Queen Mary News

Queen Mary’s excellence in knowledge exchange recognised

The 2026 Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF6) results, published today, show that Queen Mary University of London has maintained or improved its position compared to last year.  

Queen Mary welcomes Professor Sir Ian Chapman to Whitechapel campus

Queen Mary University of London was honoured to recently welcome Professor Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Executive of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to our Whitechapel campus.  

Queen Mary’s excellence recognised in latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings

Queen Mary University of London’s world-leading research excellence and international footprint have been recognised in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.  

Queen Mary ranked 25th in world for research collaboration

Queen Mary University of London is ranked 25th in the world and 10th in Europe for research collaboration, according to new rankings, published by the Research Collaboration Index (RCI).

Queen Mary PhD students bring Chinese literary classic to the London stage

Queen Mary University of London PhD students Tiantian Xie and Keyuan Zhang have brought ‘Herstory in History’, an original Chinese-language musical inspired by one of China's best-known literary classics, to the London stage. Performed in Mandarin with English subtitles, the production introduces Chinese storytelling to international audiences through a contemporary theatrical lens. 

When ideas travel, research blossoms

Dr Matthieu Burnay, Reader in Global Law, is Dean for International in Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on comparative international law, global governance, and Chinese law.  Here, he explores why international collaboration is one of the most effective ways of conducting research that addresses the world's most pressing challenges. 

Introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone linked to improved lung growth in children

A landmark study of more than 3,400 children, led by Queen Mary University of London, has found that air quality improvements following the introduction of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are strongly associated with accelerated lung growth in children.

Queen Mary announces new Vice-President for Education

Following a competitive international recruitment process, Professor Giuliana Pieri has been appointed as the new Vice-President for Education at Queen Mary University of London. 

Queen Mary’s commitment to social mobility recognised

A new report from the Social Mobility Commission ranks Queen Mary University of London as the highest-performing Russell Group University in the country for social mobility, outperforming all other Russell Group universities by a significant amount. 

Dr Pedro Elston awarded National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Pedro Elston’s commitment to and impact on medical education has been recognised by Advance HE with a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship. 

Queen Mary awarded prestigious grant to better understand links between pollution and health

Queen Mary University of London has been awarded £1.3 million from the Wolfson Foundation to support research into the impact of environmental pollution on health.

Queen Mary awards honorary degrees to outstanding individuals

The substantial contributions seven individuals have made to their fields of work were recognised during Queen Mary University of London’s 2026 summer graduations.

Queen Mary celebrates five years of medical graduates at Malta Campus

On 16 July, Queen Mary University of London celebrated the fifth graduation ceremony at its Malta Campus, as 68 medical students from 27 nationalities graduated from its five-year medicine programme. The ceremony, celebrated in Gozo, was attended by the Minister for Gozo, Clint Camilleri, alongside other senior representatives from the Maltese Government, healthcare sector and education community. 

Queen Mary founding member of Defence Universities Alliance

Queen Mary University of London has been chosen as one of the founding members of the new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA). 

Queen Mary collaboration brings history to life

A community research project led by Queen Mary University of London and run in partnership with Drapers’ Academy and Eastside Community Heritage has brought the history, heritage and identity of Harold Hill to life.

Queen Mary research excellence recognised with multimillion-euro grant success

Two academics from Queen Mary University of London have been awarded grants from the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) for groundbreaking research. 

Queen Mary celebrates graduates and strategic partnerships in China

President and Principal, Professor Colin Bailey, CBE and Vice-Principal for Science and Engineering, Professor Wen Wang recently led a two-week visit by Queen Mary University of London to China. There, they celebrated the graduations of students across the University’s transnational education (TNE) partnerships while strengthening relationships with partner universities, alumni, and education leaders. 

Queen Mary participates in London Climate Action Week 2026

From 24 to 30 June, People’s Palace Projects (PPP), the arts research centre based at Queen Mary University of London, will bring together leading figures from climate policy, academia, the arts and Indigenous communities during London Climate Action Week 2026, in a programme of events exploring the role of culture in addressing the climate crisis. 

New Vice-President and Executive Dean for Humanities and Social Sciences

Following a competitive recruitment exercise, Professor Daniel Todman has been appointed as Vice-President and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary University of London.  

External leaders from industry, government and the innovation ecosystem have recognised the strength and real-world impact of Queen Mary University of London’s research at the University’s Research and Innovation Awards 2026.

Queen Mary confirms its status as a top global University

Queen Mary University of London is ranked 103rd in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Queen Mary Emerita Professor recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Professor Dame Parveen Kumar, Emerita Professor of Medicine and Education at Queen Mary University of London, and multiple university alumni, have been recognised in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026. 

Our past shapes us, our future inspires us: Celebrating Founders’ Day 2026

On Wednesday 3 June, Queen Mary University of London alumni, staff and students came together to celebrate Founders’ Day.

Blog: True innovation starts with culture

The best innovation universities feel different to the rest. What does it take to be world-leading? Dr Phil Clare, CEO of Queen Mary Innovation (QMI), explains why culture is the key to success. 

Queen Mary academics elected Fellows of The Royal Society

Lars Chittka, Professor of Sensory and Behavioural Ecology, and Inderjeet Dokal, Emeritus Professor and Honorary Consultant in Haematology, both at Queen Mary University of London, have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific organisations.  

Queen Mary Vice-President at World Digital Education Conference in China

Professor Wen Wang, Vice-President and Chair of the University AI Strategy Group at Queen Mary University of London, presented at the World Digital Education Conference 2026 in Hangzhou, China, highlighting Queen Mary’s approach to embedding AI across the University. 

Queen Mary to coordinate new Nature Medicine global obesity data Commission

Queen Mary University of London is set to play a central role in a major new international effort to transform obesity care through data-driven healthcare and clinical decision-making. 

Queen Mary academics ranked among UK’s top 100 researchers in 2026

Academics from across Queen Mary University of London have been ranked among the top 100 researchers in their fields in the UK, according to Research.com’s 2026 global rankings.

Queen Mary convenes partners to improve growth, skills and innovation across East London

Yesterday, 18 March, Queen Mary University of London’s East London Civic Action Network (ELCAN) brought leaders from higher education, industry, non-profits, local authority and the City together to define an ambitious, collaborative, and deliverable shared vision for growth, skills and innovation in East London.  

Landmark trial on whole blood transfusion published in NEJM

The results of a landmark clinical trial on the use of whole blood transfusions in pre-hospital trauma care have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine.