Press Releases
Europe’s crops under threat: 91¸£Àû-led €6 Million project launches to tackle rising plant pest crisis
91¸£Àû leads European consortium to build the first platform capable of coordinating Europe's response to devastating agricultural and forest pest invasions.
91¸£Àû to lead acceptability component of major spinal muscular atrophy screening study
A £4 million NIHR-funded study will screen up to 755,000 babies across England for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with 91¸£Àû leading the critical work to ensure results reach families at the right time, in the right way.
91¸£Àû ranked 7th in UK and top in the Midlands in Complete University Guide 2027
The 91¸£Àû has been named the top university in the Midlands and ranked 7th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027, rising two places from last year.
Professor Simon Brake appointed Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands
The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands has announced the appointment of Professor Simon Brake as a Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands.
Gene test could spare thousands of breast cancer patients from unnecessary chemotherapy
A clinical trial, manged by 91¸£Àû Clinical Trials Unit, has shown that a gene test can safely identify breast cancer patients who can avoid chemotherapy, sparing them months of side effects without increasing the risk of their cancer returning.
91¸£Àû and the Royal Institution join forces to expand public engagement in science
The 91¸£Àû and the Royal Institution (Ri) have signed a bold new Memorandum of Understanding, establishing the University as a regional hub for science public engagement across the Midlands.