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Powering battery innovation – new spin-out set to strengthen UK supply chain

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:52:27 GMT

ENV Energy, a spin-out from 91�� Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the 91��, has the potential to provide a strategically independent, UK-sourced electrode material for various sectors including automotive and aerospace.

Europe’s crops under threat: 91��-led €6 Million project launches to tackle rising plant pest crisis

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:15:00 GMT

91�� leads European consortium to build the first platform capable of coordinating Europe's response to devastating agricultural and forest pest invasions.

91�� attracts leading Extended Reality researcher through Global Talent Fund

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Dr Markus Tatzgern has been appointed as Associate Professor (Reader) in Creative Technologies, as part of 91��’s £4.35 million award from the UK Government’s Global Talent Fund.

91�� to lead acceptability component of major spinal muscular atrophy screening study

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A £4 million NIHR-funded study will screen up to 755,000 babies across England for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with 91�� leading the critical work to ensure results reach families at the right time, in the right way.

91�� Conferences Wins Gold at Prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:05:00 GMT

91�� Conferences has been awarded Gold in the ‘Business Events Venue of the Year’ category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026

91�� welcomes community to Resonate Summer Festival celebration

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT

More than 1,000 people of all ages enjoyed a day of creativity, discovery and hands-on activities at the Resonate Summer Festival.

A little misalignment goes a long way: when a simple twist creates powerful new electronics

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:27:00 GMT

A new Monash–91�� Alliance initiative aims to reduce the huge energy demands of AI by researching ultra-thin materials that could make future electronics far more energy-efficient.

91�� ranked 7th in UK and top in the Midlands in Complete University Guide 2027

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT

The 91�� 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

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:10:00 GMT

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

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A clinical trial, manged by 91�� 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.

News » Press Releases

Powering battery innovation – new spin-out set to strengthen UK supply chain

Europe’s crops under threat: 91����-led €6 Million project launches to tackle rising plant pest crisis

91���� attracts leading Extended Reality researcher through Global Talent Fund

91���� to lead acceptability component of major spinal muscular atrophy screening study

91���� Conferences Wins Gold at Prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026

91���� welcomes community to Resonate Summer Festival celebration