06 May 2021
The webinar explored whether biodegradable plastics are a useful way of maintaining the benefits of plastics whilst addressing the challenges around their use, reuse and disposal.
06 May 2021
Dr Paul Anderson and Dr Gavin Harper speak to BBC News about the need for a high-tech recycling industry to manage the end of life for electric vehicle batteries.
27 April 2021
University of Birmingham spinout lands funding for rapid development of fluorescent dyes
26 April 2021
Teresa joins the University with a Leverhulme International Professorship, which will support her and her research group with £5 million over five years.
08 April 2021
In March 2021, the EPS Community launched the first event series aimed at introducing students to Engineering and Physical Science alumni from a broad range of sectors and offering and insight into their roles.
01 April 2021
The UK must act now to ensure a stable supply of technology-critical metals (TCMs) essential for its transition to clean energy, according to a new Policy Commission report produced by the University of Birmingham.
03 March 2021
Researchers working on the Faraday Institution ReLiB (Recycling and Reuse of Li-ion Batteries) project have completed the installation of new battery testing and storage facilities at the University of Birmingham.
19 January 2021
Researchers in the UK and the US have succeeded in 'fine tuning' a new thermoplastic biomaterial, enabling the rate at which it degrades in the body and its mechanical properties to be controlled independently
11 January 2021
oSTEM has something exciting to announce… STEM, LGBTQ & You 2021 is on its way! Put Friday 19 February in the diary and be sure to register!
05 January 2021
A new COVID-19 test that reduces testing time from 30 minutes to less than five and delivers accurate results has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
18 December 2020
Plastic- Free UoB have had a fantastic first year and made great stride this autumn term. With a shining new logo and an expanded committee, the team set out to tackle plastic-waste head-on.
18 December 2020
Although it has been a tough and challenging year, the Black, Ethnic and Minority Scientists Society have worked hard to plan engaging virtual events and help new support students. Foday Kamara tells us more.