Machine‑learning framework could transform prediction of drug side effects
Interpretable AI model could offer new insights into why medicines cause certain side effects, helping to improve future drug safety predictions.
- Published: 5 February 2026
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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
Universities of Birmingham and Lagos strengthen partnership in Nigeria
New agreement aims to expand high-quality transnational education and strengthen research collaboration across Nigeria.
- Published: 29 January 2026
Best diagnostic test for ovarian cancer in premenopausal women identified
Researchers found that an NHS test for ovarian cancer in premenopausal women performs poorly, with ultrasound‑based methods demonstrating increased accuracy.
- Published: 29 January 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
Electroceuticals for Paralympic Athletes: Fair Play Concern?
Dr Dan Hodgkiss, Professor Ian Boardley and Dr Tom Nightingale discuss why parasport needs to act now on electroceuticals
- Published: 26 January 2026
Birmingham undergrads win National Supercomputing Challenge
The CIUK 2025 National Supercomputing Challenge winners will go on to represent the UK at the International SuperComputing Conference 2026.
- Published: 26 January 2026
Nature-based wastewater technology can cut carbon emissions by almost 100%
New study presents the first full life-cycle assessment of a wastewater treatment system, using Daphnia-based technology.
- Published: 23 January 2026
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