at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. In the second part of his blog covering a recent trip to Zimbabwe, he reports from a symposium bringing together experts from all over the world and from different fields, who are hoping to find a solution to widespread child malnutrition.

Virtual currencies pose a risk to financial stability according to new study

The study for the European Parliament sets out the problems with unregulated virtual currencies and the potential threat this poses to the international financial system.

Blog: Zimbabwe’s new era and hopes for treating child malnutrition

Ruairi Robertson is a Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Research Fellow based at the Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London. In this two-part blog, he describes his recent trip to Zimbabwe where he and his team are carrying out research into severe acute malnutrition.

Cannabinoid improves survival rates of mice with pancreatic cancer

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London and Curtin University, Australia found that Cannabinoid improves survival rates of mice with pancreatic cancer.

Queen Mary researchers contribute to the future of dental research

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London presented several new studies at the 2018 General Session of the International Association of Dental Research in London from 25-28 July.

Blog: Why I returned my Ebola medal to the Government

In 2015, the Government awarded Dr Claire Ferraro the Ebola medal to acknowledge her work during the Ebola crisis. On Tuesday, along with twenty other Ebola volunteers, she returned her medal in opposition to the current ‘hostile environment’ in the NHS and its charging regulations that are deterring undocumented migrants from accessing healthcare in the UK. Dr Ferraro is a teaching and research fellow at Queen Mary University of London’s Public Global Health Unit.

Blog: Frans Timmermans’ subsidiarity proposals do not go far enough to address the EU’s democratic deficit

The EU’s principle of ‘subsidiarity’ states that only actions which cannot be effectively achieved at the national level and can be better achieved at the EU level should be exercised by the EU according to Dr Davor Jancic, Lecturer in Law in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London. Davor Jancic assessed the European Commission report, Taskforce on Subsidiarity, Proportionality and Doing Less More Efficiently, in a piece for the European Poltics and Policy blog.

Queen Mary researcher recognised for influential contributions to dental research

The largest scientific association that focuses on research in the field of dentistry has recognised a researcher from Queen Mary University of London for advances in research to improve oral health in children.

New study shows manufacturers are failing to reduce the amount of sugar sold in their products

A study by Action on Sugar at Queen Mary University of London, found a wide variation of sugar and calorie content between the same types of cakes and biscuits sold in the UK in 2016. This reiterates the accusation that the industry is not complying in reducing the amount of sugar sold in their products.

Queen Mary strengthens European links with Sorbonne law degree

Future lawyers will have the chance to study law in London and Paris, thanks to a new Double Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme launched by Queen Mary University of London and the Sorbonne (Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne).

Queen Mary academics recognised as world-leading scholars and researchers

Three academics from Queen Mary University of London have been elected into the prestigious Fellowship of the British Academy for the humanities and social sciences.

Blog: Cliff Richard judgment is a new shift in legal balance between free speech and privacy

How far do a celebrity’s privacy rights – or indeed anyone’s – extend in respect of the pre-charge stage of a police investigation? This is the question posed by Professor Robin Callender Smith, a Visiting Professor in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London in a piece recently published in The Conversation.

Blog: Theresa May’s Brexit plan will strengthen rather than weaken European legal control

Far from a clean divorce from the EU, the UK will remain considerably tied to EU law and the European Court of Justice for years to come according to Dr Davor Jancic, Lecturer in Law in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London. Davor Jancic analysed the future role of the European Court of Justice following Brexit in a piece recently published in The Conversation.

New study to examine the brain health of former footballers

Former players will be recruited through the Professional Footballers’ Association for a study examining the link between heading the ball or concussions and long-term brain function.

Academic meets German president to call for ‘female 1968’

A historian from Queen Mary University of London recently met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to discuss her book on the ‘1968 movement’ in Germany.

Researchers develop new technique to analyse rivers

Habitat alteration from climate change will be easier to detect thanks to a new approach using satellite imagery in analysing a network of waterways known as braided rivers.

Members of the public in the UK and US have far greater trust in scientific experts than the government, according to a new study by Queen Mary University of London.

Public shapes new research around ethnic inequalities and severe mental illness

A national online survey was launched today to give members of the public the opportunity to set the research priorities in the field of ethnic inequalities and severe mental illness.

Queen Mary students gear up for racing car event

Students from Queen Mary University of London will be competing at Silverstone this week in the 2018 Formula Student, Europe's most established educational engineering competition.

Project aims to improve asthma control in African schoolchildren

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded £2 million to study how to improve asthma in African children.

Research funding awarded to improve cancer awareness and screening

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have renewed Queen Mary University of London’s NIHR Policy Research Unit in Cancer Awareness, Screening and Early Diagnosis, with a grant of £5 million.

Ancient American dogs almost completely wiped out by arrival of European breeds

The arrival of Europeans to the Americas, beginning in the 15^th century, all but wiped out the dogs that had lived alongside native people on the continent for thousands of years, according to new research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary project to reduce aircraft noise awarded funding

A new project led by engineers at Queen Mary University of London that aims to reduce aircraft noise has won significant funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

What the rise and fall of the Kingdom of The Hijaz tells us about a crisis in Islam

A new book by a Professor at Queen Mary University of London offers a fresh vision on Islamic governance.

Innovating surgeon wins NHS70 Parliamentary Award

Professor Shafi Ahmed from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, and The Royal London Hospital has won a prestigious award to mark the NHS’s 70th birthday.

The more MPs are paid for outside interests the less popular they are, according to new research

The research, co-funded by the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London, has shed new light on public attitudes towards the outside interests of MPs.

Queen Mary celebrates its graduation ceremonies in China

Over 700 students graduated from Queen Mary’s joint programmes at Nanchang University (NCU) and the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) on 26 and 28 June.

NHS70: Q & A with Professor Steve Thornton

Professor Steve Thornton is Vice Principal (Health) at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London. In celebration of the NHS’s 70^th birthday this week, Professor Thornton has taken part in a Q & A to explain how we work alongside the NHS and help support the organisation’s work through education and research.

Queen Mary neutrino research on show at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

One of the big unsolved mysteries in physics is what happened to all the antimatter after the Big Bang - the answer may lie in neutrinos.

Queen Mary welcomes university staff from 16 countries across the globe

Queen Mary University of London hosted its first Erasmus+ Staff Training Week at the Mile End Campus last week, which was attended by participants from 24 higher education institutions in 16 different countries.

Movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Illegal streaming platforms vulnerable to copyright enforcers

Fifty-eight per cent of a new kind of online video piracy is based in just two locations making them more vulnerable to copyright enforcers than previously thought, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.

‘Lower status’ people more likely to share wealth than ‘higher status’ people

When playing an economic game those that were assigned as ‘lower status’ were more likely to share their wealth than their ‘higher status’ counterparts, according to a new study at Queen Mary University of London.

Charles de Gaulle – the unlikely prophet of Brexit

Professor Julian Jackson, a leading historian at Queen Mary University of London, has published a new book on Charles de Gaulle, A Certain Idea of France, which sheds new light on one of the most famous figures in French history.

Images bring out the beauty in Life Sciences

A dentistry postgraduate student from Queen Mary University of London has won the 2018 Life Science Image awards with a photograph titled ‘Scalpel Close-up’.

Queen Mary spinout secures £2m to export toothpaste technology to China

A Queen Mary University of London spinout has secured a licence agreement with a leading Chinese toothpaste manufacturer, which should generate sales of £2m over the next five years.  

Queen Mary students compete in prestigious drone competition

Students from Queen Mary University of London’s Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) society have competed in the UAS Challenge 2018 - a leading annual student competition in the aerospace sector.

Queen Mary opens international teaching and learning centre in China

Queen Mary University of London has opened an International Centre for Teaching and Learning (ICTL) with one of China’s top universities, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU).

Barts and Queen Mary Science Festival inspires next generation of scientists

A festival aimed at secondary schools and young people interested in a career in science and medicine was held at Queen Mary University of London’s Mile End campus on 20 June.

Queen Mary joins the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils

Queen Mary is cementing its position as an international leader through joining the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils (GFCC), a global network of leaders and organisations committed to driving innovation, productivity and prosperity.

Meet Queen Mary’s Parliamentary Placement Students

This year will see the graduation of another group of Queen Mary students who have been lucky enough to get the chance to work closely with MPs from all parties as part of their course. We caught up with some of them to learn more about the experience.

American swamp sparrows have sung the same songs for more than 1,000 years

American swamp sparrows may have sung the same songs for more than 1,000 years and passed them on through generations by learning, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London, Imperial College London and Duke University.

Women’s Voices in Parliament symposium comes to Queen Mary

Symposium marks the 100^th anniversary since women were granted the right to vote in UK parliamentary elections.

New research reveals salads could be damaging our health

Action on Salt, an expert group based at Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that ready to eat salads could be damaging our health.

Queen Mary researchers develop a new way to forecast future economic growth

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a new indicator, based on stock index options prices, which can be used to predict future economic growth.

Queen Mary entrepreneurs supported by £50,000 Santander Universities fund

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded a grant of £50,000 as part of Santander Universities Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Fund.

First clinical trial to recognise the needs of severely disabled MS patients

A new clinical trial testing a disease-modifying drug for multiple sclerosis (MS) will be the first in the world to recognise the importance of wheelchair users retaining the use of their hands.

Type 2 diabetes linked to higher rate of Parkinson’s

People with type 2 diabetes are 32 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease than those without diabetes, finds a new study by Queen Mary University of London, UCL and University of Oxford.

One in five British mammals face extinction

Almost one in five of British mammal species face a high risk of extinction, according to the first comprehensive review of their populations for more than 20 years launched by The Mammal Society and Natural England, and involving Queen Mary University of London.

Clever bees can identify different flowers by patterns of scent

Bumblebees can tell flowers apart by patterns of scent, according to new research involving Queen Mary University of London and led by the University of Bristol.

Blog: Britain’s hostility to those seeking refuge didn’t start with Theresa May – it dates back a century

The UK has gone from civilised hospitality to hostility when it comes to providing sanctuary and refuge argues to Dr Yasmin Ibrahim, Reader in International Business and Communications in the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London. Yasmin Ibrahim explored the history of refuge and asylum in the UK in a recent piece published in The Conversation.

Inaugural Arts and Culture Lecture takes place at Queen Mary

Lecture marked the start of Dr Maria Balshaw’s honorary professorship at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary launches new technology programme in Paris

Queen Mary University of London will be the first UK institution to launch a Master of Laws (LLM) programme in Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law in Paris.

Expert evidence from Queen Mary lawyer used in two landmark legal rulings by the European Court of Human Rights

Evidence from Dr Crofton Black, a visiting lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, was influential in two legal judgements ruling that Lithuania and Romania were complicit in CIA torture programmes.

Schools join research into the effect of air pollution on children’s health

Over 3,000 primary school children in polluted areas of London and Luton will have their lung health monitored over a four-year period in a new international study led by Queen Mary University of London, launched today by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at Netley Primary School.

Blog: Britain’s hostility to those seeking refuge didn’t start with Theresa May – it dates back a century

More than 120 leading economists have argued that the UK government’s treatment of the recent refuge crisis is ‘seriously inadequate, morally unacceptable and economically wrong. Yasmin Ibrahim, Reader in International Business and Communications co-authored an article for the conversation about the British government’s long standing attitude towards refugees.

David Cameron failed to convince European leaders that the UK could vote Leave

Speaking at the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London last night, Andrew Cooper, former pollster to the Remain campaign during the EU referendum, said that David Cameron had struggled in negotiations to persuade other EU leaders that he might lose the 2016 referendum.

New lab technology could reveal treatments for muscle-wasting disease

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new cell-based technologies which could improve understanding of the muscle-wasting disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and test potential drugs for the disease.

Immigrant and disadvantaged children benefit most from early childcare, according to new study

Attending universal childcare from age three significantly improves the school readiness of children from immigrant and disadvantaged family backgrounds.

Scientists develop material that could regenerate dental enamel

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new way to grow mineralised materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.

School programme developed to empower young people to manage asthma better

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a school programme to reduce high levels of poorly managed asthma in young people.

Queen Mary research forecasting the evolution of cancer

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a computer model that forecasts the changes that occur within tumours as they develop.

Family courts failing to uphold human rights for victims of domestic abuse, according to Queen Mary report

Family Courts are failing to recognise and protect survivors’ human rights by not giving victims of domestic abuse a safe and fair hearing which is putting their children’s safety at risk, according to a joint report by Women’s Aid and Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary awarded funding to build instrument which will revolutionise monitoring of cellular processes

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded funding to lead a joint project to build an instrument which will revolutionise the monitoring of cellular processes in tissues that line organs.

Blog: Versions of Han Solo’s blaster exist – and they’re way more powerful than real lightsabers would be

Dr Martin Archer from Queen Mary’s School of Physics and Astronomy had an article published in The Conversation about how feasible the blaster weapons used by, among others, the Star Wars character Han Solo are – and how they compare with lightsabers.

Arts and Culture at Queen Mary in June 2018

Queen Mary is gearing up for a week of Arts and Culture activities, the first edition of a biannual event. The events follow the success of Queen Mary’s Tate Exchange which took place earlier this month.

Queen Mary academics selected to attend esteemed Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

Two Postdoctoral Research Fellows at Queen Mary University of London, have been selected to attend the 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings in Germany.

Surgery involving ultrasound energy found to treat high blood pressure

An operation that targets the nerves connected to the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension, according to the results of a clinical trial led in the UK by Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health NHS Trust, and supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

Glass sculpture inspired by research at Queen Mary’s School of Physics and Astronomy

A glass sculpture has been unveiled at Queen Mary’s School of Physics and Astronomy – inspired by the research that takes place there.

UK’s tradition of humanitarianism towards refugees is a myth, according to Queen Mary academic

The UK has gone from civilised hospitality to hostility when it comes to providing sanctuary and refuge according to a new study tracing the history of UK asylum policies from the start of the 20^th century.

Ambassador of Costa Rica visits Queen Mary

Diplomatic ties between Costa Rica and Queen Mary University of London were strengthened through a visit by the Ambassador of Costa Rica on Thursday 17 May, who delivered a speech on the importance of languages in diplomatic professions.

Italy’s deal with Libya regarding migrant ‘pull-backs’ faces legal challenge

Seventeen survivors of a fatal incident involving a boat found in distress off the coast of Libya have filed an application against Italy with the European Court of Human Rights. Dr Violeta Moreno-Lax, from the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London and legal advisor of the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), was the lead counsel on the case.

Queen Mary builds links with Syrian academics at risk

A teaching fellow at Queen Mary University of London has returned from a five-day trip to Istanbul, as part of a programme designed to support Syrian academics in exile.

Depression illustrated: Scientist and artist create a stop-motion animation of the brain

Queen Mary University of London PhD student Daisy Thompson-Lake and artist Emma Allen have created a film which illustrates what happens in the brain during depression.

Doctors warn that breast cancer is still seen as a white woman’s disease

Clinicians and researchers at Queen Mary University of London and Homerton Hospital are encouraging black women to visit their GP if they notice any changes in their breasts.

Scientists discover how a pinch of salt can improve battery performance

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London, University of Cambridge and Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research have discovered how a pinch of salt can be used to drastically improve the performance of batteries.

Queen Mary awarded £3m to develop software defined materials

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded approximately £3m to develop software defined materials, which will enable rapid development of future generation communication systems, intelligent technologies and infrastructures including the internet-of-things, security imaging systems and robotics.

Fellows inaugurated at new Rutherford Academy of Population Genomics and Health Data Science

Queen Mary University of London has appointed four postdoctoral research fellows to its new Rutherford Academy of Population Genomics and Health Data Science, funded by the Medical Research Council and UK Research and Innovation’s Rutherford Fund.

Queen Mary signs agreement to increase scholarships for Colombians

Queen Mary University of London has extended its existing agreement with COLFUTURO, one of the largest scholarships providers in Colombia, which will allow Colombian postgraduate students to study any subject at Queen Mary.

Queen Mary chemist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize

Professor Magdalena Titirici, who works in the School of Engineering and Materials Science, is the Royal Society of Chemistry Corday-Morgan Prize winner for 2018.

Brexit fails to dampen London's popularity for international arbitration, survey finds

London retains its top spot as the preferred seat of international arbitration for cross-border disputes, according to a study published today by Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with global law firm White & Case.

Blog: Dispersing refugees around a country puts them at an immediate disadvantage – why this matters for integration

Francesco Fasani, Reader (Associate Professor) in the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London, writes in The Conversation about refugee integration.

More than £50 million awarded to improve health and social care research

Queen Mary University of London has received funding from the National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) to advise researchers on how to develop high quality research proposals.

Queen Mary strengthens links in Latin America

Senior academics from Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law visited Chile, Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia from 20-29 April to meet with alumni, offer holders, funding partners and prospective partner institutions.

Queen Mary to host two US students on prestigious scholarship

Queen Mary University of London will host two Marshall Scholars for the first time this September. Marshall Scholarships are among the most prestigious scholarships awarded to US students, with only 43 places available across the country.

Queen Mary student team to build robotic wheelchair for Cybathlon 2020

A team of science and engineering students from Queen Mary University of London will design a robotic wheelchair with a plan to compete in Cybathlon 2020 - a global competition for people with disabilities.

Celebrate all that is east London at the 2018 Festival of Communities

The annual Tower Hamlets Festival of Communities returns for 2018 exploring living and learning across our borough.

Vitamin D improves weight gain and brain development in malnourished children

High dose vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and the development of language and motor skills in malnourished children, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London and University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Nearly a quarter of Londoners think they will leave the city within five years, according to new poll

A new poll conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London has revealed that 22 per cent of Londoners do not think they will be living in the city in five years’ time with a further 17 per cent unsure whether they would stay.

Question is finally settled over link between salt intake and raised blood pressure

A new review by Action on Salt, based at Queen Mary University of London, has challenged previous studies that cast doubt on the importance of reducing salt intake on public health.

Labour remain on course for success in forthcoming local elections

The Labour party is set for its best performance in 40 years in the forthcoming local elections, despite a three per cent decline in support, according to a new poll conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Students visit Kuala Lumpur and Stockholm to tackle major global challenge

This April, 80 students from Queen Mary University of London travelled to either Kuala Lumpur or Stockholm for a four-day programme that explored the global challenge: ‘How do smart cities ensure they are inclusive?’

From medieval to modern: Manuscript digitisation workshop takes place

Queen Mary University of London has joined forces with Cambridge University Library to organise a week-long workshop on digitising medieval manuscripts.

Construction starts on giant ‘nerve cell’ in London’s East End

Construction has begun on ‘Neuron Pod’ - a striking 23-metre long and 10-metre high free-standing structure which will be used as an informal science learning centre at Queen Mary University of London’s Whitechapel campus.

Technology network awarded funding to capture musculoskeletal degeneration

Queen Mary University of London - as part of a group of universities, hospitals and research centres - has been awarded funding to create a network seeking to develop new, high energy imaging methods to capture the dynamic biochemical and biophysical processes in biological samples.

Queen Mary welcomes new Visiting Fellows from around the world

Queen Mary University of London is set to host three British Academy Visiting Fellows from Belgium, Nigeria and Canada.

Genocide against Rohingya in its final stage according to report

The International State Crime Initiative (ISCI) at Queen Mary University of London reports that the Myanmar Rohingya are now suffering the final stages of genocide. ISCI warns that unless the international community takes urgent, meaningful action, the Myanmar Rohingya will be eliminated.​

Competition between males improves resilience against climate change

Animal species with males who compete intensively for mates might be more resilient to the effects of climate change, according to research by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary staff and students set to run London Marathon

Multiple members of staff and students from Queen Mary University of London will run in the 2018 London Marathon on April 22 to raise money for their nominated charities.

Queen Mary awarded funding to establish organ-on-a-chip UK network

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded funding to lead a UK network in the development of ‘Organ-on-a-chip’ devices.

Queen Mary ‘Pint of Science’ brings scientists out of the lab and in to your local pub

Scientists from Queen Mary University of London will be taking part in the 2018 Pint of Science festival from 14 to 16 May.

New book release from Dr Yasmin Ibrahim: Calais and its Border Politics

Queen Mary’s Dr Yasmin Ibrahim has published a new book, "Calais and its Border Politics: From Control to Demolition", with Dr Anita Howarth from Brunel University.

Wildlife haven of Sulawesi much younger than first thought, new research reveals

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Oxford University have shed light on the origins of some of South-East Asia’s most iconic and unique wildlife; the ‘deer-pig’, ‘warty pig’ and the ‘miniature buffalo.’

Queen Mary set to take part in Tate Exchange

Queen Mary University of London is set to take part in Tate Exchange (1 - 6 May 2018) and is organising a week-long set of activities centred on the theme of arts and well-being.

Queen Mary School of Law Shortlisted for Prestigious Pro Bono Award

Queen Mary University of London School of Law, has been shortlisted for the prestigious LawWorks and Attorney General Student Awards 2018, in the category ‘Best Contribution by a Law School.’

Queen Mary academics awarded prestigious British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships

Queen Mary University of London academics from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences have been awarded British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships for their research. The British Academy is an independent fellowship of world-leading scholars and researchers.

London sees second lowest number of apprenticeship starts, research reveals

Queen Mary University of London and The Good Schools Guide have today launched an Apprenticeships Anthology to mark a year since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy, the largest reform to apprenticeships that the Government has ever made.

Storytelling project for engineers and young east Londoners wins funding

A Queen Mary University of London project which aims to give engineers the skills to create digital stories about how their work can improve the world has received funding from the Ingenious Awards.

Queen Mary academic recognised for political research excellence

A learned organisation, the Political Studies Association (PSA), has awarded Dr Sophie Harman, Reader in International Politics at Queen Mary University of London a prize to recognise achievement by a mid-career scholar.

New project to transform treatment for children with arthritis

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London will join a UK-wide effort to drive the development of new treatments for children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and its associated eye-inflammation condition, uveitis.

Queen Mary researcher helps develop rollercoaster which charges your phone

A researcher from Queen Mary University of London has used his expertise in energy harvesting applications to help develop a rollercoaster which charges your phone.

Increase in number of places for local medical students

Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London has been allocated an additional 32 new places for medical students, which will provide new opportunities for students from the local area.

Conference to explore legal challenges facing the games and interactive entertainment industry

More Than Just a Game (MTJG) brings together top legal and gaming experts from around the world to explore emerging challenges in the gaming industry.

Tuberculosis awareness animation launched for World TB Day

A new health promotion tool has been launched to inform people about latent tuberculosis (TB) and engage migrant communities with local NHS testing and treatment.

New drug reduces progression of disability in multiple sclerosis

A new drug is the first to slow the progression of disability in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis – a severe form of the disease for which there is currently no treatment to prevent progression.

Dinosaur frills and horns did not evolve for species recognition

The elaborate frills and horns of a group of dinosaurs including Triceratops and Styracosaurus did not evolve to help species recognise each other, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London. 

Risk of maternal death doubled in pregnant women with anaemia

Pregnant women with anaemia are twice as likely to die during or shortly after pregnancy compared to those without the condition, according to a major international study led by Queen Mary University of London of over 300,000 women across 29 countries.

Half of Brazilian women living in London have experienced gender-based violence

Four in every five Brazilian women living in London have experienced Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in their lifetime, with half of them experiencing some form of gender-based violence in London, reveals new research from the People’s Palace Projects, based at Queen Mary University of London, and King’s College London.

Weak hand grip could be sign of a failing heart

Hand grip strength could be used as a simple measure of heart health, according to new research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary academic wins prestigious translation prize

A translation of 120 Days of Sodom from the original French text to English by a Queen Mary University of London academic has been recognised by the UK’s Society of Authors.

Mandatory health warnings needed on Chinese takeaways and ready meals

A new survey by Action on Salt, based at Queen Mary University of London, has exposed the alarming amounts of salt found in both Chinese takeaways and Chinese ready meals sold by some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets.

One in ten stroke survivors need more help with taking medication

Over a half of stroke patients require a degree of help with taking medicine and a sizeable minority say they do not receive as much assistance as they need, according a study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge.

Queen Mary student takes her research to Parliament

A PhD student from Queen Mary University of London presented her research to the Houses of Parliament as part of a Parliamentary poster competition.

Blog: Celebrating International Women's Day: Widening Participation visits the Votes for Women exhibition

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Widening Participation team invited a group of female students and graduates to visit the Votes for Women exhibition at the Museum of London, and discuss what it is like to be women in higher education today. Michelle McAvoy reflects on the visit. 

Menopausal hormone therapy linked to having a healthier heart

Women who use menopausal hormone therapy appear to have a heart structure and function that is linked to a lower risk of heart failure, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary invests in cutting-edge artificial intelligence computers

Two supercomputers have been installed at Queen Mary University of London to support research into deep learning and artificial intelligence (AI).

Law, English and Drama ranked top 35 in QS Top Universities rankings

Three subjects from Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences have been ranked in the top 35 in the world, according to the 2018 QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) Top Universities Study.  

New insights into why patients have a higher risk of heart attack in the morning

Cardiovascular disease patients have lower levels of an important family of protective molecules in their blood in the morning, which could be increasing their risk of blood clots and heart attacks at those times, according to early research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Southbank Centre installation showcases real-life testimonies of gender-based violence

A multimedia art installation produced by People’s Palace Projects, based at Queen Mary University of London, will be on public display at the Southbank Centre’s Women of the World Festival from 9-11 March.

Queen Mary Professor wins WOW Women in Creative Industries Award

A Drama Professor from Queen Mary University of London has won the ‘Fighting the Good Fight’ award at WOW Women in Creative Industries Awards at the Southbank Centre. The winners were announced on Wednesday 7 March 2018.

Aspirin helps treat tuberculous meningitis

The painkiller aspirin appears to reduce the risk of stroke and death in patients with the most deadly form of tuberculosis, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (Vietnam), Western General Hospital and University of Oxford.

Queen Mary students reach finals of coveted entrepreneurship competition

Queen Mary University of London has two teams of students that have made it through to the regional finals of the Hult Prize, a globally recognized student entrepreneurship competition. The students from the School of Business and Management, will compete on the 9 and 10March 2018 in London and San Francisco.

Queen Mary students awarded national bursary for engineering

Three students from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded an Engineering Horizons Bursary from The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Children’s use of non-dental services for oral pain costing the NHS £2.3m a year

Thousands of children with oral pain are being taken by parents to pharmacies and non-dental health services, including A&E, instead of their dentist, and could be costing NHS England £2.3 million a year, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: Celebrating World Book Day: Widening Participation’s Boys, Books and Blogging project

Michelle McAvoy is a Coordinator for the Widening Participation team based in Marketing and Communications, Queen Mary University of London. To celebrate World Book Day 2018, she reflects on her experiences of running the Boys, Books and Blogging programme.

New mathematical framework establishes the risk of dramatic collapses of real networks

A theoretical framework explaining the risk of rare events causing major disruptions in complex networks, such as a blackout in a power grid, has been proposed by a mathematician at Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary graduate finalist in British Council’s Entrepreneurial Awards

Dr Sakher AlQahtani, who graduated from Queen Mary University of London with an MClinDent in Paediatric Dentistry in 2008 and a PhD in 2012, was an Entrepreneurial Award Finalist in the British Council’s Alumni Awards 2018.

Most Londoners believe homelessness has gone up in the capital

Sixty-nine percent of Londoners think that rough sleeping has increased in the capital, according to the latest poll out conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London. 

Health ministers and politicians visit brain tumour research labs

UK health ministers shared the news of an upcoming funding boost to brain tumour research, during a visit to laboratories at Queen Mary University of London this week.

Materials expert joins Queen Mary University of London

Professor Sir Colin Humphreys, CBE, FREng, FRS, the renowned British physicist and materials expert, is set to join Queen Mary University of London as Professor of Materials Science.

“Beetroot pill” could help save patients from kidney failure after heart x-ray

Beetroot may reduce the risk of kidney failure in patients having a heart x-ray, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Conservatives heading for defeat in at least three flagship London boroughs in forthcoming local elections

The Conservatives should be braced for a very difficult night when the London elections are held in May, according to a new poll out conducted for the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London.

Blog: Dentistry, X-rays and Morecambe and Wise

Graham Davis is Professor of 3D X-ray Imaging at Queen Mary’s Institute of Dentistry. In this blog post, he describes his team’s work in helping the BBC to restore a lost episode of the Morecambe and Wise Show from a disintegrated film reel, as featured in the latest episode of BBC Click.

Interactive timeline captures impact of Indian community in Britain

A photographic timeline that showcases the history of Indians living in Britain over the past two centuries is now available to view online.

Cells ‘walk’ on liquids a bit like geckos

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that cells can ‘walk’ on liquids a bit like the way geckos stick to other surfaces.

New printing technique uses cells and molecules to recreate biological structures

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a printing technique using cells and molecules normally found in natural tissues to create constructs that resemble biological structures.

First comparison of common breast cancer tests finds varied accuracy of predictions

Commercially-available prognostic breast cancer tests show significant variation in their abilities to predict disease recurrence, according to a study led by Queen Mary University of London of nearly 800 postmenopausal women.

Queen Mary celebrates Chinese New Year with UK-China music festival

Queen Mary’s Confucius Institute and Music Department hosted the first UK-China International Music Festival on 3-5 February to celebrate Chinese New Year 2018.

Valentine's Day meal deals contain as much salt as six McDonald’s hamburgers

A new survey by Consensus Action on Salt and Health (CASH) based at Queen Mary University of London’s Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, has found that popular Valentine’s readymade meals are very high in salt, calories, fat and sugar.

Meet our Professors – inaugural lecture continues with Principal’s talk on building safety

Why did the World Trade Centre 7 Collapse, how do we beat fake news, and who really is the best man for the job? All these questions will be answered by top academics in Queen Mary University of London’s free Inaugural Lecture series.

School teams solve world water problems with Lego robots at Queen Mary competition

Teams from schools across London competed to solve the world’s water problems with Lego robots at an event hosted by Queen Mary University of London’s School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science (EECS).

Bank of England awards prestigious fellowship to Queen Mary academic

An economics lecturer from Queen Mary University of London who specialises in the formation of business relationships over time, known as matching theory, has been awarded the George fellowship from the Bank of England.

Research suggests vapers may be vulnerable to lung infections

The vapour from e-cigarettes seems to help pneumonia-causing bacteria stick to the cells that line the airways, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary and UAL receive grant to co-develop new curriculum model for games design

Queen Mary University of London, in partnership with London College of Communication, part of the University of the Arts London (UAL), has been granted £158,354 from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) to develop a games design curriculum. 

£54 million award to transform health through data science

Queen Mary University of London has partnered with four other London universities - UCL, Imperial College London, King's College London and The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - in a new initiative to transform health through data science.

Influential Queen Mary women celebrated in new campaign

Pioneering alumnae and staff from Queen Mary University of London have been listed in the University of London’s ‘Leading Women’ campaign, which launched last week.

Researchers unravel the time of origin of flowering plants

Flowering plants likely originated between 149 and 256 million years ago according to new research involving Queen Mary University of London, and led by University College London (UCL).

Major research project launched to crack aspirin’s anti-cancer properties

An international study, led by Queen Mary University of London and funded with a £5 million grant from Cancer Research UK, has been launched to answer the final questions before aspirin is recommended to reduce cancer risk.

Students teach robots football tricks in annual hack

Teams of students from Queen Mary University of London and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) took part in a challenge to hack robots and teach them a range of football skills.

Multinational companies continue to produce unregulated antibiotics in India

Millions of unapproved antibiotics are being sold in India, according to a new study by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and Newcastle University.

Brexiteer defends questioning Treasury’s forecasts

Speaking at the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London last night, Jacob Rees-Mogg, North East Somerset MP and leading Brexiteer, defended raising claims that Treasury officials are trying to influence policy around Brexit. 

Uncovered letters reveal how Gaitskell’s grieving widow was left ‘shocked’ and ‘deeply hurt’ by PM Macmillan’s speech

Conservative Prime Minister Harold Macmillan deeply offended the widow of the deceased Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell just days after the politician’s untimely death 55 years ago. A letter in which Mrs Gaitskell describes herself as “deeply hurt” has been discovered in the National Archives and is being published for the first time.

New report on Brexit and public opinion reveals divisions both between and within parties

A values divide is emerging which could dramatically impact on politics in the years to come, a comprehensive report on Brexit and public opinion reveals.

Government urged to fortify flour with folic acid to prevent birth defects

There is no need for an upper limit of folate intake, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London and the School of Advanced Study, University of London.

Cells in the heart sense stiffness by measuring contraction forces and resting tension simultaneously

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have identified a new mechanism in which adhesive structures within the cells of the heart sense stiffness through muscle contractions and resting tension at the same time.

Queen Mary announces major PhD programme with the Leverhulme Trust

Queen Mary University of London has announced a new Doctoral Scholarship Programme, supported by the Leverhulme Trust, beginning in 2018 and worth £1,050,000.

Nationwide institute to plug digital skills gap

Queen Mary University of London is part of a £40 million initiative to create the next generation of digital specialists, announced today in a speech by the UK’s Prime Minister in Davos. Known as the Institute of Coding (IoC), Queen Mary will spearhead the theme of boosting equality and diversity in technology-related education and careers.

Researchers use flu-like virus to attack pancreatic cancer

A flu-like virus has now been used in experiments to successfully inhibit the growth of pancreatic cancer, according to an early study led by Queen Mary University of London.

Mathematicians develop model for how new ideas emerge

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed a mathematical model for the emergence of innovations.   

Queen Mary welcomes its first Erasmus+ exchange students from India

The first five students from Queen Mary’s new Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) Programme have arrived for the spring semester.

Survey of MPs reveals Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn face significant political challenges over Brexit

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn face significant challenges within their own parliamentary parties over Brexit, a new survey of MPs has found.

Universities Minister Sam Gyimah backs review of tuition fees

The new Universities Minister Sam Gyimah has said that a review of student tuition fees is on the way. He was speaking at the Mile End Institute at Queen Mary University of London, in his first public appearance since his appointment to the role.

Whole-population testing for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations is cost-effective

Screening the entire population for breast and ovarian cancer gene mutations, as opposed to just those at high-risk of carrying this mutation, is cost effective and could prevent more ovarian and breast cancers than the current approach, according to research led by Queen Mary University of London.

Professor Richard Bourke awarded prestigious accolade from the Nanovic Institute for European Studies

The Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame has awarded the Honourable Mention in the 2018 Laura Shannon Prize to Professor Richard Bourke for his book Empire & Revolution: The Political Life of Edmund Burke.

Queen Mary alumna among ‘most influential’ UK voices on LinkedIn

A Queen Mary alumna has been listed as one of LinkedIn’s 12 ‘top voices’ in the UK. Alexandra Galviz, who graduated with a BA in French in 2013, was praised for writing “openly and honestly about issues that many are too afraid to speak or write about publicly”.

UK productivity may beat forecasts, says Bank of England’s Silvana Tenreyro

Just two sectors of the economy – financial services and manufacturing – are responsible for sluggish productivity growth in the UK economy, according to Silvana Tenreyro, the newest member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.

Long term health conditions drive A&E visits, not lack of GP services

Rising accident and emergency attendance rates are driven by patients’ long term health conditions, and are not related to lack of GP provision, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London of more than 800,000 patients in east London.

Diabetes gene found that causes low and high blood sugar levels in the same family

A study of families with rare blood sugar conditions has revealed a new gene thought to be critical in the regulation of insulin, the key hormone in diabetes.

Intervention reduces ‘stress hormone’ in war-affected youth

A new study shows that a humanitarian program to improve the mental health of adolescents affected by the Syrian war has decreased levels of cortisol (a hormone associated with stress) in participants by a third.

Queen Mary University of London appoints Professor Colin Grant as new Vice-Principal (International)

Queen Mary University of London has appointed a new Vice-Principal (International). Professor Colin Grant, currently Vice-President (International) at the University of Southampton and Chair of the Russell Group International Forum, will take up the post on 16 April 2018.

Some leukaemia patients may be missing out on new treatments

Patients with an aggressive form of leukaemia, currently ineligible for any type of targeted therapy, may in fact benefit from new drugs, according to new research by Queen Mary University of London.

Impact of renewables and trading on power grid frequency fluctuations

The effect of energy trading is strong and comparable in size to the effect of renewables on the frequency fluctuations of a power grid, according to a new study published in Nature Energy.

At least three out of five people who try a cigarette become daily smokers

At least 61 per cent of people who try their first cigarette become, at least temporarily, daily smokers, suggests an analysis of survey data by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary researcher appointed to Migration Leadership Team

Kavita Datta, Professor of Development Geography at Queen Mary University of London, has been appointed to the London International Development Centre (LIDC) Migration Leadership Team.

Survey of Britain's party members reveals glaring contrasts between Tories and other parties

A survey of the country’s party members has revealed glaring contrasts between rank and file Tories and their Labour, Lib Dem and SNP counterparts.