Birmingham ranks 14th in the Guardian University Guide 2027
University of Birmingham rises to 14th in the Guardian University Guide 2027 and has been selected as its featured university of the year
- Published: 12 September 2026
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KVector secures £3.8m to develop low-power alternative to electronically steered antennas
KVector's patented approach is designed to be manufactured at scale through UK and European supply chains.
- Published: 11 September 2026
Birmingham academic chairs report on safe AI adoption in NHS
New recommendations set out how the NHS could give patients faster access to AI advances with safeguards to protect patient safety and maintain trust
- Published: 10 September 2026
University of Birmingham mourns the passing of John Whenham
We are sorry to report the death of John Whenham, Emeritus Professor and former Head of the Department of Music, on 16 August.
- Published: 10 September 2026
Supporting people to stay active, independent and connected
Supporting people to stay active, independent and connected through research-led care.
- Published: 10 September 2026
ARIA funding for toolkit to engineer mitochondrial genome
University of Birmingham researchers among 19 funded R&D Creator teams backed by up to £66m on the Precision Mitochondria programme
- Published: 9 September 2026
University of Birmingham and Hong Kong Metropolitan University sign transnational education contract
The agreement opens pathways for Hong Kong Metropolitan University students to study on the Birmingham Law School’s LLB Commercial Law.
- Published: 8 September 2026
JLR job cuts are a symptom of British car industry storm
Professor David Bailey examines what the job-cut announcement from Jaguar Land Rover tells us about the British automotive sector.
- Published: 7 September 2026
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