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Livestream of peregrine falcons nesting at top of Old Joe
A livestream will show the nesting pair of peregrine falcons who have made their home at the University of Birmingham campus.
- Published: 16 April 2026
Alice Roberts creates show garden at BBC Gardener's World
The Garden of Evolution, developed by Alice Roberts and David Stevens, will headline at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2026 in Birmingham.
- Published: 14 April 2026
Academic shapes new UK Sustainability Reporting Standards
Professor Nick Rowbottom from the University of Birmingham has advised on the development of the new UK SRS.
- Published: 27 February 2026
Air-con heat relief significantly worsens climate change
Researchers discover major global inequality with Global South left behind by wealthier countries – despite needing air conditioning more
- Published: 25 February 2026
Fifth cohort launched by the Climate Innovation Platform
Thirteen clean technology SMEs join the fifth cohort of the Climate Innovation Platform Innovator Challenge at University of Birmingham.
- Published: 9 February 2026
Birmingham students awarded for sustainability solutions
University of Birmingham students celebrated in global competition for their award-winning solutions to sustainability challenges.
- Published: 29 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
Driving change: Birmingham researchers bridge science and policy at UK PARC conference
CERJ researchers joined UK PARC Science Day to share work, build collaborations and help shape next‑gen chemical risk assessment and future safety policy.
- Published: 21 January 2026