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Keeping 1.5 degrees alive 30 June 2022 We know that we must keep global temperature increase to below 1.5⁰C to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.
A global observatory is needed to understand how global change is transforming our forests 20 June 2022 Leading forest researchers from around the world are calling for a global forest observatory to provide much-needed data on forest eco-services.
Moonshot to lead research on secondary trauma within online harms work 14 June 2022 The University of Birmingham and Moonshot have launched research on the psychological impacts of working within the violent extremism and online harms space.
Intervention for domestic abusers reduces crime – report 14 June 2022 A domestic abuse intervention designed to improve the behaviour of first-time alleged offenders has cut the number of crimes committed during a 12-month pilot.
New technology for water quality monitoring receives prestigious award 14 June 2022 Birmingham researchers collaborated with industry to develop the device, which measures the quality of water in rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
‘Real’ atmospheric samples covering pollution particles analysed using neutrons for the first time 13 June 2022 A new approach of studying the behaviour of surface films covering particles taken directly from the atmosphere has been developed by scientists.
University of Birmingham scientists win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes 08 June 2022 Three University scientists have been recognised in this year’s Royal Society of Chemistry Awards.
‘Happy hormone’ dopamine plays role in identifying emotions 24 May 2022 Emotion-recognition among people with disorders such as Parkinson’s disease or schizophrenia may be affected by changes in the levels dopamine in the brain.
Professor Robin May appointed Gresham Professor of Physic 20 May 2022 A University of Birmingham expert in infectious diseases has been appointed the new Professor of Physic at Gresham College.
University of Birmingham ranked among top UK universities for research 12 May 2022 The University of Birmingham has today received an outstanding vote of confidence in the quality of its research and contribution to society.
Fruit flies prioritise mating over survival 11 May 2022 Fruit flies continue to mate with each other even when infected with deadly pathogens – reveals a study by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
How can mental health professionals open their minds to psychosis? 05 May 2022 Effective clinical care for patients with psychosis means understanding the ‘lived experience’ of their delusions, according to a new study.