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Thinking 'outside of the book' to make Library Services work for you

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One of the neighbouring buildings to the Mile End Library, the People's Palace is an East End landmark, steeped in history and previously home to a library, reading rooms, gardens and a swimming pool.

21.11.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Queen Mary researchers are leading efforts to close gender and research gaps, redefine mpox care globally, and empower Black communities to address health disparities. Stay updated with Queen Mary Connect for the latest research news: www.qmul.ac.uk/research/con...

30.10.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This History Day, explore hidden queer histories and surprising discoveries in the Queer History and Heritage Trail, with collections from The Postal Museum, @rcphysicians.bsky.social @qmullibrary.bsky.social and beyond! Blog: buff.ly/pzsC6wm

#HistDay25 @ihr.bsky.social @senatehouselib.bsky.social

24.10.2025 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So glad you enjoyed your explorations!

22.10.2025 12:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great time this morning in the @qmullibrary.bsky.social with my third years exploring their collection of 16th/17th-century rare books

20.10.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#HistDay25 is taking place at Senate House! Queen Mary's Library team will be there. History Day is perfect for students, researchers, and enthusiasts to explore collections across the UK and beyond. It's free to attend. Sign up at www.history.ac.uk/news-events/events/history-day-2025. #QMHistory

16.10.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Queen Mary University of London shortlisted for THE University of the Year
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...

13.10.2025 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
World Mental Health Day 

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World Mental Health Day Illustration of a woman with plants

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍

This year’s theme - β€œAccess 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

10.10.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Back History Month 2025

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Back History Month 2025 Illustration of family photo

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

01.10.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Black square with the writing 'Queen Mary University of London Shortlisted for University of the Year' written on it in white, along with the Time Higher Education Awards 2025 logo in gold and white

Black square with the writing 'Queen Mary University of London Shortlisted for University of the Year' written on it in white, along with the Time Higher Education Awards 2025 logo in gold and white

Queen Mary is delighted to be a β€˜University of the Year’ finalist in the #THEAwards!

And we're so proud Professors @larschittka.bsky.social and @alastairhackney.bsky.social have been shortlisted for Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year. @timeshighered.bsky.social

tinyurl.com/ebe8yx23

04.09.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Queen Mary maintains its position as a top university for leading employers

Ranked 11th in the University Compare Employability Rankings 2026 and 17th in High Fliers Research Graduate Market in 2025 report, our standing reflects the impact of Queen Mary’s comprehensive approach to preparing graduates for successful careers.

Find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

09.09.2025 10:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excellent KEF results 2025

For 240 years, Queen Mary has been tackling inequalities, changing lives and making new discoveries.

The latest KEF results reflect this enduring mission and reflect the University's excellence in knowledge exchange.

Read more: tinyurl.com/y3juybef

23.09.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Queen Mary has climbed to 15th in the 2026 Daily Mail British Universities guide and ranks 12th for graduate salaries. These achievements follow other recent successes, including a 35-place rise to 110th in the QS World University Rankings. www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

14.08.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"The gear I packed felt like a relic from another climate." – @drbradbrad.bsky.social‬, on a shocking February in #Svalbard. The new Nature Comms commentary reveals the #Arctic winter reaching its melting point, with widespread thaw & vegetation bloom. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

21.07.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🦜 The Mile End Library is transforming into a lush 'jungle' oasis this summer with the addition of numerous new plants. πŸ’

What are you cultivating this season? We’d love to see pictures of your beautiful greenery! 🌿

04.07.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Queen Mary University of London Library Services is pleased to have renewed its commitment to the Open Book Publishers initiative.

@openbookpublish.bsky.social

03.07.2025 08:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Queen Mary University set to develop significant life sciences capacity in East London Queen Mary University of London has today, 20 June 2025, signed an agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to acquire significant land in Whitechapel adjacent to its existing ca...

Queen Mary has acquired significant land in Whitechapel adjacent to its existing campus, in an agreement signed with DHSC @healthmedia.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy.

Visit our website to find out more: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

20.06.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blue background with picture of the Queen's Building at Queen Mary University of London, and yellow text which reads 'Up 35 places since 2024, now ranked 110th in the world'. Also white Queen Mary logo and Russel Group logo.

Blue background with picture of the Queen's Building at Queen Mary University of London, and yellow text which reads 'Up 35 places since 2024, now ranked 110th in the world'. Also white Queen Mary logo and Russel Group logo.

Queen Mary has risen 35 places in two years in the QS league table.

We’re now ranked 110th in the world according to QS, and for the second year, a top 100 university globally and top 10 in the UK by @usnews.com

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

19.06.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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We took great pleasure in presenting our poster at Queen Mary University of London's Festival of Education. The poster focused on the launch of the Academic Skills Centre within Library Services at the start of the academic year, along with all that we have accomplished since then!

10.06.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Throughout June, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate the diversity, joyousness and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community as we mark #Pride month www.qmul.ac.uk/pride-month/...

02.06.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beyond β€˜one size fits all’: Study reveals ethnic differences in breast cancer development and outcomes, demanding tailored care approaches

Women of African or South Asian genetic ancestry tend to develop breast cancer and die at a younger age than women of European ancestry, according to new research by the Barts Cancer Institute @qmbci.bsky.social which calls for new, tailored care approaches.

More: www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

20.05.2025 10:45 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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We've recently upgraded our West Smithfield Library basement floor study area.

πŸ›‹οΈ Reupholstered furniture for a sustainable touch
πŸͺ‘ Reused desks + brand new PC chairs
🌿 A splash of greenery with new plants
🎨 And soon… some fresh artwork to inspire your study time!

Check it out!

07.05.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Atom-thin semiconductors could cut energy use by over 90%

Imagine if you could charge your phone just once a week!

Queen Mary is leading a team working on atom-thin semiconductors that could cut energy use by over 90%.

www.qmul.ac.uk/media/news/2...

29.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
People’s Palace stage at QMUL with panelists sitting in front of a cinema size screen with projected β€œFestival of Education” slide in blue.

People’s Palace stage at QMUL with panelists sitting in front of a cinema size screen with projected β€œFestival of Education” slide in blue.

Jon selfie in front of The People’s Palace building at Mile End in London

Jon selfie in front of The People’s Palace building at Mile End in London

Great day at @qmul.ac.uk Festival of Education.

A lot of attention given to scholarship and excellence in education.

#AcademicSky

07.03.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Groundbreaking’ scan for men with prostate cancer could save lives Researchers hope the technology will help to create personalised treatment plans to prevent the disease becoming terminal

A new scanning technology for prostate cancer is being trialled by our Professor Rhian Gabe from @qmul-wiph.bsky.social and colleagues from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. The trial will recruit up to 1000 men with high-risk prostate cancer. www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

12.03.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover "Zeng BaoSun: a modern Chinese woman and the legacy of an educational pioneer" at Mile End Library. The exhibition celebrates the first Chinese woman to graduate from the University of London in 1916, who advocated for women's rights in China.. Visitors can obtain a pass at the welcome desk

07.03.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Launch: Ethnos of the Earth Join us for the launch of Jaakko Heiskanen’s Ethnos of the Earth: International Order and the Emergence of Ethnicity.

πŸ“š Book launch! Join us later this month for the launch of 'Ethnos of the Earth: International Order and the Emergence of Ethnicity,' with author Jaakko Heiskanen and panelists.

πŸ“… 18 March, 17:30-19:00
πŸ“ Graduate Centre, @qmul.ac.uk
🎟️ Register at the link

05.03.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First signs of spring emerging outside of Queen Mary's Mile End Library. πŸ’

05.03.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All are welcome at the first-ever Queen Mary Music Festival at Mile End. Enjoy orchestral performances by Royal Holloway, Imperial, QM, & Cambridge Orchestras, conducted by Britten Sinfonia & Frank Zielhorst.

Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky & more! Pay what you can. https://buff.ly/4jVJxtX

27.02.2025 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eros and Empire: The Transnational Struggle for Sexual Freedom in the US Join us for the inaugural UK book launch of Eros and Empire (Stanford University Press). This hybrid event is open to all.

πŸ”₯ Last few tickets! Next month join us for the UK launch of 'Eros and Empire' with author @stoffelalex.bsky.social and @aycacu.bsky.social (LSE), Nivi Manchanda (QMUL) and Abeera Khan (SOAS).

πŸ“… 14 March, 17:30-19:00
πŸ“ The Old Library, Garrod Building, @qmul.ac.uk
🎟️ Register at the link

27.02.2025 14:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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