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‘Switchable’ smart gel paves way for next-gen drug delivery
Researchers create first multi-responsive gel from ‘foldamers’ - discovery that could lead to smart sensors, switchable catalysts, and more.
- Published: 20 August 2026
New guide helps to see into human body with light and sound
Analysing a wide range of ultrasound detectors creates a performance map showing which equipment can hear the faintest biological signals.
- Published: 20 August 2026
Interacting with AI can make people act more like robots
New research from the University of Birmingham finds interacting with human-like robots can cause people to adopt robot-like traits.
- Published: 19 August 2026
Risk of pregnancy complications increases for women with multiple long-term health conditions
Study of 2.2m healthcare records highlights need for joined up maternal health support from first appointment.
- Published: 19 August 2026
Birmingham and Glasgow expand job support for China students
Comprehensive coaching programme marks new milestone in Universities’ partnership with JOBShaigui to help graduates into employment.
- Published: 17 August 2026
Attackers bypass Windows security without physical access
Defeating strongest defences in Windows 11 using software alone – previous attacks needed a screwdriver and physical access to the machine.
- Published: 13 August 2026
Greener processing makes novel material cheaper for water decontamination
Researchers show greener processing can reduce estimated production cost for novel materials that remove heavy metals from industrial wastewater.
- Published: 13 August 2026
University of Birmingham named Daily Mail University of the Year 2027
Birmingham should be “part of any university conversation in homes across the country” says the Daily Mail.
- Published: 13 August 2026