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Queen Mary continues to lead in knowledge exchange. The 2026 KEF results recognise Queen Mary as leading in the country for research partnerships, IP & commercialisation and public & community engagement. shorturl.at/oWJ8b

Queen Mary and Northwestern Polytechnical University brought higher education leaders together in Xi'an to explore the future of transnational education and international collaboration. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

Yesterday Bill Gates visited Queen Mary for the second time in 7 years to meet students and answer their questions. The event was attended by 200 students and watched by over 1,000 more online. He also met with students from DERI and members of Student Union. shorturl.at/PXrYU

We were delighted to welcome Bill Gates to Queen Mary yesterday. During the event, Bill commented on how we are organised around AI, saying: “It’s the entire University. I believe this is best practice and Queen Mary was one of the first universities to take this approach.”

qmul.ac.ukBill Gates visits Queen Mary to meet the leaders of tomorrow

From AI to leadership and life lessons, discover the highlights of Bill Gates’ visit to Queen Mary. 👇 Read the full story: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

qmul.ac.ukQueen Mary celebrates new cohort of international scholarsHosted by Professor Colin Bailey CBE, President and Principal of Queen Mary University of London, on Wednesday 14 October 2026, the annual reception celebrated the achievements of international schola...

Queen Mary welcomed 17 President’s Global Scholars and five British Council Women in STEM scholars at a reception bringing together new and returning students from around the world. www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

bbc.co.ukDesert Island Discs - Professor Dame Parveen Kumar - BBC SoundsDoctor Prof Dame Parveen Kumar shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.

Queen Mary Emerita Professor Dame Parveen Kumar recently appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Awarded a GBE in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours for her services to global medical education and health, she reflects on a remarkable career in medicine. Listen: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

We’ve also improved to high engagement in CPD & graduate start-ups and regeneration & local growth, reflecting the continued impact of our research, innovation and partnerships.

This October, Queen Mary celebrates Black History Month 2026: ‘Honouring Our Communities’. Join us for events, activities and resources celebrating Black histories, cultures, achievements and contributions. 👉 qmul.ac.uk/blackhistorymonth/ #BHM2026 #BlackHistoryMonth #QueenMary

Queen Mary’s world-leading research excellence and international footprint have been recognised in the 2027 @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings. The University is ranked 32nd in the world for research quality and 15th in the world for international outlook. shorturl.at/0CseE

11 Sept

Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to everyone in our Queen Mary community celebrating this week. Shana Tova!

3 Sept

Queen Mary is delighted to be a ‘University of the Year’ finalist in the #THEAwards for the second year in a row. We're also thrilled to be a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year’ category. @timeshighered.bsky.social

24 Aug

🎭 What happens when research leaves laptops, notebooks and desks? For Keyuan Zhang and Tiantian Xie, PhD students in Queen Mary’s School of Arts, it became an original musical. 🔗 www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

24 Aug

Performed in Mandarin with English subtitles, ‘Herstory in History’ showed how research and creative practice can create cultural impact beyond the classroom and bring Chinese storytelling to new audiences. Congratulations to Tiantian, Keyuan, Fiona Zhu and the entire creative team! 👏

Air pollution stunts children’s lung growth. New Queen Mary research found that improvements in air quality after the introduction of London’s ULEZ are associated with accelerated lung growth in children. Read more: shorturl.at/Jx86o

Learn more about the five years of work that went into the ambitious CHILL research project, as Queen Mary research fellow Dr Helen Wood explains how the study was put together, and exactly why children’s lung health is so vital:

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theguardian.comUlez led to better lung size and function among London children, study findsResearchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone

Spotted in today's Guardian: www.theguardian.com/environment/... Shout out to @ox.ac.uk and @qmul.bsky.social - both mentioned, as well as several research papers.

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Impact of the Ultra Low Emission Zone on lung function growth in children in London, UK: a prospective parallel cohort study - The Lancet Public Health www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

thelancet.comImpact of the Ultra Low Emission Zone on lung function growth in children in London, UK: a prospective parallel cohort studyIntroduction of the London ULEZ was associated with improved lung function growth trajectories in children in London compared with children in Luton, suggesting that previous deficits in lung developm...

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This stopped me in my tracks. An independent study by @qmul.bsky.social has found that after ULEZ was introduced, children’s lungs grew faster in Central London and have now caught up with children outside of the capital. Incredible.

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12 Aug

A new chapter for education at Queen Mary is on the horizon. Professor Giuliana Pieri has been appointed our new Vice-President for Education and will join us this December. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-... #QueenMaryUniversityofLondon #Education

socialmobility.independent-commission.ukDisadvantaged students miss out on top universities – despite getting the grades – The Social Mobility Commission

11 Aug

Queen Mary has been recognised as the highest-performing Russell Group university in England in the @smcommission.bsky.social’s new analysis of access to higher education. Read more: socialmobility.independent-commission.uk/disadvantage...

6 Aug

Congratulations to Dr Pedro Elston on receiving a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship from @advancehe.bsky.social 👏🎉 Pedro's work is helping shape the future of inclusive, innovative medical education. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

5 Aug

Congratulations to seven outstanding individuals recognised with honorary awards during #QMGraduation 2026. 🎓 Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

4 Aug

21 ceremonies. Thousands of unforgettable moments. One incredible community. 🎓💙 Congratulations to every member of the Class of 2026, and welcome to our global Queen Mary alumni community. Thank you for celebrating #QMGraduation with us. ✨

qmul.ac.ukQueen Mary awarded prestigious grant to better understand links between pollution and health

3 Aug

Queen Mary has received a £1.3m Wolfson Foundation grant to establish a Health and Pollution Research Hub. Led by Dr Vahitha Abdul Salam and Dr Abish Stephen, the Hub will explore how pollution impacts health. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

qmul.ac.ukInternational study shows once-weekly HIV pill performs as well as daily treatment

30 July

Game-changing news for people living with HIV who take daily medication. New research involving Queen Mary’s @profchloeorkin.bsky.social and published in @nejm.org shows that a once-a-week tablet works just as well as a once-a-day tablet to keep the virus suppressed. shorturl.at/EnLai

17 July

Congratulations to Queen Mary Malta's fifth graduating MBBS cohort! Celebrating our newest graduates at the historic Citadel in Gozo, bringing our total to over 200 future doctors trained at the campus. 👏 Find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

1 July

Congratulations to our graduates across China! 🎓 Queen Mary celebrated graduations in Nanchang, Xi'an, Beijing and Hainan, marking another milestone in our 20 years of partnership with leading universities across China. www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

23 June

People’s Palace Projects, the arts research centre based at Queen Mary, is joining #LondonClimateActionWeek2026 with a programme exploring culture and Indigenous knowledge https://www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-news/2026/queen-mary-news/pr/queen-mary-participates-in-london-climate-action-week-2026-.html

1 June

Queen Mary celebrates Pride Month 2026 this June. 🌈 Themes of visibility, community, inclusion and action shape a programme of events, workshops and activities across the university. Join us in celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities and engagement across Queen Mary. 🔗 www.qmul.ac.uk/pride-month/...

27 May

Eid Mubarak to everyone across our global Queen Mary community celebrating Eid al-Adha 🌙 #EidMubarak #EidAlAdha

21 May

Congratulations to Professor J. Louise Jones and Professor Andrew Prendergast on being elected Fellows of the @acmedsci.bsky.social👏 The Fellowship recognises exceptional contributions to medical science, healthcare and patient benefit. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

14 May

Professor Wen Wang represented Queen Mary at the World Digital Education Conference 2026 in Hangzhou, China, highlighting the University’s approach to embedding AI across teaching, research and professional services.    Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/news/latest-...

14 May

Professor Wang also reflected on the importance of international collaboration in navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI in higher education.  #AI #HigherEducation

11 May

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we’re taking action to support good mental health across our community.  Explore wellbeing support and resources at Queen Mary: www.qmul.ac.uk/student-heal... #StudentWellbeing

30 Apr

April Graduation highlights 🎓📸 Congratulations to all our graduates 💙 #QMGrad

22 Apr

Have you ever wondered how Earth Day came about? Dr Ed Macaulay, Lecturer in Physics and Data Science, links the Apollo 8 mission to its origins, and how that perspective still shapes how we see and protect Earth. #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #Space

youtu.beWorking with local communities to improve dementia diagnosesYouTube video by QMULOfficial

7 Apr

On World Health Day 🌍 Professor Charles Marshall from Queen Mary is working with Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation to improve dementia diagnosis and care, helping to address health inequalities in local communities. 🎥 Watch Lullyn’s story: youtu.be/hi5Spu91eXQ?...

3 Apr

Wishing everyone a restful and joyful Easter bank holiday weekend 🌼 Enjoy the long weekend, whether you’re celebrating or taking a well-earned break. Support is available via our Student Wellbeing Hub: www.qmul.ac.uk/student-expe...

31 Mar

Throughout March, the Queen Mary community came together to mark Women’s History Month and #IWD2026 💜 From panels and workshops to hackathons and outreach, we celebrated collaboration, representation and progress. Explore the highlights: www.qmul.ac.uk/womens-histo... #WomensHistoryMonth

20 Mar

Wishing a joyful Eid to all in our community celebrating around the world 🌙 #Eid

19 Mar

Queen Mary brought partners together yesterday through its East London Civic Action Network, which connects education, business and community leaders, to drive growth, skills and innovation in the area. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

9 Mar

This March, the Queen Mary community is marking Women’s History Month with this year’s theme: Give to Gain. Panels, career workshops, networking and wellbeing events will bring colleagues and students together to share knowledge and support gender equity. 🔗 www.qmul.ac.uk/womens-histo...

2 Mar

Queen Mary University of London has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New City College. Together, they will widen access to higher education, explore new foundation pathways and support skills growth across East London and beyond. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

qmul.ac.ukQueen Mary is one of UK’s best employers

26 Feb

Queen Mary has been named one of the UK’s Best Employers 2026 by the @financialtimes.com. 8th among @russellgroup.bsky.social universities. 12th in education. 109th across all sectors. Learn more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

17 Feb

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in our Queen Mary community observing this holy month. Wishing you a peaceful and reflective Ramadan. #Ramadan #OurCommunity

13 Feb

Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at Queen Mary University of London! Along with Professor Colin Bailey, President and Principal of Queen Mary, we wish all our students, alumni and partners around the world a prosperous Year of the Horse. 🐴 #ChineseNewYear #GlobalPartnerships

qmul.ac.ukQueen Mary graduates targeted by top employers

6 Feb

Queen Mary has been ranked 16th in the UK in The Graduate Market in 2026 report by High Fliers Research, our highest position since entering the top 20. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2... #QMUL #GraduateEmployability