COVID-19 Research and News from the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

From making hand sanitiser to improving the design of face masks, our researchers are contributing to the global effort to counter the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects. Our staff and students are also supporting the NHS by volunteering their time to fight the outbreak.

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Latest updates

Businesses offered lifeline for recovery following Covid-19

Posted on 10 July 2020

Midland businesses are being offered expert support from the University of Birmingham to help all sectors rebuild after the effects of Covid-19.

University experts offer free business support to offset impact of COVID-19

Posted on 09 June 2020

Small and medium businesses in the Black Country, Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire are being offered additional free support to help them overcome some of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clean cold experts explore how people in Africa can access COVID-19 vaccine

Posted on 08 June 2020

Scientists are launching a key study to help African nations prepare for the sustainable distribution of an eventual COVID-19 vaccine.

Relighting the economy with heat

Posted on 21 May 2020

There is a strong need to light a fire under the economy and decarbonisation and sustainable heat may be the best way of achieving this.

Remembering Dr Colin Patrick

Posted on 20 May 2020

It is with great sadness that the University of Birmingham has learned of the death of our much-loved friend and former colleague Dr Colin Patrick, aged 90.

Latest COVID-19 updates from the College of EPS