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 (68) Biotechnology (58) Cancer (62) Energy (66) Global inequalities (63) NanoNeuroOmics . NanoNeuroOmics The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 . UK's leading experts call for urgent action to decarbonise by 2050 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers awarded £2 million as part of a global initiative into advancing the bioeconomy Developing sustainable coatings . Developing sustainable coatings The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s M4 wave energy converter successfully launched in Australia Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines . Machine learning powers discovery of new molecules to enhance the safe freezing of medicines and vaccines Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy . Scientists develop artificial sugars to enhance disease diagnosis and treatment accuracy University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 . University awarded £2.4 million to develop new methods to accelerate the replacement and management of SF6 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp leads European consortium to innovate cable technology for a greener power grid ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researcher awarded €1.5m ERC grant to revolutionise early detection of brain diseases Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery . Researchers unveil energy storage mechanism in the thinnest possible lithium-ion battery 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@¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s capabilities to industry . Immersive event showcases Graphene@¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s capabilities to industry Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future . Creating sustainable large-area electronics of the future Semiconductor research at The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . Semiconductor research at The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer . Redefining radiotherapy for bladder cancer UKRI award The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp £1.7m to investigate gendered energy inequalities . UKRI award The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp £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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp set to put the north-west on the biotech map with coalition launch . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Scientists Find Novel One-Dimensional Superconductor World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp materials scientists . World-first analytical Transmission Electron Microscope being developed by ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training . Cancer Research UK ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Centre to receive £8.5m boost for clinician scientist training ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers help secure £49.35m to boost mass spectrometry research ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp team to be presented with prestigious international award for cancer research . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . Transformational gift set to redefine global development research for the 21st century at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp awarded nearly £7 million to advance UK's engineering biology initiatives . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp spin-out secures €3 million to develop long-duration energy storage . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers develop first ever guideline for cancer screening in rare muscle disease ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp professors honoured in 2024 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . MP visits world leading graphene engineering facility at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp awarded UKAEA funding for fusion development ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp partners with Cummins to develop future power solutions . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp to discuss reform of UK’s power network . Chancellor of the Exchequer visits The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . MP visits revolutionary bioprinting facility at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp and Shell partner to bring more sustainable chemical manufacturing to market . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Industrial Biotechnology hits 100,000 learners . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp scientist . The first Eve Fellowship awarded to ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp to lead Sellafield’s new Centre of Expertise in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp scientists investigate how to stop a more aggressive form of breast cancer spreading . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp secures major bioscience funding to harness the activity of microbiomes for a more sustainable future . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp-Aveiro collaboration to explore next generation biomedical implants . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp-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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp research to boost bioprinting technology to address critical health challenges in space . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp academics tackle “hidden problem†of textile waste in the football industry . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp academics tackle “hidden problem†of textile waste in the football industry ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp scientists caught Hofstadter’s butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp scientists caught Hofstadter’s butterfly in one of the most ancient materials on Earth ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers to take a leading role in four national energy research centres . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp hosts largest European graphene event . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers awarded £1 million to test potential life-saving technology for early detection of liver cancer . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp leads on research to reduce the risk of serious side-effects of cancer treatment . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp leading innovation in hydrogen economy . The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp spin-out signs $1 billion game-changing deal to help tackle global sustainability challenges . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp partners with National Grid to progress three net zero innovation projects National Grid and ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp pilot drone-mounted electric field sensors for pylon inspections . National Grid and ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp leads UK project to assess BECCS’ future role in the NW industrial cluster Major funding for ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp will help find new cancer treatments . Major funding for ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp and National Grid named Best Innovation in Net Zero . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp and National Grid team up to develop SF6-free retrofill solution for electricity network Groundbreaking ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp partnership with Kenyan oesophageal cancer initiative gets £2.6m award . Groundbreaking ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . New agreement on detection and diagnosis of health conditions across Greater ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . Leading brain cancer expert appointed as inaugural brain tumour charity neuro-oncology chair in ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s global challenge-tackling partnership with National Grid shortlisted for Bhattacharyya Award . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp experts are designing AI-powered machines tough enough to work safely in hostile hotspots . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’s net zero transition . Energy Innovation Agency launches to accelerate Greater ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp’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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp researchers tackling the challenge of increasing electricity demand . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp scientist lands prestigious British Council UK Alumni award ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp supporting National Grid’s Strategic Innovation Fund - Sustainable Electrical Gas Insulated Lines ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp outlines key actions for nuclear energy . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp scientist is working with the world’s best doctors to develop a ground breaking early detection test for lung cancer . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp puts energies into global challenge solution that’s close to home . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp revealed as a ‘Northern Humanitarian Powerhouse’ . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . Medicines Discovery Catapult relaunches Wolfson Radiochemistry facility in ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue . Harvard and ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp pioneer ‘soft’ graphene-containing electrodes that adapt to living tissue ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp launches Advanced Nuclear Energy roadmap . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp and UK Atomic Energy Authority . Fusion energy partnership agreed between The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Institute for Biotechnology for environmental research . Queen’s Anniversary Prize awarded to ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp launches plan to address UN targets by 2030 . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp professor publishes 15 papers in one day . Fight against disease goes global as ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp presents to the United Nations . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp . UK constitutional law conference at The ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp gives city’s Roma community a voice . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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 ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp Centre for Global Women’s Health named WHO Collaborating Centre . ¼â½ÐÊÓƵapp 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