Heat, football and the new reality we can’t ignore
Dr Rebekah Lucas writes about how conversations about extreme heat at the 2026 World Cup in North America have not recognised critical risks for workers
- Published: 1 July 2026
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Mushrooms, conservation and health: an expert explains
Dr Johanna Rhodes writes about why conservation needs to be considered from a human health perspective as much as it is place
- Published: 1 July 2026
University of Birmingham accelerates fusion energy research
Birmingham scientists are supporting a global effort to speed the design and delivery of future fusion power plants.
- Published: 26 June 2026
Alice Roberts’ Garden of Evolution wins Best in Show
Garden of Evolution, created by Alice Roberts, is awarded Platinum and Best in Show at Gardeners’ World Live 2026.
- Published: 18 June 2026
University community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Recipients recognised for services to cancer research, nature, and geology and palaeontology public engagement
- Published: 12 June 2026
New research helps scientists unlock evolution of gigantism in Scottish island wrens
Island birds could be the key for researchers to better understand the evolutionary paths that lead to ‘island syndromes’.
- Published: 28 May 2026
Birmingham's multidisciplinary expertise for climate action
From Infrastructure to the economy: University of Birmingham academics contribute to latest Climate Change Risk Assessment report
- Published: 22 May 2026
Single global platform on healthcare products' carbon data
Database unites clinicians, engineers, data scientists, economists, and public health professionals to support healthcare decarbonisation
- Published: 20 May 2026
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