University of Birmingham

James Glasbey, NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer in Global Surgery at the University of Birmingham, has been awarded the prestigious Hunterian Lectureship by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This award was presented as a result of…

Eco-conscious consumers are not well-served by clothing companies claiming green credentials, as shoppers’ location has a major impact on the effectiveness of clothing return schemes, a new study reveals. Environmental circular economy…

Stuck employees are people who would like to leave their current jobs but cannot because of a lack of job alternatives, family responsibilities or other barriers. Recent research has found that over half of the global workforce falls into…

On 16th April 2024, the Ikon Gallery hosted the Islam and Art Celebratory Networking Event, organised by the Culture Forward team as part of the ‘Qur’an in the City’ project. The event celebrated the conclusion of the Start the…

“The difficult task of finding space within our prison system following the recent riots highlights the challenges of managing an overcrowded estate. Many of those charged may find themselves awaiting trial and sentencing in prison…

In light of a Guardian report marking the lives of 50 women allegedly killed by men in the UK in 2024, and Labour’s pledge to halve violence against women and girls, Dr Hannah Absalom underscores the urgent need for the social housing…

The need for a clear strategy on the role, purpose and future of Victorian prisons is explored in a briefing published today (Thursday 8 August) by the University of Birmingham and the University of Bath, in partnership with the Howard…

A collaboration between the NHS, social care and academic institutions across the West Midlands will inspire registered healthcare, social work and public health students to consider a range of research careers. The National…

Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change – extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and locking it into new wood, a new study reveals. Researchers discovered that older…

Dr Sarah Dimeloe and Dr Rebecca Drummond from the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy have been awarded two out of six prestigious Research Prizes from the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine. These awards are aimed at…