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New highly efficient material turns motion into power
Scientists have developed a new material that converts motion into electricity (piezoelectricity) without using toxic lead
- Published: 26 November 2025
Professor Tim Albrecht awarded Guest Professorship by Nanjing University
The appointment was formalised at the 23rd Conference on International Exchange of Professionals in Shanghai on 20 October.
- Published: 11 November 2025
University of Birmingham Wins Prestigious Green Gown Award for Benefitting Society
The Birmingham Plastics Network, in collaboration with Stan's Cafe, have been recognised for bringing policy action to the public and fore.
- Published: 7 November 2025
Breakthrough MRI contrast agent design continues path to safer, more effective diagnostics
A new class of highly stable, protein-inspired MRI contrast agents has the potential to revolutionise medical imaging.
- Published: 7 November 2025
Scientists discover clean and green way to recycle Teflon®
New research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly way to break down Teflon® – one of the world’s most durable plastics – into useful chemical building blocks.
- Published: 21 October 2025
Sustainable plastics: APPG launches with focus on environmental and human health impacts
University of Birmingham experts presented research outcomes to MPs and Peers and provided expertise to support systems-based policy decision-making.
- Published: 14 October 2025
University of Birmingham researchers awarded 2025 Institute of Physics prizes
Professor Cristina Lazzeroni, Professor Mark Dennis and Dr Lok Yiu Wu have received medals in this year's awards.
- Published: 13 October 2025
Birmingham Chemist honoured at Women in Tech Awards 2025
Dr Ruchi Gupta is the winner of this year's Academic Award for her ground-breaking research in healthcare technologies.
- Published: 15 September 2025