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University of Birmingham Celebrates 2024 Highly Cited Researchers
The University of Birmingham has announced the recognition of five academic colleagues as Highly Cited Researchers for 2024.
- Published: 21 November 2024
New research sets out how to make free internet access a human right
A new book has outlined why public institutions should recognise a new human right to free internet access and what such a right could look like.
- Published: 21 November 2024
R sounds are rough, and L sounds are smooth, according to cross-cultural study
People associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with smooth texture and a flat shape, according to a new study.
- Published: 20 November 2024
New way to run clinical trials within General Practice reaches 1,000 NHS patients recruited
Trial platform now active in over 400 NHS sites, supporting GPs and their teams to recruit patients for clinical research that can advance public health.
- Published: 20 November 2024
University of Birmingham welcomes Sandie Okoro OBE as new Chancellor
More than 300 guests celebrate the distinguished lawyer and alumna's official installation as the University’s new Chancellor.
- Published: 20 November 2024
Lenses that could block epileptic-seizure causing wavelengths developed
Prototype of liquid crystal lenses developed that selectively filter certain wavelengths
- Published: 20 November 2024
ChromaTwist Wins Innovate UK Smart grant for £0.5m Project
ChromaTwist aims to take its novel dyes to the next level, to make cells and cellular structures stand out more clearly during bio-imaging.
- Published: 20 November 2024
University of Birmingham and YTL Foundation celebrate pioneering class of 2024
Our trailblazing class of 2024 is marking a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to building a fairer world.
- Published: 19 November 2024