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Solar Storms are Like Buses: You Wait 20 Years for One, and Then Two Come at Once!
This week, across much of the world including the UK, the majestic aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, were once again visible to us.
- Published: 11 October 2024
New staff in the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering welcomes the following new staff to School and University
- Published: 25 September 2024
Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain
In August 2024, power generated by fossil fuels hit its lowest level in over a century. Our experts break down the data for The Conversation.
- Published: 16 September 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.
- Published: 10 May 2024
Labour proposals for rail nationalisation
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.
- Published: 25 April 2024
Secrets of the Van Allen belt revealed in new study
A challenge to space scientists to better understand our hazardous near-Earth space environment has been set in a new study led by the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 21 March 2024
Novel technologies for transforming wind turbine and power grid stability control
The technologies overcome forced oscillations and grid frequency events, which can cause widespread disruption over entire power grids.
- Published: 13 March 2024
University of Birmingham on track with Japan rail partnership
Railways experts forge partnership to create innovative technology for Japan’s railways.
- Published: 19 February 2024