£12M research centre will improve efficiency of rare disease trials to unlock tests and treatments
Researchers from The University of Birmingham have created a new £12M research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases.
Published today
Chronic pain linked to socioeconomic background – new study
Development of chronic musculoskeletal pain can be influenced by socioeconomics, fear of movement, smoking and poorer support networks, new research shows.
Published today
US Inflation Reduction Act: Yet Another Green Industrial Policy on Trial at the WTO
Dr Henok Asmelash discusses the consistency of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with the WTO legal framework and its possible implications.
Published 22 April 2024
New project on feminist translation
Dr Hilary Brown will be leading a project over 2024-25 which will explore what feminist translation means in practice in the twenty-first century.
Published 22 April 2024
Summer Festival of Music 2024
The annual Summer Festival of Music is a highlight of the academic year for musicians at the University of Birmingham.
Published 22 April 2024
Earth Day: Planet vs. Plastics
The widespread use of plastics has led to a significant environmental crisis.
Published 22 April 2024
Birmingham-Illinois “BRIDGE” Alliance marks 10th year of collaboration with $600,000 investment
Marking ten years of a successful partnership, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are boosting joint research funding
Published 19 April 2024
Toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin
Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new research shows.
Published 19 April 2024
Spotlight on Research
Pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaborations and significant global impact.
News archive
Can't find what you are looking for? Our older articles are in our news archive.