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The Universities of Warwick and Birmingham opened the first of their respective 1.2 GHz NMR facilities at Warwick, the result of a £23M investment from UKRI that solidifies the West Midlands as a powerhouse for NMR spectroscopy.

We really enjoyed celebrating with our fantastic graduating students on Friday. If you have Instagram you can watch our reelLink opens in a new window to see the highlights!

We would like to wish all our graduates all the best in their future work or study.

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Four of the leading Doctoral Training Centres (Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, HetSys) are hosting an event to answer questions, shatter myths and break stereotypes about PhD programmes.

We are excited to share that the UK's first-ever 1.2 GHz magnet was officially opened this summer.

The event marked a milestone in NMR Spectroscopy as the most powerful magnet operational in the UK, and one of less than 15 similar magnets in the world. The facility will allow better resolution and increased sensitivity.

Read the full press release for further information.

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.

Dr Iqbal Dulloo, currently a molecular cell biologist at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a prestigious five-year Medical Research Council (MRC) Career Development Award. He will join the University of Warwick’s School of Life Sciences in late September 2025 to launch his independent research group.

Dr Dulloo’s research explores how cells send and receive signals to maintain healthy function. When this communication breaks down, it can lead to diseases like cancer or neurodegenerative conditions. His recent discovery showed that an enzyme complex, previously thought to carry out a routine task, also plays a role in regulating gene activity by releasing a key messenger protein inside cells.

At Warwick, he will investigate how widespread this hidden signalling pathway is and how it may be exploited by viruses during infection.

Dr Dulloo said: “I am honoured to receive this award and delighted to be joining the University of Warwick. Understanding how cells communicate could unlock new ways to tackle disease. This fellowship will allow me to pursue fundamental questions in an exciting area of cell biology that remains under-explored but full of promise. I look forward to building a collaborative team and contributing to the vibrant scientific community at Warwick.”

Professor Miriam Gifford, Head of the School of Life Sciences, said: “We are delighted to welcome Dr Dulloo. His pioneering work will be a fantastic addition to our cell biology and host-pathogen research directions, and we are excited to support the next stage of his career.”

A team of five Warwick students are celebrating after a fantastic showing at this year's International Mathematics Competition.

University of Warwick researchers have secured a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Intelligent Imaging Innovations (3i) to roll out a new AI-guided microscopy platform.

New Study Maps 30 Years of Resilience Research
Systematic review highlights gaps and provides roadmap for future studies

Resilience is a powerful concept often used in science, policy, and everyday life. But what does it really mean, and how has it been studied over time?

The study, “A systematic review of conceptualizations and statistical methods in longitudinal studies of resilience”, led by Professor Dieter Wolke, Dr. Yanlin Zhou, and colleagues provides the most comprehensive overview to date of how resilience has been defined and measured over the past three decades.

This paper was recently published in Nature Mental Health. It systematically reviewed more than 190 longitudinal studies of resilience, covering over 800,000 participants across the life span. The key findings include:

• Only one in three studies clearly defined resilience, with varying interpretations as a trait, process, or outcome.
• Most research relied on variable-centred statistical methods and moderation models, with a strong focus on mental health outcomes following childhood or family adversity.
• Protective factors were often studied at the individual, family, and social levels, while genetics and neurobiological factors were rarely investigated.

The review calls for greater clarity in definitions and the use of multisystemic frameworks, and it provides methodological approaches to strengthen future resilience research. It offers a landmark for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to understand and promote resilience across the life course.

The authors commented “Resilience is an intriguing concept, but our review shows it has often been used inconsistently. We provide recommendations to help researchers design clearer, more robust studies that can ultimately improve resilience science, interventions, and policies to support vulnerable individuals.”

The full paper is available open access here: https://doi.org/10.1038/s44220-025-00479-3Link opens in a new window