Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary at #COP30 🌍: Showcasing how culture, research & community engagement drive climate action. From VR Indigenous experiences to high-level panels on climate & conflict, we’re turning knowledge into impact.

Learn more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

An old colour picture postcard showing a stone-fronted building with a clock tower. A sign outside the building reads "East London College"; printed at the top of the card is People's Palace

Here's a #HigherEducationPostcard of @qmul.bsky.social

The East London College, Queen Mary's forerunner institution, was a technical and recreative institute, also known as the People's Palace

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Lovely post from @wonkhe.bsky.social's Hugh Jones, recapping the 240-year history of Queen Mary and our commitment to improving lives through education and academic excellence.

This achievement is part of our commitment to Driving Change in Higher Education – a project spearheaded by
The Carers Federation and @learnworkuk.bsky.social to support successful access and transition to HE for young adult carers, and to improve the support they receive.

#DrivingChangeHE

On #CarersRightsDay, we are delighted to confirm that Queen Mary has achieved the coveted Carers Federation Quality Standard in Care Support for Higher Education accreditation.

#DrivingChangeHE @learnworkuk.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Memorial in the Octagon library

Text for the act of remembrance

There was a moving remembrance ceremony in the Octagon library today @qmul.bsky.social, remembering the stories of students who fell in both world wars and all those affected by conflict

Queen Mary academics provide expert comment on new Government strategy

Fantastic to see Queen Mary’s pioneering work in in vitro models highlighted on the BBC.

Find out more about this work, and what it aims to do: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

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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 ...

From London to the Amazon!

Queen Mary is sending five researchers to #COP30 in Belém, Brazil, to collaborate with international partners and showcase how the University is taking action to combat climate change through research www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

Queen Mary announces new Chair of Council

Queen Mary is delighted to formally welcome Lan Tu as she starts her new role as Chair of Council for the University.

Find out more about Lan and the wealth of experience she brings to the role www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

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 ...

These scholarships offer essential tuition support, living assistance, mentoring, and global networking opportunities, empowering outstanding postgraduates to thrive at Queen Mary and beyond.

Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

Queen Mary welcomes the first cohort of President’s Global Scholars! At a reception hosted by President and Principal Colin Bailey, we recognised 19 scholars from 12 countries, including 5 @britishcouncil.bsky.social Women in STEM from Thailand and a Fulbright scholar from the US.

Presented at Rio City Council on 20 October 2025, the medal recognises more than 30 years of arts-led research and collaboration with communities across Brazil, from favelas to Indigenous territories. This follows Paul’s MBE (2025) for services to UK–Brazil cultural relations.

We’re proud to share that Professor Paul heritage, Director of People's Palace Projects at Queen Mary, has been awarded Rio de Janeiro’s Pedro Ernesto Medal - the city’s highest civic honour.

Congratulations to Paul and the PPP team!

🔗 Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

Queen Mary University launches new Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Education

2/2 One way Queen Mary is doing this is through its new Centre for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Education, launched at the 2024 Global MOOC & Online Education Conference.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/4kmz9urv

Professor Stephanie Marshall stands at a lectern with a screen behind her. On the screen is a wheel and at the centre it says 'opening the doors of opportunity.'

1/2 This week Professor Stephanie Marshall, Queen Mary’s VP for Education, presented the keynote speech at the 2025 World Young Scientist Summit in Wenzhou, China.

In it, she demonstrated how Queen Mary is leading the way in transforming global education, particularly in the area of AI.

Diwali at The Octagon Join us in celebrating the festival of lights!

Find out more about how we’re celebrating Diwali across Queen Mary: residentiallife.qmul.ac.uk/event/244681...

Happy Diwali! ✨

Wishing our Queen Mary community a bright and joyful Festival of Lights. Here’s to celebrating togetherness, positivity, and new beginnings. #Diwali2025

Preparing students for the world of work means embracing an AI-positive culture For students to build AI literacy, higher education institutions have to weave AI throughout curricula and practice, argues Alastair Robertson

Key insights from his article include noting that 2/3 of business leaders see AI literacy as essential, many students feel unprepared, co-creating experiences boosts engagement, and an AI-positive culture is crucial for academic integrity.

Read more here: wonkhe.com/blogs/prepar...

“AI is reshaping society, and building an AI-positive culture is central to the future of higher education.”  
 
In his @wonkhe.bsky.social article, Professor Alastair Robertson, interim director of Queen Mary Academy, highlights the need for universities to embrace AI literacy.

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Queen Mary has launched a new resource to support universities ensure partnerships developed as part of their civic engagement work are fairer, more sustainable and have more impact.

Find out more: tinyurl.com/mr2ak4nx

We’re so proud of Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan who’s won the 2025 Gilead & Kite Campaigner for #HealthEquityAward at #WomenOfTheYear for her incredible work in advancing health equity! 

Learn more about the SHARE Collaborative’s work here: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

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YouTube video by QMULOfficial Queen Mary University of London shortlisted for THE University of the Year

One month to go until the @timeshighered.bsky.social Awards 2025, and we're nominated for University of the Year.

Find out why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2P0...

At Queen Mary, we’re dedicated to student wellbeing. Our Advice & Counselling Service and Disability & Dyslexia Service are here to help, offering support both in person on campus and online. 💚
#MentalHealthMatters

World Mental Health Day Illustration of a woman with plants

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍

This year’s theme - “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies” reminds us how vital it is to have support available in difficult times.

Find out more about our mental health support: www.qmul.ac.uk/student-expe...
#WMHD2025

This recognition highlights SHARE’s innovative, inclusive & community-focused approach to tackling public health challenges, while advancing knowledge exchange & equitable healthcare. Congratulations to everyone involved! ChloeOrkin Vanessa Apea , Sara Paparini

Impact led initiative KE Awards 2025 Finalist

We’re thrilled to announce that Queen Mary’s SHARE Collaborative has been shortlisted in the Knowledge Exchange UK Awards 2025 🎉

Their initiative is a finalist in the Impact-led Initiative category.

Find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/research/pro...  #KnowledgeExchange #KEAwards2025

Learn more here: www.qmul.ac.uk/blackhistory...

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This October, Queen Mary celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth with the theme Standing Firm in Power and Pride. Join us for events, initiatives, and stories highlighting the achievements of our Black students, staff, and community. 🌍 #BHM2025

Let’s stop asking why women aren’t having children and ask, for once: why aren’t men? | Rhiannon Lucy Coslett On the whole, men I’ve spoken to – like women – want children. But a host of issues, from housing to mental health, is getting in the way, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Great to speak to @theguardian.com's Rhiannon Cosslett about men, children, and fertility

tl;dr: I think any notion of a fertility 'crisis' is a load of inflammatory, unscientific nonsense 1/3

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Fresher to Thriver: Cultivating Belonging and Growth in Engineering Education - shortlisted for the Nurturing Wellbeing & Purpose Award.

Learn more here: youtu.be/Ub_BxRgin9A?...