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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
Rise of the rice robots – creating active smart materials
Rice exhibits rare behaviour - allowing scientists to create new materials designed to behave in ways impossible for natural materials.
- Published: 25 February 2026
Next-generation solar panels boost energy and sustainability
Study finds the renewable energy sector can scale up solar energy technology production while further reducing environmental impacts.
- Published: 10 February 2026
EPSRC-funded Network to advance healthier indoor environment
Led by the University of Birmingham, BreatHE IN will focus on design, retrofitting and building use to improve health and wellbeing.
- Published: 2 February 2026
Japan-UK Human-Centred AI and Data Science research funded
The University of Birmingham will co-lead the new Centre for Human-Oriented AI and Robotics in Inclusive and Sustainable Manufacturing.
- Published: 28 January 2026
New academy will support new generation of engineer leaders
An Engineering and Science Leadership Academy will tackle key ‘real-world’ skills gaps among students.
- Published: 6 January 2026
Birmingham and Alan Turing Institute AI-powered satellite radar system backed by UK Space Agency
The project will receive a share of £17 million in funding to drive the next wave of space innovation.
- Published: 11 December 2025
Why dry leaves curl and fold: The hidden mechanics behind nature’s designs
Researchers have explored how fallen leaf shapes follow precise mechanical rules, helping to provide a framework for contemporary engineering structures
- Published: 24 November 2025