As of today, we won't be posting from this channel anymore. Follow @IAS_UoB for information about interdisciplinary workshops, events and more, and follow @news_ub to read about the important ongoing research at the University.

New research has shown, for the first time on a global scale, that tree bark in the world’s forests absorbs the greenhouse gas methane. The discovery could have big implications for tackling climate change. @GauciGauci writes for @ConversationUK

This is fantastic news! @sandrapertek will work across Bangladesh, Kenya, Turkey and the UK, exploring ways Islamic philanthropy principles can be leveraged to better inform and coordinate humanitarian aid work to achieve more effective outcomes for displaced women.

PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can be absorbed through human skin, contrary to what has been previously believed about the skin acting as a barrier. Oddný Ragnarsdóttir, Dr Mohammed Abdallah and Prof Stuart Harrad explain their research for @ConversationUK.

RT @freshwaterflows: I was happy to share in @Hydrology_AGU newsletter some of my experiences of developing partnerships and networks. I ho…

RT @LES_UniBham: A platform for change for the UK youth homelessness crisis Tuesday 9 July 2024, 13:00 - 15:00, Zoom Join researchers from…

A new study, led by @yuli_shan, has shown how adding nitrogen to concrete could significantly reduce global levels of potentially harmful nitrogen oxides created by the construction industry in developing towns and cities.

RT @hflowe: Join me at the @rights_4_time Summit on 24th June, 14:45 BST to learn about the "How to Time Travel" exhibition. The show's fo…

🗓️: On July 1, our friends at @DisabilitySiege will host Marina Barham from @Al_HarahTheater and hear how they use theatre to support young people during crisis, and about their work to increase the number of people with disabilities in performing arts. All the information ⬇️

RT @cleanair_doc: Excellent to welcome James Milner from @LSHTM to deliver the last of our @bIGIdeas_UoB seminar series today. We discussed…

We love this! Read the new paper on how light painting photography can successfully highlight the issue of air pollution and create wider civic discourse.

There are around 15,000 different PFAS chemicals. It’s impossible to avoid PFAS exposure entirely, but you can reduce your exposure. Dr Daniel Drage writes for @ConversationUK.

Experts at @unibirmingham have designed groundbreaking interventions to prevent deaths by post-partum haemorrhage and at caesarean sections. Hear from WHO Collaborating Centre for Global Women’s Health Co-Directors @arricoomarasamy and @thangaratinam.

A new paper in @CellRepMed assesses the potential of microplastics and nanoplastics to exacerbate the health impacts and global burden of non-communicable diseases. @stefankrauseh2o @holly_nel @DrVal_O @iseult5 @MicroPlastic101

How can universities turn sustainability knowledge into climate action? On Monday 24 June, join @unibirmingham experts to explore this and to look ahead to #COP29.

RT @freshwaterflows: Last few places available for 15th Annual #Catchment #Science #Summer #School @unibirmingham run in person 1 - 6 Septe…

Our geographers are at the forefront of interdisciplinary efforts to improve outcomes for children and young people – working with partners from across the globe to develop novel ways of conducting research. Read our #ADecadeOfIDR article.

ICYMI: Professor @SBandyo72 spoke to the Marginal Babble podcast about domestic violence, public health and crime. Watch the full episode via the link below, or find the podcast on Spotify.

There are many influential and informative theories of Chinese dialect regions, but this new paper in @LinguisticsJ produces a more modern and objective analysis based on new data. Read the thread below for more ⬇️

RT @JWGrieve: Really happy to announce our new (open access) paper was finally published today in @LinguisticsJ! "Geographic structure of…