Sport, universities and diplomacy: what we learned in L.A.
Professor Robin Mason explains why universities are key to ensuring that sport’s global moments produce lasting public value.
- Published: 1 June 2026
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Birmingham's multidisciplinary expertise for climate action
From Infrastructure to the economy: University of Birmingham academics contribute to latest Climate Change Risk Assessment report
- Published: 22 May 2026
Decoding society with AI
The University of Birmingham is building the future of computational social science - answering the real questions of society.
- Published: 5 May 2026
National action on spiking needs to tackle key questions
Dr Amy Burrell reflects on new findings from research commissioned by the Home Office on spiking.
- Published: 24 April 2026
Immunology expert answers Meningitis questions
Dr Rebecca Drummond writes for The Conversation about meningitis infections, how it spreads and who is most at risk
- Published: 19 March 2026
What Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere doesn't reveal
Experts discuss the manosphere and the overlooked aspects of online content for men in light of the new Louis Theroux documentary.
- Published: 13 March 2026
Air Pollution’s Hidden Impact: Global Brain Health at Risk
Air pollution silently reduces global cognitive potential, driving inequality and threatening brain health across all generations.
- Published: 11 March 2026
Ice decides: Tribology and the 2026 Olympic Curling Final
Curling is often described as 'chess on ice' but it's really the science of friction, lubrication and wear - under pressure.
- Published: 26 February 2026
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