GWTC-5.0: 390 Gravitational-Wave Detections and Counting
Birmingham researchers have played a central role in the latest results released by the LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA Collaboration.
- Published: 12 June 2026
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Scientist's ‘mini‑universe’ measures time without clock
Powerful testbed for ideas in quantum cosmology and gravity - theories relating to early universe can be tested in the lab.
- Published: 12 June 2026
Midlands Art Papers launches its ninth instalment: Craft and the decorative in the Midlands
The annual online journal brings Art History, Curating and Visual Studies staff and students together with public collections across the Midlands.
- Published: 11 June 2026
Seven everyday changes could transform surgery’s environmental impact
New global initiative from NIHR Global Surgery Unit identifies seven ready-to-implement actions for safe, sustainable operating theatres.
- Published: 11 June 2026
Birmingham joins new partnership to support early career researchers across the West Midlands
Birmingham will join the MRC funded West Midlands Regional Account for Clinical Researchers, supporting clinicians at critical stages in their research careers.
- Published: 10 June 2026
Character education linked with better GCSE results
Research from the University of Birmingham has found that schools recognised for their character education show stronger academic progress.
- Published: 10 June 2026
Engineering courses win £4.4m to strengthen UK defence skills pipeline
Ministry of Defence and Department for Education funding will increase student access to future-ready equipment and robotics
- Published: 9 June 2026
Midlands Mindforge announces investment phase, with first spinout investments deployed
A major milestone for Midlands Mindforge, co-founded by eight Midlands universities to scale high potential, research led businesses emerging from the Midlands.
- Published: 9 June 2026
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