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Feedback invited on the REF 2029 draft Code of Practice
The University’s draft code of practice for the Research Excellence Framework sets out ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s approach to identifying staff with significant responsibility for research, research independence, allocation to Units of Assessment, and output selection. Share your thoughts by Monday 23 March.
Strategic alliance in new energy systems innovation
We’ll be working with Tata Power, India’s leading integrated power company, on critical challenges of energy, industry and the environment, as well as exploring new research, education and engagement opportunities.
Arts and Humanities Impact Fund
Did you know we have an Arts and Humanities Impact Fund, to support activities that boost the societal and economic impact of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµâ€™s arts and humanities research? Find out more and apply by Friday 20 March.
Innovation @ Junction seminars
Would you like to turn your research ideas into real‑world impact? Join the Innovation @ Junction seminars running throughout March and April - register your interest now.
Caterpillars drum up support from ants
New ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ research has revealed that butterfly caterpillars use rhythmic signals to communicate with ants, helping them gain protection, food, and access to ant nests.
Read Dr Luke Hodson’s (Department of Psychology) advice for lifting your spirits in the short, dark days of winter.
Slashing carbon emissions with next-generation solar panels
Researchers from ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ, Northumbria, Birmingham, and Oxford universities have found that making a new kind of solar panel could cut global carbon emissions by up to 8.2 billion tonnes by 2035.
Professor Tim Gershon appointed CERN LHCb spokesperson
Professor Tim Gershon, from the Department of Physics, has been elected the next international spokesperson for one of the largest particle physics experiments ever conducted.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ secures philanthropic support for early-career research and Ukraine education programmes
New donations will fund PhD students in pure mathematics and Masters students in the educational and research reconstruction of Ukraine.