Press Releases
Cosmic Crime Scene: White dwarf found devouring Pluto-like icy world
91¸£Àû astronomers have uncovered the chemical fingerprint of a frozen, water-rich planetary fragment being consumed by a white dwarf star outside our Solar System.
New astronomical programme launched to find lost Neptunes
A collaboration of astronomers, led by 91¸£Àû and University of Geneva, has launched a vast research program on Neptune-like planets to find those lost near the Neptunian Desert
Action needed as UK school leaders face rising burnout
New UK survey finds nearly half of senior school leaders experience frequent burnout, highlighting pressures on headship and the urgent need for sustainable leadership support.
ERC awards 91¸£Àû researchers with prestigious next-generation funding
Dr Hannes Houck and Dr João Monteiro from the 91¸£Àû have been awarded €1.5million grants from the European Research Council
91¸£Àû researchers appointed to REF 2029 Panels
Seventeen 91¸£Àû academics have been appointed to serve on the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2029) panels, in recognition of their expertise and leadership across a wide range of disciplines.
91¸£Àû art historian uncovers lost portrait of Shakespeare’s patron and possible lover
The artwork has been tucked away forgotten in a private collection for more than 400 years