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All Advanced materials (71) Biotechnology (60) Cancer (61) Energy (66) Global inequalities (61) 51¸£ÀûÉç Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation 51¸£ÀûÉç Advances Zero-Emission Hydrogen Aviation 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop new light-powered enzymes to make chemistry cleaner and greener New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times New mass-spectrometry technique boosts enzyme screening speed by up to 1000 times Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water Scientists develop new method to measure and predict hydrogen bond strength in confined water Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Life-saving technology detects patients in early, curable stages of liver cancer Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place Researcher to Innovator (R2I) Programme - Apply by 8th April to secure a place Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications Graphene-based programmable surfaces advance terahertz imaging and 6G communications Research to support young brain tumour survivors Research to support young brain tumour survivors Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation Scaling sustainable carbon fibre production: A breakthrough in lignin-based innovation Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025 Eli and Britt Harari Graphene award 2025 Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing Dentists warn Government on dangers of antibiotic over-prescribing 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead national review of offshore wind farm projects Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Scientists develop hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy Graphene Innovations 51¸£ÀûÉç extends GEIC partnership for another three years Graphene Innovations 51¸£ÀûÉç extends GEIC partnership for another three years 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded key role in multi-million-pound LIBRTI Fusion Fuel Development Project University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers unveil breakthrough in quantum nanotechnology Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts Doctoral training to develop the next generation of fusion energy experts Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning? Can a simple blood test spot the signs of skin cancer returning? 51¸£ÀûÉç marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners 51¸£ÀûÉç marks launch of new Africa Strategy with visit to Kenyan partners Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open Graphene Enterprise Award 2025 now open University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and Bupa combine to affect change on environmental impact of healthcare sector 51¸£ÀûÉç partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation 51¸£ÀûÉç partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing Innovative enzyme breakthrough could transform drug and chemical manufacturing Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature Scientists create tiny motors that mimic nature Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Breakthrough research unlocks potential for renewable plastics from carbon dioxide Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria Leading scientists call for global conversation about mirror bacteria GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact GDI climate justice experts awarded £1.3m to study land rights impact University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University partner wins prestigious award for sustainable materials innovation for net-zero University of 51¸£ÀûÉç receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University of 51¸£ÀûÉç receives $1.3 million international donation to create new cancer research fund University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers University receives major investment to support next generation of bioscience researchers Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues Renewables and nuclear must work together to reach net zero, new report argues 51¸£ÀûÉç Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace 51¸£ÀûÉç Professor champions sustainable music at Buckingham Palace Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing Enzyme engineering has the potential to drive green, more efficient drug manufacturing 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists develop ai trial to help people survive cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists unveil advanced materials that capture benzene in our atmosphere, tackling major health risk 51¸£ÀûÉç and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare 51¸£ÀûÉç and Vernacare join forces to revolutionise plastic use in healthcare NanoNeuroOmics NanoNeuroOmics 51¸£ÀûÉç brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions 51¸£ÀûÉç brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy University of 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy Developing sustainable coatings Developing sustainable coatings 51¸£ÀûÉç’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia 51¸£ÀûÉç’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 51¸£ÀûÉç leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid 51¸£ÀûÉç leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid 51¸£ÀûÉç researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases 51¸£ÀûÉç researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Immersive event showcases Graphene@51¸£ÀûÉç’s capabilities to industry Immersive event showcases Graphene@51¸£ÀûÉç’s capabilities to industry Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Semiconductor research at 51¸£ÀûÉç Semiconductor research at 51¸£ÀûÉç Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer UKRI award 51¸£ÀûÉç £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities UKRI award 51¸£ÀûÉç £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials 51¸£ÀûÉç set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch 51¸£ÀûÉç set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict 51¸£ÀûÉç Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor 51¸£ÀûÉç Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by 51¸£ÀûÉç materials scientists World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by 51¸£ÀûÉç materials scientists Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation Cancer Research UK 51¸£ÀûÉç Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training Cancer Research UK 51¸£ÀûÉç Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research 51¸£ÀûÉç team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research 51¸£ÀûÉç team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms 51¸£ÀûÉç spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage 51¸£ÀûÉç spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease 51¸£ÀûÉç professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists 51¸£ÀûÉç professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials University of 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of 51¸£ÀûÉç awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of 51¸£ÀûÉç partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions University of 51¸£ÀûÉç partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops Investigating microfibre pollution Investigating microfibre pollution Chancellor of the Exchequer visits 51¸£ÀûÉç to discuss reform of UK’s power network Chancellor of the Exchequer visits 51¸£ÀûÉç to discuss reform of UK’s power network Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of 51¸£ÀûÉç 51¸£ÀûÉç and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market 51¸£ÀûÉç and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners 51¸£ÀûÉç’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes The first Eve Fellowship awarded to 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist The first Eve Fellowship awarded to 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects University of 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence University of 51¸£ÀûÉç to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading 51¸£ÀûÉç scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the north-west of England 51¸£ÀûÉç secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future 51¸£ÀûÉç secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting 51¸£ÀûÉç-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants 51¸£ÀûÉç-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser 51¸£ÀûÉç research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space 51¸£ÀûÉç research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes 51¸£ÀûÉç leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment 51¸£ÀûÉç leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment 51¸£ÀûÉç leading innovation in hydrogen economy 51¸£ÀûÉç leading innovation in hydrogen economy Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards 51¸£ÀûÉç partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects 51¸£ÀûÉç partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects National Grid and University of 51¸£ÀûÉç pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections National Grid and University of 51¸£ÀûÉç pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics 51¸£ÀûÉç leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster 51¸£ÀûÉç leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster Major funding for 51¸£ÀûÉç will help find new cancer treatments Major funding for 51¸£ÀûÉç will help find new cancer treatments Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network University of 51¸£ÀûÉç and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network Groundbreaking 51¸£ÀûÉç partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award Groundbreaking 51¸£ÀûÉç partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in 51¸£ÀûÉç Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in 51¸£ÀûÉç 51¸£ÀûÉç’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award 51¸£ÀûÉç’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms 51¸£ÀûÉç experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots 51¸£ÀûÉç experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç’s net zero transition Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater 51¸£ÀûÉç’s net zero transition New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand 51¸£ÀûÉç researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award University of 51¸£ÀûÉç supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines University of 51¸£ÀûÉç supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines 51¸£ÀûÉç outlines key actions for nuclear energy 51¸£ÀûÉç outlines key actions for nuclear energy Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer 51¸£ÀûÉç scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts 51¸£ÀûÉç puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home 51¸£ÀûÉç puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du 51¸£ÀûÉç revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ 51¸£ÀûÉç revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero Biotechnology: reaching net zero Biotechnology: reaching net zero Harvard and 51¸£ÀûÉç pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue Harvard and 51¸£ÀûÉç pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic 2020 New Year Honours for University academics 2020 New Year Honours for University academics Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to 51¸£ÀûÉç Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to 51¸£ÀûÉç Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil 51¸£ÀûÉç launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 51¸£ÀûÉç launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ The oldest war crime in the book The oldest war crime in the book Fight against disease goes global as 51¸£ÀûÉç professor publishes 15 papers in one day Fight against disease goes global as 51¸£ÀûÉç professor publishes 15 papers in one day Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives 51¸£ÀûÉç presents to the United Nations 51¸£ÀûÉç presents to the United Nations Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead UK constitutional law conference at 51¸£ÀûÉç UK constitutional law conference at 51¸£ÀûÉç Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Mould unlocks new route to biofuels Mould unlocks new route to biofuels Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show 51¸£ÀûÉç gives city’s Roma community a voice 51¸£ÀûÉç gives city’s Roma community a voice EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture New tool maps England's climate change hotspots New tool maps England's climate change hotspots Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan 51¸£ÀûÉç Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre 51¸£ÀûÉç Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre Entrepreneurship shouldn’t be a silver bullet for fighting poverty Entrepreneurship shouldn’t be a silver bullet for fighting poverty
