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Martha Turvey wins best oral presentation at the British Liquid Crystal Society conference

Martha Turvey (Third year postgraduate student in the Ultrasound Group) has been announced as the winner of the best oral presentation prize at the British Liquid Crystal Society conference in April.


Work commenced to host the 1.2 GHz NMR spectrometer

In May, building work has begun in preparation for the UK’s first 1.2 GHz NMR spectrometer. The spectrometer is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and will be provided by Bruker, with some additional MAS probes from Phoenix.

Fri 24 May 2024, 09:31 | Tags: Feature News, announcements, Faculty of Science

Scientists explain how they are helping boost UK fruit and veg production in wake of new government report

Researchers at the University’s internationally recognised Warwick Crop Centre are reflecting on a new government report, ‘A blueprint to grow the UK fruit and vegetable sector’, which details plans to support the fresh fruit and vegetable sector.

Press Release (23 May 2024)


SLS spin out company wins business awards

At the recent Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2024, Cytecom won the Delivering Innovation into Health and Care award and the £5,000 prize as the ‘winner of winners’. Cytecom is an SLS spin out company developing a rapid diagnostic test using its cutting-edge optical electrophysiology technology to reduce the time for targeted antibiotic selection from days to seconds.
Press Release (13 May 2024)


16 of the UK’s best scientific minds announced as Scientific Section Presidents

Professor Eric Holub has been selected by The British Science Association (BSA) as one of its Scientific Section Presidents for 2024. The Scientific Section Presidents are science professionals who play a crucial role in shaping the British Science Festival programme each year. Eric was nominated for making a significant contribution in the Agriculture and Food section for his work with Eat wise, cook with MAGIC.

Press Release (16 May 2024).


Professor Emma MacPherson showcases research on BBC News

Emma MacPherson showed the BBC team around her lab, showcasing the development of her skin scanner machine.


Professor Steven Brown joins EPSRC Advisory Team

Congratulations to Professor Steven Brown who has joined the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Physical Sciences Strategic Advisory Team.


New Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) has been awarded the West Midlands Building of the Year award

Our new Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) has been awarded the West Midlands Building of the Year award from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Press Release (10 May 2024)

Mon 13 May 2024, 09:40 | Tags: Press Release Faculty of Science


Exploring Europe's key Stone Age site: The major underwater scientific expedition to preserve history

Led by Professor Robin Allaby, a new expedition is set to delve into Europe’s pivotal Mesolithic Stone Age site, Bouldnor Cliff. The expedition is a race against time to the submerged prehistoric settlement as erosion threatens its complete loss.

Press Release (26 April 2024).


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