Dr Wendy Piatt appointed to BIS advisory panel

Microbes could soon be used to convert metallic wastes into high-value catalysts for generating clean energy, say scientists from the University of Birmingham’s School of Biosciences, writing in the September issue of Microbiology.

Claims that a tomb at Vergina, Greece, the ancient burial place of the Macedonian royal family in the fourth century BC, contains the body of King Philip III Arrhidaios, half-brother of Alexander the Great, and not Philip II, Alexander’s father, are called into question by researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

The University of Cambridge has been named number one University in the world in the 2010 QS World University Rankings published today, the first non-US University ever to top the list.

Houston Zoo visits Danau Girang Field Centre

Scientists showcase state-of-the-art science vehicles and gear on the eve of record-breaking Antarctic expedition – News Release

King's has risen two places to 21st position in the world in the 2010 QS international world rankings, formerly the Times Higher Education/QS rankings.

Think concrete; think drab 1960s tower blocks? Think again.

The University of Liverpool, in conjunction with Liverpool John Moores University, is helping to boost growth in high-value sectors of the Liverpool City Region's economy.

Letter from Dr Ros Altmann, LSE governor, in response to an article on the economic downturn . - Financial Times

Weather extremes in the North and South Poles and their rapidly-changing climates are the latest subjects of a fascinating series of podcasts about our atmosphere.

Scientists are a step closer to understanding why older women are more likely to produce abnormal eggs, increasing the risk of infertility, miscarriage and birth defects such as Down's Syndrome.

Colleges, departments and museums are inviting the public to go behind-the-scenes this weekend (11-12 September), as the Oxford Preservation Trust and University of Oxford host Oxford Open Doors 2010.

Down manager James McCartan joined Queen's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Postgraduates, Professor James McElnay, and fellow Queen's GAA legend and former intercounty star, Sean O'Neill, at Queen's University today to launch the Inaugural McAleer & Teague sponsored Golf Classic, which will take place at Rockmount on Friday 1 October.

An innovative computer system which allows the long-term sick to manage their condition, without health professionals, could revolutionise primary health care in Britain. Devised by the University of ...

Helena Schulze, the University of Southampton’s Student Enterprise Officer, has been named the UK’s ‘Enterprise Champion’ at the National Enterprise Educator Awards.

UCL has maintained fourth place – its highest ever position – in the annual QS World University Rankings, published today.

Today sees the publication of the QS World University Rankings for 2010.  According to this table Warwick has climbed five places on the previous year to be ranked 53^rd overall in the world. However Warwick’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nigel, Thrift urged caution when considering any of the current attempts to produce global university rankings.