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I’m just vaping” - Why young people struggle to quit
Dr Fahad Ibrahim looks at the rise of vaping within today's youth culture and what it means within a social context.
- Published: 6 November 2026
Europe trains talent, but it doesn't make employees owners
Dr Francesco Pierangeli examines why European businesses don’t reward employees with stock/share options, and what they're missing out on.
- Published: 3 November 2026
Budget: A move towards a more sustainable UK fiscal regime
Professor Aditya Goenka explains why the decision to accept a reduced fiscal headroom is preferable to mechanically restoring the buffer.
- Published: 29 October 2026
University of Birmingham Enterprise Annual Review
2025-26 was a year of strong progress, with foundations built over the last decade translating into tangible value.
- Published: 26 October 2026
Jackdaw: Energy solution is using less, not producing more
Professor Mari Martiskainen from the University of Birmingham, reacts to the Jackdaw gas field being approved by the British government.
- Published: 21 October 2026
Festival of Social Science 2026: Cost of Living
Free events across Birmingham will explore the ways money, finance and the cost of living shape everyday life.
- Published: 20 October 2026
€3m EU boost for sustainable fertiliser delivery research
The GREEN Project will develop multifunctional bio-based biodegradable delivery system as a safe, sustainable and affordable alternative for fertilisers.
- Published: 19 October 2026
Birmingham celebrates ten years of its Apprenticeship Scheme
The University of Birmingham marks 10 years of apprenticeships, creating opportunities and developing talent across the region.
- Published: 12 October 2026