17 May 2024
Mason Professor of Mathematics, Professor Daniela Kühn, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
17 May 2024
Three new online courses will meet growing global demand for online study
16 May 2024
Dr Sophie King-Hill comments on the new proposal for relationships, sex and health education (RSHE).
16 May 2024
Episode 14 of the People, Power, Politics podcast features IDD’s Claire Mcloughlin, David Hudson and Nic Cheeseman as they talk about their new co-edited book.
16 May 2024
People with chronic inflammatory diseases are taking part in a new cell therapy clinical trial that one participant said made them feel “miles better”.
16 May 2024
The visionary Birmingham start-up is celebrating a significant milestone as it moves into larger premises to accommodate its growing success.
16 May 2024
Part of her doctoral research at the University of Birmingham, Sara Caneva’s new composition headlined the Piccolo Opera Festival in Gorizia
16 May 2024
A national research hub, designed to support the UK’s transition to a circular manufacturing ecosystem, is to be established by the University of Birmingham.
15 May 2024
A Birmingham-led team has produced a photopolymer resin that can be printed at high resolution, broken down to its constituent parts, recycled and reprinted.
15 May 2024
A new, Earth-sized planet orbiting an ultra-cool red dwarf star, has been detected by an international team of astronomers – just 55 light years away.
15 May 2024
The 69th annual conference of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland took place at the University of Birmingham on March 25-26th.
15 May 2024
William argues that some of the most familiar aspects of the narrative and conceptual scaffolding of The Crusades might fruitfully be dismantled and set aside.
15 May 2024
The University of Birmingham's success continues - rising in a ranking popular with students deciding their future path in Higher Education
14 May 2024
Healthcare professionals must consider individualised treatment approaches for patients with both ADHD and bipolar disorder, depression, or psychosis.
14 May 2024
Birmingham Biotech LTD, which has operations in Asia, Latin America, Africa and the UK has joined Unit 9.
14 May 2024
Early career researcher receives funding to study how cancer cells communicate with other cells in a tumour, in the hope of finding potential treatment targets.
14 May 2024
Maternal health experts comment on new APPG report on Birth Trauma Inquiry
13 May 2024
Birmingham ranked 89th from more than 20,000 universities world-wide
13 May 2024
Phenomena in nature can help solve complex technical challenges. Now, links between water content and leaf shape have informed the design of soft machines.
13 May 2024
John Tingle and Angela Eggleton discuss patient safety rights.
13 May 2024
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have collaborated with artists, writers, and organisations across the city to explore how AI is shaping the world.
10 May 2024
The research focused on a protein involved in liver inflammation and fibrosis.
10 May 2024
Students study in Chennai and Birmingham - carrying out international research project and receiving joint single degree from both universities.
10 May 2024
A study has found that the AI model GPT-4 could exceed the ability of non-specialist doctors in evaluating eye issues and offering guidance.
10 May 2024
A call for papers for the upcoming event on access to justice in Southeast Asia, from Dr Georgia Antonopoulou
10 May 2024
A new approach to transport ticketing offers a step towards an integrated, transparent system for ticket providers and passengers across all modes of transport.
09 May 2024
Children who experience chronic lack of sleep from infancy may be at increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood, new research shows.
09 May 2024
Every area of the West Midlands exceeds WHO guidelines on clean air but meeting targets would have £3.2bn economic benefit in reduced health burden
08 May 2024
90% who had low immune response during initial vaccinations developed antibodies, but more than half of non-respondents from first jabs saw no booster benefit
08 May 2024
The annual Shakespeare's Birthday Lecture – co-organized by the Shakespeare Institute and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, took place on On April 19 2024.
08 May 2024
Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses the International Court's latest Order in Nicaragua v Germany
08 May 2024
The Research Festival celebrated the wide range of excellent research being undertaken in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences.
08 May 2024
A pattern of brain activity that helps prevent us from getting lost has been identified in a new study, published in Nature Human Behaviour.
08 May 2024
A new interpretation panel has been erected for the University's only glacial erratic.
08 May 2024
The University of Birmingham remains amongst the best performing research-intensive universities in the world
07 May 2024
Signing Shakespeare teaching packs are being sent to every deaf school and major deaf unit in the UK.
07 May 2024
The UK government has awarded BactiVac, £700k to accelerate the development of bacterial vaccines with a focus on pathogens with epidemic outbreak potential.
07 May 2024
A great leader who demonstrates a strong passion for teaching and research.
07 May 2024
Dr Matt Cole reflects on the West Midlands mayoral and local election results.
07 May 2024
The device developed by Dr Stafford uses mechanochemical synthesis to produce nanomaterials.
06 May 2024
The researchers have already received further funding and are planning to develop an implantable device for use in humans with traumatic spinal cord injury.
03 May 2024
Following a successful re-accreditation by EQUIS, Birmingham Business School is proud to have retained its place in the top 1% of Business Schools worldwide.
03 May 2024
Over 20 students and staff submitted creative work to this year's One Minute Movie and Sixty Word Story competitions, inspired by the theme 'fluidity'.
03 May 2024
Survey of implementation of LTNs in Birmingham found mixed views with some favourable responses but some concern about impact on traffic on other nearby roads
02 May 2024
Jason Lowther and Chris Game from the Institute of Local Government Studies, tell us what to keep an eye on during the West Midlands elections today.
02 May 2024
A new exhibition in Birmingham will explore the lives of street hustlers in Arada, the old city centre of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
02 May 2024
As the Olympics approach, University of Birmingham student athletes have set their sights on Paris and the call goes out for sporting alumni to ‘return home’
02 May 2024
International Business Summit held at Dubai's campus for MSc IB students across UK, Singapore, and Dubai.
01 May 2024
CAL hosted the first ever combined conference for the three major societies on literature and science.
01 May 2024
A long-standing partnership with Singapore Institute of Management marks a key milestone
01 May 2024
Two workshops from the University of Birmingham will be exploring the historical and cultural legacy of the Birnam Oak.
01 May 2024
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, decolonising and decentring approaches to the study of Russophone literature and culture have become urgent tasks.
01 May 2024
The University of Birmingham Dubai campus is expanding to include more disciplines and collaboration. Dr Haifaa Jawad writes about a new networking initiative.
01 May 2024
Professor Michael Dobson contributed to the UN video project which explores of how the timeless works of Shakespeare may resonate with the core values of the UN
30 April 2024
Professor Stephen Cummings presented a historical journey of [de]colonising research and teaching.
30 April 2024
A unique new electronic system could speed hospital transfers and improve accident victims' chances of avoiding death
29 April 2024
Graeme Betts CBE, Director of Adult Social Services and Acting Chief Executive at Birmingham City Council has been appointed Honorary Professor of Social Care.
29 April 2024
Dr Matt Cole explores some of the less obvious causes of Humza Yousaf’s resignation as Scotland’s first minister and leader of the SNP.
29 April 2024
Distinguished chemical engineer elected as Fellow to prestigious European academy
29 April 2024
A world-class Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Center in Birmingham has successfully had their center status renewed.
26 April 2024
‘The Impermanence of Things’ is the Professor of Composition's latest CD from NMC Recordings exploring memory, loss and serenity.
26 April 2024
The UK’s asylum system does not need flights to Rwanda, it needs safe and legal routes so that people do not have to risk their lives to seek protection.
26 April 2024
The Edward Cadbury Professor of Theology, columnist and author is one of 250 people given membership to the prestigious institution in 2024.
25 April 2024
As AMR threatens to become the leading cause of death by 2050, vaccines could lead way to tackle drug-resistant infections and reduce reliance on antibiotics
25 April 2024
There’s a lot to like about the proposals from the Labour Party. And there’s a lot in common with the current government’s policy, says Professor Paul Plummer.
25 April 2024
New tools to help identify hospital patients who may become persistent opiate users after surgery are to be developed in a new research programme.
25 April 2024
A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade.
25 April 2024
New episode of the People, Power, Politics podcast features Birmingham’s Charlotte Galpin and Verena Brändle as they discuss the democracy-social media nexus.
25 April 2024
Dr Radfar highlights Dubai’s flood resilience needs, advocating sustainable urban design for climate challenges and enhanced city living.
24 April 2024
Tina Coldham has been honoured with a Medal of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) in the King's New Year's Honours list.
24 April 2024
Dr Seb Rumsby explains why people from Vietnam are making the dangerous journey across the Channel and how a visa scheme could reduce small boat crossings.
24 April 2024
Clark Bates, a doctoral student in Theology and Religion on the AHRC Midlands4Cities program, has been recommended for the award of PhD.
23 April 2024
Professor Cara Bailey reflects on UK House of Commons debate highlighting need to rethink how we fund hospices
23 April 2024
The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) have recently named Professor Moritz Kebschull, from the School of Dentistry, as their new President.
23 April 2024
Gossiping hotel staff can cause significant promotion problems for the colleagues they talk about.
23 April 2024
Dengue infections in pregnant women may have a negative impact on the first years of children’s lives, new research has found.
23 April 2024
Former Drama student is creator of the Best Family Show winner in the 2024 Olivier awards, while other alumni made the shortlist in three other categories
23 April 2024
Researchers from The University of Birmingham have created a new £12M research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases.
23 April 2024
Development of chronic musculoskeletal pain can be influenced by socioeconomics, fear of movement, smoking and poorer support networks, new research shows.
22 April 2024
Dr Henok Asmelash discusses the consistency of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with the WTO legal framework and its possible implications.
22 April 2024
Dr Hilary Brown will be leading a project over 2024-25 which will explore what feminist translation means in practice in the twenty-first century.
22 April 2024
The annual Summer Festival of Music is a highlight of the academic year for musicians at the University of Birmingham.
22 April 2024
Plastics have become an integral part of our modern lives, revolutionizing industries, enhancing convenience, and enabling technological advancements.
19 April 2024
Marking ten years of a successful partnership, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are boosting joint research funding
19 April 2024
Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows.
19 April 2024
Brazil Institute launches in-country with University of Birmingham academics connecting with their counterparts across Brazil
19 April 2024
A University of Birmingham researcher has been recognised by the British Neuroscience Association (BNA) in its 2024 BNA Credibility Prizes.
19 April 2024
Birmingham researchers hosted a unique event that brought together liver disease patients, researchers, charity partners, and an artist in residence.
18 April 2024
Set up to realise untapped potential in Birmingham’s drug discovery research, the Hub has attracted more than £4m on the back of just £0.2m investment
18 April 2024
CHASM was delighted to host a roundtable discussion with the FCA’s Chief Executive Officer, Nikhil Rathi, along with Marie Roberts and Freddie Stevens
18 April 2024
The recent inspection conducted by ISI, the DfE-approved inspectorate, awarded our Primary PGCE programme (5-11) with iQTS a Grade 1 rating.
17 April 2024
The network includes the Midlands-Wales Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre, jointly delivered by University of Birmingham and University Hospitals Birmingham.
17 April 2024
John Tingle discusses patient safety culture in NHS.
17 April 2024
New research finds a crucial role for Thioredoxin protein in regulatory B cells control of the immune system
17 April 2024
University of Birmingham and NHS England researchers have created a diagnostic code for presymptomatic type 1 diabetes to enhance healthcare treatment.
16 April 2024
Salinity Solutions was formed as a spinout in 2021, and has developed a groundbreaking technology to reduce the environmental impact of water treatment
16 April 2024
Professor Louise Hardwick reflects on her two-decade relationship with the late Caribbean author and ‘Alternative Nobel’ prize-winner.
16 April 2024
A new way of understanding how ‘urban sprawl’ happens could improve people’s lives through better urban planning.
15 April 2024
Serial home tests would reduce unnecessary colonoscopy testing
15 April 2024
Elite coaches are migrating to Western countries as a result of an Olympic 'arms race'