Mpox immune test validated during Rwandan outbreak
Serum and dried blood spot test able to identify those with infection and vaccine-derived antibodies – helping authorities to prioritise vaccine use
- Published: 9 March 2026
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Four Birmingham academics become Social Sciences Fellows
Leading academics from the University of Birmingham have become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows.
- Published: 9 March 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: accelerating change for women
Shining a spotlight on the remarkable work taking place across the University and the innovative ways our community is living this year’s theme of Give to Gain.
- Published: 5 March 2026
Workplace health and wellbeing initiatives to reduce sickness absence and improve quality of life
Research to investigate effectiveness and implementation of health and wellbeing initiatives that are free at the point of use to workplaces
- Published: 4 March 2026
New saliva test for tetanus immunity
Birmingham researchers develop a tetanus saliva test to help guide vaccination strategies in the Global South.
- Published: 3 March 2026
Maternity programme improved leadership, but limited reach
Evaluation of Leadership Programme found improved teamworking amongst senior leaders but multiple barriers limited longer-term change.
- Published: 2 March 2026
Ultrasound-activated ‘nanoagents’ kill superbugs in biofilms
New ‘nanoagents’ can carry drugs straight to infected areas with minimal amounts of drug - reducing the risks of antibiotic resistance.
- Published: 2 March 2026
£11m project to improve mental health access in the Midlands
A new NIHR‑funded research group supported by UoB will tackle barriers to mental health support in inner‑city and rural Midlands communities
- Published: 26 February 2026
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