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We inspire, support and deliver world-leading research that seeks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges
Birmingham, England
Joined January 2019
New research has shown, for the first time on a global scale, that tree bark in the world’s forests absorbs the greenhouse gas methane. The discovery could have big implications for tackling climate change. @GauciGauci writes for @ConversationUK.
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A large-scale study proves that trees absorb methane through their bark, with climate benefits at a global scale.
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This is fantastic news!. @sandrapertek will work across Bangladesh, Kenya, Turkey and the UK, exploring ways Islamic philanthropy principles can be leveraged to better inform and coordinate humanitarian aid work to achieve more effective outcomes for displaced women.
A project by Dr Sandra Pertek (@sandrapertek) exploring how aid can be made to better work for displaced women has received £1.2M funding from the @UKRI_News Future Leadership Fellowship programme!. Read more about the project:
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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can be absorbed through human skin, contrary to what has been previously believed about the skin acting as a barrier. Oddný Ragnarsdóttir, Dr Mohammed Abdallah and Prof Stuart Harrad explain their research for @ConversationUK.
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A new study sheds light on how important exposure to PFAS chemicals via the skin might be and indicates which chemical structures might be most easily absorbed.
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RT @freshwaterflows: I was happy to share in @Hydrology_AGU newsletter some of my experiences of developing partnerships and networks. I ho….
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RT @LES_UniBham: A platform for change for the UK youth homelessness crisis.Tuesday 9 July 2024, 13:00 - 15:00, Zoom.Join researchers from….
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A new study, led by @yuli_shan, has shown how adding nitrogen to concrete could significantly reduce global levels of potentially harmful nitrogen oxides created by the construction industry in developing towns and cities.
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Adding nitrogen to concrete could reduce the amount of harmful pollution created in developing towns and cities.
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🗓️: On July 1, our friends at @DisabilitySiege will host Marina Barham from @Al_HarahTheater and hear how they use theatre to support young people during crisis, and about their work to increase the number of people with disabilities in performing arts. All the information ⬇️.
We are delighted to host Marina Barham from @Al_HarahTheater to hear how they use theater to support young people during crisis, and their work to increase the number of people with disabilities in performing arts. Register to join us on Mon 1 July at 4pm:
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RT @cleanair_doc: Excellent to welcome James Milner from @LSHTM to deliver the last of our @bIGIdeas_UoB seminar series today. We discussed….
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We love this!. Read the new paper on how light painting photography can successfully highlight the issue of air pollution and create wider civic discourse.
📣 Check out our new collaborative paper- “Light painting photography makes particulate matter air pollution visible” freshly published in @NaturePortfolio journal @CommsEarth led by Francis Pope and Robin Price | @asap_eastafrica @UoB_IAHR
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There are around 15,000 different PFAS chemicals. It’s impossible to avoid PFAS exposure entirely, but you can reduce your exposure. Dr Daniel Drage writes for @ConversationUK.
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PFAS are commonly found in waterproof clothing, stain-resistant textiles, cosmetics and cookware. Here’s how to best minimise your exposure to these forever chemicals.
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Experts at @unibirmingham have designed groundbreaking interventions to prevent deaths by post-partum haemorrhage and at caesarean sections. Hear from WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Women’s Health Co-Directors @arricoomarasamy and @thangaratinam.
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University of Birmingham researchers have designed groundbreaking interventions to prevent deaths by post-partum haemorrhage and at caesarean sections.
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A new paper in @CellRepMed assesses the potential of microplastics and nanoplastics to exacerbate the health impacts and global burden of non-communicable diseases. @stefankrauseh2o @holly_nel @DrVal_O @iseult5 @MicroPlastic101.
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Krause et al. integrate existing knowledge of the impacts of micro- and nanoplastics on non-communicable diseases, evidencing that these emerging pollutants, together with their leachates, increase...
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How can universities turn sustainability knowledge into climate action?. On Monday 24 June, join @unibirmingham experts to explore this and to look ahead to #COP29.
BOOK YOUR PLACE. Join colleagues from @unibirmingham to discover how Universities can enable sustainability and climate adaptation efforts to intersect. 📅 Mon 24 June.⏲️10:30 - 13:15.🏦The Exchange, B1 2DR. #COP28 #COP29 #COP30
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RT @freshwaterflows: Last few places available for 15th Annual #Catchment #Science #Summer #School @unibirmingham run in person 1 - 6 Septe….
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Our geographers are at the forefront of interdisciplinary efforts to improve outcomes for children and young people – working with partners from across the globe to develop novel ways of conducting research. Read our #ADecadeOfIDR article.
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ICYMI: Professor @SBandyo72 spoke to the Marginal Babble podcast about domestic violence, public health and crime. Watch the full episode via the link below, or find the podcast on Spotify.
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There are many influential and informative theories of Chinese dialect regions, but this new paper in @LinguisticsJ produces a more modern and objective analysis based on new data. Read the thread below for more ⬇️.
Really happy to announce our new (open access) paper was finally published today in @LinguisticsJ!. "Geographic structure of Chinese dialects: A computational dialectometric approach". 🔓. with He Huang (lead author), Lei Jia and Zhuo Chi. A short 🧵.
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RT @JWGrieve: Really happy to announce our new (open access) paper was finally published today in @LinguisticsJ!. "Geographic structure of….
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RT @BactiVac: Round 9 #BactiVacFunding for Catalyst Projects is now OPEN! This call supports scientists in bacterial vaccinology exploring….
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