Queen Mary News

Queen Mary staff and alumni recognised in 2026 New Year Honours

Professor Christopher Tredwin, Martin Uden, Dr Alexander Rhys, and Professor Frances Wall, all alumni of Queen Mary University of London, and Dr Tristram Hunt, who has an Honorary Fellowship at Queen Mary, have been recognised for their extraordinary achievements and service in The King’s New Year Honours 2026.

Queen Mary recognises outstanding individuals at winter graduations

As part of Queen Mary University of London’s 2025 winter graduation ceremonies, Paul Stephen and Dr Peter Waggett were recognised for the significant contributions they have made to their respective fields.

Queen Mary academics receive €8 million funding from European Research Council

Four academics at Queen Mary University of London are among 349 researchers to be awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant, each receiving €2 million in funding.   

Queen Mary recognised on global stage for online education

The Healthcare Leadership Foundations course, created by Queen Mary University of London’s Institute of Dentistry, in collaboration with the Digital Education Studio from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, was recognised with the GMA Award at the 2025 Global MOOC and Online Education Conference for its innovative use of technology-enhanced learning to equip healthcare professionals with the skills  needed in an AI-driven world.  

Queen Mary to play key role in national campaign for Civic University agenda

Queen Mary University of London is set to play a key role in Civic 2.0, a new national initiative which aims to strengthen the role of universities in their towns, cities, and regions.

Queen Mary recognised for excellence in knowledge exchange

Queen Mary’s SHARE Collaborative has won the 2025 Knowledge Exchange Awards for their work during the Mpox outbreak.  

Queen Mary academics’ research excellence recognised on global scale

In recent months, academics across Queen Mary University of London have been recognised nationally and internationally for their research excellence, prowess and achievements.

Queen Mary delegation puts culture and engagement at the heart of COP30

A delegation of five experts from Queen Mary University of London participated in COP30 in Belém, Brazil this November. From side events and panel discussions, to VR exhibitions, collaboration with international partners and community engagement, they showcased how the University is taking action to combat climate change through research. 

Queen Mary academics provide expert comment on new Government strategy 

Queen Mary University of London academics have provided expert comment to the BBC about the new alternatives strategy launched today (11 November) by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Queen Mary and Nanchang University launch Joint Education Institute in China

On Monday 10 November 2025, Queen Mary University of London and Nanchang University formally launched their Joint Education Institute in Nanchang, China, marking a major new phase in a partnership that has steadily expanded since 2013.  

Queen Mary scientist awarded ‘Lombard Nobel’

Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, Queen Mary University of London’s Vice Principal for Health, has been awarded the Lombardy Research Prize 2025.  

Queen Mary experts head to COP30 in Brazil

Queen Mary University of London is sending a delegation of five researchers to Belém, Brazil, to participate in COP30, the 30th annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. Set in the Amazon from 10 to 21 November 2025, this year’s summit is expected to emphasise forests, biodiversity, climate security and policy, and Indigenous peoples, and to turn the Paris Agreement’s global progress review into action.

Queen Mary celebrates first cohort of President’s Global Scholars

President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, Professor Colin Bailey CBE, welcomed 19 international students awarded with the first ever President’s Global Scholarship in a reception on Monday 27 October 2025. The event also recognised five British Council Women in STEM scholars from South East Asia and one Fulbright Program scholar from the United States. 

Professor Paul Heritage awarded Rio de Janeiro’s highest civic honour for arts-led social impact

Professor Paul Heritage, Director of People’s Palace Projects at Queen Mary University of London, has been awarded the Pedro Ernesto Medal, Rio de Janeiro’s highest municipal honour, recognising more than 30 years of research, cultural collaboration and community impact in Brazil. The award was presented on 20 October 2025 at the City Council.  

Winners of Queen Mary’s Education Excellence Awards and President and Principal’s Prizes announced

Yesterday (Thursday 23 October), Queen Mary University of London recognised and celebrated the winners of the 2024/2025 ‘Education Excellence Awards’ and ‘President and Principal’s Prizes’.

Queen Mary University of London partners with industry-backed startup accelerator MassChallenge

The accelerator, based at the University of East London, will help entrepreneurs from both universities to scale up fast.

Queen Mary resource to support equitable partnerships in civic engagement work

Queen Mary University of London has launched a new toolkit to support universities and others to develop equitable partnerships in their civic engagement activities. 

Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan wins Campaigner for Health Equity Award at Women of the Year Awards

Dr Dhairyawan is named as a ‘Women of the Year’ at the prestigious awards for her work on advancing health equity, particularly for marginalised communities.  

Queen Mary researchers among top 100 in UK

The latest Research.com rankings have named four Queen Mary researchers among the top 100 scientists in the UK, recognising their significant contributions to their fields. 

Latest results demonstrate Queen Mary’s excellence in knowledge exchange

In the 2025 Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5) results, published today, Queen Mary University of London has maintained the highest possible score for the categories 'IP and commercialisation, 'research partnerships' and 'public and community engagement'.

Queen Mary signs agreement to expand relationship with Thailand

On 17 September 2025, Queen Mary University of London signed a five-year partnership with Thailand’s Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC), in a ceremony witnessed by His Excellency Dr Nadhavathna Krishnamra, Ambassador of Thailand to the UK, Royal Thai Embassy London.

Blog: Collaboration is key to keeping Queen Mary at the forefront of AI research

Professor Greg Slabaugh, Director of the Digital Environment Research Institute at Queen Mary University of London, outlines how collaboration is a key component in the University being a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development.

Queen Mary hosts an entrepreneurship and leadership programme for budding entrepreneurs

Last month, 79 students from the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico (IPN) spent time at Queen Mary University of London, as part of work to further strengthen ties between the two organisations.

Queen Mary maintains its position as a top university for leading employers   

Queen Mary University of London remains among the top UK universities targeted by the largest number of top employers according to two independent reports.  

Queen Mary early-career researchers awarded prestigious European Research Council Starting Grants

Four early-career researchers from Queen Mary University of London have received major European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grants to support their brilliant research ideas.  

Queen Mary recognised as top global university

Queen Mary University of London has climbed 35 places in two years in the QS World University Rankings, firmly establishing its recognition as one of the top universities in the world.

Queen Mary University win national higher education awards

Staff at Queen Mary University of London have won two prestigious Advance HE awards.

Queen Mary recognises outstanding individuals at summer graduations

The significant contributions five individuals have made to their respective fields of medicine, social geography, mechanical engineering, material science and academic leadership have been recognised by Queen Mary University of London.

Queen Mary marks 240th year at Founders’ Day event

Yesterday (9 July) Queen Mary University of London alumni, staff and students gathered to celebrate the founding of the University 240 years ago.

Queen Mary dental students and staff help launch the NHS 10 Year Plan

Queen Mary University of London dental students and staff met Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting and Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as part of the launch of the UK Government’s new 10 Year Health Plan for England.