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Saplings and sculptures: the Birnam Oak project branches out

Led by Dr Toria Johnson, saplings have been successfully cultivated from the iconic tree and a sculpture unveiled at the ...
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Professor Alexandra Harris’ new book wins prestigious prize from the British Academy

The Rising Down: Lives in a Landscape by Alexandra Harris, Professor of English Literature, has recently been awarded the ...
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Dr Maddie Hewitson awarded Sir William Dobell Visiting Fellowship at Australian National University

Dr Maddie Hewitson has been named one of the 2026 Sir William Dobell Visiting Fellows at the Australian National University.
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Met Office Academic Partnership Seminar with Professor Stefán Smith

The Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP) hosted a talk by Stefán Smith, Professor of Energy Systems and the Built Environment at the University of Reading.
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New study calls for improved NHS head injury discharge advice

Researchers are developing digital health technology which could enhance future patient access to up-to-date specialist advice to better support recovery.
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Birmingham Professor to co-lead new UK collaboration tackling infection and antimicrobial resistance

A national partnership with the NIHR Birmingham BRC, Oxford and Leeds will accelerate research to personalise treatment and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
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Gene mutations cause low platelet numbers and increased bleeding, new research shows

Researchers have shown how a specific protein (Schlafen-14) does not function properly in some patients with thrombocytopenia.
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Building AI proficiencies for leaders: why executive education matters

Expert analysis on the importance of AI literacy for today’s leaders and how it allows them to leverage AI for public good.
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Researchers return to Britain’s Jurassic ‘Highway’ to uncover new dinosaur footprints

Further excavations at Oxfordshire’s ‘dinosaur highway’ continued this summer to uncover Europe’s longest sauropod dinosaur trackway.
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UK heatwaves overwhelm natural ecological safeguards to increase wildfire risk

Extreme conditions including 40C heat seen in 2022 led to all fuel sources in heathlands to dry leading to significant ...
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University of Birmingham Enterprise Annual Review 2024-25

A fast-paced year - nine new ventures launched, eight investment rounds, high demand for academic consultants and strong growth for companies in our incubators.