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School of Economics and Finance climbs global rankings in QS Subject Rankings 2026
1 April 2026
The School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London is celebrating a significant achievement in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject, rising to 87th globally for Economics and Econometrics, up from 100th last year. The School has also secured its place as 10th in the UK, further strengthening its national and international standing.
The School of Economics and Finance marks 60th anniversary with special Peston Lecture
26 March 2026
Last week, the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London celebrated its 60th anniversary with a special edition of the prestigious Peston Lecture, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and partners for an evening of reflection and forward-looking discussion
Rise Up: Women in Business and Finance Inspires Future Leaders
20 March 2026
On Wednesday 11 March 2026, the School of Economics and Finance hosted its annual ‘Rise Up: Women in Business and Finance’ event in collaboration with the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London.
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24 October 2025
Queen Mary University of London has recognised outstanding contributions to teaching and learning at this year’s Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes, celebrating staff whose innovative and collaborative work continues to enhance the student experience across the institution.
Professors Eileen Tipoe and Luigi Ventimiglia recognised with Principal Fellowship (PFHEA)
22 September 2025
Queen Mary University of London is celebrating the achievements of Eileen Tipoe and Luigi Ventimiglia, who have both recently been awarded Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA).
Queen Mary launches new MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech) to prepare graduates for the future of finance
18 September 2025
Queen Mary University of London’s School of Economics and Finance is set to launch a brand-new MSc in Financial Technology (FinTech) in September 2026, designed to equip students with the skills and expertise to thrive in one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Queen Mary researcher awarded prestigious ERC Starting Grant
5 September 2025
Dr Cristina Gualdani, from Queen Mary’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been awarded a highly competitive European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant in the 2025 funding round.
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24 July 2025
Last week, the School of Economics and Finance at Queen Mary University of London proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Research Symposium in Economics and Finance, welcoming scholars from across our global network of partner institutions for a dynamic programme of academic exchange and collaboration.
QUMMIF celebrates another successful year with their outstanding Final Investment Competition
1 July 2025
The Queen Mary University Investment Fund (QUMMIF) has once again delivered an impressive finale to its annual Investment Competition, marking another successful year for this student-led initiative. The competition, held at Queen Mary University of London, showcased the talents of 12 outstanding finalist teams, each presenting their investment strategies before a panel of seasoned finance professionals.
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29 May 2025
qNomics, part of the SKETCH programme and established in 2015, continues to provide SEF students with invaluable opportunities to apply their academic learning to real-world business challenges. From advising SMEs to developing ESG investment proposals, qNomics allows students to gain hands-on experience in problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and professional communication.