Press office news listing Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/listing.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-24T15:13:02Z Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has committed support to a new independent news and commentary website produced by academics and journalists, which launches in the UK today.

2013-05-16T16:46:00Z 2013-05-17T09:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/16May-Birmingham-joins-The-Conversation-as-founding-partner.aspx Samantha Williams

Manufacturing areas in the city of Birmingham, which represent only a small percentage of the city's land area, are contributing significantly to urban lighting, according to research carried out by University of Birmingham environmental scientists published in the journal PLOS ONE today (Monday 6th May 2013).

2013-05-07T10:23:00Z 2013-05-15T16:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/05/07-May-13-Manufacturing-areas-are-lighting-up-the-City.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has been ranked 11th place in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2013 and 17th out of 124 UK universities in The Complete University Guide for 2014 published today, 29th April 2013.

2013-04-30T11:35:00Z 2013-05-09T09:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-strengthens-top-20-league-table-position.aspx Deborah Walker

Dads who find out the sex of their unborn child and give him or her a name may find it easier to connect emotionally with their baby, a study conducted at the University of Birmingham has found.

2013-04-24T08:59:00Z 2013-04-24T08:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/Discovering-the-gender-of-an-unborn-baby-and-giving-him-or-her-a-name-may-help-fathers-bond-with-their-offspring-new-research-shows.aspx Catherine Byerley

A partnership between the University of Birmingham, BGI, the world's largest genomics organisation, and its open-access journal, GigaScience, has received funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to develop a software platform for the analysis of large-scale environmental metabolomics data.

2013-04-19T10:05:00Z 2013-04-19T09:55:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/19Apr-Collaboration-to-establish-new-computational-resources-for-metabolomics.aspx Andy Tootell

250 years after the creation of the Lunar Society, which brought together leading industrialists, academics and philosophers to debate the biggest issues affecting society, the University of Birmingham is launching an Institute of Advanced Studies with a similar remit.

2013-04-09T14:48:00Z 2013-04-10T10:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/04/University-launches-new-institute-to-address-biggest-issues-facing-society.aspx Andy Tootell

Psychologists at the University of Birmingham suggest that 'attentive eating' affects how much people choose to eat.A paper published recently by the Birmingham team in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition took an overview of research on attentive eating and concluded that encouraging people to eat more attentively could aid appetite control.

2013-03-28T16:12:00Z 2013-03-29T07:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/28MarOver-egging-the-chocolate-this-Easter-why-you-should-always-keep-an-eye-on-what-you-are-eating.aspx Samantha Williams

University of Birmingham scientists are looking for volunteers who have had out-of-body experiences to come forward and be involved in a new study which seeks to identify the scientific causes behind these bizarre phenomena.

2013-03-28T09:41:00Z 2013-04-05T14:44:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/28-Mar-University-of-Birmingham-leads-new-study-into-out-of-body-experiences-volunteers-needed.aspx Catherine Byerley

New research from the Antarctic Peninsula published in the Journal of Geophysical Research shows that the summer melt season has been getting longer over the last 60 years. Dr Nick Barrand from the University of Birmingham led an analysis of data from 30 weather stations on the Antarctic Peninsula – a mountainous region extending northwards towards South America.

2013-03-27T15:44:00Z 2013-03-27T16:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/27Mar-Summer-melt-season-is-getting-longer-on-the-Antarctic-Peninsula,-new-research-shows.aspx Samantha Williams

The University of Birmingham is set to host its first Arts & Science Festival to showcase the wealth of ideas, research and collaboration across its campus. Running from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 March 2013 at various venues across the University's Edgbaston and Selly Oak campuses, the festival is open to enthusiastic and curious minds from the University and the general public.

2013-03-13T10:15:00Z 2013-03-13T09:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/13-Mar-University-of-Birmingham-hosts-one-off-Arts-and-Science-Festival.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has launched a bold and innovative new initiative to attract the very brightest students by making unconditional offers to a targeted group of high performing applicants.

2013-03-08T15:45:00Z 2013-03-08T16:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/03/8-Mar-University-launches-bold-new-initiative-to-attract-brightest-students.aspx Catherine Byerley

Senior representatives from the University of Birmingham are visiting Guangzhou this week to enhance the institution's extensive links with partners in the region.

2013-02-25T07:30:00Z 2013-02-22T15:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/25Feb-University-of-Birmingham-in-Guangzhou-to-develop-next-steps-for-strategic-partnership-.aspx Kate Chapple

Even though cormorants seem ideally placed to benefit from global warming, by expanding their breeding range into the far north, the darkness of the polar night is likely to keep them firmly in their place, according to research published this week by scientists at the University of Birmingham in the Journal of Zoology.

2013-02-04T17:39:00Z 2013-02-04T16:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/04-Feb-13-Cormorants-cannot-capture-the-benefits-of-global-warming.aspx Catherine Byerley

The Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham have strengthened their collaborations with Brazilian institutions after securing funding for a number of country-specific research projects. Academics from both universities have won funding from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) to undertake research into priority areas spanning the sciences, social sciences and humanities.

2013-02-04T13:22:00Z 2013-02-05T09:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/02/04Feb-Birmingham-and-Nottingham-projects-to-strengthen-UK-Brazil-research-links.aspx Catherine Byerley

Birmingham scientists are taking part in the first scientific collaboration of its kind, where British and American scientists are trading skills and expertise and are using an unmanned robotic aircraft to gather high altitude atmospheric data.

2013-01-25T07:00:00Z 2013-01-31T10:51:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/25-Jan-13-UK-and-USA-collaborate-in-airborne-climate-science-projects.aspx Kate Chapple

It's a familiar sight at the fairground: rows of people gaping at curvy mirrors as they watch their faces and bodies distort. But while mirrored surfaces may be fun to look at, new findings by researchers from the Universities of Birmingham, Cambridge and Giessen, suggest they pose a particular challenge for the human brain in processing images for 3D vision.

2013-01-21T15:00:00Z 2013-01-21T13:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/21-Jan-13-Uncovering-the-secrets-of-3D-vision-How-glossy-objects-can-fool-the-human-brain.aspx Kate Chapple

Thousands of shark teeth from the bed of a Blackpool fish tank are helping researchers at the University of Birmingham in their quest to probe ancient mysteries of the deep.

2013-01-17T11:29:00Z 2013-01-17T11:16:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/17-Jan-13-Shark-Tank-Re-Fit-Lends-Teeth-To-Research-Into-Prehistoric-Seas.aspx Catherine Byerley

A quantitative analysis of dust sources in Delhi by scientists from India, the UK and the USA will provide important new insight into how individual sources of air-borne matter contribute to the overall concentrations measured in the atmosphere.

2013-01-15T00:05:00Z 2013-01-14T15:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2013/01/International-research-study-to-shed-light-on-sources-of-air-polluting-dust-in-India.aspx Thomas Straw

Experts from the University of Birmingham set out their advice for how to stay healthy during the holiday period and how best to approach exercise and nutrition for a healthy 2013.

2012-12-19T15:41:00Z 2012-12-19T12:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/19-dec-healthy-new-year.aspx Jo Kite

Information on UK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher education

2012-12-14T12:20:00Z 2012-12-14T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/UK-universities-embrace-the-free,-open,-online-future-of-higher-education-.aspx Thomas Straw

At this time of year newspaper articles will warn of over-indulgence on Christmas day. Experts from the University of Birmingham School of Sport and Exercise Sciences say there is too much focus on the calories consumed during just this one day of the year.

2012-12-14T11:57:00Z 2012-12-17T10:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/14-Dec-Counting-Christmas-calories-No-need-to-panic!.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has signed a sports science based agreement with the Brazilian Government this month. The collaboration between Brazil's Ministry of Sport and the University of Birmingham will see the two partners work together on a range of sports science initiatives.

2012-12-14T10:14:00Z 2012-12-14T09:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/14DecBrazilian-Government-and-University-embark-on-sports-science-partnership.aspx Thomas Straw

The University of Birmingham's China Institute celebrates its official opening today in the presence of His Excellency Mr Liu Xiaoming, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UK.

2012-12-13T04:00:00Z 2013-05-23T09:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/12Dec-University-of-Birmingham-launches-new-China-Institute-.aspx Samantha Williams

Adam Pengilly, a member of the International Olympic Committee and former Skeleton competitor, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham on Thursday 6th December 2012 at 4.30pm.

2012-12-06T14:01:00Z 2012-12-20T09:48:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/12/06-Dec-12-Sporting-success-and-Olympic-Committee-member-receives-honorary-degree.aspx Catherine Byerley

A new honours degree aimed at international students eager for a career in the golf industry has been launched by The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) and the University of Birmingham.

2012-11-30T11:49:00Z 2012-12-10T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/30NovPGA-and-University-of-Birmingham-unveil-new-international-golf-degree-programme.aspx Andy Tootell

International sports legacy experts will convene at the University of Birmingham this week to discuss the rationale behind hosting global mega-events and their lasting impact.

2012-11-26T11:00:00Z 2012-11-28T11:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/26-Nov-Lessons-from-London,-the-road-to-Rio-conference-examines-leveraging-legacies-of-major-sporting-events.aspx Andy Tootell

The Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund Development grant of £130,000 to progress plans to apply for a full grant for a major redevelopment project to create a significantly improved visitor experience and widen its access to young people, the public, and schools.

2012-11-15T09:00:00Z 2012-11-15T16:50:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/15-Nov-12-Universitys-Lapworth-Museum-wins-heritage-lottery-grant-and-seeks-volunteers-to-help-shape-its-redevelopment.aspx Michael Lee

The safe exploitation of deep water oil heads the agenda at an international research workshop hosted by the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande de Norte (UFRN) in Natal, Brazil this week.

2012-11-14T11:15:00Z 2012-11-14T11:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/11/12Nov-Brazilian-and-UK-scientists-explore-research-partnerships-to-improve-safe-exploitation-of-oil-and-gas.aspx Andy Tootell

Scientists at the University of Birmingham studying New Caledonian crows have discovered why these birds, which are famed for their intelligence, are able to use tools with such accuracy. The answer lies in their vision, according to research published today (9 October 2012) in the journal Nature Communications.

2012-10-09T16:00:00Z 2012-10-22T16:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/10/08-Oct-12-Clever-crows-rely-on-a-unique-birds-eye-view,-researchers-discover.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham has been shortlisted as University of the Year in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 and ranked at 13th overall in the UK, a rise of 12 places

2012-09-28T16:58:00Z 2012-11-02T10:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/28SepTimes-League-Table-News-Release.aspx Ben Hill

Two leading Midlands universities, the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham, are building on their recent landmark collaboration by launching a £400,000 fund to support new joint projects. The money will help to deliver new scientific breakthroughs and innovations as well as supporting a range of other initiatives, such as developing new approaches to teaching at the two universities.

2012-09-27T16:17:00Z 2012-09-27T12:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/27-SepBirmingham-Notting-Collaboration-Fund.aspx Lydia Rea

Critically low water levels in many rivers could lead to the partial collapse of food chains that support aquatic life, according to research led by the University of Birmingham published in the journal Nature Climate Change today (09 September 12). This is the conclusion of one of the longest experiments on drought ever conducted in freshwaters.

2012-09-09T18:00:00Z 2012-09-17T09:58:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/9-sept-Droughts-could-profoundly-harm-river-life,-a-study-warns.aspx Catherine Byerley

Scientific deep sea drilling vessel Chikyu has set a new world record by drilling down and obtaining rock samples from deeper than 2,111 meters below the seafloor off the Shimokita Peninsula of Japan.

2012-09-07T11:44:00Z 2012-09-07T21:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/07Sept-Scientists-set-new-world-drilling-depth-record-of-scientific-ocean-drilling.aspx Catherine Byerley

If your dinner date chooses unhealthily from a restaurant menu, you are less likely to stick to healthy options, according to University of Birmingham research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

2012-09-04T11:31:00Z 2012-10-31T10:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/4-Sept-Your-Dinner-Date-Could-Make-You-Put-on-Weight.aspx Catherine Byerley

After being virtually wiped out during a flood in 2005 in Wolf Point Creek, Alaska, salmon, meiofauna and most macroinvertebrates all re-colonised within two years, according to research published by University of Birmingham environmental scientists in the journal Nature Climate Change today (2 Sept 2012).

2012-09-02T18:00:00Z 2012-09-14T09:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/09/02-Sep-12-Rapid-re-colonisation-of-river-after-extreme-flood-event.aspx Kate Chapple

The University of Birmingham's research awards have risen from £93 million in 2010/11 to £145 million this year, a jump of over 55%.

2012-08-16T09:00:00Z 2012-08-13T14:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/08/16-Aug-12-Research-grants-success-at-Birmingham-Awards-up-by-55.aspx Catherine Byerley

The University of Birmingham and BGI, a leading genomics organisation in China, have today announced a major joint initiative in environmental and human health research.

2012-07-31T16:06:00Z 2012-08-01T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/31-July-Beijing-Genomics-Institute-partners-with-the-University-of-Birmingham-.aspx Catherine Byerley

Birmingham researcher shows net value of Polish entrepreneurship to the West Midlands economy.A major new study of Polish migrants coming to the UK, shows that their business adds significant value to the economy of the West Midlands. The study also shows the huge diversity of businesses that this group of migrants has become involved with, moving beyond the stereotypes of construction.

2012-07-19T16:52:00Z 2012-07-23T11:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/19-July-Polish-entrepreneurship-in-Britain-contributes-to-economic-growth.aspx Simon Levermore

The University of Birmingham's School of Biosciences announced today the launch of a £2 million (3 million US dollar) research initiative to build genomics and bioinformatics expertise for the emerging field of environmental genomics.

2012-07-18T14:56:00Z 2012-07-24T16:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/18-Jul-12-University-invests-2-Million-for-environmental-genomics-and-recruits-John-Colbourne-to-lead.aspx Simon Levermore

Scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Lancaster (UK) argue that by 'greening up' our streets a massive 30% reduction in pollution could be achieved, according to research published today (18 July 2012) in the journal Environmental Science and Technology.

2012-07-18T14:00:00Z 2012-07-19T13:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/17-Jul-12-Significant-reduction-in-pollution-achieved-by-creating-green-walls.aspx Catherine Byerley

Researchers from the University of Birmingham and TERI University are working together to identify which emissions might best be controlled in order to reduce harmful ozone production in New Delhi.

2012-07-18T11:40:00Z 2012-07-18T11:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/07/18-July-Ozone-levels-around-Delhi-prompt-new-collaborative-research-project-with-India-.aspx Ben Hill

A former Conservative Home Office Minister and the Director of the BBC National Orchestra are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies in July 2012. Ann Widdecombe and David Murray join 15 honorary graduands and more than 5000 students who will collect their degrees at 18 ceremonies in the University's iconic Great Hall (4th – 12th July).

2012-06-28T16:24:00Z 2012-06-28T16:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/28-Jun-Honarary-Grads-Press-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

For the third year running the University of Birmingham is throwing open its doors and welcoming the public to its annual Community Day on Sunday 10 June.

2012-06-06T11:44:00Z 2012-06-06T11:40:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/06/01-June-Dinosaurs,-robots-and-skeletons-all-part-of-the-fun-at-University-Community-Day.aspx Catherine Byerley

Researchers from the University of Birmingham are creating clean hydrogen from food waste paving the way for a bioenergy alternative for the future.

2012-05-14T11:47:00Z 2012-05-14T11:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/05/14-May-Hydrogen-is-tomorrows-biofuel-say-scientists.aspx Kate Chapple

Dance medicine experts, dance companies and scientists from the University of Birmingham have joined together to open the National Institute of Dance Medicine and Science.

2012-05-02T13:10:00Z 2012-05-02T13:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/02-May-12-University-of-Birmingham-Partners-in-the-First-National-Institute-Of-Dance-Medicine-And-Science.aspx Ben Hill

Research carried out by scientists at the University of Birmingham have found that new 'bench-top' machines for sequencing DNA are capable of accurately identifying over 95% of a genome, signalling a major breakthrough for the diagnosis of infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli.

2012-04-26T17:21:00Z 2012-04-26T17:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24Apr-DNA-sequencing-press-release.aspx Ben Hill

Research by the University of Birmingham has contributed to The Woodland Trust's new Urban Air Quality report. Published in collaboration with Lancaster University, the report highlights how considered planting of trees and other vegetation can be used to significantly improve air quality in towns and cities. In fact, just through the screening of single trees, it has been shown that the concentration of certain types of pollution1 can be reduced by 15-20%.

2012-04-25T17:35:00Z 2012-04-25T17:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/25Apr-Urban-Air-Quality-News-Release.aspx Kate Chapple

Synthetic biology is playing a key role in creating new tools for rapid detection of potentially fatal bacterial infections such as E. coli and allowing scientists to create novel molecules that may provide new antibiotics to tackle the problems of multiply-resistant strains.

2012-04-25T09:57:00Z 2012-04-25T09:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/25-Apr-12-Rapid-Identification-of-Superbugs-and-New-Drugs-to-Combat-Them.aspx Catherine Byerley

The arrival of visiting fellows from Brazil this week marks just one of many growing links the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham are developing with the South American country.

2012-04-24T15:59:00Z 2012-04-24T15:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24-Apr-Birmingham-and-Nottinghams-joint-links-with-Brazil-go-from-strength-to-strength.aspx Catherine Byerley

A competition has been announced by the University of Birmingham today to give people the chance to go 'behind the scenes' with some of its most inspirational academic experts.

2012-04-24T07:00:00Z 2012-04-24T11:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/24Apri-Go-Behind-the-Scenes-with-the-University-of-Birminghams-inspirational-experts.aspx Catherine Byerley

Six months after the launch of the University's representative office in Guangzhou, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Birmingham is back in Guangzhou today to highlight the ongoing strategic partnership between the City and the University.

2012-04-16T00:00:00Z 2012-04-17T12:35:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/16-April-University-of-Birmingham-cements-and-creates-new-collaborations-with-Guangzhou.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Clinical anatomist and broadcaster Alice Roberts, who was recently appointed as Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham, explores the secrets of the Ice Age in a new BBC2 documentary this week.

2012-04-04T09:57:00Z 2012-04-05T13:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/04-Apr-Alice-Roberts-reveals-secrets-of-the-Ice-Age.aspx Ben Hill

Researchers at the University of Birmingham are championing the call for increased investment into autism research on World Autism Day (Monday 2 April). Autism is a developmental condition that affects 1 in every 100 children in the UK.

2012-04-02T15:13:00Z 2012-04-02T15:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/04/02-Apr-Autism-News-Release.aspx Jenna Hadley

Many of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) teams headed to Sheffield over the 14-18 March for the annual British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships, held in a variety of venues across the city.

2012-03-27T12:11:00Z 2012-03-23T14:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/Sport-2012/19Mar12University-of-Birmingham-Sport-at-the-BUCS-Championships-2012.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham has been recognised by the Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, as it becomes one of the first universities in the UK to be awarded accreditation for its undergraduate Msci degree course in Biochemistry.

2012-03-21T18:03:00Z 2012-03-21T17:54:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/21-Mar-Bioscience-Accreditation.aspx Ben Hill

Against a backdrop of the most challenging time in UK higher education for a generation, a landmark collaboration agreement between the University of Birmingham and University of Nottingham is celebrating a successful first year. This innovative partnership builds on the complementary strengths of the two universities and has already enabled the institutions to secure multi-million pound research income, explore new international markets, and develop new research collaborations.

2012-03-16T09:07:00Z 2012-03-15T17:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/15MarBirmingham-Nottingham-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

Vultures are colliding with wind turbines because they cannot see the way ahead, according to research by University of Birmingham scientists published today (14 March) in the journal IBIS, the International Journal of Avian Science.

2012-03-14T11:58:00Z 2012-03-14T14:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/14Mar-Vultures-News-Release.aspx Ben Hill

With Alzheimer's and stroke high on the list of national health concerns, it is becoming ever more important to understand how the brain works, in health and in disease. Top scientists and students from across the University of Birmingham are organising a series of events to engage public understanding of neuroscience, demonstrating the breadth and depth of brain expertise on campus, whilst making the research accessible to the general public for the 17th annual International Brain Awareness Week.

2012-03-13T11:30:00Z 2012-03-13T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/13MarBrain-Awareness-Week-Press-Release.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce today that it has recently become the first Midlands University to be part of the Easy Access Innovation Partnership, which promotes new ways of transferring intellectual property (IP) to industry.

2012-03-07T11:40:00Z 2012-03-07T11:24:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/07MarEasy-Access-IPPress-release.aspx Amy Cory

Bug counts and worm surveys are set to be the highlights of a forthcoming biodiversity event hosted by the University of Birmingham's Winterbourne House and Garden in partnership with Open Air Laboratories (OPAL).

2012-03-02T17:14:00Z 2012-03-02T11:49:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/03/02Mar-Nature-comes-to-life-at-Winterbourne-House-and-Garden.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

University of Birmingham scientists are using parkour athletes - also known as free runners - to discover how orang-utans and other tree-dwelling primates maximise energy efficiency as they move through the forest canopy.

2012-02-27T11:03:00Z 2012-02-27T11:26:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/27-Feb-12-Free-runners-explore-orang-utans-ease-in-the-trees.aspx Catherine Byerley

Rice crop plaguing insects may struggle to survive in a warming climate, scientists from the University of Birmingham have found.

2012-02-23T10:40:00Z 2012-02-23T10:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/23FebRising-temperatures-impact-on-major-pest-of-rice.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham has been awarded more than £1,200,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) for a creative urban economy project as part of a larger £3.5m investment in three national projects set to support communities and their creative economy.

2012-02-21T10:34:00Z 2012-02-21T10:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/21Feb-35million-funding-grant-awarded-to-Creative-Community-projects.aspx Amy Cory

Eight of the University of Birmingham's scholarship recipients met the University's Chancellor, Sir Dominic Cadbury, in a reception designed to introduce him to scholarship students funded by his generous support of the University's Access to Birmingham Scholarship Scheme.

2012-02-20T11:36:00Z 2012-02-20T11:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/20Feb-Scholarship-students-question-University-Chancellor.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

The University of Birmingham has today launched its new Birmingham Foundation Academy for high performing international students to enter the British university environment one year before the start of their undergraduate degree programme.

2012-02-15T09:25:00Z 2012-02-15T10:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/02/15-FebUniversity-of-Birmingham-unveils-new-Foundation-Academy.aspx Alberto Guglielmi

Clinical anatomist, author and broadcaster Alice Roberts has been appointed Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. Alice, who regularly appears as a science presenter on TV programmes including Coast, Time Team and Horizon, as well as The Incredible Human Journey, Don't Die Young and Origins of Us, joins the University on 1st February, 2012.

2012-01-23T11:20:00Z 2012-01-23T15:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2012/01/23Jan-Alice-Roberts-Press-Release.aspx Catherine Byerley

Following the launch of the University of Birmingham Guangzhou Centre in September 2011, senior academics will return to the city this week to develop additional opportunities for joint research and innovation.

2011-12-17T01:00:00Z 2011-12-16T14:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/University-of-Birmingham-explores-further-collaborative-opportunities-in-Guangzhou.aspx Catherine Byerley

University of Birmingham academics from the School of Biosciences are joining forces with peers from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc) in a new research partnership focused on tackling tuberculosis (TB).

2011-12-14T15:10:00Z 2011-12-14T15:07:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/UK-and-Indian-researchers-unite-to-fight-global-tuberculosis-epidemic.aspx Murray Admin

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) athletes travelled to Velenje, Slovenia for the SPAR European Cross Country Championships on December, 11, and helped the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland (GB&NI) top the medal table for the fourth consecutive year.

2011-12-14T14:53:00Z 2011-12-15T12:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Dec11UBSport-stars-shine-at-the-European-Cross-Country-Championships.aspx Amy Cory

CERN's Director General and the man behind the O2 Arena are amongst those who will be given honorary degrees at the University of Birmingham graduation ceremonies later this month.

2011-12-13T17:29:00Z 2011-12-15T09:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/13-Dec-Honorary-graduands-for-December-2011.aspx Kate Chapple

As part of the University of Birmingham's celebration of the Olympics coming to the UK in 2012, over 1600 students aged between 11 and 12 years old will be at the starting blocks for this year's Christmas Science lectures.

2011-12-12T16:24:00Z 2011-12-13T16:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/12-Dec-11-The-Olympics-come-to-Birmingham.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham's Circles of influence fundraising campaign has reached and surpassed its £60m fundraising goal - the largest target ever achieved by a Midlands university.Launched in 2009, the University set an ambitious target to raise £60m to support the research into critical issues that affect us all, to open the University to talented students regardless of their financial circumstances, and to develop the University's beautiful campus to provide world-class facilities for our students, staff, and the people of Birmingham. Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends, this target has now been exceeded.

2011-12-09T10:26:00Z 2012-01-29T20:21:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/12/09Dec-Circles-of-Influence-News-Release.aspx Ben Hill

Birmingham's academic experts provide their views on George Osborne's autumn economic statement.

2011-11-29T16:43:00Z 2011-12-01T11:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/Budget-Round-Up-29-11-11.aspx Amy Cory

A free app for iPhone, which is designed to help people tackle the habit of comfort eating and reduce the amount of high fat, high salt and high sugar snack food they consume, is being launched today (November 2) by the University of Birmingham.

2011-11-02T00:02:00Z 2011-11-01T16:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/11/02Nov-Desperate-for-a-chocolate-biscuit-Theres-an-app-for-that.aspx Lydia Rea

Retrieving a memory is crucial when trying to extinguish it completely, according to research published today (18 October) by University of Birmingham scientists in the journal Nature Communications.

2011-10-18T16:00:00Z 2011-11-03T14:00:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/18Oct11RememberingtoForgetDestroyingBadMemoriesandBreakingBadHabits.aspx Lydia Rea

Researchers from the University of Birmingham and other UK universities describe the evolution and assembly of a stream ecosystem in South East Alaska in new de-glaciated terrain, from early insect and crustacean invaders to the arrival of migrating salmon from the ocean, in a paper published in the journal 'Ecology' this month (October).

2011-10-17T16:49:00Z 2011-10-18T14:29:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/17Oct11GlaciersMakeWayforNewStreamHabitatinAlaska.aspx Kate Chapple

Sea Life Centre sharks are set to help University of Birmingham scientists unravel the mysteries of ancient seas. That will be the goal of a major research project announced as the centres prepare to host special Shark Weeks in October, to promote shark conservation.

2011-10-17T14:50:00Z 2011-10-18T15:20:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/10/17Oct11SeaLifeSharksHelpScientistsProbeMysteriesofAncientSeas.aspx Jenna Hadley

Alumna Chrissie Wellington won the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship title on Saturday, October 8, deservedly earning the crown for the fourth time in five years.

2011-10-17T12:25:00Z 2011-10-20T10:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/17Oct11ChrissietakesIronmanChampionshiptitleagain,whileRachelrejoicesatfourthplace.aspx Kate Chapple

Predictions of the ground-level pollutant ozone will be more accurate in future according to research published today (25 September) by environment scientists at research centres including the University of Birmingham in the journal Nature Geoscience.

2011-09-25T18:00:00Z 2011-09-26T09:32:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/25Sep11PlantBodyClockObservedinTropicalForestResearch.aspx Lydia Rea

Getting drunk at the office party and behaving in an inappropriate way may be down to the fact that drinking alcohol in an unfamiliar environment can lead to an inability to reign in unsuitable behaviour, according to research by psychologists at the University of Birmingham published online in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism.

2011-09-19T11:11:00Z 2011-09-27T13:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/19Sep11ResearchExplainsWhyPeopleGetDrunkattheOfficeParty.aspx Amy Cory

The whole atmosphere is effectively worth more than 100 times the value of the world economy (Gross World Product – GWP), according to research being presented to the annual International Conference of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) today by Professor John Thornes of the University of Birmingham's School of Geography.

2011-09-02T00:00:00Z 2011-09-06T15:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/09/02SeptThecostofbreathing-about65eachyear.aspx Amy Cory

A gene network that controls repair to the central nervous system (CNS) after injury has been discovered in the fruit fly, Drosophila, by scientists at the University of Birmingham. This breakthrough may help to aid understanding of cell manipulation techniques necessary to repair damage to the human CNS, according to research published today (30 August) in the journal PLoS Biology.

2011-08-30T11:18:00Z 2011-08-30T14:39:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/30Aug-Scientists-uncover-gene-network-responsible-for-repair-of-the-central-nervous-system-of-the-fruit-fly.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham is announcing a five year investment in facilities that will transform the University's famous Edgbaston campus, reinterpreting founder Joseph Chamberlain's vision for the estate for the 21st century and extending the services available to the local community. The key developments include a new sports centre and a new library, to join the new Music building currently nearing completion.

2011-08-09T10:41:00Z 2011-08-19T16:02:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/09Aug-Estates-Development-FrameworkRelease.aspx Kate Chapple

Scientists from the University of Birmingham studying the effects of the widely-used pesticide fenitrothion, have discovered unexpected cell damage in a common freshwater fish, roach, exposed to the toxin.

2011-08-05T16:12:00Z 2011-08-05T16:06:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/05Aug11Molecularstudyshowsunexpectedeffectsoftoxin.aspx Amy Cory

Three minutes of intense exercise, three times a week, is equivalent to five one-hour sessions according to research at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, offering hope for people too busy to find the time to work out.

2011-08-01T12:16:00Z 2012-02-01T18:08:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/08/01Aug-Less-than-ten-minutes-of-intense-exercise-a-week-is-enough-to-reduce-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-and-diabetes-according-to-new-research.aspx Amy Cory

An international scientific effort, including scientists from the University of Birmingham, facilitated by social networking, has enabled the characterisation of the deadly strain of E. coli from the recent German outbreak within days, according to research published today (27 July) in the New England Journal of Medicine.

2011-07-27T22:01:00Z 2011-07-27T14:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/27July-Social-networking-and-crowdsourcing-aid-swift-characterisation-of-deadly-E-coli-strain.aspx Admin Tara

Graduation is a special time for the University. Nearly 6000 students collected their degrees supported by family, friends and well wishers this summer.

2011-07-21T13:50:00Z 2011-08-01T14:11:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/20Jul-Celebrating-Graduation-Success.aspx Thomas Straw

Higher Education Funding Council (HEFCE) data places Birmingham in the 12 elite institutions in England. The University is one of the best performing institutions which share more than half of students with the highest A-level grades.

2011-07-14T11:13:00Z 2011-07-14T14:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/ivy-league.aspx Kylie Morris

Climate researchers have turned to the Allied bombing raids of the Second World War for a unique opportunity to study the effect thousands of aircraft had on the English climate at a time when civilian aviation remained rare. The study, published in the International Journal of Climatology, reveals how civilian and military records can help assess the impact of modern aviation on the climate today.

2011-07-05T16:43:00Z 2011-11-23T11:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/05July11WorldWarTwoBombingRaidsOfferNewInsightintotheEffectsofAviationonClimate.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham is to open a collaborative centre later this summer in Guangzhou, China, with the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality.

2011-07-01T00:01:00Z 2011-06-29T15:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/07/01-Jul-University-strengthens-bond-with-China-in-Guangzhou-Centre-launch.aspx Amy Cory

The University of Birmingham will be throwing open its doors to a record number of more than 33,000 prospective students and their parents this Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July, for its annual undergraduate open days.

2011-06-28T11:58:00Z 2011-06-28T11:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/28June-Record-33,000-potential-applicants-and-parents-to-come-to-the-University-undergraduate-open-days.aspx Amy Cory

Premature or low birthweight babies are more than three times more likely to suffer from anxiety and mood disorders in adolescence than full-term infants, according to psychologists at the University of Birmingham.

2011-06-27T12:01:00Z 2011-06-27T12:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/27June-Premature-babies-risk-mental-health-problems-say-experts.aspx Amy Cory

John Hammond, BBC weather presenter and former University of Birmingham student, will open Birmingham's two new weather stations on Tuesday 28th June.

2011-06-27T11:58:00Z 2011-09-01T11:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/TVMeteorologisttoOpenBirminghamsTwoNewWeatherStations.aspx Amy Cory

Business leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham.

2011-06-24T10:32:00Z 2011-06-24T10:25:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/24June-Conference-explores-new-business-opportunities-with-Chinese-sister-city.aspx Amy Cory

Continuing sleepless nights can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and even death for sufferers of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) who regularly stop breathing during the night for brief periods of time.

2011-06-23T10:15:00Z 2011-06-23T09:56:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/23June-High-sugar-and-fat-diet-may-increase-cell-damage-during-sleep.aspx Amy Cory

Brazil's brightest and best researchers and postgraduate students are to be encouraged to bring their talent to the UK as part of a groundbreaking new initiative.

2011-06-23T00:01:00Z 2011-06-24T10:42:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/23June-UK-universities-partnership-deepens-links-with-Brazil.aspx Amy Cory

Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem predicted to affect two thirds of UK children by 2050. Physical inactivity is a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic, which researchers from the University of Birmingham are seeking to combat through effective coach education.

2011-06-22T14:39:00Z 2011-06-22T14:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/22June-New-research-highlights-effective-education-for-sports-coaches-as-key-to-healthier-UK-youngsters.aspx Amy Cory

Just as grey hair and wrinkles are widely accepted as a natural part of ageing, so is an increased risk of falling, which can happen for many reasons and with devastating consequences, including increased likelihood of injury, hospitalisation and even death.

2011-06-21T00:01:00Z 2011-06-20T17:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/21June-Older-people-less-likely-to-fall-if-they-pay-attention-to-their-feet.aspx Ben Hill

The University of Birmingham has launched a global search to appoint up to 50 Birmingham Fellows to enhance the University's existing academic strengths and to contribute to a growing culture of collaboration.

2011-06-14T10:41:00Z 2011-06-23T14:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/13Jun-Birmingham-Invests-in-Global-Talent.aspx Amy Cory

A University of Birmingham scientist is set to join weather experts from across the country to help the local community learn more about weather and the climate with hands-on activities and demonstrations at a week-long roadshow coming to the city this half-term.

2011-05-26T10:48:00Z 2011-05-26T10:47:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/26May-Be-a-weather-presenter-for-the-day-at-Birmingham-Weather-Roadshow.aspx Amy Cory

A new discovery book published by a National Lottery funded initiative coordinated in the West Midlands by the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences is unearthing the plants and local history of Brierley Hill through gardener's eyes.

2011-05-23T11:33:00Z 2011-05-23T11:19:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/23May-Explore-Brierley-Hill-through-rose-tinted-eyes-with-new-guidebook.aspx Amy Cory

Psychologists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that focussing on eating lunch and paying great attention to the food can reduce snacking in the afternoon, according to research published in the journal Appetite.

2011-05-16T10:53:00Z 2011-05-16T10:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/16May-Remember-your-lunch-if-you-want-to-avoid-afternoon-snack.aspx Amy Cory

Senior academics from the University of Birmingham and the University of Nottingham are visiting Brazil this week in a joint research-focused mission.

2011-05-16T10:49:00Z 2011-05-17T10:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/16May-Leading-universities-unite-for-enhanced-global-engagement-in-Brazil-mission.aspx Amy Cory

Senior academics from the University of Birmingham are currently visiting five cities in India on a Road Show to develop new mutually beneficial research links and collaborations with Indian institutions, strengthen existing ties and meet potential students and alumni. The fortnight-long visit highlights the University's commitment to its ever-deepening relationship with India.

2011-05-09T10:43:00Z 2011-05-09T10:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/09May-University-in-India-Road-Show-to-foster-new-mutually-beneficial-research-links.aspx Amy Cory

Researchers at the University of Birmingham are recruiting healthy snorers and non-snorers aged between 60 and 75 years to take part in research into the effect of ageing on the control of breathing.

2011-05-05T14:05:00Z 2011-05-05T14:03:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/05May-Snorers-sought-for-age-related-breath-control-study.aspx Claire Hawkins

Twelve lucky final year undergraduate students from the University of Birmingham will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain first hand career insight and guidance from famous Birmingham graduates at the top of their field, in a new initiative being launched today [Thursday 05 May].

2011-05-05T00:01:00Z 2011-06-17T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/05/04May-Famous-Birmingham-graduates-give-students-sound-support-through-one-to-one-mentoring.aspx Thomas Straw

Ornithologists at the University of Birmingham have discovered that parrots cannot see what they are doing when they carry out the tricky manipulations of objects, for which they are renowned. While parrots have a good field of vision in front, above and behind their head, they cannot see below their bill into the region where all the manipulation occurs. The research is published today (Wed 27 April) in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

2011-04-28T15:17:00Z 2011-04-28T15:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/04/28apr-parrots.aspx Ben Hill

Today (Friday 25th March 2011), the University of Birmingham announced major new investments in activities to enhance the student experience, extend programmes that widen participation in Higher Education as well as providing generous financial support for students from lower income backgrounds.

2011-03-25T13:45:00Z 2011-03-25T14:59:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/25mar-2012fees.aspx Admin Tara

On March 26, we will be switching off the lights inside our iconic clock tower, 'Old Joe'. This switch-off is being undertaken in aid of Earth Hour which encourages people from around the world to switch off their lights for an hour to help ease the effects of global warming. The event run by the World Wildlife Fund aims to raise awareness of the fragility of our planet and how we all have a part to play in reducing the impact of our energy consumption.

2011-03-24T12:00:00Z 2011-04-01T16:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/Earth-Hour.aspx Amy Cory

From office block windows to power lines and wind turbines, many species of bird are prone to colliding with large manmade objects, many of which appear difficult not to notice to human eyes. A new study by a University of Birmingham Emeritus Professor outlines a new approach to understanding how birds see the world and why they find pylons and turbines so hard to avoid.

2011-03-17T11:36:00Z 2011-03-17T11:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/17Mar-Not-So-Eagle-Eyed-New-Study-Reveals-Why-Birds-Collide-with-Manmade-Objects.aspx Jenna Hadley

Alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten the record books once again as she put in another impressive performance to win the Spec-Savers Ironman triathlon held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sunday, April 10.

2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:13:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/14Mar11ChrissieWellingtonbreaksanotherIronmanRecord.aspx Amy Cory

This week's widely viewed YouTube footage of an eight-month baby laughing at a piece of paper being ripped in half reflects brand new research being carried out by psychologists at the University of Birmingham.

2011-03-11T11:48:00Z 2011-03-11T11:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/11Mar-YouTubes-laughing-baby-flags-psychology-research.aspx Amy Cory

With Alzheimer's and stroke high on the list of national health concerns, the University of Birmingham is launching a major public showcase of its cutting-edge research to help people understand how the brain works, and to find out what is being done to combat some of the major neurological threats.

2011-03-11T10:59:00Z 2011-03-14T14:57:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/11Mar-Get-your-head-around-the-brain-at-University-showcase.aspx Amy Cory

A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences is embarking on a stair climbing challenge to decrease the energy expenditure of businesses and to improve the health and wellbeing of workforces.

2011-03-07T10:40:00Z 2011-03-07T10:38:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/03/07Mar-Stair-climbing-reduces-energy-bills.aspx Jenna Hadley

We are proud to announce the second winner of the termly Lionheart Award goes to Mike Sweeney, a third year Sports and Materials Science student and decathlete.

2011-02-07T00:00:00Z 2011-08-16T12:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/Sport2011/070211UBSportLionheartAward.aspx Ben Hill

Gesturing with our hands helps us to solve spatial visualisation problems, a skill that is necessary in many professions and in our daily lives, according to research by University of Birmingham psychologists published this week in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General by Dr Mingyuan Chu and Dr Sotaro Kita.

2011-02-03T15:45:00Z 2011-02-03T12:37:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/02/3FebNewResearchPointstotheBenefitsofBeingallFingersandThumbs.aspx Ben Hill

Commercial innovations to improve rehab for brain injuries and develop the next generation of robots rewarded at business showcaseTwo researchers from the University of Birmingham have been awarded £15,000 at the inaugural Enterprising Birmingham – Business Plan Competition showcase to enable development of their research expertise into viable business opportunities.

2011-01-21T14:30:00Z 2011-01-25T17:17:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/Business-Plan-19-1-2011.aspx Claire Hawkins

Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences are looking for volunteers to take part in a study examining whether exercise can enhance antibody response to vaccinations, such as the seasonal flu jab.

2011-01-17T14:51:00Z 2011-01-18T10:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/VolunteerCall1412011.aspx

Populations of Great Cormorants in Arctic waters have grown as sea ice has retreated and the sea surface has become warmer, University of Birmingham scientists have found.

2010-12-20T14:34:00Z 2010-12-20T14:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/20Dec-GreatCormorants.aspx Kali Tiwana

Anticipating a hectic Christmas? As the festive season gathers momentum, ageing and immunity experts at the University of Birmingham are exposing the health risks of not responding to stressful situations. Their latest research has found that people who react the least to stress could be at greater risk of conditions such as depression and obesity, and have lowered immunity to infection.

2010-12-14T16:30:00Z 2010-12-14T16:30:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/14Dec2010FestiveStress.aspx

Distinctive design remains the most effective way to produce a product and survive in business today in high cost manufacturing locations, according to researchers at the University of Birmingham in a book out today (Thursday 9 December 2010) entitled 'Design Economies and the Changing World Economy'.

2010-12-09T11:34:00Z 2010-12-09T11:33:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/12/09Dec-Design.aspx

A key enzyme in Mycobacterium tuberculosis that enables the microbe to reproduce rapidly could be a golden target for new drugs against tuberculosis (TB), according to a study published in Microbiology on 17 November by scientists at the University of Birmingham.

2010-11-17T10:20:00Z 2010-11-17T10:18:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/17Nov-TB.aspx Tim Yates

The University of Birmingham and medical diagnostics specialists, Abingdon Health Ltd, announce the launch of Bioscience Ventures Limited ("Bioscience Ventures"), a new joint venture aimed at developing and marketing new diagnostics products for the healthcare and other industries.

2010-11-08T11:56:00Z 2011-04-08T15:22:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/08Nov2010BioscienceVenturesLtd.aspx

Ornithologists from the University of Birmingham have joined forces with researchers from the University of Cape Town to come up with a new way of tackling the problem of birds colliding with power lines, which results in a high number of fatalities in Blue Cranes, South Africa's national bird, and Ludwig's Bustards.

2010-11-03T15:39:00Z 2010-11-03T15:36:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/3nov-birds.aspx

A University of Birmingham Lecturer will visit Westminster this week as part of a scheme which aims to build links between MPs, civil servants and scientific researchers.

2010-11-01T10:17:00Z 2010-11-01T10:14:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/11/1nov-MPpairing.aspx Kali Tiwana

Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences are looking for volunteers to take part in a study examining the effects of age, physical frailty and cognitive decline, on where we look when walking.

2010-10-28T16:27:00Z 2010-10-28T16:10:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/28Oct-FallsStudy.aspx

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have secured £3 million to study the effects of nanoparticles on the environment.

2010-10-18T12:43:00Z 2010-11-02T14:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/18Oct-3millNanoparticles.aspx Admin Tara

Researchers at the University of Birmingham's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences are looking for volunteers to take part in a study examining whether exercise can enhance antibody response to vaccination.

2010-10-13T12:49:00Z 2010-10-14T15:52:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/12-Oct-BriskWalk-Vaccine.aspx

Former Economic Secretary to the Treasury and Science Minister Ian Pearson has been appointed Chair of the National Higher Education STEM Programme Advisory Forum.

2010-10-06T11:09:00Z 2010-10-08T09:27:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/10/06-Sept-NewChairSTEMprog.aspx Claire Hawkins

Immunologists at the University of Birmingham are shedding fresh light on the links between life stresses, such as the death of a spouse or a serious fall, and failing health in older people.

2010-09-13T00:00:00Z 2010-09-23T09:53:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/13sept-healthyageing.aspx Claire Hawkins

Microbes could soon be used to convert metallic wastes into high-value catalysts for generating clean energy, say scientists from the University of Birmingham's School of Biosciences, writing in the September issue of Microbiology.

2010-09-03T00:01:00Z 2010-09-23T10:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/3sept-metalmining.aspx Claire Hawkins

A University of Birmingham PhD student is to feature in a major photographic exhibition highlighting the value of legacies to UK charities.

2010-09-03T00:01:00Z 2010-09-23T11:28:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/03sept-Phdstudent.aspx Claire Hawkins

British manufacturing is thriving, not declining, due to innovative strategies by companies, but is at risk of collapse due to a severe shortage of skills, a researcher from the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences announced today (Thursday 2nd September) at the Royal Geographical Society's (with IBG)'s annual conference.

2010-09-02T14:15:00Z 2010-09-23T10:01:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/09/2sept-manufacturing.aspx Admin Tara

World record marathon runner Haile Gebrselassie will receive an honorary degree from the University of Birmingham, having collaborated for years with the institution's sports scientists to optimise his nutrition.

2010-07-09T00:00:00Z 2010-08-20T15:15:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/09july-haile.aspx Thomas Straw

Archaeologists at the University of Birmingham are heading to Stonehenge to lead the world's biggest-ever virtual excavation. The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project, which starts today (Monday July 5), will use the latest geophysical imaging techniques to visually recreate the iconic prehistoric monument and its surroundings.

2010-07-05T00:01:00Z 2011-02-01T11:04:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/07/5july-hengesearch.aspx Admin Tara

Twelve services provided by the Earth's atmosphere that are vital to human well-being and existence, have been identified by meteorologists and scientists at the University of Birmingham.

2010-06-21T00:00:00Z 2010-08-20T16:12:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/06/21jun-atmosphere.aspx Admin Tara

Sports psychologists at the University of Birmingham are investigating how factors such as motivation can influence how likely a football player is to adopt antisocial behaviour in their quest for victory in contests such as the World Cup.

2010-05-31T00:00:00Z 2010-09-09T15:31:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/31may-fairplayorfoul.aspx Admin Tara

Award-winning pioneering work by academics at the University of Birmingham could have a dramatic influence on how Birmingham City Council copes with extreme weather situations.

2010-05-26T00:00:00Z 2010-09-15T13:23:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/26may-climatechange.aspx Claire Hawkins

The University of Birmingham is launching a major new initiative that will exploit state of the art technologies and high performance computing to unravel mechanisms of complex diseases, discover new diagnostic markers, and ultimately improve patient treatment and care.

2010-05-19T00:00:00Z 2010-09-14T12:05:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/05/19may-complexdisease.aspx Claire Hawkins

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have been carrying out 'laboratory gunfights' to show that we move faster when we react to something in our environment than we do when we initiate the action ourselves. It is an idea inspired by cowboy movies, but in reality it's more useful for avoiding oncoming traffic. Funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Wellcome Trust, the research is published today (03 February 2010) in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

2010-02-03T00:00:00Z 2010-09-28T12:43:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2010/02/3feb-quickreaction.aspx Fabricio Marques

There is no one best approach that can be used in educating all children and young people with autism, according to a report by researchers from the University of Birmingham's Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) and St. Patrick's College Dublin, published today by the Republic of Ireland's National Council for Special Education (NCSE).

2009-12-11T20:34:00Z 2012-07-03T20:34:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/12/11-Dec-autism.aspx Fabricio Marques

Treating suspected cases of swine flu with tamiflu in patients who are otherwise healthy provides no real benefit, according to researchers at the University of Birmingham.In research published on bmj.com, Professor Nick Freemantle and Dr Melanie Calvert found that oseltamivir, or tamiflu, the drug used to treat the H1N1 stain of the flu virus, does not necessarily prevent complications of the virus in otherwise healthy patients. It may, they conclude, have a very modest effect on reducing symptoms, but that benefit is small and the side effects and safety of the drug should be considered.

2009-12-09T20:45:00Z 2012-07-03T20:46:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/12/9Dec-tamiflu.aspx Fabricio Marques

New research at the University of Birmingham on Darwin's Origin of Species, first published in 1859, 150 years ago today, has uncovered the moment when Darwin saw that his thought had changed the world forever.

2009-11-23T22:40:00Z 2012-07-03T22:41:00Z http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2009/11/23Nov-World.aspx