College of Life and Environmental Sciences

We are dedicated to exploring the diversity and evolutionary challenges of life in all its forms. Across the breadth of life and environmental sciences, we discover, apply and translate science, forging major advances in human and environmental health. From exercise, biomedicine and mental health to climate change, food security and resilience we combine original thinking and real-world experience with clear focus and rigour.

Together, we are developing solutions to ensure a healthier and a more sustainable future.

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High quality, specialist programmes underpinned by world-leading research.

Our research

Our experts are engaged in world-changing research, benefitting individuals, communities and the environment.

Find out more about our research centres, school research and our scientific research facilities

Our schools

Schools in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences

Biosciences

Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Psychology

Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Fellowships

Further your research within a globally respected and multi-disciplinary environment.

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Latest news

Award success for Patricia Lockwood

Description: Patricia Lockwood, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Human Brain Health and Institute for Mental Health, has recently been named recipient of the Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship.
Date:: 14 January 2021

Bedside EEG test can aid prognosis in unresponsive brain injury patients

Description: Assessing the ability of unresponsive patients with severe brain injury to understand what is being said to them could yield important insights into how they might recover, according to new research.
Date:: 05 January 2021

New COVID-19 test gives positive result in just a few minutes

Description: 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.
Date:: 05 January 2021

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