University of Birmingham
Universities secure High Court orders against pro-Palestinian protest camps
The universities of Birmingham and Nottingham took legal action against activists to end the occupation of campus land.
Birmingham University seeks court order against Pro-Palestine protest encampment
Protesters are occupying a green space on the university’s Edgbaston campus.
Working arrangements for temporary doctors in NHS ‘can pose patient safety risk’
Temporary doctors, also known as locums, are used in the health service to fill staffing gaps.
Scientists developing ‘lollipops’ that could help diagnose mouth cancer
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received £350,000 in funding to create prototypes.
Capsule fitted with sensors developed as alternative to endoscopy
Scientists hope it will ‘transform’ detection of gastrointestinal problems.
Care provider charged over death of patient who absconded from hospital
Matthew Caseby was hit by a train after absconding from Birmingham’s Priory Hospital Woodbourne in September 2020.
Hospitals ‘treating patients based on targets rather than needs’, study claims
Researchers said the target gives hospitals ‘no encouragement’ to treat those waiting a short time or those who have passed the threshold.
Cyber security experts react to PSNI major data breach
Cyber security experts have said the security services might be able to trace people who accessed the details posted online in the breach.
Study reveals chemical contamination on International Space Station
Scientists analysed dust from air filters within the ISS and compared them to contaminants found in houses on Earth.
Top universities pledge to adapt teaching and assessment to incorporate AI use
All of the Russell Group universities have reviewed their academic conduct policies to reflect the emergence of generative artificial intelligence.