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News University of Birmingham partners on reproductive health research University of Birmingham experts will collaborate on researching policy for reproductive health provision, as part of a new Policy Research Unit.
News Tip of the iceberg: research to understand experiences and needs of people with eating disorders
QS World University Subject Rankings released for 2023 University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
11 October 2021 Milestone moment for the region's life science sector as construction on No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus gets underway Construction of No.1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) in Selly Oak is underway, marking a major milestone for the region's rapidly growing life sciences sector.
30 September 2021 Survivors of domestic violence and abuse have been at increased risk of COVID-19, study finds A new study finds that women with recorded exposure to domestic abuse or violence were at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19 during the first two waves of the pandemic in the UK.
22 September 2021 Setting global targets could cut impact of diabetes in developing countries Setting and achieving targets for treating diabetes patients with cholesterol or blood pressure medication, as well as tackling blood sugar levels, could save lives.
16 September 2021 Midland Universities unite in new consortium to improve public health The Universities of Birmingham, Keele and Warwick have formed a consortium to become part of an NIHR-funded body working to improve public health through research.