It’s April Fools Day in the UK, but this @durhamphysics.bsky.social research is no joke! Our experts cast doubt on the long-held theory that our galaxy, the Milky Way, will collide with its largest neighbour, the Andromeda galaxy, in 4.5 billion years-time. 🌌 👉 tinyurl.com/4yfdumbm

Did you know that viruses eavesdrop on each other? And no, this is not an April Fools....

Meet Alan, the new humanoid robot in our Computer Science Department. Alan will support exciting new research in AI, robotics & visual computing, helping our researchers explore how intelligent systems can better understand and respond to the real world. Read more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...

What should we be eating for a healthy brain as we age? Our experts have been sharing their advice on how to reduce dementia risk, protect cognitive health and support healthy ageing at a special event with residents from South Belfast’s Market community. Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/tRbK50YBaEY

Manchester scientists have created a breakthrough MLM that keeps molecular simulations stable even at 1000 K 🔥 The MLM uses real physical principles to stop molecules “breaking apart” under extreme conditions, enabling long, reliable simulations on standard CPUs. Read more: doi.org/10.1038/s420...

Families waiting for months or years for an ADHD diagnosis feel stressed, powerless and “forever in limbo” according to a study by our Psychology at Soton researchers. They spoke to parents of children on waiting lists about their experiences. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/i2tsqsuax1

A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development – and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. We’re proud to support this important work. Read more 👉 gla.ac/4bEyy65

In response to growing UK wildfire risk, researchers at The University of Manchester brought together ecologists, hydrologists, remote-sensing experts, modellers, fire services and land managers to co-produce new tools to assess fire behaviour. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYTu... #ShapedTogether

Our Policy Manager, Jamie Roberts said “The most recent defunding of management & leadership apprenticeships will be a blow to many HE providers. But it’s also the latest in a series of policy changes that has created uncertainty in the apprenticeship funding landscape"

Congratulations to Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne who have been appointed joint Chief Executives at the Office for Students from June 2026 👏 We look forward to working closely together in the coming years, to deliver quality and excellence for students and resilience for our sector. bit.ly/4tgleKW

Since 2023 @bristoluni.bsky.social Dental School has treated 1,600 local people who would struggle to find a dentist. Find out more about Bristol Dental School and our Healthier Communities 2030 Commitment: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/healthier-co... #NHS #HealthierCommunities #PublicHealth

@russellgroup.bsky.social accuses UK govt of making “misleading” claims to justify policy of halting student visa applications from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan www.timeshighereducation.com/news/home-of... via @patrickjack.bsky.social

Today we say farewell to Dr Tim Bradshaw on his final day as Chief Executive! For over 12 yrs at the Russell Group, as CEO since 2017, Tim has been a fantastic leader & colleague for our team and everyone in the membership. We are so grateful to him and wish him all the best in his future plans 🥳

✍️ NHS demand is rising but workforce shortages persist. The solution must lie in expanding training capacity & career pathways - so we're committing to training more graduates to build a health workforce fit for the future. Our Chair Prof Chris Day in @thetimes.com www.thetimes.com/comment/colu...

UoM is backing a major new commitment alongside @russellgroup.bsky.social universities to build a healthier future for the UK, working in partnership with the NHS, national and local government, industry and the local community. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/u...

Since 2023 @bristoluni.bsky.social Dental School has treated 1,600 local people who would struggle to find a dentist, tackling the challenges highlighted by BBC News. It's just one example of how our universities deliver for health services across the UK. www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/how-b...

Turning research excellence into better outcomes for patients up and down the country. Thanks to Lord Vallance, UK Science Minister, for supporting our Healthier Communities 2030 launch. Find out more about our new health and innovation commitments 👉 www.russellgroup.ac.uk/healthier-co...

Russell Group universities have pledged to train thousands more healthcare workers and support more students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access medical careers, reports Helen Packer #EduSky #medicine https://ow.ly/asvs50Yy7lt

Our fast-track nursing apprenticeship is already helping to tackle NHS workforce challenges: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/impact/fast-...

Today, the @russellgroup.bsky.social has set out a landmark commitment to help strengthen the NHS and build healthier communities across the UK. Russell Group universities already play a pivotal role in the health of the nation and our communities.

Meeting and beating the challenges in our healthcare system requires long-term commitment to people, research & innovation. That's why we're launching a landmark new commitment today to help strengthen the NHS & build healthier communities across the UK. Hear from our Chair, Professor Chris Day 👇

✍ "Universities can help keep the special relationship alive even when government-to-government engagement is becoming more challenging". Director of Policy Hollie Chandler writes in @resprofnews.bsky.social on the UK-US relationship: www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v... (£)

Today's report from @nao.org.uk rightly highlights the importance of high-quality research infrastructure, as well as the scale of the challenge university research facilities face. Read our full response here: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/respons...

NEW: An AI-driven tool that tailors antidepressant treatment to individual patients was shown to improve outcomes for people with depression, compared to standard treatment, in a major international trial. Find out more ⬇️

There's no robust evidence that ADHD is being over diagnosed in the UK - our experts say 🧠 Instead, they say long waits for assessment, support and treatment are more pressing concerns. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/w9ouxzqudp | @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

British Science Week celebrations kick off today and DSIT have posted a reel highlighting some recent scientific milestones that are making a real difference to people’s lives. Including research from @qmul.bsky.social 👇 www.linkedin.com/posts/scitec...

Mosquito-borne diseases present a significant burden on human health, with malaria alone causing an estimated 249 million cases and 608,000 deaths worldwide in 2022. But where did their taste for humans come from? www.nature.com/articles/s41... @uom-ees.bsky.social #mosquitoes

Our researchers are helping turn cutting-edge physics and AI into real-world impact for cancer patients. Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/... @durhamphysics.bsky.social

Children who started school during the Covid-19 pandemic may be experiencing lasting setbacks in their ability to self-regulate and adapt to new situations, according to new research involving @samhforbes.bsky.social @durhampsych.bsky.social. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3N7TUPM @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

📣 New global research is in. 23k people across 29 countries reveal a mixed picture of gender roles in 2026, progress in some areas, but also some surprising reversals among Gen Z men. Professor Heejung Chung helps make sense of the findings. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/shorts/salaS...

Did you know that new mothers only have about an hour of their waking day for rest? A study by our psychologists has found this leads to stress, loneliness and emotional exhaustion. tinyurl.com/4tbjj9fe @thuyvytnguyen.bsky.social | @thesolitudelab.bsky.social | @durhamimh.bsky.social #IWD2026

Research shows how jackdaw chicks learn about predators. Recordings of predator calls were played with adult jackdaw alarm calls or contact calls that indicate no danger. Chicks that heard predator sounds and alarm calls learned to fear the predator while those that heard contact calls did not.

Wishing a Happy Holi to our students, colleagues, alumni & friends who are celebrating 🎨 #OneTeamUofG #FestivalOfColours #Holi2026

Our student engineers have carried out the world’s first demo of a 'blockchain black box’ on a drone. It records flight data on a secure digital ledger so it's actions can be verified and trusted. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/j3o142z2pz

We'll be marking International Women's Day with a series of talks and events on campus and elsewhere in York. Join us as we explore the theme of #GiveToGain Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/mv9yypdh

Could working from home help reverse declining birth rates? Couples who work from home at least one day a week are having more children and planning larger families, according to a new @kcl-spe.bsky.social study. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/could-w...

One in three people who have a routine test during dental appointments are diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes. The @kingsdentistry.bsky.social study builds on longstanding research into oral and metabolic health at King’s. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Our researchers alongside the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have developed the world’s largest open-source database of canine and feline tumours, with over one million records, to improve understanding of cancer risk in pets. 🐶🐱 Read more: ▶️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/02/r...

Readers of Current Archaeology Magazine have voted to make the Melsonby Hoard Iron Age find its ‘Rescue Project of the Year’. The hoard was excavated by @arcdurham.bsky.social, including Archaeological Services, with support from The British Museum and Historic England 👉 tinyurl.com/cjfmauj9

[1/2] A £76m investment from @ukri.org will deliver four new projects to support the UK Compute Roadmap - all at Russell Group universities. New national compute resources will launch at @unibirmingham.bsky.social @cam.ac.uk @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk. www.ukri.org/news/new-nat...

An excellent time last week hosting friends & colleagues from around the world at GRIUN 2026 in London, a meeting of the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network @germanu15.bsky.social @u15ca.bsky.social #Groupof8Australia, #RU11Japan, #LERU & #AAU. See more 👉 www.linkedin.com/posts/russel...

SOLVED: Oxford Earth Sciences researchers have resolved a decades-long debate over the Moon’s early magnetic field. A new study shows the Moon likely had both strong and weak magnetic phases 3.5 - 4 billion years ago, meaning both sides were partly right. Read more ⬇️

A major study by Durham and Oxford universities has found that specific learning difficulties like dyslexia are not being identified equally among school pupils in England, raising questions about fair access to support. 👉 tinyurl.com/4yzkh536 @durhameducation.bsky.social | @education.ox.ac.uk

What if robots could move through water like fish? 🐟 Researchers have created a soft robotic wing that senses water currents and adapts its shape automatically. Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/02...

NEW: Oxford researchers, with partners in China, have identified the master regulator that helps plants balance root and shoot growth when nutrients are scarce. The breakthrough could ultimately improve global crop yields while reducing dependence on synthetic fertilisers.

Did you know that @durhamphysics.bsky.social researchers are involved in the search for life on distant planets? They're investigating how a UK-led team could design and build a core instrument for the new NASA Habitable Worlds mission due to launch in the 2040s 👉 tinyurl.com/3fmwfyur

🤝 Research impact, #ShapedTogether. From mental health innovators to wildfire responders and community organisers, one truth holds: meaningful impact is built through shared ownership, respect and collaboration. Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/research/imp... youtu.be/AN9SeGshLjo?...

Through @horizoneu.bsky.social partnerships, the UK's world-leading universities and cutting-edge R&D infrastructure help make research breakthroughs possible. The UK government's new matchmaking service helps Horizon applicants find a UK partner for their consortium. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3MRWRDO

U15 Canada is joining our partners from across the Global Research-Intensive Universities Network #GRIUN for two days of meetings in London, hosted by @russellgroup.bsky.social. Collectively, our universities are having a global impact developing talent, driving innovation and delivering impact.

Congratulations to all the students who showcased research at yesterday's #PostersinParliament organised by @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social and the British Conference of Undergraduate Research👏 Our Director of Policy Dr Hollie Chandler was proud to be a judge in the Research Communications Competition.