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Alisha talks to Professor John Wright about how one open-ended study of 40,000 people in the city of Bradford is changing lives and bonding communities around the world.

Alisha speaks to Professor Ruth DeFries to discuss how the world has become reliant on a small number of crops (such as corn and rice), leaving us in a vulnerable position if…

For a long time, academia has emphasised individual achievement over teamwork and collegiality. We want to change that. 

Building a positive and inclusive research culture is an ongoing process, but what drives change forward?

The G7 summit is a critical opportunity for political leaders to change the course of the Covid-19 pandemic and concretely discuss how we need to…

Doctors and nurses are joining global demands for action on climate change – and because of their skills they have the potential for huge influence.

There are often calls for solidarity in times of global health emergencies, but a lack of accountability at the international level. Dr Caesar Atuire’s discovery research…

Fungal infections are an increasing threat and we need researchers around the world to work on these problems. But fungal research is very challenging in resource-limited…

Climate change is making the world more susceptible to extreme weather events like flooding, which can impact human health 

The UK government can improve both the economy and people’s health by investing in research. Our manifesto for science outlines three priorities for an incoming government –…

Review a list of the types of costs that can and can't be claimed on a grant.

What roles do individuals and funders play in creating research culture? We speak to Dan O’Connor and Megan Reitz about how different groups can sustain or…

Explore the unexpected qualities of your vocal cords at Wellcome Collection’s late event. Sounds of chattering, squawking and singing will fill Wellcome Collection as the…

IQ, the standard measure of intelligence, can increase or fall significantly during our teenage years, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust, and these changes…

In spite of what we know about the impacts of climate change on health, policymakers and decision-makers are still not taking action quickly and decisively enough. Here's why…

The rest of the world can learn from Puerto Rican communities rallying together to recover from a natural disaster fuelled by climate change.

Wellcome cannot fund activities in mainland China because of the Chinese Overseas Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) Law.

We’re changing how we award Biomedical Vacation Scholarships.

As climate change alters temperatures and weather patterns around the world, the risk of vector-borne diseases like dengue fever and Zika virus will increase. Here’s what…

Fungi can keep us healthy or cause disease. As climate change drives fungi to adapt, learn how we can harness the benefits and tackle the threats.