Makerfield Flooding: The Case for Holistic Water Management
Flooding, drought and pollution are linked crises harming communities and freshwater ecosystems.
- Published: 15 June 2026
Research News
All the latest research news from the University of Birmingham. Find out about our latest discoveries
University community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
Recipients recognised for services to cancer research, nature, and geology and palaeontology public engagement
- Published: 12 June 2026
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
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
Laxative could treat depression-related memory issues
University of Birmingham-led study saw chronic constipation drug help improve memory and executive function after one week of medicine
- Published: 11 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
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