Advanced materials for next-generation nuclear energy
Birmingham researchers are exploring the diverse mix of power generation methods essential to a sustainable future.
- Published: 11 May 2026
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BAM and University of Birmingham leaders meet to plan future
University welcomes guests from Germany's Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing as strategic research partnership continues.
- Published: 7 May 2026
Decoding society with AI
The University of Birmingham is building the future of computational social science - answering the real questions of society.
- Published: 5 May 2026
Scientists unlock new way to engineer next generation glass
Research reveals that new forms of glass can be tuned in the same way as traditional glasses – making them easier to manufacture.
- Published: 4 May 2026
Birmingham Computer Science student wins national award
Software Engineering Undergraduate of the Year Award 2026 has been won by James Mottashed, a student at the University of Birmingham.
- Published: 30 April 2026
New project secures funding to solve unpredictable space radiation mystery
Birmingham researchers share £4m funding to unlock the secrets of Earth's radiation belts - crucial for protecting satellites and forecasting space weather.
- Published: 26 April 2026
Atomically precise molecule chains for next generation tech
Using donor–acceptor chemistry to create ultra-thin ‘nanoribbons’ - just a few atoms wide - could help to shape new electronic materials
- Published: 23 April 2026
Pre-warmup brain priming may help hit running personal bests
University of Birmingham-led research saw 3% reduction in one-mile time trials after adding brief cognitive tasks to regular warmup
- Published: 16 April 2026
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