Government is missing its key healthy ageing targets and must act now, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted stark inequalities in healthy life expectancy, according to a report into healthy ageing published today.
Research reveals new insight into why breastfed babies have improved immune systems
Research has revealed new insight into the biological mechanisms of the long-term positive health effects of breastfeeding in preventing disorders of the immune system in later life.
Cancer research reveals how different mutations in one gene can cause different types of diseases
Leading cancer experts at the University of Birmingham have solved a long-standing question of how various types of mutations in just one gene cause different types of diseases
Geoffrey Ma Tao-li appointed as Honorary Chair & Professor at Birmingham
Former Hong Kong Chief Justice and University of Birmingham alumnus Geoffrey Ma Tao-li (LLB Law, 1997; LL.D, 2011) has been appointed as Honorary Chair and Professor in the Birmingham Law School.
Early COVID-19 lockdown in Delhi had less impact on urban air quality than first believed
The first COVID-19 lockdowns led to significant changes in urban air pollution levels in major cities around the world, but the changes were smaller than expected – a new study reveals.
University of Birmingham names recognised in New Year Honours
Two people from the University of Birmingham have been recognised in the New Year Honours 2021.
Exploring the unanswered questions of our universe with quantum technologies
The University of Birmingham is a key partner in three quantum technology projects awarded funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The funding is part of a £31 million investment from UKRI in this area.
Global community launches to make world a better, fairer place
Experts at the University of Birmingham's Institute for Global Innovation are launching a new multi-disciplinary forum to help make the world a fairer, more sustainable place.
Fatal health threat to young African children reduced by innovative artistic intervention – study
The fatal threat from diarrhoea and pneumonia to young children in the world's poorer countries can be reduced using traditional performing arts to encourage mothers to provide youngsters with safe food and water.
University of Birmingham mourns the passing of legal scholar Professor Robert Cryer
Professor Robert Cryer, Chair in International and Criminal Law at Birmingham Law School from 2007 sadly passed away on 3 January 2021 aged 46 from cancer.