Atomically precise molecule chains for next generation tech
Using donor–acceptor chemistry to create ultra-thin ‘nanoribbons’ - just a few atoms wide - could help to shape new electronic materials
- Published: 23 April 2026
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Tamara Swaab elected to RHSSH
Professor Tamara Swaab elected to Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities
- Published: 23 April 2026
Ballad Business: Selling Early Modern Theatre
New book by Professor Tiffany Stern.
- Published: 22 April 2026
Breastfed babies balance bacteria in developing microbiome
First study to identify the mutualistic relationship between E.coli and Bifidobacterium and highlights potential for future synbiotics
- Published: 22 April 2026
Remembering Desmond Morris
Desmond Morris (BSc Zoology, 1951), world-renowned zoologist, broadcaster and Birmingham alumnus, is remembered by art historian and author, Ruth Millington.
- Published: 22 April 2026
Birmingham researchers receive funding to investigate cancer weaknesses
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have been awarded project grants to investigate weaknesses in cancers which could lead to new treatments.
- Published: 21 April 2026
US-UK nanotech partners speed push for equitable diagnostics
Birmingham-Illinois team drives new generation of ultra sensitive, affordable diagnostic technologies to reduce global health inequalities.
- Published: 21 April 2026
New clinical trial explores early nutritional support for emergency abdominal surgery patients
The TONIC trial evaluates different methods of providing early nutritional support for patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery.
- Published: 21 April 2026
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