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Advanced mass spectrometry technique breaks free from specialist hardware

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:39:00 GMT

Warwick Chemists and spin-out company Verdel Instruments have successfully demonstrated two-dimensional mass spectrometry (2DMS) on a benchtop instrument, making this powerful technique practical and affordable for everyday laboratory use.

Celebrating Metal of Life Symposium Success

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:24:03 GMT

On occasion of Prof Peter Sadler’s 80th birthday a three-day symposium, "Metals of Life: Transforming Health, Energy, and Environment" was held at Warwick from 5th-7th July 2026.

Warwick and the Royal Institution join forces to expand public engagement in science

Tue, 26 May 2026 08:09:10 GMT

Warwick Chemistry's Dr Alex Baker instrumental in forging a partnership between the University and the Royal Institution.

New £10.4M project to grow next-generation semiconductor materials

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:03:00 GMT

A major new UK research programme aims to strengthen national capability in semiconductor materials, underpinning the future of electronics.

Warwick Chemistry spinout successfully scales up Polarfin® Compatibiliser production

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Interface Polymers announces the successful scale-up of Polarfin® Compatibiliser production, from their Visakhapatnam pilot plant.

New antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found hiding in plain sight

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:57:50 GMT

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 Hannes Houck wins €1.5 million EU funding for innovative DeCoDER project

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:24:31 GMT

Dr Hannes Houck, Department of Chemistry, has won a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant to explore recyclable light-activated 3D printing inks.

The Sweet Spot: Sugar-Based Sensors to Revolutionise Snake Venom Detection

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:33:48 GMT

Dr Alex Baker et al have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better antivenoms.

Why we need testosterone products designed for women

Fri, 30 May 2025 09:15:00 GMT

Prof Dave Haddleton reports on the testosterone gap in HRT and progress towards change in The Conversation.