Birmingham Law School nominated for prestigious awards from Oxford University Press and LexisNexis
The awards recognise the Law School’s commitment to excellence in teaching, commercial impact, and civic outreach.
- Published: 6 February 2026
Research News
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Trial into weight loss drugs for treating blinding headaches
University of Birmingham and Specsavers will give trial participants regular eye scans to monitor optic nerve swelling associated with IIH
- Published: 6 February 2026
Machine‑learning framework could transform prediction of drug side effects
Interpretable AI model could offer new insights into why medicines cause certain side effects, helping to improve future drug safety predictions.
- Published: 5 February 2026
Partnership across continents – how global universities can transform transnational education
Transnational education is a key part of how higher education institutions advance knowledge, broaden opportunity, and contribute to shared global futures.
- Published: 4 February 2026
Researchers secure UK policy and parliamentary placements
Two Birmingham researchers secure UK policy and parliamentary placements, showcasing research impact and evidence-based policymaking
- Published: 3 February 2026
EPSRC-funded Network to advance healthier indoor environment
Led by the University of Birmingham, BreatHE IN will focus on design, retrofitting and building use to improve health and wellbeing.
- Published: 2 February 2026
When antibodies backfire: Scientists uncover how imbalanced antibodies can protect gonorrhoea
New research reveals how some immune responses shield gonorrhoea bacteria from attack, offering crucial insights for developing an effective vaccine.
- Published: 2 February 2026
£7.9M ENERGISE-BD trial to explore diet to reduce depression in bipolar disorder
A major new clinical trial will compare two dietary approaches, nutritional ketosis diet and the NHS EatWell guidelines in patients with bipolar depression.
- Published: 2 February 2026
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