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COVID-19 Research All the latest coronavirus research developments, news and comment from the University of Birmingham
Birmingham Masters Scholarships More than 80 awards of £2,000 available for Masters study during 2020-21
Scientists working to improve facemasks used by COVID-19 frontline NHS staff Scientists are working on a solution to improve the seal and fit of facemasks used in hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis
Birmingham Perspective The Coronavirus (SARS CoV2) pandemic-wildlife link. Putting it in context "The current pandemic is a forceful reminder of the need to treat global health as a system linking human, non-human animal and environmental health." Join the conversation
Global 'creative marathon' sees scientists and technologists building solutions to COVID-19 problems Our students are co-ordinating a global initiative in which participants are working to combat issues created by the Coronavirus pandemic.
European University of Well-Being launches website EUniWell unites the University of Birmingham with six other top European universities to help improve people’s well-being across Europe.
June 14 BPO - Space Odyssey The Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra performs Stanley Kubrick’s masterwork 2001: A Space Odyssey
June 17 The Third International Conference on Philosophy and Meaning in Life Featuring keynote lectures from Lisa Bortolotti, John Cottingham, and Thaddeus Metz
How do you diagnose a mild traumatic brain injury in situ? Researchers are investigating the role of biomarkers to prevent further damage from repetitive concussion
Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioural and emotional problems in toddlers Disrupted sleep in the earliest months of a child's life can be an indicator of depression, anxiety and behavioural problems in toddlers
A more balanced protein intake can reduce age-related muscle loss Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age