News
July 2024
Pop melodies: getting simpler in the age of complexity?
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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
Queen Mary chooses cryogenic technology from Oxford Instruments NanoScience to support quantum research
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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
Math beyond numbers: Careers and inclusion with Professor Garetto
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Singing researchers uncover cross-cultural patterns in music and language
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Queen Mary University of London leads £1.7 million project to revolutionise drug discovery with next-generation organ-chip technology
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
The origin and long-distance travels of upside down trees
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Professor Maria Liakata awarded RAI UK Keystone grant to tackle risks of ChatGPT-like systems for healthcare and law
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Queen Mary Faculty of Science and Engineering sweeps top honours at Research and Innovation Awards ceremony
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Advance in understanding spatial navigation: walls, not floors, define space
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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
New study reveals how parasites shape complex food webs
Centre for Biodiversity and Sustainability
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
Queen Mary team awarded £7 million grant to train next generation of organ-on-a-chip scientists and bioengineers
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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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Queen Mary University of London researcher receives UKRI funding for methane monitoring project
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Prof Hazel Screen speaking to celebrate International Women's Day
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Record-breaking polar explorer, Dr Zoe Hudson, receives Honorary Degree for pioneering spirit
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
A Night of Science and Engineering: Queen Mary showcases cutting-edge research and innovation
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
New video celebrating Queen Mary's outstanding science and engineering
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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
Radiation from massive stars shapes planetary systems
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]
Meet the winners of our Research and Innovation Awards
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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
Celebrating Graduation
Faculty of Science and Engineering
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]