News
May 2024
Advance in understanding spatial navigation: walls, not floors, define space
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
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
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Queen Mary University of London researcher receives UKRI funding for methane monitoring project
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]
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]
Prof Hazel Screen speaking to celebrate International Women's Day
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]