Queen Mary University of London Library Services

Queen Mary University of London Library Services

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

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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...

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🎉 The Queen Mary Centre for Digital Collections is now officially open!

At the launch event on 25 Feb, guests toured the facilities, saw a demo of the digital collections platform and explored collection highlights.

View some of what we've produced here: digitalcollections.qmul.ac.uk

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Queen Mary is one of UK’s best employers

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...

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3 weeks ago
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Ramadan Mubarak to everyone in our Queen Mary community observing this holy month.

Wishing you a peaceful and reflective Ramadan.

#Ramadan #OurCommunity

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1 month ago
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Queen Mary graduates targeted by top employers

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

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1 month ago
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Driving discoveries for tomorrow's cancer care at Barts Cancer Institute YouTube video by BCIQMUL

Today, on #WorldCancerDay, we’re taking you behind the scenes at Queen Mary's Barts Cancer Institute and introducing you to the people who are making progress possible.

Follow us to stay up to date with new developments.

🧪 #UnitedByUnique #MedSky #OncoSky @qmul.bsky.social @cancerresearchuk.org

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February is #LGBTQIAHistoryMonth. At Queen Mary we are celebrating the achievements, contributions and histories of LGBTQIA+ communities, with events for staff and students throughout the month. 🌈

👉 Explore the programme: www.qmul.ac.uk/lgbtqaplus-h...

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1 month ago
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On Wed 28 Jan, Queen Mary Library Services hosted an event to celebrate being awarded the prestigious Customer Service Excellence (CSE) award in September 2025. Staff distributed branded cupcakes at all three library locations.

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2 months ago
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The digitisation studio, part of QM Library Services' Centre for Digital Collections - is complete! It will be a cornerstone of Queen Mary Archives’ digital infrastructure, allowing us to transform our collections into durable, high-quality digital assets for long-term preservation and wider access.

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2 months ago
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Queen Mary University of London – 2025 in review YouTube video by QMULOfficial

As we reach the end of 2025, we celebrate 240 years since the founding of the first of our institutions in 1785.

Thank you for being part of our story. We wish you a peaceful festive season and a hopeful start to 2026.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQgB...

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2 months ago
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Queen Mary and Professor Colin Bailey are honoured to be included in MakingTheLeapUK’s Social Mobility List 2026.

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

This distinguished List recognises the significant contribution people and organisations are making to advancing social mobility.

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3 months ago

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.

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4 months ago

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...

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4 months ago
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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

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4 months ago

So glad you enjoyed your explorations!

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4 months ago
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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

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4 months ago
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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

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

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...

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5 months ago
World Mental Health Day 

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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

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5 months ago
Back History Month 2025

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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

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6 months ago
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Queen Mary is delighted to be a ‘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

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6 months ago
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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...

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5 months ago
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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

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6 months ago
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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...

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7 months ago
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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...

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8 months ago
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🦜 The Mile End Library is transforming into a lush 'jungle' oasis this summer with the addition of numerous new plants. 🐒

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

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8 months ago
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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

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8 months ago
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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...

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8 months ago
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...

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9 months ago
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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!

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