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November 2024

Weini Huang and Elisa Scanu

A Mathematical Breakthrough in Cancer Research

Centre for Complex Systems

30 November 2024

Many diseases in humans, including cancers, are caused by genetic errors starting from a single cell. The origin of these genetic errors and the expansion of the abnormal cells carrying these genetic errors are often modelled as stochastic processes. Dr Weini Huang, a Reader in the Centre for Complex Systems, ... [more]

A photograph from Dr Abbey Waldron's personal archive, taken during her visit to Fermilab

Queen Mary lecturer appointed co-spokesperson of MINERvA, a major international particle physics experiment.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

25 November 2024

Queen Mary University of London's Abbey Waldron, Lecturer in Particle Physics, has been appointed as co-spokesperson (one of two scientific leaders) of MINERvA, a significant international particle physics experiment. Based at Fermilab near Chicago, MINERvA investigates how neutrinos interact with a range of nuclei in materials spanning from lead to ... [more]

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Queen Mary researchers among the world's most highly cited for 2024

Faculty of Science and Engineering

22 November 2024

Researchers from the Faculty of Science and Engineering have been recognised for authoring multiple highly cited papers which rank in the top 1% by citations in their field for 2024. The Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list celebrates researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research and ... [more]

The Infinite Monkey Cage

James Busfield is a Guest on BBC Radio 4 Show - The Infinite Monkey Cage

Centre for Bioengineering

15 November 2024

James Busfield from the School of Engineering and Materials Science has made an appearance on the BBC Radio 4 show The Infinite Monkey Cage. In the episode, titled Fantastic Elastic, James joins an incredible panel, including gold medal winning Olympian Bryony Page, comedian Jessica Fostekew, and materials expert Anna Ploszajski, alongside ... [more]

Artwork by Kelly Anna for the Royal Academy of Engineering, featuring Navjot Sawhney far left

Queen Mary student and graduate recognised on National Engineering Day

Faculty of Science and Engineering

13 November 2024

Engineering student Balvinder Kaur Dhillon wins 'Junior Nobel Prize', while alum Navjot Sawhney is recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering on National Engineering Day. Balvinder Kaur Dhillon, MEng student at Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) has received the Global Winner award in ... [more]


October 2024

Robotics team testing the robot at the vineyard

Queen Mary Researchers Pioneer Advanced AI and Robotics to Transform Vineyard Harvests

Centre for Advanced Robotics

25 October 2024

In a bid to revolutionise grape harvesting, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) researchers are piloting new robotic grape pickers in collaboration with Extend Robotics and the Saffron Grange vineyard. The project focuses on developing a robotic system equipped with advanced sensors and AI, allowing it to detect ripeness and ... [more]

Generalized contact matrices / A. Manna et. al. (Sci Adv)

Scientists bring socioeconomic status at the forefront of epidemic modelling

Centre for Complex Systems

14 October 2024

An international team of researchers have developed an innovative approach to epidemic modeling that could transform how scientists and policymakers predict the spread of infectious diseases. Led by Dr Nicola Perra, Reader in Applied Mathematics, the study published in Science Advances introduces a new framework that incorporates socioeconomic status (SES) ... [more]


August 2024

A human hand touching a robotic hand

Queen Mary University of London seeks 30 new academics in AI, Machine Learning and Computer Science

Faculty of Science and Engineering

26 August 2024

Queen Mary University of London is renowned for its cutting-edge research, ranked 14th in the world and 5th in the UK for the quality of our research (THE World University Rankings 2024) and in the top 100 universities worldwide according to the US News & World Report rankings. Home to world-renowned researchers, Queen ... [more]

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Queen Mary University of London brings together national multi-disciplinary leaders at BioMedEng24

Centre for Bioengineering

9 August 2024

On the 5th and 6th of September this year, Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science will host the 16th BioMedEng conference, welcoming over 400 Biomedical engineers, researchers, clinical specialists, government and industry representatives. The BioMedEng annual conference is the UK's largest gathering of Biomedical Engineers, Medical ... [more]


July 2024

Researchers identified three distinct periods when melodies became significantly simpler. Getty Images

Pop melodies: getting simpler in the age of complexity?

Centre for Human-Centred Computing

12 July 2024

A new analysis of Billboard hits from 1950 to 2023 by Queen Mary University of London PhD student Madeline Hamilton suggests that melodic complexity in popular music has been steadily decreasing. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, examined the evolution of pitch and rhythm in chart-topping melodies over seven decades. ... [more]


June 2024

From left to right: Professor Jan Mol, Dr. Junjie Liu, Dr. James Thomas with the diluted refrigerator ProteoxMX.

Queen Mary chooses cryogenic technology from Oxford Instruments NanoScience to support quantum research

Centre for Experimental and Applied Physics

13 June 2024

To support the expansion of its quantum research activities, The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London, has installed a dilution refrigerator from Oxford Instruments NanoScience. Since installing the ProteoxMX, the team can perform more experiments at millikelvin temperatures, enabling the research necessary for the ... [more]


May 2024

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Math beyond numbers: Careers and inclusion with Professor Garetto

Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation

22 May 2024

Professor Claudia Garetto discusses the surprising applications of pure mathematics, along with her valuable advice for women pursuing careers in academia. She also dives into the initiatives at the School of Mathematical Sciences that are fostering a more inclusive learning environment. Learn more about Professor Garetto's work as the Faculty ... [more]

Study coauthor Aleksandar Arabadjiev (Macedonia) singing and playing their traditional instruments.

Singing researchers uncover cross-cultural patterns in music and language

Centre for Multimodal AI

17 May 2024

A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has uncovered fascinating cross-cultural patterns in music and language, with Queen Mary University of London's Dr Emmanouil Benetos, Reader in Machine Listening at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, contributing to the research. [more]

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Queen Mary University of London leads £1.7 million project to revolutionise drug discovery with next-generation organ-chip technology

Centre for Bioengineering

16 May 2024

Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with a consortium of leading pharmaceutical companies, organ-chip technology providers, and regulatory bodies, has secured a £1.7 million research grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to develop a groundbreaking approach to drug discovery. Read more [more]

Alex Antonelli (Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)

The origin and long-distance travels of upside down trees

Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability

15 May 2024

The iconic baobabs, also known as upside-down trees, or the tree of life, have much cultural significance, inspiring innumerable arts, folklore, and traditions. The new research published in Nature reveals a remarkable example of species radiation in Madagascar followed by long distance dispersal to Africa and Australia. With speciation, an ... [more]

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Professor Maria Liakata awarded RAI UK Keystone grant to tackle risks of ChatGPT-like systems for healthcare and law

Centre for Human-Centred Computing

9 May 2024

The Queen Mary University of London professor has been awarded a £4.38 million grant to tackle a pressing challenge in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Professor Maria Liakata, a leading expert in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Turing AI Fellow, will spearhead a highly competitive RAI UK Keystone project to address ... [more]

Research and Innovation Awards

Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering sweeps top honours at Research and Innovation Awards ceremony

Faculty of Science and Engineering

8 May 2024

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is celebrating a night of triumph after taking home three awards at the annual Queen Mary Research and Innovation (R&I) Awards ceremony held in The Barbican Centre, London. The Queen Mary R&I Awards celebrate the ... [more]

Mouse feeling lost without elevated boundaries. Generated by AI.

Advance in understanding spatial navigation: walls, not floors, define space

Centre for Brain and Behaviour

7 May 2024

New research published in Current Biology sheds light on how animals create and maintain internal spatial maps based on their surroundings. The study, led by Dr Guifen Chen from Queen Mary University of London, delves into the brains of mice navigating a two-dimensional virtual reality (VR) environment, revealing the surprising ... [more]


April 2024

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New study reveals how parasites shape complex food webs

Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability

24 April 2024

A new study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B sheds light on how parasites influence the intricate relationships between predator and prey populations. Researchers from the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Queen Mary University of London have developed a novel analysis to explore how factors like ... [more]


March 2024

Methane emission monitoring. [credit: Neil Cagney]

Queen Mary University of London researcher receives UKRI funding for methane monitoring project

Centre for Sustainable Engineering

13 March 2024

Dr Paul Balcombe has secured significant funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for his project on improving methane monitoring. Dr Balcombe, a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy at Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science, will lead the project titled "EMPreSS: Enhanced ... [more]

An organ-chip model

Queen Mary team awarded £7 million grant to train next generation of organ-on-a-chip scientists and bioengineers

Centre for Bioengineering

13 March 2024

A team of bioengineers led by Professor Hazel Screen have been awarded a £7 million grant to establish an EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Next Generation Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies. Queen Mary University of London is one of sixty-five universities chosen to receive funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research ... [more]

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Prof Hazel Screen speaking to celebrate International Women's Day

Faculty of Science and Engineering

8 March 2024

To celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th, 2024, Queen Mary University of London is delighted to showcase Prof Hazel Screen, the head of the School of Engineering and Materials Science and a fantastic research leader and educator. [more]

Dr Zoe Hudson (seated) with other speakers from the Night of Science and Engineering - from left to right: Prof Karin Hing, Prof Martin Knight, Lord Tim Clement-Jones (Chair of Council), Dr Alix Pryde, Marium Qaiser, Prof Wen Wang (Vice Principal)

Record-breaking polar explorer, Dr Zoe Hudson, receives Honorary Degree for pioneering spirit

Faculty of Science and Engineering

4 March 2024

On the evening of February 29th, 2024, during the Night of Science and Engineering event, Queen Mary conferred the honorary degree Dr Zoe Hudson, a record-breaking polar explorer and alumna. This recognition celebrates Dr Hudson's remarkable achievements in pushing boundaries and inspiring others through her multiple polar expeditions. Dr Hudson's extraordinary ... [more]

Guests at the Night of Science and Engineering

A Night of Science and Engineering: Queen Mary showcases cutting-edge research and innovation

Faculty of Science and Engineering

3 March 2024

Queen Mary University of London held its second annual Night of Science and Engineering last evening at the university's Octagon venue. The event brought together over 200 leading industry partners, researchers, academics, policymakers, and the public, for an evening of exploration, engagement, and celebration of Queen Mary's Faculty of Science and ... [more]

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New video celebrating Queen Mary's outstanding science and engineering

Faculty of Science and Engineering

1 March 2024

A new video has been released featuring academic staff, post doctural research assistants and PhD students talking about the amazing science and engineering that they undertake at Queen Mary University of London and how this is underpinned by our diversity and core values. [more]


February 2024

JWST image of the Orion Nebula and zoom with on the proto-planetary system d203-506. Credits: background image NASA/ESA/CSA/S. Fuenmayor/PDRs4All Zoom in: I. Schroetter/O. Berné/PDRs4All

Radiation from massive stars shapes planetary systems

Centre for Fundamental Physics

29 February 2024

Astronomers have discovered a unique planetary system where a young star is being stripped bare of its planet-forming material at an astonishing rate. This unprecedented observation, published in the Science and featured on its cover, provides a crucial clue to understanding the diverse and puzzling worlds beyond our solar system. ... [more]

Presentation of research awards by the Principal and Vice Principal

Meet the winners of our Research and Innovation Awards

Faculty of Science and Engineering

1 February 2024

Following our Faculty Celebration event in December, we are delighted to launch our new webpages detailing the amazing research and innovation for our winners. We had some excellent nominations from which the panel awarded five 'Research and Innovation Excellence Awards', one for each school within the Faculty of Science and ... [more]


January 2024

Academic staff with our Vice Principal and Chairman of Queen Mary Council

Celebrating Graduation

Faculty of Science and Engineering

10 January 2024

It was a pleasure to join our graduating students today to celebrate their achievements. The graduation included undergraduate and MSc students as well as several PhD students. There was a large number of academic staff joining the processional party. [more]