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Wasps move in on ant–plant partnership, disrupting a 10‑million‑year mutualism

New research reveals unexpected intruders in a classic tropical tree–ant relationship, raising concerns for forest recovery in human‑altered landscapes. 

Blog: Kidney disease is growing in Africa: big new study casts light on genetic risk factors

Segun Fatumo, Professor and Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary University of London, has written for The Conversation on ‘Kidney disease is growing in Africa: big new study casts light on genetic risk factors.’ 

Animals are powerful landscape engineers shaping the Earth’s surface

Animals are constantly reshaping the landscapes around them, often in ways that go unnoticed

From Beijing to London: shaping the next generation of engineers

What does it take to become a successful global engineer? For Professor Yue Chen, the answer lies in a journey shaped by curiosity, global experience, and a passion for innovation. As part of our celebration of Women’s History Month, we spotlight her journey from Beijing to a leading academic career in London.  

Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

An international research collaboration led by Queen Mary University of London and University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa has published the most comprehensive genomic investigation of kidney function ever conducted in African populations.  

War in Iran has already produced emissions equivalent to a year of Iceland’s carbon output

New analysis involving Queen Mary researchers estimates more than 5 million tonnes of CO₂e generated in just two weeks of conflict

Queen Mary convenes partners to improve growth, skills and innovation across East London

Yesterday, 18 March, Queen Mary University of London’s East London Civic Action Network (ELCAN) brought leaders from higher education, industry, non-profits, local authority and the City together to define an ambitious, collaborative, and deliverable shared vision for growth, skills and innovation in East London.  

Queen Mary PhD Students Champion Neurodivergent Inclusion at Night of Science and Engineering

Three Queen Mary University of London PhD students took centre stage at this year’s Night of Science and Engineering, sharing research that pushes forward understanding, equity and inclusion for neurodivergent people.

Queen Mary’s Night of Science and Engineering celebrates innovation, partnership, and impact

Yesterday (Tuesday 17 March) Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Science and Engineering welcomed partners, collaborators, and invited guests to its annual Night of Science and Engineering.  

Landmark trial on whole blood transfusion published in NEJM

The results of a landmark clinical trial on the use of whole blood transfusions in pre-hospital trauma care have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Queen Mary's Digital Education Studio wins prestigious prize

Queen Mary University of London's Digital Education Studio has been awarded the 2026 Roger Mills Prize – one of the most prestigious honours in digital higher education – for its transformative approach to online learning through the CARE as Value-Led Digital Education Transformation initiative. 

AI’s game-playing still has flaws, research shows

New research published in Machine Learning shows pattern learning is not enough to train AI to tackle games – and abstract representations or hybrid approaches may help.  

Queen Mary researchers featured in international exhibition exploring AI and the paradox of agency

Work by the Planetary Portals collective, co-founded by two Queen Mary University of London academics, will feature in a major international exhibition examining the relationship between artificial intelligence, technology and human agency.

Blog: Queen Mary: improving the drug development pipeline

Professor Amrita Ahluwalia is the Dean for Research in Queen Mary University of London’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, a pharmacologist and Professor of Vascular Pharmacology. She is also the former editor-in-chief of the British Journal of Pharmacology and inaugural Chair of the Basic and Translational Committee for the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 

Study highlights the hidden climate cost of the Israel–Gaza war

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London estimates that the Israel–Gaza war has generated around 33 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), highlighting the often-overlooked environmental impact of armed conflict.

Dr Cara Croft receives Suffrage Science Award for Life Sciences

Dr Cara Croft, Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded the 2026 Suffrage Science Award for Life Sciences. The prestigious peer-to-peer award recognises outstanding women in science for both research excellence and their commitment to inspiring others.  

Why averages fail for bacteria in the open ocean

How can bacteria that forage on organic particles survive in vast ocean regions where such particles are extremely sparse? A new study by researchers from Queen Mary University of London and ETH Zurich shows that variability at the level of individual bacteria plays a central role. Using a probabilistic population model linking mathematics and microbiology, the team demonstrates that rare, high-impact encounters sustain bacterial populations even when average conditions suggest decline.

By working with industry partners, bio-based solvents could replace fossil derived materials by the 2030s.

Queen Mary University of London spotlights UK–South Korea research links in ultrastrong & lightweight materials

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London helped to strengthen international collaboration in Advanced Materials Science through a major UK–South Korea bilateral symposium at The Royal Society focused on Advanced Materials (4-5 March).

Delocalised Electronic States: Powering Molecular Photovoltaics

Queen Mary Researchers Help Unlock the Secrets Behind 20% Efficient Organic Solar Cells.

Study finds shared genetic roots of MS across diverse ancestries

A new study published in Neurology and led by Queen Mary University of London, has revealed that people of South Asian, African and European ancestry share many of the same genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS). 

New book explores how storytelling and imagination can reshape marketing education

How should marketing be taught at a time when artificial intelligence, automation, and data increasingly shape professional practice?

Queen Mary and New City College enter new partnership

Last week, Queen Mary University of London signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New City College (NCC), the largest further education provider in the country that is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.

Drug that targets immune cells shows potential as new treatment for diabetic heart disease

Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have found that a medication originally developed for glycemic control can reverse serious heart damage — not by controlling blood sugar as originally intended, but by retraining the immune system to protect the heart from within. 

Queen Mary joins the UK Reproducibility Network

Queen Mary University of London has become an institutional member of the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN), a national consortium that aims to ensure the UK retains its place as a centre for world-leading research.

Single daily pill shows promise as replacement for complex, multi-tablet HIV treatment regimens

A phase 3 clinical trial, led by Professor Chloe Orkin of Queen Mary University of London, has shown that a new, daily oral tablet that combines two current HIV treatment medications – bictegravir and lenacapavir (BIC/LEN) – may simplify treatment significantly for people with HIV who currently take very complex treatments.

Queen Mary is one of UK’s best employers  

Queen Mary University of London is ranked 8th among Russell Group universities and 12th among all education sector employers in the UK’s Best Employers rankings 2026.  

High-risk patients account for 80% of post-surgery deaths

Large UK-wide study shows that high-risk patients account for nearly 80% of post-surgery deaths, highlighting the need for open conversations and more tailored care.  

Blog: For neighbourhood care to work, we need a shared data infrastructure

Dr Anna De Simoni, Clinical Reader in Primary Care Research at Queen Mary University of London, wrote for the Health Service Journal (HSJ) about what is needed for neighbourhood care to work.

How charity helped shape Britain after empire

A new book by Matthew Hilton, Professor of Social History at Queen Mary University of London, explores how charity became a central response to global poverty in Britain after the end of empire.