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Brazil Institute at University of Birmingham Deepens In-Country Ties with Tour
Members of the University of Birmingham’s new Brazil Institute marked its launch with a four-city tour to strengthen the University’s research and education partnerships across Brazil.
Led by Professor Robin Mason ORB,…
Study: Toxic Chemicals from Microplastics Pose Skin Absorption Risk
The study offers the first experimental evidence that chemicals present as additives in microplastics can leach into human sweat, and then be absorbed through the skin, into the bloodstream.
Many chemicals used as flame retardants and…
Birmingham-Illinois ‘BRIDGE’ Alliance Celebrates 10 Years with $600,000 Investment
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Birmingham are tripling their investment in their partnership to develop new signature research collaborations.
To commemorate a decade of the BRIDGE Alliance, both…
New Study Finds Link Between Chronic Pain and Socioeconomic Background
In a systematic review of current evidence, researchers found that people from a lower socioeconomic background were twice as likely to develop chronic pain following injury.
Those with a combination of characteristics including smoking,…
University of Birmingham: New £12M Research Centre Aims to Improve Efficiency of Rare Disease Trials…
Globally, there are more than 300 million people living with rare diseases. However, clinical trials for rare diseases are challenging and can be a major limiting step in getting new treatments to patients. The research can be fragmented,…
Dengue Fever Infections Negatively Impact Infant Health for Three Years, Study Finds
Dengue fever is the most prevalent mosquito-borne disease globally and poses a threat to half of the world's population. There has been a dramatic rise in cases over recent years, with cases in the Americas reaching more than three million…
Moleculous: Gamifying Chemistry Education for Students
At the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, students can gain a better understanding of organic chemistry thanks to Moleculous. Moleculous is an innovative computer application that enhances the learning experience thanks to interactive 3D…
KU Leuven Renovates University Hall for Future Advancements
The outer shell of the Leuven University Hall is currently being restored. The Rectorate is also undergoing a thorough renovation. The works must protect the iconic building against the test of time and adapt it to current sustainability…
Study Finds Key Sectors Stymie Efforts to Reduce Emissions
New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) is being let down by several critical sectors, according to an analysis by University of Auckland researchers from the Business School’s Energy Centre.
The scheme, which is designed to cut…
University of Auckland Lecturer Honored as Environmental ‘Champion’ on Earth Day
Marine science lecturer Dr Rebecca Gladstone-Gallagher, of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland was selected a finalist in an international sustainability science competition.
Twenty-three “national champions” from six…