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November 2025
Meet one of our PhD students: Daniel Gill
Faculty of Science and Engineering
30 November 2025To celebrate Disabilty History Month we introduce one of our PhD students: Daniel Gill. "I am a PhD Student primarily based in the Cognitive Science Research Group within the School of Electronical Engineering and Computer Science, though I am also associated with the Centre for Brain and Behaviour. My own ... [more]
Musician Will Young visits Queen Mary to explore alternatives to Animal Testing
19 November 2025A group of high-profile guests visited Queen Mary's Centre for Predictive In Vitro Models on Tuesday 11th November, to explore the university's cutting-edge organ-on-a-chip facilities. The delegation included musician and animal advocate Will Young, a Director and Toxicologist from Lush cosmetics, and representatives from the charity Animal Aid. The group ... [more]
Queen Mary Bioengineers provides expert comment on new Government strategy
12 November 2025Bioengineers at Queen Mary University of London, have provided expert comment to the BBC about the new alternatives strategy launched today (11 November) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. Watch Queen Mary experts speak to the BBC about the Government's new alternatives strategy on 11 November from 6.10am. This new ... [more]
Research work in the Centre for Brain and Behaviour explores the pathways from neurodivergent traits to mental health outcomes.
Faculty of Science and Engineering
9 November 2025To mark UK Disability History Month, which runs from November 20 to December 20, we showcase the research of Giorgia Michelini, a senior lecturer in the Centre for Brain and Behaviour. Dr Michelini leads research on the lived experience of neurodivergent adolescents and young adults from diverse ethnic backgrounds, in collaboration with ... [more]
October 2025
From biodiversity to artificial intelligence
Faculty of Science and Engineering
16 October 2025We showcase the research work of Kabiru Abubakari, a PhD student in the Centre for Probability, Statistics and Data Science, and the research work of Dr David Mguni, a lecturer in the Centre for Multimodal AI. Kabiru Abubakari Kabiru's research focuses on Bayesian spatial modelling for biodiversity. His PhD project ... [more]
Dr Christopher Chen appointed as a Fellow of the American Physical Society
Centre for Fundamental Physics
10 October 2025We are delighted to announce that Dr Christopher Chen, Reader in Space Plasma Physics in the Astronomy Unit of the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, has been made a Fellow of the American Physical Society. This prestigious honour recognises Dr Chen's "…outstanding use of in-situ solar-wind spacecraft observations to ... [more]
Queen Mary hosts the UK Organ-on-a-chip Symposium
1 October 2025Queen Mary's Centre for Predictive in vitro Models hosted a fastic afternoon of science and bioengineering at the UK organ-on-a-chip Annual Symposium. The event was attended by nearly 300 people, including 100 online, with representatives from academia, industry, Government, charities and other stakeholders. There were flash talks from four talented Early Career ... [more]
September 2025
Weini Huang invited to give the prestigious 2025 LMS Mary Cartwright lecture
Faculty of Science and Engineering
29 September 2025Dr Weini Huang, a reader in the Centre for Complex Systems, will be the 2025 LMS Mary Cartwright lecturer. The Mary Cartwright Lecture is an annual event organised by the London Mathematical Society to celebrate the achievements of distinguished women mathematicians The event was established by the LMS in 2000 and is ... [more]
EPSRC Grant Success: "Zeros, Algorithms, and Correlation for Graph Polynomials" led by Viresh Patel
Centre for Combinatorics, Algebra and Number Theory
16 September 2025An EPSRC standard grant has been awarded to Viresh Patel (Project Lead) and Mark Jerrum (Project Co-lead) for the project "Zeros, Algorithms, and Correlation for Graph Polynomials". Read on to find out more about their plans. This project is at the interface of theoretical computer science, mathematics and statistical physics. ... [more]
Animals in Science Committee visit to Queen Mary
9 September 2025We were delighted to host a visit from the UK Government's Animals in Science Committee and the associated policy unit at the Home Office. The group visited the Queen Mary in vitro models facilities, part of the Centre for Predictive in vitro Models, where we were able to demonstrate some ... [more]
August 2025
Prestigious Simons Foundation grant awarded to Dr Katy Clough for black hole research
Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation
12 August 2025Dr Katy Clough has been named Principal Investigator (PI) in the newly established $8-million Simons Collaboration on Black Holes and Strong Gravity. This highly competitive grant will bring together 12 co-PIs from institutions worldwide, alongside a wider network of experts, to develop a robust theoretical framework for deciphering secrets encoded in ... [more]
July 2025
Queen Mary researchers awarded MRC funding to develop human tendon-on-a-chip technology
11 July 2025Queen Mary University of London has secured funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to launch a pioneering research project aiming to transform the understanding and treatment of tendinopathy—a painful and often chronic tendon condition affecting millions worldwide. The three-year project, Human Tendon-CHIP, will combine cutting-edge bioengineering, materials science ... [more]
Queen Mary Professor secures £1.2 million British Heart Foundation programme grant
10 July 2025Professor Thomas Iskratsch, Professor in Cardiovascular Mechanobiology and Bioengineering, has been awarded a highly coveted Programme Grant of £1.2 million from the British Heart Foundation (BHF). This significant funding will support groundbreaking research into how mechanical forces contribute to cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Professor Iskratsch's research aims ... [more]
June 2025
UK Ash Trees Evolve to Resist Dieback
Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability
27 June 2025Research (published in Science) led by Profs Richard Nichols and Richard Buggs has uncovered early-stage signs of natural resistance to ash dieback—a fungal disease expected to kill half of the UK's 80 million ash trees. By comparing the DNA of older trees, present before the fungus arrived in 2012, with younger ... [more]
Prestigious Network Science Award for a former PhD student in the School of Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Science and Engineering
19 June 2025Federico Battiston, currently an Associate Professor in Network Science at the Central European University, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Erdős-Rényi Prize. The Erdős–Rényi Prize is awarded each year to a selected young scientist (under 40 years old on the day of the nomination deadline) for their ... [more]
Queen Mary presence at the International Meeting of the Society of Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) in China
Faculty of Science and Engineering
10 June 2025The project on diversifying the curriculum in SBBS has been presented at this year international meeting of the Society for Molecular Biology and Evolution (SMBE) in China. Matteo Fumagalli, who co-leads the project together with Sally Faulkner, has also taken part in a roundtable on inclusion, equality and diversity in ... [more]
May 2025
Dr Florian Koller Awarded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship to work in the QMUL Astronomy Unit
Centre for Fundamental Physics
30 May 2025QMUL Astronomy Unit member Dr Florian Koller has been awarded a prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship to continue working in the AU's space plasma group. Dr Florian Koller, a current postdoctoral researcher in the Astronomy Unit of Queen Mary University of London's Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been ... [more]
Professor Ginestra Bianconi wins Euler Award for pioneering work in Network Theory
8 May 2025Professor Ginestra Bianconi from the School of Mathematical Sciences has been awarded the 2025 Euler Award by the Network Science Society. This esteemed award recognises Professor Bianconi's groundbreaking contributions to the field of network theory. The Network Science Society cited Professor Bianconi "For pioneering contributions to the theory of generalised networks, ... [more]
April 2025
A vast molecular cloud, long invisible, is discovered near the solar system
Centre for Fundamental Physics
28 April 2025An international team, including members from the QMUL Astronomy Unit, uncovers a hidden celestial structure using innovative far-ultraviolet techniques. An international team of scientists, led by a Rutgers University-New Brunswick astrophysicist and including Dr Thomas Haworth of Queen Mary University of London, has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is ... [more]
Queen Mary particle physicists lead pioneering study of high-mass W-bosons at CERN
Centre for Fundamental Physics
25 April 2025Particle physicists at Queen Mary have used data from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN to help measure a key elementary particle, known as the W-boson, in mass regions never explored before. Their work explores previously uncharted mass regions, offering fresh clues about the forces that shape our universe. The ... [more]
Queen Mary Physicists Share 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Physics
Centre for Fundamental Physics
12 April 2025Physicists at Queen Mary University of London are celebrating this week after being named among the winners of the prestigious 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. The award honours the global scientific collaborations behind the ATLAS, CMS, LHCb and ALICE experiments at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, Switzerland – the ... [more]
March 2025
Professor Giulia De Falco appointed to WHO Committee on tumour classification
Faculty of Science and Engineering
19 March 2025Professor Giulia De Falco, Professor in Pathology and Molecular Clinical Microbiology in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, has been appointed to a prestigious international subcommittee of the World Health Organization (WHO). This committee plays a crucial role in updating the WHO's classification of tumours, ensuring that diagnostic guidelines ... [more]
New steps for Open Science actions at Queen Mary University of London, including the official support to the Peer Community In Initiative
Faculty of Science and Engineering
5 March 2025Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce its official support for the Peer Community In (PCI) initiative. This marks a pivotal moment in advancing ethical, transparent, and accessible research practices. Championed by the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS) and the Library Services, this initiative underscores Queen ... [more]
The art of well-being: group activities shown to ease depression and anxiety in older adults
Centre for Brain and Behaviour
5 March 2025A new study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers, reveals that group arts interventions – such as painting, music, or dance – can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among older adults. The findings, published in Nature Mental Health, offer a compelling case for the benefits of shared creative ... [more]
The quest for room-temperature superconductors
Centre for Experimental and Applied Physics
5 March 2025In a new development that could help redefine the future of technology, a team of physicists has uncovered a fundamental insight into the upper limit of superconducting temperature. This discovery, accepted for publication in Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter, suggests that room-temperature superconductivity – long considered the "holy grail" of condensed ... [more]
Gravity from entropy: A radical new approach to unifying quantum mechanics and general relativity
4 March 2025In a new study published in Physical Review D, Professor Ginestra Bianconi, Professor of Applied Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London, proposes a groundbreaking new framework that could revolutionise our understanding of gravity and its relationship with quantum mechanics. The study, titled Gravity from Entropy, introduces a novel approach ... [more]
February 2025
Queen Mary University of London opens one of Europe's largest organ-on-a-chip facilities
25 February 2025Queen Mary University of London has officially opened one of Europe's largest and most advanced organ-on-a-chip facilities, marking a significant milestone in the efforts to replace animal testing in scientific research. The state-of-the-art facility, supported by major funding from the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals ... [more]
A Night of Science and Engineering: exploring Tomorrow's World at Queen Mary
Faculty of Science and Engineering
24 February 2025Queen Mary University of London's third annual Night of Science and Engineering brought together leading industry partners, researchers, academics, policymakers, and the public for an evening of discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Held in the historic Octagon venue on 20 Feb, this year's event, themed 'Tomorrow's World', showcased groundbreaking research that is ... [more]
Groundbreaking study reveals how topology drives complexity in brain, climate and AI
24 February 2025A new study led by Professor Ginestra Bianconi from Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with international researchers, has unveiled a transformative framework for understanding complex systems. Published in Nature Physics, this pioneering study establishes the new field of higher-order topological dynamics, revealing how the hidden topology of networks ... [more]
Mathematical model for understanding the emergence of new ideas
10 February 2025Creativity and the discovery of new ideas and concepts are fascinating and mysterious processes. To shed light on the mechanisms behind them, mathematicians study such exploration processes as time-ordered sequences of events, like the songs listened to by an individual or the titles of scientific publications. A "discovery" or "novelty" ... [more]
Queen Mary engineer awarded prestigious Foresight Fellowship to drive space technology innovation
Centre for Intelligent Transport
3 February 2025Dr Angadh Nanjangud, Lecturer in Spacecraft Engineering at Queen Mary's School of Engineering and Materials Science, has been selected as a Foresight Fellow in the space technology track. The fellowship, awarded by the Foresight Institute - a pioneering organisation founded in 1986 to advance beneficial high-impact technologies - recognises emerging leaders ... [more]
January 2025
UKRI grant for stabilizing South Africa's power grid awarded to international research team led by Christian Beck
28 January 2025The Science and Technology Facilities Council of UKRI has awarded a £499,258 research grant for a statistical physics-based analysis of the South African power grid to Christian Beck, Professor of Applied Mathematics and Head of the Centre for Complex Systems at QMUL, and his three co-investigators Chantelle Van Staden, Cristina Trois (... [more]
New Royal Society URF awardee to lead exoplanet research project
Centre for Experimental and Applied Physics
27 January 2025Dr Andrew Winter has been awarded £1.8 million grant from the Royal Society's University Research Fellowship (URF) programme. He will join Queen Mary's School of Physical and Chemical Sciences in April and lead a groundbreaking project investigating the influence of neighbouring stars on planetary system formation. "The observed exoplanet population is ... [more]
New study furthers our understanding about the origins of energetic cosmic particles in the universe
Centre for Fundamental Physics
13 January 2025A new study, published today in Nature Communications by a team including members from the QMUL Astronomy Unit, has shed new light on how shock waves throughout the Universe can accelerate electrons to high energies. Cosmic ray particles are ultra-relativistic particles traveling near the speed of light, permeating the universe. ... [more]
December 2024
Queen Mary University of London data centre waste heat to provide hot water and heating for campus
Centre for Experimental and Applied Physics
9 December 2024Waste heat from the Tier 2 data centre at Queen Mary University of London is now being repurposed to provide heating to the Joseph Priestley Building and the district heating system in the Mile End campus, thanks to the completion of an innovative carbon reduction refurbishment. The project, implemented in collaboration ... [more]
Dr Vladimir Volkov awarded Wellcome Trust Career Development Grant
Centre for Molecular Cell Biology
6 December 2024Dr Vladimir Volkov of Centre for Molecular Cell Biology has been awarded the Wellcome Trust Career Development Award to support his research on the "Structural and mechanistic understanding of kinetochore-mediated control of microtubule dynamics". This significant funding will enable Dr Volkov's laboratory to explore the molecular intricacies of kinetochore-microtubule interactions, ... [more]
November 2024
A Mathematical Breakthrough in Cancer Research
30 November 2024Many 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]
Queen Mary lecturer appointed co-spokesperson of MINERvA, a major international particle physics experiment.
Centre for Fundamental Physics
25 November 2024Queen 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]
Queen Mary researchers among the world's most highly cited for 2024
Faculty of Science and Engineering
22 November 2024Researchers 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]
James Busfield is a Guest on BBC Radio 4 Show - The Infinite Monkey Cage
15 November 2024James 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]
Queen Mary student and graduate recognised on National Engineering Day
Faculty of Science and Engineering
13 November 2024Engineering 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
Queen Mary Researchers Pioneer Advanced AI and Robotics to Transform Vineyard Harvests
25 October 2024In 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]
Scientists bring socioeconomic status at the forefront of epidemic modelling
14 October 2024An 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
Queen Mary University of London seeks 30 new academics in AI, Machine Learning and Computer Science
Faculty of Science and Engineering
26 August 2024Queen 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]
Queen Mary University of London brings together national multi-disciplinary leaders at BioMedEng24
9 August 2024On 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
Pop melodies: getting simpler in the age of complexity?
Centre for Human-Centred Computing
12 July 2024A 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]
Jesse Coburn Wins RAS Keith Runcorn Thesis Prize
Centre for Fundamental Physics
1 July 2024Jesse Coburn, a PhD student at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded the Royal Astronomical Society's Keith Runcorn Thesis Prize for his doctoral work, which was carried out in QMUL's Astronomy Unit. It has been announced today that Dr Jesse Coburn, a former PhD student in the Space & ... [more]
June 2024
Queen Mary chooses cryogenic technology from Oxford Instruments NanoScience to support quantum research
Centre for Experimental and Applied Physics
13 June 2024To 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
Math beyond numbers: Careers and inclusion with Professor Garetto
Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation
22 May 2024Professor 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]
Singing researchers uncover cross-cultural patterns in music and language
17 May 2024A 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]
Queen Mary University of London leads £1.7 million project to revolutionise drug discovery with next-generation organ-chip technology
16 May 2024Queen 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]
The origin and long-distance travels of upside down trees
Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability
15 May 2024The 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]
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 2024The 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]
Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering sweeps top honours at Research and Innovation Awards ceremony
Faculty of Science and Engineering
8 May 2024The 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]
Advance in understanding spatial navigation: walls, not floors, define space
Centre for Brain and Behaviour
7 May 2024New 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
New study reveals how parasites shape complex food webs
Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability
24 April 2024A 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
Queen Mary team awarded £7 million grant to train next generation of organ-on-a-chip scientists and bioengineers
13 March 2024A 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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Queen Mary University of London researcher receives UKRI funding for methane monitoring project
Centre for Sustainable Engineering
13 March 2024Dr 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]
Prof Hazel Screen speaking to celebrate International Women's Day
Faculty of Science and Engineering
8 March 2024To 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]
Record-breaking polar explorer, Dr Zoe Hudson, receives Honorary Degree for pioneering spirit
Faculty of Science and Engineering
4 March 2024On 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]
A Night of Science and Engineering: Queen Mary showcases cutting-edge research and innovation
Faculty of Science and Engineering
3 March 2024Queen 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]
New video celebrating Queen Mary's outstanding science and engineering
Faculty of Science and Engineering
1 March 2024A 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
Radiation from massive stars shapes planetary systems
Centre for Fundamental Physics
29 February 2024Astronomers 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]
Meet the winners of our Research and Innovation Awards
Faculty of Science and Engineering
1 February 2024Following 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
Celebrating Graduation
Faculty of Science and Engineering
10 January 2024It 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]
September 2023
QMUL Astronomy Unit win SEPnet award for public engagement
Centre for Fundamental Physics
28 September 2023The Astronomy Unit has jointly topped the Research Group category at the biennial SEPnet Public Engagement awards, being one of only two groups chosen as "Highly Commended". SEPnet noted how the QMUL Astronomy Unit has embedded outreach and public engagement within the culture of the group. Over the last year, ... [more]
Dr Ed Gillen receives €1.5 million European Research Council Grant to study exoplanet evolution
Faculty of Science and Engineering
5 September 2023Dr Ed Gillen, from Queen Mary's Astronomy Unit, has been awarded €1.5 million from the European Research Council to support a team to investigate how exoplanetary systems evolve into potentially habitable environments. With over 5000 exoplanets discovered to date, and many more expected in the coming years, we are living through a ... [more]
July 2023
Queen Mary Part of New Leverhulme Grant for Astrobiology
Centre for Fundamental Physics
13 July 2023Queen Mary's new inter-school astrobiology initiative has been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Trust Research Project grant. Led by Thomas Haworth from the Queen Mary Astronomy Unit and Christopher Duffy from the Digital Environment Research Institute (DERI), with involvement from Conrad Mullineaux from the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS), ... [more]
February 2023
Dr Tom Haworth awarded €2m from European Research Council to investigate planet forming discs
Centre for Fundamental Physics
3 February 2023Dr Thomas Haworth from QMUL's Astronomy Unit has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant worth €2m to investigate how planet forming discs evolve in different environments. We now expect that pretty much every star in our Galaxy hosts at least one planet. We also have overwhelming evidence ... [more]
September 2022
QMUL Astronomy Unit member Dr Andrea Larosa awarded the AGU Fred L. Scarf Award
Centre for Fundamental Physics
6 September 2022Dr Andrea Larosa has been awarded the AGU Fred L. Scarf Award for his work on magnetic switchbacks and Langmuir waves with the NASA Parker Solar Probe mission. It has been announced today that Dr Andrea Larosa, a postdoc in the Space & Astrophysical Plasmas group of QMUL's Astronomy Unit, has ... [more]
June 2022
Queen Mary Science and Engineering researchers awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships to tackle heart irregular heart rhythms and explore turbulence in space plasma
Centre for Fundamental Physics
15 June 2022Dr Caroline Roney and Dr Christopher Chen are among 84 promising leaders awarded fellowships totalling £98 million. The fellowships support the most promising science and research leaders to tackle major global issues and to commercialise their innovations in the UK. Professor Wen Wang, Queen Mary's Vice-Principal and Executive Dean for Science and ... [more]
April 2022
Dr Sijme-Jan Paardekooper awarded ERC grant to investigate how planets are formed from dust
Centre for Fundamental Physics
27 April 2022Dr Sijme-Jan Paardekooper has been awarded € 2,314,680 from the European Research Council (ERC) to study how dust distribution impacts the formation of planets. Planets form in discs of gas and dust around young stars. Within these discs, micron-sized dust particles need to clump together to grow 14 orders of magnitude to form ... [more]
December 2021
Parker Solar Probe enters the magnetic atmosphere of the Sun
Centre for Fundamental Physics
14 December 2021The NASA Parker Solar Probe mission has become the first spacecraft to enter the solar corona – the magnetically dominated atmosphere of the Sun. Researchers from the AU played a key role in the research confirming this historic event in space exploration. Parker Solar Probe launched in 2018 to explore the mysteries ... [more]
September 2021
Dr Christopher Chen awarded medal for outstanding contributions to space science
Faculty of Science and Engineering
15 September 2021Dr Christopher Chen from Queen Mary University of London has won American Geophysical Union's James B. Macelwane Medal for his significant contributions to the geophysical sciences as an early career scientist. American Geophysical Union (AGU) is a nonprofit organization that supports 130,000 enthusiasts to experts worldwide in Earth and space sciences, ... [more]