University of Birmingham announces £50M investment into the Birmingham Energy Institute
The University of Birmingham has announced plans to build a net zero carbon smart building and significantly expand its energy research and education.
£2m investment boost for professor’s ‘wonder material’
A cutting edge “deeptech” company born when a Leeds academic discovered a revolutionary new material that gets thicker as it is stretched has attracted £2 million in investment.
Researchers uncover the hidden wonder of cells
Researchers from Telethon Kids Institute and The University of Western Australia have developed a new technique to see inside cells with unprecedented detail, revealing a complicated web of interactions that provides new insights into how cells stay healthy.
New mammogram measures of breast cancer risk could revolutionise screening
World-first techniques for predicting breast cancer risk from mammograms that were developed in Melbourne could revolutionise breast screening...
Space tech to revolutionise infection control in hospitals
Scientists from the University of Southampton are using space technology to tackle infection control in hospitals – and help them cut their carbon emissions.
Researchers win international award for study on supporting care home residents
A study led by researchers at the University of Manchester has been selected by the Mather Institute as the Gold Award recipient of their 2022 Innovative Research on Aging Awards.
UM uses public funds judiciously to nurture local talent and assists needy students during...
As the only public comprehensive university in Macao, the University of Macau (UM) has the responsibility to nurture local talent needed for the development of the city.
UQ to create new coral reef protection tool
University of Queensland researchers are developing a web-based management program capable of mapping ocean water pollution almost as it happens.
Hydrogen research heats up
A University of Alberta research team is working with a Calgary energy company to extract hydrogen and high-demand carbon products from natural gas, while emitting less carbon dioxide in the process.
Booking opens for Ilkley Literature Festival’s golden anniversary
Tickets are now on sale for the Ilkley Literature Festival, which is celebrating its 50th year with a headline slot by Leeds Professor of Poetry Simon Armitage.
