HomeResearchResearch beaconsResearch highlights Share Home Research Research beacons Advanced materials Biotechnology Cancer Energy Global inequalities Research highlights Explore some of our pioneering breakthroughs and get an in-depth insight into our world-changing research through case studies, news, features and thought leadership. All Advanced materials (57) Biotechnology (45) Cancer (52) Energy (53) Global inequalities (50) New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients . New method could lower radiotherapy doses for some cancer patients Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer . Ground-breaking study reveals previously unknown genetic causes of colorectal cancer National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative . National Graphene Institute to play key role in UK-India Technology Security Initiative Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows . Women at lower risk of breast cancer after ovarian cancer diagnosis, research shows Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts . Government can save lives and smash inequalities by changing prostate cancer guidelines, say experts Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines . Scientists make breakthrough in development of fridge-free storage for vital medicines Immersive event showcases Graphene@Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s capabilities to industry . Immersive event showcases Graphene@Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s capabilities to industry Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future . Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Semiconductor research at Â鶹¹ÙÍø . Semiconductor research at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer . Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer UKRI award Â鶹¹ÙÍø £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities . UKRI award Â鶹¹ÙÍø £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies . Transforming prostate cancer treatment with targeted therapies Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects . Electric fields catalyse graphene’s energy and computing prospects Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens . Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre opens Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide . Bio-inspired ceramics: how DeakinBio are tackling one of the most polluting industries worldwide Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission . Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design . Unlocking the future of biotechnology: ICED revolutionises enzyme design Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials . Scientists make quantum breakthrough in 2D materials Â鶹¹ÙÍø set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch . Â鶹¹ÙÍø set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers . Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future . Beer brewed with novel yeast hybrid celebrates 200 years of University research and could lead to a more sustainable future Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict . Energy trades could help resolve Nile conflict Â鶹¹ÙÍø Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor . Â鶹¹ÙÍø Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Â鶹¹ÙÍø materials scientists . World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by Â鶹¹ÙÍø materials scientists Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa . Scientists urge action over life-threatening pollution from solar power waste in Africa Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials . Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation . Scientists unveil cutting-edge ruthenium catalyst for new reaction discovery and optimisation Cancer Research UK Â鶹¹ÙÍø Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training . Cancer Research UK Â鶹¹ÙÍø Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research . Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research Â鶹¹ÙÍø team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research . Â鶹¹ÙÍø team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development . Postdoctoral researcher wins prestigious Women in Science award for sustainable development Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer . Kinder test could improve diagnosis of womb cancer Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 . Raymond Schofield Awarded 2024 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences age 98 University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training . University awarded £30 million to train the next generation of science and engineering researchers through four new Centres for Doctoral Training Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications . Developing high-entropy materials for sustainable applications Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø . Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease . Artificial Intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely . First human trial shows ‘wonder’ material can be developed safely Â鶹¹ÙÍø awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives . Â鶹¹ÙÍø awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms . Scientists develop new biocontainment method for industrial organisms Â鶹¹ÙÍø spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage . Â鶹¹ÙÍø spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process . New Wearable Sensor Accurately Tracks Tiny Changes in the Breath Process Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease . Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease Â鶹¹ÙÍø professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists . Â鶹¹ÙÍø professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø . MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships . Proud to support sustainable innovation and partnerships Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials . Tata Steel, The Henry Royce Institute Sign MoU to set up a Centre for Innovation in Advanced Materials University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development . University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions . University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops . Harnessing energy stored in water from raindrops Investigating microfibre pollution . Investigating microfibre pollution Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Â鶹¹ÙÍø to discuss reform of UK’s power network . Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Â鶹¹ÙÍø to discuss reform of UK’s power network Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics . Atomically Precise Assembly of 2D Materials Paves Way for Next-Generation Electronics MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø . MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø Â鶹¹ÙÍø and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market . Â鶹¹ÙÍø and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration . UK-India Workshop on Circularity of Critical Materials drives country collaboration Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners . Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third . Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry’s emissions by up to a third Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes . Sustainability transitions in energy, mobility, food: Research shifts focus from future goals to real-world change processes The first Eve Fellowship awarded to Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientist . The first Eve Fellowship awarded to Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientist Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability . Graphene spin-out wins The Spectator’s Innovator of the Year Award for Excellence in Sustainability African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects . African Cities Research Consortium starts new research pilot projects University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence . University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life . Scientists one step closer to re-writing world’s first synthetic yeast genome, unravelling the fundamental building blocks of life Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies . Graphene's proton permeability: A switch for future energy technologies University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training . University to train next generation of AI researchers in new UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology . New Research Explores Role of Innovation Intermediaries in Shaping the Future of AI-Enabled Engineering Biology New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer . New research can help policymakers prioritise funding needs and allocate resource for cancer Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading . Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the Northwest of England . Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Catalyst (IBIC) launches to drive economic growth in the Northwest of England Â鶹¹ÙÍø secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future . Â鶹¹ÙÍø secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting . Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment through bioprinting Â鶹¹ÙÍø-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants . Â鶹¹ÙÍø-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer . £½ million funding announced to find new treatment for oesophageal cancer Gerdau Graphene and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Fifth Year . Gerdau Graphene and GEIC Proud to Partner for a Fifth Year Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser . Brave Claudia inspires midwifery fundraiser Â鶹¹ÙÍø research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space . Â鶹¹ÙÍø research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen . Graphene discovery could help generate cheaper and more sustainable hydrogen Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table . Northern regions relegated to bottom of child health league table Â鶹¹ÙÍø academics tackle “hidden problem†of textile waste in the football industry . Â鶹¹ÙÍø academics tackle “hidden problem†of textile waste in the football industry Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientists caught Hofstadter’s butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth . Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientists caught Hofstadter’s butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres . Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women . Study improves accuracy of predictive breast cancer genetic test for Ashkenazi Jewish women Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals . Scientists propose new strategy for modern sails to help shipping sector meet its carbon reduction goals Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics . Researchers develop a new approach to scale-up manufacturing of life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø hosts largest European graphene event . University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø hosts largest European graphene event University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium . University joins European precision cancer medicine trial consortium Experiments reveal water can "talk" to electrons in graphene . Experiments reveal water can "talk" to electrons in graphene Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer . Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes . Two innovative research teams win Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious Horizon Prizes Â鶹¹ÙÍø leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment . Â鶹¹ÙÍø leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment Professor Allan Matthews elected as Fellow of the Royal Society . Professor Allan Matthews elected as Fellow of the Royal Society Â鶹¹ÙÍø leading innovation in hydrogen economy . Â鶹¹ÙÍø leading innovation in hydrogen economy Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide . Peace in Sudan depends on justice for the Darfur genocide A University spin-out fuelling the battery revolution in the UK . A University spin-out fuelling the battery revolution in the UK First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility . First experts move into new world-class cancer research facility Intelligent membranes with memories make next-generation smart filters . Intelligent membranes with memories make next-generation smart filters Wonder material graphene claims yet another superlative . Wonder material graphene claims yet another superlative Â鶹¹ÙÍø spin-out signs $1 billion game-changing deal to help tackle global sustainability challenges . Â鶹¹ÙÍø spin-out signs $1 billion game-changing deal to help tackle global sustainability challenges DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards . DETERMINE trial recognised at Life Science industry awards Â鶹¹ÙÍø partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects . Â鶹¹ÙÍø partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects Professor Rahul Nair awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair . Professor Rahul Nair awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair GEIC partner NERD boosted by Arup and Black Swan deals on Concretene . GEIC partner NERD boosted by Arup and Black Swan deals on Concretene National Grid and University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections . National Grid and University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete . Scientists develop a ‘cosmic concrete’ that is twice as strong as regular concrete Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers . Scientists advance dream of targeted real time treatment of hypoxic cancers Nanorippled graphene becomes a catalyst . Nanorippled graphene becomes a catalyst Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s graphene ecosystem is a boost to UK’s ‘levelling up’ agenda . Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s graphene ecosystem is a boost to UK’s ‘levelling up’ agenda Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO . Aoife Taylor: from PhD to CEO New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics . New consortium aims to expand patient access to life-saving oligonucleotide therapeutics Â鶹¹ÙÍø leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster . Â鶹¹ÙÍø leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster Major funding for Â鶹¹ÙÍø will help find new cancer treatments . Major funding for Â鶹¹ÙÍø will help find new cancer treatments Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment . Targeting variant of common protein may dramatically boost effectiveness of breast cancer treatment Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories . Science and Engineering: a review of our top stories University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero . University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers . Precision medicine trial opens for rare adult and paedatric cancers Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae . Sequencing project to unleash the biotechnology potential of single-celled algae Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping . Governments urged not to miss the boat on green fuel shipping New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security . New innovation to recover hydrogen from waste could help safeguard UK energy security University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network . University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network Groundbreaking Â鶹¹ÙÍø partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award . Groundbreaking Â鶹¹ÙÍø partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists . Gene mutations should be tested routinely for ovarian cancer, say scientists New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater Â鶹¹ÙÍø . New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater Â鶹¹ÙÍø Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers . Guidelines on breast cancer surgery need revision, find researchers Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in Â鶹¹ÙÍø . Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in Â鶹¹ÙÍø Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award . Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test . Scientists unlock potential for a small cell lung cancer blood test 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing . 'Tales From The future' - a new way forward for beer brewing Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem . Engineering enzymes to help solve the planet's plastic problem A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability . A modern space race needs to be built on sustainability University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference . University hosts world’s largest energy research & social science conference First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel . First RAF drone flight using a synthetic fuel Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer . Study identifies best treatment for rare childhood cancer Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms . Screening every five years safe for women who test negative for HPV, study confirms Â鶹¹ÙÍø experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots . Â鶹¹ÙÍø experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers . Indoor tanning ban would reduce melanoma deaths, show researchers Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s net zero transition . Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s net zero transition New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women . New GP blood test could help diagnose ovarian cancer faster and more accurately, according to research funded by Wellbeing of Women A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection . A robot called Lyra is helping transform nuclear infrastructure inspection Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid . Five year energy innovation partnership announced with National Grid Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand . Â鶹¹ÙÍø researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research . Tackling the lack of diversity in energy research Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition . Rich countries must end oil and gas production by 2034 for a fair 1.5°C transition New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced . New research funding for sustainable forest transitions announced Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award . Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines . University of Â鶹¹ÙÍø supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines Â鶹¹ÙÍø outlines key actions for nuclear energy . Â鶹¹ÙÍø outlines key actions for nuclear energy Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding . Scientists report breakthrough in transuranium actinide chemical bonding Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens . Trial of wearable health technology for cancer patients opens 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering . 2021's news highlights from the Faculty of Science and Engineering Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers . Cancer researchers across the UK join forces to find drugs for rare cancers Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer . Â鶹¹ÙÍø scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise . First in-flight 100% sustainable-fuels emissions study of passenger jet shows early promise What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing . What a good iBeer: New yeast biodiversity for brewing Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals . Shipping emissions under existing targets will be double what’s needed to meet Paris Agreement goals Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts . Plastic-eating bacteria could help aid global recycling efforts Â鶹¹ÙÍø puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home . Â鶹¹ÙÍø puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award . Research on detecting cancer in primary care wins RCGP Research Paper of the Year award Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du . Chinese Government Award for Dr Jingzhen Du Â鶹¹ÙÍø revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ . Â鶹¹ÙÍø revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ Review suggests best ways to treat to reoccurring prostate cancer . Review suggests best ways to treat to reoccurring prostate cancer Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene . Newly developed evolved enzymes produce renewable isobutene Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap . Massive Attack publish Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Live Music Roadmap Medicines Discovery Catapult relaunches Wolfson Radiochemistry facility in Â鶹¹ÙÍø . Medicines Discovery Catapult relaunches Wolfson Radiochemistry facility in Â鶹¹ÙÍø Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero . Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero Biotechnology: reaching net zero . Biotechnology: reaching net zero Harvard and Â鶹¹ÙÍø pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue . Harvard and Â鶹¹ÙÍø pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue Â鶹¹ÙÍø launches Advanced Nuclear Energy roadmap . Â鶹¹ÙÍø launches Advanced Nuclear Energy roadmap Fitbits could help patients recover faster from surgery . Fitbits could help patients recover faster from surgery Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers . Women’s stronger immune response could protect from some skin cancers Fusion energy partnership agreed between Â鶹¹ÙÍø and UK Atomic Energy Authority . Fusion energy partnership agreed between Â鶹¹ÙÍø and UK Atomic Energy Authority Early breast cancer care largely safe and effective in pandemic . Early breast cancer care largely safe and effective in pandemic First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet . First in-flight 100% sustainable aviation fuel emissions study on takes off on commercial passenger jet How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying? . How are universities planning to tackle emissions associated with food and flying? Critical step forward for radiotherapy with a new method to treat cancer . Critical step forward for radiotherapy with a new method to treat cancer Research helps solar technology become more affordable . Research helps solar technology become more affordable Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet? . Can your Christmas dinner help save the planet? Major milestone on University journey to zero-carbon . Major milestone on University journey to zero-carbon International ship exhaust emissions shown to alter clouds’ behaviour . International ship exhaust emissions shown to alter clouds’ behaviour Alliance of top universities urge G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions . Alliance of top universities urge G20 leaders to prioritise net zero emissions Professor Francis Livens to join the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority board . Professor Francis Livens to join the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority board Unintended methane release from UK shale gas site equivalent to 142 trans-Atlantic flights . Unintended methane release from UK shale gas site equivalent to 142 trans-Atlantic flights Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts . Tackling inequality is key for post-Covid economic recovery say experts Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic . Healthcare workers are still coming under attack during the coronavirus pandemic 2020 New Year Honours for University academics . 2020 New Year Honours for University academics Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to Â鶹¹ÙÍø Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research . Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to Â鶹¹ÙÍø Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor . A global ‘toilet revolution’ is underway – but it’s polluting water and ignoring the urban poor Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil . Biofuels could be made from bacteria that grow in seawater rather than from crude oil Â鶹¹ÙÍø launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 . Â鶹¹ÙÍø launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds . Social media use contributing to poor mental health in Indonesia, research finds New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains . New book reveals the extent to which women are under-valued in global value chains Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed . Narendra Modi’s performance on the Indian economy – five key policies assessed New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty . New research shows community forest management reduces both deforestation and poverty We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? . We know how food production needs to change if crisis is to be avoided – so why isn’t this happening? Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment . Why Brazil’s Zika virus requires a political treatment Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal . Concerted campaign helps women in Kenya’s flower industry get a better deal After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy . After Bonn, 5 things to watch for in the coming year of global climate policy Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight . Theatre group teams up with University to put migration in the spotlight The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do . The Sierra Leone mudslide disaster isn’t over yet – here’s what the world must do Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis . Technology used for gazing into space could help solve the world’s food crisis Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery . Breakthrough in pharmaceuticals production with new enzyme discovery Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment . Enormous promise for new parasitic infection treatment Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic . Graduation success for inspiring Rwandan academic Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series . Slow progress in stillbirth prevention highlighted by landmark research series India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment . India and Pakistan set to benefit from new autism treatment Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ . Rising risk of obesity among China’s ‘left behind children’ The oldest war crime in the book . The oldest war crime in the book Fight against disease goes global as Â鶹¹ÙÍø professor publishes 15 papers in one day . Fight against disease goes global as Â鶹¹ÙÍø professor publishes 15 papers in one day Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology . Spinout to pursue commercial production of bio-propane through synthetic biology EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York . EXPERT COMMENT: United Nations Summit, New York Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created . Europe’s largest global poverty and inequality Institute created Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives . Bid to cut childbirth mortality with game for African midwives Â鶹¹ÙÍø presents to the United Nations . Â鶹¹ÙÍø presents to the United Nations Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture . Expert Commentary: International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead . Project to support Roma Voice forges ahead UK constitutional law conference at Â鶹¹ÙÍø . UK constitutional law conference at Â鶹¹ÙÍø Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas . Music legends back project bringing the arts to conflict areas Mould unlocks new route to biofuels . Mould unlocks new route to biofuels Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show . Refugee children’s chilling images of Syria conflict to go on show Â鶹¹ÙÍø gives city’s Roma community a voice . Â鶹¹ÙÍø gives city’s Roma community a voice EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea . EXPERT COMMENTARY: Migrant deaths at sea In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas . In Place of War hosts night of music as it brings the arts to conflict areas Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting . Project to reduce violence in Panama City with improved parenting Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production . Synthetic biology breakthrough leads to cheaper statin production Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture . Shami Chakrabarti to deliver inaugural Pankhurst Lecture New tool maps England's climate change hotspots . New tool maps England's climate change hotspots Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres . Humanitarian and medical expert returns from Ebola centres Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan . Graduate is transforming HIV services for pregnant women in South Sudan Â鶹¹ÙÍø Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre . Â鶹¹ÙÍø Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre Entrepreneurship shouldn’t be a silver bullet for fighting poverty . Entrepreneurship shouldn’t be a silver bullet for fighting poverty Ebola response and legacy at University event . Ebola response and legacy at University event Plant hormone could help produce biofuels . Plant hormone could help produce biofuels Shell partners with University for biofuels project . Shell partners with University for biofuels project Biochemist’s fellowship will boost biofuels research . Biochemist’s fellowship will boost biofuels research Scientists discover enzyme that 'cleans' cancer cells . Scientists discover enzyme that 'cleans' cancer cells