Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London is a public research university. It is a member of the federal University of London, which is part of the Russel Group of top UK universities. Compared to other universities in the city, Queen Mary's campuses are the largest self-contained study area in London.

The story of Queen Mary begins with the founding of the Royal Hospital Medical College in 1785. This college educated the first female doctor in the United Kingdom, Elizabeth Blackwell. The institution went through many changes after the Second World War and within a few decades became one of the leading universities in the world. Today, Queen Mary University of London offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes in a wide range of disciplines. More than 33,000 students attend academic classes on university campuses; 41% of these students come to England from 170 countries to receive a first-class education. Students enrolled at Queen Mary can expect many benefits such as three faculties, hundreds of higher degree programmes, several modern campuses, a multicultural student body, experienced teachers and a wide range of leisure activities.

Queen Mary University of London has been engaged in research almost since its inception and its research papers are recognised as internationally important. A few facts about the University's research activities:

Scientific Achievements:

Queen Mary University of London has been involved in research almost since its inception and its academic output is internationally recognised. A few facts about the university's academic research:

• Among former employees and students are nine Nobel Prize laureates.
• Research by Professors Jonathan Grigg and Chris Griffiths showed how air pollution affects children and was instrumental in the creation of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
• Astronomers led an international team of scientists who discovered a planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to the solar system.
• In 2018, researchers successfully sequenced 100,000 whole genomes of NHS patients.
• New techniques for treating patients with trauma and critical bleeding have been developed by Professor Karim Brohi and colleagues. These methods have reduced the mortality rate at the Royal London Hospital by almost 30%. In 2016, the National Health Service approved these techniques as standards for the country.

The University occupies five campuses in some of London's most prestigious neighbourhoods. The main one is in Mile End, in the eastern part of the capital. Smithfield (Dentistry and Medicine), Charterhouse Square, Whitechapel and Holborn (Research Centre and Master's School of Law) are some of the other campuses. Mile End Ecological Park is adjacent to the main campus.
• One of the largest campuses in London.
• Within walking distance of London's cultural, social and economic centre, one stop from the Olympic Park and 15 minutes from the West End.

The university has invested around £105 million over the last five years to improve its academic infrastructure. A new 7,700 square metre teaching building was opened as part of the modernisation. A £39 million centre for undergraduates was opened in January 2017.

The central campus has lecture theatres, laboratories and a library. There is also a Students' Union building on site which has a meeting hall, sports hall, fitness centre and squash courts. There are also cafes and shops on campus. Nearby there is the best climbing centre in the capital, as well as several tennis courts, a sports stadium and a swimming pool. Students can visit these at an additional cost.

Academic Infrastructure:

• Open-plan laboratories
• Dental clinic and hospital at the university, which is 40 years old

The university campus is a unique architectural ensemble. The buildings of the university were built in different years, the GE Fogg building resembles Lego houses, the mathematics department is built in the form of mosaic models, and the student village is built in a futuristic style.

Achievements:

1. Member of the Russel Group education network on a par with 24 of the UK's top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge
2. No. 16 in the UK, No. 124 in the world in the Times Higher Education (TNE) rankings
3. Russel Group's most inclusive university according to The Times, Sunday Times Good University Guide
4. The best university in the country for social mobility according to the Sutton Trust report
5. A leading research centre ranked seventh in the country in terms of quality of work: 92% of them have internationally excellent indicators
6. Alumni include nine Nobel laureates
7. Queen Mary is ranked in the top 20 universities with the best international prospects
8. First UK university to receive a platinum mark from the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement