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Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education’s (BCRRE) research into the application of fuel cells and hydrogen in railway traction system design stretches back over the last decade and beyond.
Developing the use of sensors and clocks in innovative, ground-breaking technologies to change the future landscapes of healthcare, transport, defence, civil engineering and more.
Academia partnering with business, investigating, developing and co-creating robust and innovative solutions to achieve responsible business success. Building the foundations for a more responsible and sustainable future.
We are working with partners across the globe to understand how to save lives at risk from poor air quality.
Challenging established views and policy responses to migration and its impact on societies in a rapidly changing world.
Birmingham academics work on major issues in international ethics and global justice and train the next generation of students to tackle these issues.
Birmingham has been at the forefront of transplants since the pioneering work of Sir Peter Medawar. Our researchers are continuing his legacy.
We explore what it means to be human – in historical and cultural contexts, within ethical and legal norms and through languages and communication.
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.
Across the breadth of life and environmental sciences we discover, apply and translate science, forging major advances in human and environmental health.
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.
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.
A global top 100 university tackling some of the biggest issues the world faces, making a difference to people's lives on a daily basis
Influencing how we write and interpret novels
Explore our Birmingham Research Portal, a fully searchable database of all the research undertaken at the University
We offer a wealth of world-leading research opportunities to choose from, where you will work with world-leading academics and be part of a thriving postgraduate community.
Our partnerships are far-reaching and diverse. By partnering with us we can help to grow and continue the success of your business.
We can help you access the expertise you need by identifying relevant experts, providing briefings or organising roundtable discussions involving industry and academia.
We are proud to be focusing our efforts on tackling the United Nations’ Global Goals
The IGI aims to inspire, support and deliver world-leading, multidisciplinary research that addresses the world’s most pressing challenges.
Birmingham Heroes carry out research that impacts the lives of people across the globe.
Our researchers are changing how the body and self are seen and understood
Discover our research through lectures, seminars and exhibitions.
The inaugural lecture of Professor Colin Watts