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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Global glacier melt reached alarming levels in 2025 www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/gl...
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408bn tonnes of glacier ice lost during 2025 - University of Birmingham
408bn tonnes of glacier ice lost during 2025 leading to rise in global sea levels
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Carolina Rezaval @crezaval.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Deeply honoured to have been awarded a Wellcome Trust Discovery Award to study how competition is encoded in the brain. This builds on the discoveries of outstanding past/present lab members. Grateful to mentors/collaborators/colleagues for their support. We are recruiting postdocs/PhD students.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Professor Carolina Rezaval has been awarded a Wellcome Discovery Award for £2.9 million to investigate how the brain makes decisions under competition. www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2026/2....
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£2.9M award to investigate how the brain makes decisions - University of Birmingham
Professor Rezaval has been awarded a Wellcome Discovery Award for £2.9M to investigate how the brain makes decisions under competition.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
How good are you at lying and deception? Dr Marie Dunnion from the School of Psychology here at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social reveals some of the skills you need and how players put these to use on #Traitors youtu.be/WVdGA3FhsY4?...
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Traitors University of Birmingham
YouTube video by University of Birmingham Alumni
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
​The ​1​2 ways Christmas wrecks your sleep​ – and how to fix it theconversation.com/the-1-2-ways... with Professor Clare Anderson
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​The ​1​2 ways Christmas wrecks your sleep​ – and how to fix it
Christmas disrupts sleep more than any other time of year. Here are 12 hidden culprits and how to beat them.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
School street closures boost active travel to school, major UK study finds www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/sc...
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School street closures boost active travel to school, major UK study finds - University of Birmingham
Traffic restriction schemes outside schools are helping more children walk, cycle and scoot to school, according to a major new UK-wide study.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
UK children not having safeguarding needs met in parental deportation cases, report finds www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/uk...
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
University secures NIHR award to map and evaluate Lived Experience Recovery Organisations www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/un...
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University secures NIHR award to map and evaluate Lived Experience Recovery Organisations - University of Birmingham
The University has been awarded £1.46 million by the NIHR to lead a landmark study exploring the role and impact of Lived Experience Recovery Organisations
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
ApconiX wins King’s Award for Innovation for pioneering drug safety assay www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/ap...
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ApconiX wins King’s Award - University of Birmingham
ApconiX wins King’s Award for Innovation for pioneering drug safety assay
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
The world’s little-known volcanoes pose the greatest threat theconversation.com/the-worlds-l...
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The world’s little-known volcanoes pose the greatest threat
In regions like the Pacific, South America and Indonesia, an eruption from a volcano with no recorded history occurs every seven to ten years.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Research from @unibirmingham.bsky.social has directly informed the Independent Commission on UK Counter‑Terrorism Law, Policy and Practice’s major national review into UK counter-terrorism law. birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/un... #ResearchImpact #CounterTerrorism #UoB
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Research contributes to review of UK counter-terrorism law - University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham research contributes to major national review of UK counter-terrorism law
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
University of Birmingham scientists contribute to landmark UNESCO report on Glacier Preservation www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/un...
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University scientists contribute to UNESCO report - University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham scientists contribute to landmark UNESCO report as COP30 opens
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland ceremony is taking place in Birmingham tonight! @unibirmingham.bsky.social is up for the ‘Benefitting Society’ award for a collab with Stan's Cafe – The Many Lives of #PET1. Find out more www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/th...
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The Many Lives of PET #1: plastics and sustainability - University of Birmingham
The Many Lives of PET #1: BPN and Stan’s Cafe explore plastics and sustainability
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
UK Capital's #ULEZ quickly cut air pollution — high vehicle compliance may have left little room for further gains after expansion NEW #research from @unibirmingham.bsky.social www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/lo...
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London’s ULEZ cut air pollution — high vehicle compliance left little room for post-expansion gains - University of Birmingham
ULEZ schemes important in reducing one aspect of air pollution but other sources must be addressed
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
🌍 From local ideas to global impact - the voice of communities is vital in building resilience. #COP30 @unibirmingham.bsky.social birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/lo...
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Local Voices, Global Solutions: Building Resilience from the Ground Up - University of Birmingham
As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, the urgency to build climate resilience has never been greater.
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European Research Council (ERC) @erc.europa.eu · 14/10/2025
The contest for ERC Public Engagement with Research Award 2026 is officially open! 🎉 This year we have up to 8 prizes of €10,000. Interested? Submit your application by 15 January 2026. More info 👉 link.europa.eu/jkX9f4 [Only current or recent ERC grantees can compete] #ERCengage #SciComm
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WM-Net Zero @wmnetzero.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Want to work at the intersection of climate, health & equity? We’re hiring a Policy Impact Fellow to join the WM-Net Zero team at @unibirmingham.bsky.social — helping shape how research gets used on the ground with local public health teams. 🔗https://tinyurl.com/WMNZ-Call
A recruitment poster from WM-Net Zero and the University of Birmingham titled “Now hiring: Climate & Public Health Policy Impact Fellow.” The role focuses on shaping fairer, healthier climate policy in the West Midlands through collaboration with public health teams and local authorities.

What you’ll do:

Apply WM-Net Zero research to real-world policy

Work with local public health partners

Develop tools, reports, and briefings

Support climate strategies focused on health and equity

What we’re looking for:

Experience in climate, health, or public policy

Strong communication skills, especially with non-academic audiences

Confidence working independently and with diverse teams

Ability to turn research into practical, policy-ready insights

Details:

Salary: £36,636–£46,049 (Grade 7)

Location: Birmingham, with UK travel

Apply by: 30 October 2025

A QR code is included with the text “SCAN ME” and a link: https://tinyurl.com/WMNZ-Call
. In the background, there is a light green lung-leaf graphic representing air quality and health.
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Midlands Mental Health Translational Research Centre @mhm-tc.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Today on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 we would like to share with you the great work on Empowering Community Action to Prevent Youth Suicide being undertaken by Dr Maria Michail a leading expert in the field of self-harm & suicide prevention at the University of Birmingham youtu.be/T7eCWRsVn-s
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Changing the Narrative: Research on Youth Suicide | University of Birmingham
YouTube video by University of Birmingham
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
🌍 Bringing global standards to local care: @unibirmingham.bsky.social is improving musculoskeletal physiotherapy by using international guidelines to support clinicians and boost patient outcomes. #Physiotherapy #MSKcare www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/gl...
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Advancing Musculoskeletal Care Through Physiotherapy - University of Birmingham
Global Standards, Local Impact: Advancing Musculoskeletal Care Through Physiotherapy
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
MethaneSat: The climate spy satellite that went quiet with Professor Vincent Gauci theconversation.com/methanesat-t...
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MethaneSat: The climate spy satellite that went quiet
MethaneSat was developed to spot emission hot spots of invisible methane pollution from space. Without it, accurate methane monitoring will be incredibly difficult.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Cancer is extremely rare in turtles – offering hope for future human prevention www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/ca...
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Cancer is extremely rare in turtles – offering hope for future human prevention - University of Birmingham
Despite long-life, turtles defy trends and only about 1% of reptiles affected by cancers
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
🚨 Huge congratulations to Dr Katie Hesketh, Assistant Professor in Sport & Exercise Sciences, on being selected for the GB Women’s Water Polo team heading to Singapore 2025! 🌊💪 A true embodiment of academic + athletic excellence! 🇬🇧🏅#WaterPolo #Singapore2025
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Dr Katie Hesketh Named in GB Women’s Water Polo Team for Singapore 2025 - University of Birmingham
Dr Katie Hesketh Assistant Professor in Exercise Prescription has been selected to represent GB on the women’s water polo team at the Singapore 2025 tournament.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual International Conference will be held at the @unibirmingham.bsky.social from 26 to 29 August 2025. t.co/buRekZUAzq
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https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/rgs-ibg-annual-international-conference-2025-to-be-hosted-by-the-university-of-birmingham
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Research by Professors Sophie Hadfield-Hill & Peter Kraftl shows why children and young people must be part of city design. 🎥 Watch: youtu.be/kHMqDWA8i-Y 🔗 More: planning4cyp.co.uk #UrbanPlanning #YouthVoice #ChildFriendlyCities
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Planning for Intergenerational Futures | Research | University of Birmingham
YouTube video by University of Birmingham
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Professor Harry Dixon: Strengthening Global Water Science Through Birmingham Roots www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/pr...
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Professor Harry Dixon: Strengthening Global Water Science Through Birmingham Roots - University of Birmingham
Professor Harry Dixon: Strengthening Global Water Science Through Birmingham Roots
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Celebrating 125 Years of Palaeo Research and Education at the University of Birmingham www.birmingham.ac.uk//news/2025/c...
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Celebrating 125 Years of Palaeo Research and Education at the University of Birmingham - University of Birmingham
Celebrating 125 Years of Palaeo Research and Education at the University of Birmingham
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
University of Birmingham Joins New National Centre to Protect UK Forests www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/un...
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University Joins New National Centre to Protect UK Forests - University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham Joins New National Centre to Protect UK Forests
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Landmark Study on Future of European Forest Monitoring www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/la...
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Landmark Study on Future of European Forest Monitoring - University of Birmingham
A landmark scientific paper is calling for a major overhaul in how Europe monitors the health and sustainability of its forests
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
'Scientists warn Enhanced Games athletes of heart attack risks and having libidos ‘killed off’' with expert comment from @unibirmingham.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/m... #enhancedgames
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Scientists warn Enhanced Games athletes of heart attack risks and having libidos ‘killed off’
Reproductive function and libido risk being ‘killed off’, researchers say, as they warn that organisers’ safety claims are ‘incorrect and misleading’
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
"As it stands, the Enhanced Games resemble a poorly designed drug trial lacking ethical oversight, rather than a credible alternative to the Olympic Games" New expert comment from Professor Ian Boardley and Dr Martin Chandler birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/ha... #EnhancedGames
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Harm Reduction in the Enhanced Games “resemble poorly designed drug trial lacking ethical oversight” - University of Birmingham
Expert commentary from Dr Martin Chandler and Professor Ian Boardley highlights deep concerns with claims of athlete safety and harm reduction
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Nick Loman @pathogenomenick.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of ARTIC2 - a £5.5M 5 year project funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social to build on the ARTIC approach of low-cost, globally accessible genome sequencing for surveillance of outbreaks, epidemics and endemic diseases: www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/am...
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Ambitious project to develop low-cost genome sequencing for pathogens known and unknown - University of Birmingham
Project will build on research that helped diagnostic labs to adopt sequencing capacity for COVID-19 and permit characterisation of future infectious threats
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
We're looking forward tomorrow's Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles - From Mongolian Steppes to Museum Basements: serendipity in science and equity in academia Tues 20 May, 4 - 6pm, hybrid Book your place www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/c...
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Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sam Giles
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Dr. Rakib Akhtar has released a new book titled Neoliberalism and Hindutva in the Making of an Indian Smart City. www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/ne...
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New Book Explores the Intersection of Neoliberalism and Hindutva in Indian Smart Cities - University of Birmingham
Dr. Rakib Akhtar from the University of Birmingham has released a book Neoliberalism and Hindutva in the Making of an Indian Smart City
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Dr Amy Burrell @unibirmingham.bsky.social talks to Jane Deith on chemical coercion and spiking (from 11mins) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Woman's Hour - Chemical Control, Nadia Conners, Kirsty Wark - BBC Sounds
Nuala hears about a woman's fight for justice following chemical control.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Next week (19 - 21 May) is @pintofscience.uk There are loads of great events talking place in venues across Birmingham (including talks from @unibirmingham.bsky.social colleagues. Check out the full programme pintofscience.co.uk/events/birmi...
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Pint of Science Birmingham
Scientists across University of Birmingham, Aston University and Birmingham City University share their research with you.<br /> <br />
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
🎉Congratulations to @unibirmingham.bsky.social Postdoctoral Researcher Katie Reilly who has been selected as one of the British Science Festival 2025 Award Lecturers. birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/br...
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British Science Festival 2025 Award Lecturers Announced - University of Birmingham
Katie Reilly of the University of Birmingham will lecture on water pollution at the British Science Festival 2025 in Liverpool, 10-14 Sept
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Hoarding a mental health emergency - group warns Includes expert comment from @unibirmingham.bsky.social Sam Wainman, PhD doctoral researcher www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hoarding a UK mental health emergency – Birmingham group warns
The BBC follows the work of Clouds End as they deliver a project across Birmingham.
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Hugh Jones @hbsj.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Today's #HigherEducationPostcard shows Mason College, the forerunner of @unibirmingham.bsky.social These glorious buildings were used by the university until the 1960s, being vacated only after enough of the Edgbaston campus had been built Now gone, sadly
An old colour postcard, in portrait orientation, showing a gothic style red brick building. At the foot of the card is printed The Birmingham University. At the top of the card is hand-written "I shall be pleased to exchange p.p.c.s with you, E Victor Jones". p.p.c = Picture Post Card
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
This Friday (2 May, 4 - 5pm) join us for a special event with Brandon Garrett to discuss his new book Defending Due Process. Book your place - eventbrite.co.uk/e/brandon-ga...
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Brandon Garrett - Defending Due Process
In this Public Lecture, Professor Brandon Garrett will present his latest book "Defending Due Process"
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Next week - join us for the Inaugural Lecture of Professor Caroline Richards 📆Thursday 1 May 2025, 4-6pm 🏦Hybrid event birmingham.ac.uk/university/c...
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
NEW Tracking emerging viruses - featuring colleagues at @imibirmingham.bsky.social www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/tr...
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Tracking emerging viruses - University of Birmingham
Our researchers are developing fast and portable virus sequencing techniques to track viruses in areas with limited medical resources.
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ATTUNE Research Study @attunestudy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📣 Attention Primary Care & Social Care Professionals! Are you supporting young people aged 16-25 at risk of suicide & self-harm in the West Midlands or South West Peninsula area? We invite you to participate in an important research study. More information below!
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📰 Revolutionising Agriculture with Metal-Organic Frameworks www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/re...
Aerial view of tractor on a farm
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 05/02/2025
The University of Birmingham study found students’ sleep, exercise, academic record, and exercise did not differ between schools with and without phone bans in place. www.thejournal.ie/school-phone-bans…
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Banning phones at school does not improve grades or mental health, says new UK study
Evidence also showed restrictive phone policies did not lower the overall time young people spent on their phones throughout the day.
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uobles.bsky.social @uobles.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
How particle pollution from fireworks harms UK air and rivers. Includes data from three university observatories (including University of Birmingham) www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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How particle pollution from fireworks harms UK air and rivers
Across Yorkshire, the air pollution measured on 5 November reached level seven on the government’s 10-point scale
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