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New Nature Genetics study unlocks fresh insights into disease biology and future drug discovery

Research led by scientists at Queen Mary University of London has shown how next-generation blood protein analysis can uncover important biological insights that conventional technologies miss, opening up new opportunities to better understand disease and identify future drug targets.

Scientists create the first 3D nanoscale maps of human airway epithelium, revealing the hidden architecture of lung defence cells

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London and University of Cambridge in collaboration with colleagues at HHMI Janelia and NIH, have created some of the most detailed three-dimensional maps ever generated of human airway cells, revealing how the specialised cells that protect our lungs are built and organised. 

New hybrid positioning system promises reliable tracking where GPS fails

Researchers have unveiled a new location‑tracking system that could dramatically improve navigation in places where GPS signals routinely fail, such as tunnels, dense cities and underground transport routes. 

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. 

The Gravity from Entropy theory offers new clues for reconciling gravity with the second law of thermodynamics

Queen Mary University mathematician Professor Ginestra Bianconi explores how gravity can be reconciled with thermodynamics within the Gravity from Entropy theory

Bacteria form 'herds' to survive predators, offering fresh insight into Earth's carbon cycle

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that tiny photosynthetic bacteria band together into protective "herds" when attacked by predators – a survival strategy that could also influence how carbon is stored in the world's waters. 

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). 

Climate change is forcing amphibians to change their diet – but they can only adapt so far

New research involving Queen Mary University of London reveals that amphibians can change what they eat to cope with rising temperatures, but that this natural survival strategy has limits.

AI combines multiple DNA clues to improve cancer detection from blood

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence method that can detect signs of cancer by combining several different clues found in DNA fragments circulating in the blood.

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.

Blog: How England is weighing the cost of genomic newborn screening

New research led by Queen Mary University of London assesses the cost of genomic screening for newborns in England. 

Major step forward as new approach to rare disease drug development yields first research results.

The TREAT-EB collaboration between Queen Mary University of London and DEBRA Research aims to circumvent the discovery bottleneck blocking treatments for epidermolysis bullosa.

Sponsorship is key to progressing the leadership pipeline, but why do only a quarter of these relationships work?

A research report launched today shows that sponsorship is a critical part of progression into senior leadership roles, because it teaches individuals how advancement actually works in practice.

New brush test detects oral cancer in one hour

A paper published in the Nature journal Biomarker Research by a cross-University team led by Queen Mary University of London researchers, validates the use of a non-invasive brush biopsy test that can detect oral cancer within one hour. 

Queen Mary expert helps shape new Department for Education guidance on screen use in early years

Professor Rachael Bedford, from the Centre for Brain and Behaviour at Queen Mary University of London, helps shape new Department for Education (DfE) guidance on screen use for children in early years settings, ensuring the latest evidence informs practice across nurseries, preschools and childminding settings.

New AI benchmark helps music generation systems better understand human preference

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new benchmark and evaluation system designed to help AI-generated music better align with human preferences, marking an important step towards more creative, controllable, and human-centred music-generation technologies. 

Robots can now “see” touch thanks to a new colour-changing tactile sensor

Engineers at Queen Mary University of London built a new colour-changing tactile sensor, which allows robots to “see” and touch in real-time. 

Experts should focus on a “Neurodevelopmental spectrum” to support children rather than considering conditions like ADHD and autism in isolation

Largest study to date to look at how traits of different neurodevelopmental conditions strongly overlap with each other and relate to wider emotional and behavioural challenges and real-world outcomes from childhood through adolescence.

Hip fracture patients three times less likely to need repeat surgery with dual mobility hip replacements

A major international clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and Uppsala University in Sweden has found that an emerging type of hip replacement implant dramatically reduces complications in people with a broken hip.

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 welcomes first cohort of students through new transnational education partnership in China

Queen Mary University of London will welcome the first cohort of 240 students through a new transnational education (TNE) partnership with the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, following approval by China's Ministry of Education. 

Mathematician's Prestigious Fellowship Drives New Discoveries in Marine Microbiology

Professor Natasha Blitvic's successful Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship highlights the power of interdisciplinary research and the value of one of the world's most distinctive research awards.

Remembering Professor Sir Roy Goode CBE KC FBA

Queen Mary University of London remembers Professor Sir Roy Goode CBE KC FBA, founder of the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) and one of the world's leading commercial law scholars, whose vision and scholarship established an enduring legacy at the University and across the international legal community.

Climate-anxious youth from poorer countries “unheard” due to digital disconnection

As rising temperatures around the world trigger climate-related anxiety, new research shows that those most in need of mental health support may be cut off from it. 

New research reimagines undergraduate degrees for the AI era

A new academic paper from researchers at Queen Mary University of London is proposing a radical redesign of undergraduate education, blending the best elements of degree apprenticeships with traditional university teaching to create a model fit for the age of artificial intelligence (AI). 

From virtue to vice: how the morality of popular music lyrics has changed since the 1960s

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that the moral themes in popular music lyrics shifted over the past 60 years, with moral vices appearing more frequently than virtues.

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.