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‘Switchable’ smart gel paves way for next-gen drug delivery
Researchers create first multi-responsive gel from ‘foldamers’ - a discovery that may lead to smart sensors, switchable catalysts, and more.
- Published: 20 August 2026
Malicious SIM cards hijack smartphones and connected devices
Standardised SIM card functionality poses security risk to modern mobile communication devices, including Internet of Things (IoT) deployments.
- Published: 10 August 2026
Spacecraft view may hide particles' movement around Earth
Different processes can produce similar spacecraft observations, making it difficult to see how particles are transported through Earth's radiation belt.
- Published: 7 August 2026
4D Medicine appoints Andrew Newland as Chair to drive next phase of growth
Andrew Newland will lead the Board to FDA clearance for 4D’s first nerve protection products, prepare for a Series B raise, and a launch in the US market.
- Published: 30 July 2026
Strategic partnerships to accelerate industrial decarbonisation
Spin-out PeroCycle announces global ambitions, with strategic partnerships in UK and China.
- Published: 28 July 2026
Birmingham Plastics Network Explores European Partnerships
Birmingham Plastics Network and European partners turn humanitarian plastic waste into opportunity
- Published: 16 July 2026
Who tests the chip in your phone?
Hidden components inside smartphones can silently track activity beyond your control. Research at Birmingham is exposing the risks before they are exploited.
- Published: 6 July 2026
University wins cluster of Royal Society of Chemistry awards
Staff and Birmingham Plastics Network win prestigious awards for range of work inspiring future chemists
- Published: 17 June 2026