Research in Engineering and Physical Sciences Our goal is to transform our understanding of the world to make life easier, healthier and more sustainable
Birmingham Plastics Network An interdisciplinary team of over 40 researchers, working together to shape the fate and sustainable future of plastics.
Healthcare Technologies Research Midlands companies join Innovation Accelerator for new healthcare technologies
Outstanding REF results Computer Science, Physics and Engineering are now firmly placed in the top ten in the UK for research.
13 May 2024 Plant leaf folding leads to nature-inspired engineering Phenomena in nature can help solve complex technical challenges. Now, links between water content and leaf shape have informed the design of soft machines.
10 May 2024 Blockchain could offer a solution to the UK’s transport ticketing systems A new approach to transport ticketing offers a step towards an integrated, transparent system for ticket providers and passengers across all modes of transport.
07 May 2024 New high-throughput device to unlock the potential of advanced materials The device developed by Dr Stafford uses mechanochemical synthesis to produce nanomaterials.