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Copper-based anticancer activity
Alongside collaborators at Durham University, the Lord Research Group has discovered copper-based compounds that not only exhibit high anticancer activity but also localise in the endoplasmic reticulum—an unusual finding for metal-based drugs.
University of Warwick to lead clean energy storage revolution with £10 million gift
University of Warwick has received a transformational £10 million philanthropic gift from alumnus Tim Hartnoll to establish a pioneering new research centre dedicated to sustainable electrical chemistry research for new forms of batteries.
£2.3M boost to revolutionize optical and mechanical metamaterials
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the University of Warwick have secured £2.3M in UKRI funding to create materials with radically new optical and mechanical properties, that can be produced at scale and low cost.
New antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found hiding in plain sight
Warwick and Monash University Chemists have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity against drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, including MRSA and VRE
Medherant announces positive initial Phase 1 clinical trial results for testosterone patch for women
Warwick spin-out Medherant has reported positive results from its initial first-stage clinical trial at Hammersmith Medicines Research (HMR); London. The announcement comes as Menopause Awareness Month is celebrated, which focuses us on this major change in women’s lives.
Dr Raj Pandya wins Institute of Physics 2025 Medal and Prize
Dr Raj Pandya from the Department of Chemistry has been named as this year's recipient of the Henry Moseley Medal and Prize.
‘Designing defects’ in Graphene opens new possibilities for future tech
Recent research from Prof Reinhard Maurer and collaborators has developed a new process for growing graphene with controlled imperfection that will improve performance across a range of applications - from sensors and batteries, to electronics.
Warwick Chemists win UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships
Two Warwick Chemists are among the 77 UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowships (FLF) winnersLink opens in a new window, taking a share of £120 million funding.
Dr Hannes Houck wins €1.5 million EU funding for innovative DeCoDER project
Dr Hannes Houck, Department of Chemistry, has won a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to explore recyclable light-activated 3D printing inks.
Prof Greg Challis appointed REF 2029 Panellist
Our thanks and appreciation go to Prof Greg Challis who has been appointed to serve on the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029 Chemistry sub-panel, in recognition of his expertise and leadership in chemical biology.
McMaster Honours Prof Stefan Bon with Les Shemilt Lectureship
Professor Stefan Bon has been honoured by McMaster University with the prestigious Les Shemilt Lectureship for his achievements in chemical engineering.
Magnets propel scientists towards more efficient oxygen production in space.
University of Warwick, ZARM and Georgia Tech have hit upon a breakthrough in space life support systems thanks to the magnetic properties of water.