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April 2025 | ||
 Professor Joe Briscoe reflects on new materials for solar energy and computing, in Nature Reviews Physics29 April 2025Reflecting on the future of the field, Professor Joe Briscoe and his co-author, Professor Jian Shi of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the USA, consider the use of non-centrosymmetric halide perovskite materials in future technologies including solar energy and computing. Being non-symmetric in structure, these materials are able to interact differently … [more] | ||
 Dr Sara Hajikazemi leads successful Project Leadership Development course for City of London Academies Trust28 April 2025On Tuesday 22nd April, Dr Sara Hajikazemi, conducted a highly successful one-day Project Leadership Development Course for estate managers at the City of London Academies Trust. The course covered essential topics such as project governance, project risk management for capital investment projects, project leadership and team management, and lessons learned … [more] | ||
 Abstract submission and registration for the 16th International Workshop on Engineering of Functional Interfaces (EnFI2025) now open27 April 2025We are pleased to invite abstract submissions for the 16th International Workshop on the Engineering of Functional Interfaces (EnFI 2025), taking place at Queen Mary University of London on 7th and 8th July 2025. EnFI is a dynamic, multidisciplinary international workshop. It covers all aspects of functional interfaces from materials science, physics … [more] | ||
 Queen Mary University of London Hosts Successful UKACM 2025 Conference on Computational Mechanics25 April 2025The UKACM 2025 Conference on Computational Mechanics, held from 23rd to 25th April 2025 at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), was a major success. Co-chaired by Dr Wei Tan (QMUL) and Professor Emilio Martínez-Pañeda (University of Oxford), the event brought together a vibrant community of researchers to … [more] | ||
 'Unconstrained learning comes from books' argues Prof Harry Bhadeshia24 April 2025A talk given by Harry Bhadeshia at the 14th International Materials Education Symposium argued that "creativity comes from deep understanding, which also is needed to deliver education in a palatable form to unpolluted and probing minds." Prof Bhadeshia explored how universities disseminate and create knowledge, and the ways … [more] | ||
 Prof Steffi Krause gives inaugural lecture on sensors23 April 2025On Wednesday 5th March, Prof Steffi Krause gave her inaugural lecture to mark her promotion to Professor of Electroanalytical Systems. In ‘Sensing to seeing: an electrochemical approach’, Prof Krause explores how Sensors have revolutionised the way we monitor our environment, from measuring pollutants to diagnosing diseases using the … [more] | ||
 MEng student paper accepted to the aero-mechanical IEEE-ICMAE conference in Rome23 April 2025The paper titled 'Analysis of a Low Reynolds Number Rotor Acting as a Thruster and an Energy Harvester in Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Conditions' has been accepted for presentation at the 16th International Conference on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (ICMAE 2025), to be held in Rome, Italy this July and will be … [more] | ||
 Prof Harry Bhadeshia gives 27th Frank Golick Lecture in Missouri22 April 2025Prof Harry Bhadeshia was invited to Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST) to give the first of a two-part lecture titled 'the wonder of iron'. The Frank Golick Lecture series at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at MST was founded in 1969 and named after a 1918 metallurgical engineering … [more] | ||
 Dr Mouna Chetehouna promotes QMUL’s inclusive and equitable education culture at AdvanceHe EDI Conference 202516 April 2025At the AdvanceHE Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2025, held on the 2nd of April, Dr Mouna Chetehouna from CRÈME represented Queen Mary University of London, promoting the institution’s inclusive and equitable education culture on a national stage. Her presentation highlighted a unique educational approach developed within the School … [more] | ||
 Students present research at the British Conference of Undergraduate Research15 April 2025Five representative students of Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR) participated in the prestigious British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR), marking QMCUR’s second presence at this national event. The conference, held at Newcastle University on 9–10 April, hosted over 300 students from across the UK and abroad, including … [more] | ||
 Dr Rehan Shah and SEMS undergraduate student deliver mathematics education workshop at national conference14 April 2025Dr Rehan Shah and his third-year undergraduate student researcher, Mr Ilanthiraiyan Sivagnanamoorthy (Ilan) delivered a mathematics education research workshop on their education research work on 'Identifying and critiquing potential threshold concepts in mathematics teaching' to mathematics educators and teachers at the national UK-wide Joint Conference of Mathematics Subject Associations dedicated … [more] | ||
 AI-generated ‘Synthetic scarred hearts’ aid atrial fibrillation treatment14 April 2025A new study demonstrates how artificial intelligence can predict the success of heart procedures without relying solely on real patient data. Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed an AI tool that creates synthetic yet medically accurate models of fibrotic heart tissue (heart scarring), aiding treatment planning for … [more] | ||
 Undergraduate Prize-Giving Ceremony Honours Top Achievers11 April 2025Twenty-one outstanding Engineering and Materials Science students were celebrated at our undergraduate prize-giving ceremony for awards sponsored by industry partners and professional bodies. The event, which took place on Wednesday 9 April in GC701, was hosted by Dr Kshitij Sabnis, Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering, and Dr Oliver Fenwick, Reader in Materials … [more] | ||
 Queen Mary design graduate joins night shifts with London Air Ambulance9 April 2025Lily Montague, a Creative Computing student who graduated in 2023, worked with Dr Karen Shoop in the SEMS Design Studio on their project across three years. Called The Memory Project, they worked with the Royal London Hospital’s A&E department and the London Air Ambulance to design a … [more] | ||
 Biomedical Engineering student gets business support following TED talk8 April 2025Percy Tussamba, a third-year Biomedical Engineering student at Queen Mary, gained a business mentor and caught the attention of investors after being featured in a TED documentary that highlighted his journey to delivering a standout TED talk. In December 2024, Percy gave a TED talk after submitting his idea for a … [more] | ||
 Prof Sergey Karabasov presents research at leading international workshop8 April 2025Prof Sergey Karabasov delivered an invited talk at the CECAM Workshop on Modeling & Simulation of Fluid-Structure Interactions Across Scales, held at the National Institute of Chemistry in Ljubljana, Slovenia. His talk, titled 'Fluid Dynamics Modelling from Micro to Macro Scales, showcased recent advances from his research group in high-resolution … [more] | ||
 Dr Andrew Spowage edits book on Smart and Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem.7 April 2025A new book published by Springer Nature, and edited by Dr Andrew Spowage with Christina Chin M. M, Novita Sakundarini and Akhil Garg, features selected articles from the Smart and Sustainable Industrial Ecosystem Conference 2024. The collection brings together innovative research and thought leadership from the conference, showcasing best practices and … [more] | ||
 Electronics Society takes third place at Unibots7 April 2025Students from the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the School of Engineering and Material Sciences won several prizes at the renowned Unibots UK competition. Unibots UK is an autonomous robotics competition, held annually at the University of Cambridge, attracting nationwide student clubs and academics to compete and … [more] | ||
 Three students win the Top Quizzer Awards4 April 2025As part of the Design For Sustainable Manufacture second year module, taken by 326 engineering students, the Top Quizzer Awards recognise students who have actively engaged with the topics through a variety of study - testing them on their knowledge. The module is delivered through a range of different approaches including … [more] | ||
 Prof Joe Briscoe discusses future of solar energy at German research institutes4 April 2025Professor Joe Briscoe was recently invited to present his research at two German institutes - Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (HZB) and Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy (HI-ERN) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität (FAU) Erlangen-Nürnberg. Joe discussed his research into developing the next generations of solar energy devices, … [more] | ||
 Biomedical engineering quiz night: building a community3 April 2025Biomedical engineering Post-Doctoral Research Associates Poppy Smith and Sujitha Kunalan (with generous support from the Centre for Bioengineering) hosted an exciting bioengineering themed quiz night at Drapers Lounge. This event brought together Queen Mary biomedical engineers across all years (undergraduate to postgraduate) and career levels (post-doc and academic) for a … [more] | ||
 Materials student secures highly competitive internship at CERN3 April 2025Ms. Michaela Lastovickova, a third-year Materials Science and Engineering student and an exceptional researcher at the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR), has been selected for CERN’s prestigious Summer Student Programme - an incredible achievement, as the programme received over 10,000 applications. With a deep passion for radiation … [more] | ||
March 2025 | ||
 Queen Mary-led Team Wins Prize in AquaLunar Challenge28 March 2025We are proud to announce that a Queen Mary-led team has secured the 2nd Runner-Up Prize in the AquaLunar Challenge - a £1.2 million international competition dedicated to advancing human habitation in space, by developing innovative methods to purify water buried beneath the Moon’s surface. Queen Mary's … [more] | ||
 Jiazhe Zhao Wins Best Oral Presentation at International Electrochemistry Conference28 March 2025Jiazhe Zhao was awarded the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 39th Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE), held in Natal, Brazil. The conference focused on "The Role of Electrochemistry in Sustainable Energy and the Environment.” Her standout presentation, titled ‘3D Photoelectrochemical Imaging for … [more] | ||
 Dr Rehan Shah and SEMS undergraduate student deliver invited research workshop at UCL27 March 2025Dr Rehan Shah was specially invited to deliver a research workshop seminar on his education research work on 'Identifying and recognising threshold concepts in undergraduate mathematics' to academic staff comprising lecturers and researchers from the Mathematics Education Research Group at the Institute of Education and the Mathematics Department at University … [more] | ||
 QMCUR student Kiane Princiss Johnson co-authored an article accepted for publication25 March 2025Ms Kiane Princiss Johnson, a 3rd-year student in Biomedical Engineering and a member of the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR), hosted by the Personalised Cardiac Modelling Lab (https://pcmlab.co.uk) and supervised by Dr Alexander Zolotarev and Dr Caroline Roney, has co-authored an article accepted for publication … [more] | ||
 Early career researchers present to parliamentary officials at STEM for BRITAIN 202521 March 2025On Tuesday 11th March, two PhD students and a post-doctoral researcher from Queen Mary's School of Engineering and Materials Science presented their pioneering research at the Houses of Parliament, as part of the annual STEM for BRITAIN event. The prestigious competition and exhibition, established in 1997, is organised by the … [more] | ||
 Dr Kshitij Sabnis Considers the Climate Impacts of Supersonic Aviation20 March 2025Following the recent successful test of Boom Supersonic’s demonstrator aircraft, Kshitij Sabnis, a SEMS academic who works on high-speed experimental aerodynamics, discusses in The Conversation how a possible resurgence in supersonic civil aviation might impact the environment. The article has received considerable attention from the readership of The … [more] | ||
 UK-led breakthrough offers path to stable, low-cost solar hydrogen production19 March 2025A collaborative team of researchers from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable energy technology, as detailed in their latest publication in Nature Energy. The study unveils a pioneering approach to harnessing sunlight for efficient and stable hydrogen production using cost-effective … [more] | ||
 Dr Rehan Shah awarded LMS interdisciplinary collaboration grant for hosting mathematics education workshop on assessment design in STEM disciplines19 March 2025Dr Rehan Shah has been awarded a Mathematics Interdisciplinary Collaboration grant by the London Mathematical Society (LMS) for organising a one-day workshop titled 'Assessing our assessments' focused on designing assessment questions around key mathematical proficiencies to inform the development of skills-based concept inventories in undergraduate STEM disciplines. As part of … [more] | ||
 William Menelaus Lecture: Steels - good, bad or ugly for humanity?17 March 2025The 2025 lecture by Harry Bhadeshia was at the invitation of the South Wales Institute of Engineers Educational Trust. It was held at Cardiff University's at a building named after the Nobel Laurate Professor Sir Martin Evans, who created a way of passing on genetically modified DNA between generations. Food, … [more] | ||
 Professor Kaspar Althoefer Discusses Soft Robotics Research on ROBOT TALK Podcast17 March 2025Professor Kaspar Althoefer from Queen Mary University of London recently joined Claire Asher on her podcast ROBOT TALK to discuss his groundbreaking research in soft robotics. In Episode 113, he explored how his work is revolutionising healthcare and manufacturing industries through advanced robotic technologies. Althoefer’s research focuses on soft … [more] | ||
 Dr Sara Hajikazemi contributes to APM’s latest reflections on the future of project management12 March 2025Dr Sara Hajikazemi has contributed to the latest report from the Association for Project Management (APM), which explores key trends shaping the future of the project management profession. This third cycle of reflection situates project management within the broader context of historical industrial revolutions while critically assessing its current trajectory … [more] | ||
 Panel session on diversity in the workplace takes place at Skills and Employability Week12 March 2025On Tuesday 4th March, as part of the Skills and Employability (SKEMP) Week activities, Dr Sara Hajikazemi moderated a panel discussion titled 'Diversity in the Workplace: How to Overcome Biases'. The four distinguished panelists shared their invaluable experiences and insights on navigating and addressing biases in the workplace. Key takeaways: … [more] | ||
 Dr Rehan Shah awarded Senior Fellowship (SFHEA) of UK Advance HE12 March 2025Dr Rehan Shah has been awarded Senior Fellowship (SFHEA) of UK Advance HE through Queen Mary's Teaching Recognition Programme administered by the Queen Mary Academy. The award of Senior Fellowship is typically suitable for experienced staff able to demonstrate impact and influence through, for example, responsibility for leading, managing … [more] | ||
 Dr Alexandra Werth and Dr Alexandra Coso Strong from Cornell University visit SEMS12 March 2025Two academics from Cornell University in New York State recently visited Queen Mary to foster global partnerships in Engineering Educational Research. Dr Folashade A. Taiwo was recently awarded one of the Cornell-QMUL Global Strategic Collaboration Awards to explore Collaborative Learning Environment. The collaborative vision includes developing inclusive teaching toolkits, co-creating … [more] | ||
 Postgraduate students present research at Industrial Liaison Forum11 March 2025On 5 March 2025, our MEng and MSc students presented their research projects at the Industrial Liaison Forum, engaging with industry professionals, external visitors and academics. MEng Projects All fourth-year MEng students undertake team projects, working in groups of four to six. With their projects nearing completion, they showcased a mix of … [more] | ||
 QMCUR students showcase their research at the Industrial Liaison Forum11 March 2025Students from the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR) showcased their research at the Industrial Liaison Forum, with about 30 posters on display, reinforcing the Centre's presence in research dissemination events. Participating allowed the students to join their more senior peers in sharing their research with academic staff, industrial … [more] | ||
 Student presentations win prizes in Dragons’ Den-style challenge11 March 2025The BEng final year project has been designed to be a linked design project where students will work individually and as a group to integrate core disciplinary concepts to produce the detailed design of a part of a product or process. Students will bring their individual components together to develop … [more] | ||
 SEMS Student Prize Ceremony recognises outstanding academic achievements10 March 2025On Wednesday 5 March, the School of Engineering and Materials Science held its Undergraduate Student Prize Ceremony, a special event celebrating academic excellence and outstanding student achievement across all undergraduate programmes. Held in the Octagon as part of the bi-annual Industrial Liaison Forum, the ceremony brought together students, staff, and faculty … [more] | ||
 SEMS Researchers Collaborate with top South African University on Wind Turbine Aerodynamics10 March 2025On 10th March 2025, Queen Mary University of London signed an agreement with the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, to collaborate on the research project “Small-scale vertical-axis wind turbines for backup domestic electricity generation in rural South African communities”. Kshitij Sabnis (QMUL) and Michael Atkins (University … [more] | ||
 Undergraduate students present their research at Posters in Parliament7 March 2025Two teams of undergraduate students from the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR) proudly showcased their work at the prestigious Posters in Parliament event, joining top undergraduate researchers from universities across the UK. This annual conference highlights the best undergraduate research, with each participating institution selecting two standout projects … [more] | ||
 Queen Mary University of London and Lucideon announce new in vitro cell lab6 March 2025A new in vitro cell biology lab at international technology company Lucideon, in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London, is set to accelerate product development in areas including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, and novel materials. Based at the company’s UK headquarters, the laboratory has been … [more] | ||
 Engineering Management students gain insights from Nicholas Hare Architects6 March 2025As part of the ongoing International Industry Expert Talk Series in Engineering Management, we had the pleasure of hosting James Taylor, a partner at Nicholas Hare Architects. James provided invaluable insights into the design and development of the new QMUL Business and Management building, sharing his expertise in architectural excellence, … [more] | ||
 Bioengineering students win at Barts & The London Digital Health Hackathon5 March 2025Last Sunday, two Biomedical Engineering students from the School of Engineering & Materials Science won first and second place at the Barts & The London Digital Health Hackathon. The event featured nine teams of five participants, each tasked with developing an innovative application to address a public health issue. First … [more] | ||
 Professor Weisi Guo from Cranfield University explores future of trustworthy autonomous systems and 6G telecommunications5 March 2025On 5th March 2025, the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS) at Queen Mary University of London had the pleasure of hosting Professor Weisi Guo, Head of the Centre for Assured & Connected Autonomy at Cranfield University, for a compelling seminar on 'The Future of Trustworthy Autonomous Systems (TAS) and 6… [more] | ||
 Malaysia visit promotes Queen Mary’s innovations in medical technology4 March 2025In late February, a team from Queen Mary University of London travelled to Malaysia to demonstrate our innovative research in medical technology, at an event organised by the British Council. Dr Thilina Lalitharatne, Lecturer in Robotics and Mechatronics, and Dr Stefaan Verbruggen, Lecturer in Medical Technology, joined Dr Andrew Spowage, … [more] | ||
 QMCUR students shine at the IoM3 Annual Young Persons’ Lecture Competition4 March 2025Students from the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR) impressed at the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IoM3) Annual Young Persons’ Lecture Competition, organised by The London Materials Society (LMS). Michaela Lastovickova (3rd year Materials Science and Engineering) and Fasika Bekele (3rd year Chemical Engineering) successfully passed … [more] | ||
Dr Rehan Shah awarded grant for university-museum student internship collaboration3 March 2025Dr Rehan Shah has been awarded a Community Engagement grant by the QMUL Centre for Public Engagement (CPE) for a project titled 'From Classroom to Community: Engineering Meets History at The Brunel Museum' in collaboration with Ms. Emily Boldry (Community Curator) and Dr Jack Hayes (Collections Access Coordinator) for the … [more] | ||
February 2025 | ||
 Six SEMS students present education research at two national conferences27 February 2025Six SEMS undergraduate students, all working on co-creational education research projects with Dr Rehan Shah, represented QMUL to present their work at two national student conferences, namely the evasys Student Engagement Conference and the London Student Sustainability Conference, both held at the University of Westminster on Wed 26 Feb 2025. The diverse … [more] | ||
 Dr Paul Balcombe and Dr Patrick Cullen form company to tackle methane emissions on natural gas powered ships27 February 2025Methanox, a pioneering joint venture between Dr Patrick Cullen (Queen Mary University of London), Dr Paul Balcombe (Queen Mary University of London), and Professor Andrew Beale (University College London) and Prosemino Ltd., has secured a £1.5 million investment from Tharisa plc, the funds being dedicated to accelerating methane emissions reductions … [more] | ||
 Dr Rehan Shah's article on sustainability in mathematics featured in IMA flagship magazine25 February 2025Dr Rehan Shah's article titled 'Sustainability in Mathematics Problems? You Must Be Joking' has been featured in the February 2025 issue of the Institute of Mathematics's (IMA) flagship monthly magazine publication Mathematics Today., following its shortlisting for the IMA's Graham Hoare Prize. The article, aimed at academics and … [more] | ||
 Dr Jae-Hwan Park Welcomes Energy Expert Pauline Kasongo-Ntumba For Guest Lecture24 February 2025The Business Strategy and Technology Entrepreneurship module turned its focus to the energy sector, as Senior Lecturer Jae-Hwan Park welcomed energy expert Pauline Marie Françoise Kasongo-Ntumba to deliever a guest lecture. This expert-led session provided students with an in-depth exploration of advancements in sustainable power generation and the … [more] | ||
 One of Europe's largest organ-on-a-chip facilities opens at Queen Mary University of London24 February 2025Queen Mary University of London has officially opened one of Europe’s largest and most advanced organ-on-a-chip facilities, a groundbreaking development in the quest to replace animal testing in scientific research. The facility is supported by major funding from the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of … [more] | ||
 Aerospace Engineering undergraduate completes competitive European Space Agency programme24 February 2025Andreas Poimenidis, a first-year Aerospace Engineering student, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by being selected as one of just 30 students worldwide to attend a prestigious five-day seminar at the European Space Agency (ESA) in Belgium. “This course is mainly aimed at final years, postgraduates and PhD students, and as … [more] | ||
 The marvellous academic journey of QMCUR in India24 February 2025Representing the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR) and the SEMS staff dedicated to enhancing education, Dr Giuseppe Viola took an academic visit in India, accepting an invitation from his collaborators, Gene Editors of the Future at the University of Westminster, as an invited speaker at the 2nd International … [more] | ||
 Exploring new collaborations at the Qatar Embassy24 February 2025On Tuesday 11th February, Dr Mouna Chetehouna and SEMS Global Engagement Director Dr Jae-Hwan Park visited the Qatar Embassy to explore opportunities for collaboration in research and education. Their discussions focused on strengthening academic ties, facilitating knowledge exchange, and identifying potential joint initiatives that could benefit both institutions. This visit … [more] | ||
 SEMS student wins QMUL SEED award for educational scholarship24 February 2025Queen Mary School of Engineering and Materials Science second-year undergraduate student Yash Vaghela has been successful in securing the Student Enhanced Engagement and Development (SEED) Award from the Queen Mary Academy for his significant contributions as a student research assistant on a co-creational mathematics and engineering education project supervised by … [more] | ||
 New 12-week workshop on Econometrics introduced24 February 2025Dr Jae-Hwan Park has introduced a 12-week Econometrics Workshop for MSc students in SEMS, primarily designed for MSc Engineering Management students. Held every Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM in Semester B, these sessions provide a hands-on learning experience in econometrics using STATA or R. Through problem-solving with real-world data, students … [more] | ||
 Learning about business from South Korea’s leading health and beauty retail brand24 February 2025To continue giving his Engineering Management MSc students real-world examples, Dr Jae-Hwan Park invited Teajin Kim from South Korea’s leading health and beauty retail brand Olive Young to give a session on business and strategy in retail. This expert-led session provided invaluable insights into real-world business strategy, digital … [more] | ||
 Airbus Defence and Space Programme expert delivers session with MSc students24 February 2025Students from the Engineering Management MSc continued their industry-focused learning with a guest session from Davide Dennis Buck of Airbus Defence and Space Programme. This exclusive opportunity, organised by Dr Jae-Hwan Park, enabled students to explore high-level strategic decision-making in the aerospace and defence industry. Davide shared expert insights on: … [more] | ||
 Scott Emery delivers workshop on UK government structure and business policies24 February 2025As part of the Business Strategy and Technology Entrepreneurship module in the Engineering Management MSc programme, Dr Jae-Hwan Park arranged an expert session with Scott Emery, focusing on the UK government’s structure and its role in shaping business policies. Scott Emery is a Councillor for Highgate and Chief … [more] | ||
 Breakthrough in High-Strain Piezoelectric Materials published in Nature Communications24 February 2025Our recent work, led by a multidisciplinary team from Queen Mary University of London, has resulted in the development of a groundbreaking ceramic material with exceptional performance. Published in Nature Communications, the study titled 'Phase transformation in lead titanate based relaxor ferroelectrics with ultra-high strain', introduces a new lead titanate-based … [more] | ||
 Cultural celebrations with the EDI team19 February 2025The School of Engineering and Materials Science EDI team recently launched a series of cultural celebrations, kicking off with a vibrant Lunar New Year event on 6th February. Held in the SEMS seminar room, the space was beautifully adorned with traditional Chinese New Year decorations, creating a festive and welcoming … [more] | ||
 A campaign to tackle hidden pollution11 February 2025Empower all women and girls Young minds from Presdales School in Hertfordshire are the creative stars in an innovative new partnership between the Ideas Foundation, QMUL and Barts Health NHS Trust. This initiative combines the power of science and art, as students collaborate with renowned photographers Eliska Sky and Michael … [more] | ||
 Dr Mouna Chetehouna visits Saudi Arabia to promote Queen Mary's research and education11 February 2025In a demonstration of Queen Mary University of London's (QMUL) commitment to its 2030 strategy, a dedicated team from the university recently concluded a highly successful visit to Saudi Arabia. The trip, spearheaded by Miss Charlotte Murphy, The University's Regional Manager, Middle East, alongside Dr Mouna Chetehouna, SEMS Gulf … [more] | ||
 International Day of Women and Girls in Science: spotlight on our students11 February 2025This year marks ten years of International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This year, we’re highlighting some of our exceptional Undergraduate and PhD students. 1. Balvinder Dhillon Balvinder is a fourth year Biomedical Engineering MEng student from Malaysia. During her time here she has been president of … [more] | ||
 Dr Rehan Shah delivers mathematics masterclass to Year 12 A-Level students8 February 2025Dr Rehan Shah delivered an enthralling Mathematics Masterclass on 'Heuristic Reasoning and the Art of Problem-Solving' to a class of Year 12 A-Level Mathematics students from the Mulberry School for Girls in East London as part of their STEM Academic Masterclass series on Wed 8 January 2025. As part of this Outreach initiative, … [more] | ||
Dr Rehan Shah awarded LMS and Heilbronn Institute grant for Levelling Up Maths event4 February 2025Dr Rehan Shah has been awarded an Inclusion and Diversity grant by the London Mathematical Society (LMS) and the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research for organising a one-day diversity showcase event in July 2025 for the newly launched Levelling Up Mathematics for Engineering programme due to start in March 2025, which he … [more] | ||
 Reestablishment of the strategic partnership between QMUL and Chulalongkorn University started in 19883 February 2025On Thursday 16th January 2025, delegates from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) led by Professor Wen Wang FREng, Vice Principal for Science and Engineering, were warmly received by Lecturer Siratach Sirichumsang, Vice Director of the Office of Registry, Chulalongkorn University and QMUL Alumnus. We thank him for his hospitality and … [more] | ||
January 2025 | ||
 UK-Thailand ISPF Strategic Project in Science and Engineering leads to three new signed partnership agreements in Thailand31 January 2025Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) currently welcomes more than 130 students from Thailand every year. Most of these are postgraduate students looking to further their expertise at a UK university, and around 10-15 of these students are funded by Royal Thai Government Scholarships. QMUL was recently awarded strategic funding from … [more] | ||
 Undergraduate students visit 3M's Innovation Centre30 January 2025On Tuesday 21st January undergraduate SEMS students visited the 3M UK head office in Bracknell. 3M are a science-based technology company that is committed to improving lives and doing business in the right way - they have been listed as a World's Most Ethical Company for nine years in … [more] | ||
 SEMS academic awarded prestigious Foresight Fellowship to drive space technology innovation30 January 2025Dr Angadh Nanjangud, Lecturer in Spacecraft Engineering at Queen Mary's School of Engineering and Materials Science, has been selected as a Foresight Fellow in the space technology track. The fellowship, awarded by the Foresight Institute - a pioneering organisation founded in 1986 to advance beneficial high-impact technologies - recognises emerging … [more] | ||
 Undergraduate Engineering students present at AIAA SciTech Conference in Orlando, Florida27 January 2025A group of 3rd and 4th year aerospace and mechanical engineering undergraduate students presented their project in person at the AIAA SciTech Conference in Orlando this January. Their participation followed their first-place win at the AIAA Regional Student Conference, held in Melbourne, Australia, last November. The visit was jointly supported … [more] | ||
Dr Rehan Shah selected to be a QMUL CPE Engagement Champion and appointed member of IMA London Branch Committee and Early Career Mathematicians Committee24 January 2025Dr Rehan Shah (SEMS) has been selected as a Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) Engagement Champion by the Centre for Public Engagement (CPE) for his lead role on a QMUL-CPE funded community engagement project in 2024 titled 'Locating communities in community-based learning: empowering local community groups in university-community partnerships', which … [more] | ||
 Three students accepted onto European Space Agency workshop21 January 2025Ahmed Yar Fakhri, Jhonatan Andres Andino Rivera and Mohamedamin Mohamed, all MEng Aerospace Engineering students on the CubeSat Project group supervised by Dr Ranjan Vepa, were accepted onto a prestigious weekend-long workshop with the European Space Agency (ESA). They submitted their application based on their project titled Project DigiCube Design … [more] | ||
 SEMS researcher wins prestigious Postdoctoral Researcher Medal20 January 2025The British Society for Cell Biology’s (BSCB) Postdoctoral Researcher Medal is awarded to one early career researcher who has made a major contribution to cell biology during their training in the UK or Ireland. This year’s winner is Queen Mary’s Dr Pamela Swiatlowska. Dr … [more] | ||
 Dr Folashade A. Taiwo's collaboration published in Handbook for Engineering Ethics Teaching17 January 2025Dr Folashade A. Taiwo's work on ethics in education has been featured in a new book, The Routledge International Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education. Written alongside her collaborators Professor Emanuela Tilley from UCL, Professor Nienke Nieveen from Eindhoven University of Technology and Dr Christina Boshuijzen van Burken from the … [more] | ||
 Two Aerospace Engineering students selected for prestigious ESA Academy workshops16 January 2025Queen Mary School of Engineering and Materials Science aerospace engineering students Joost Hubbard (MEng) and Mitansh Choksi (MEng) have been selected to participate in specialized ESA Academy workshops, building on their strong academic foundations in spacecraft dynamics and computational engineering. The students, who previously contributed to developing interactive digital textbooks … [more] | ||
 Advanced drinking water purification equipment installed14 January 2025In December 2024, as part of a fruitful ongoing relationship with Waternet in Amsterdam, major advanced drinking water purification equipment was installed at the School of Engineering and Materials Science. A team from Waternet travelled from Amsterdam to Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) to install the equipment. Waternet is the … [more] | ||
 SEMS students to showcase work at national conferences13 January 2025Seven SEMS undergraduate students have had their education research projects under the supervision of Dr Rehan Shah selected to represent Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and accepted for presentation at two national student conferences to be held at the University of Westminster in February 2025. Five students have been selected … [more] | ||
 SEMS students win QMUL SEED award for creating interactive online textbooks10 January 2025Queen Mary School of Engineering and Materials Science aerospace engineering students Joost Hubbard (MEng), Emmanuel Ehimeme Airiofolo and Noah Leigh (third-year BEng) have been successful in securing the Student Enhanced Engagement and Development (SEED) Award from the Queen Mary Academy for their significant contributions as student research assistants on co-creational … [more] | ||
 DICE students celebrate ten years of Hackmasters8 January 2025Students from the Design Innovation and Creative Engineering programme were invited to celebrate ten years of Hackmasters, taking part in their 10X Innovation Hack. Taking place at The Ministry in Borough on 14th and 15th November, the event was a hands-on exploration of the challenges and opportunities in these evolving … [more] | ||
 Centre for Undergraduate Research Team participate in CRISPR VIP Symposium6 January 2025A notable contingent of the Queen Mary Centre for Undergraduate Research (QMCUR) Team has participated in the CRISPR VIP Symposium, an event organized by QMCUR’s external partners, Gene Editors of the Future, at the University of Westminster. The symposium was held on Friday 13th December 2024 in the historical … [more] | ||
 Prof Hazel Screen’s group lends helping hand to Royal Institution Christmas Lecture1 January 2025First broadcast in 1936, the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are the oldest running science television programme. Broadcast every year at Christmas time, they have become a festive tradition, presenting science in an exciting, fun and easily digestible way (pun intended). This year, the lectures are all about the revolutionary science inside … [more] | ||