Press Releases
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ gravitational waves physicist wins Blavatnik Young Scientists Award
An astrophysicist from the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ has been named a 2018 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom Finalist, winning $30,000.
Cancer targeted with reusable ‘stinging nettle’ treatment
Cancer cells can be destroyed more effectively and selectively with a unique new reusable treatment, activated with a substance found in stinging nettles and ants - thanks to new research by the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
More electronic materials opened up with new metal-organic framework
More materials for electronic applications could be identified, thanks to the discovery of a new metal-organic framework (MOF) that displays electrical semiconduction with a record high photoresponsivity, by a global research collaboration involving the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
Drug discovery could accelerate hugely with Machine Learning
Drug discovery could be significantly accelerated thanks to a new high precision machine-learning model, developed by an international collaboration of researchers, including the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ.
Womb natural killer cell discovery could lead to screening for miscarriage risk
For the first time the functions of natural killer cells in the womb have been identified. Researchers at the University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ and University Hospitals Coventry and ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµshire (UHCW) NHS Trust have discovered the role that they play in preparing the womb for pregnancy.
Is Santa Paws visiting your pet this year?
University of ÌÒÉ«ÊÓÆµ researcher Professor Nickie Charles looks at the ways we make our dogs and other companion animals part of our Christmas and asks whether pets really enjoy the rituals of Christmas alongside their human companions.