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University · Birmingham & the West Midlands

University of Birmingham

Research profile

Research strengths

  • Quantum sensing and gravity sensing
  • Rail research
  • Hydrogen and energy storage

Innovation & doctoral centres

  • UK Quantum Technology Hub for Sensing and Timing
  • Birmingham Centre for Railway Research

Specialist facilities

  • Quantum sensing laboratories
  • Hydrogen research facilities

Working with this university

Commercialisation and industry routes.

University of Birmingham Enterprise manages IP, spin-outs and the Birmingham Research Park.

Connected ecosystem

Spin-outs in this directory

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Investors nearby

Relevant proposed UKIZ mission

Proposed by UKIZ · not a government designation

Sources

  • Organisation's own published material
  • UK Research and Innovation

Last verified: 15 August 2026

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