Explore research across our five Colleges, and discover how this is helping to solve some of the biggest issues the world faces. Arts and Law We explore what it means to be human – in historical and cultural contexts, within ethical and legal norms and through languages and communication. African Studies and Anthropology American and Canadian Studies Art History, Curating and Visual Studies Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Drama English Language English Literature Heritage History Law Modern Languages Music Philosophy The Shakespeare Institute Theology and Religion Engineering and Physical Sciences From atoms to astronomy, computers to cars and robots to robust materials, our goal is to transform our understanding of the world to make life easier, healthier and more sustainable. Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Science and AI Quantum Technology Hub Healthcare Technologies Institute Energy Railways Institute for Gravitational Wave Astronomy Chemical Engineering Chemistry Computer Science Civil Engineering Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Metallury and Materials Physics Life and Environmental Sciences Across the breadth of life and environmental sciences we discover, apply and translate science, forging major advances in human and environmental health. Biosciences Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences Psychology Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Medical and Dental Sciences With over 1,000 academic staff researchers and around £80 million new research funding per year, we are dedicated to performing world-leading research with the ultimate goal of improving human health. Institute of Applied Health Research Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences Institute of Clinical Sciences Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy Institute of Inflammation and Ageing Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research Institute of Microbiology and Infection Social Sciences We address the challenges facing society and the economy, from shedding light on the refugee crisis, to character education in schools, through to developing leaders in the NHS. Birmingham Business School Education Government and Society Social Policy