Research

  1. January 19, 2026

    U-M helps illuminate deepest mysteries of the universe

    The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument uses advanced spectroscopic mapping and 5,000 robotic arms to measure the redshifts of galaxies and quasars, enabling researchers to map the universe’s expansion and create a 3D record of how it has evolved over time.

  2. January 16, 2026

    Brain cancer digital twin predicts treatment outcomes

    A new machine-learning-based approach developed at U-M could help doctors discover which treatment strategies are most likely to be effective against individual cases of glioma.

  3. January 15, 2026

    Sustainability Catalyst Grants projects advance climate solutions

    The Graham Sustainability Institute has awarded seven Sustainability Catalyst Grants, connecting U-M researchers with community organizations, practitioners, businesses, and institutions.

  4. January 15, 2026

    Anesthesiology professor awarded $1.1M AMA grant

    The American Medical Association announced the award of a $1.1 million grant to Matthew Caldwell, clinical associate professor of anesthesiology at the Medical School, through its ChangeMedEd Initiative.

  5. January 14, 2026

    Arts Initiative grants awarded to six research teams

    The Arts Research: Incubation & Acceleration program has awarded grants to six faculty-led projects focused on a variety of topics.

  6. January 13, 2026

    Study reveals strong economic impact of U-M, state universities

    Nearly $45 billion in economic activity in Michigan is driven by the state’s public universities, according to an economic impact study the Michigan Association of State Universities.

  7. January 13, 2026

    Impact Institutes awards first seed funding to 10 research teams

    Impact Institutes, a seed funding initiative launched in May, has awarded its first cycle of funding to 10 new institutes from across the University of Michigan.

  8. December 19, 2025

    U-M, ASICS to launch groundbreaking sport innovation initiative

    U-M and ASICS will establish the ASICS x Michigan Sport Innovation Center, a pioneering research effort aimed at advancing human performance and sport science, through a new mutli-year research collaboration.

  9. December 17, 2025

    Freezer Challenge encourages U-M labs to cut energy use

    The International Laboratory Freezer Challenge, a global competition that promotes energy efficiency and best practices in laboratory cold storage, is now underway at U-M and runs through June 30.

  10. December 15, 2025

    New institute: A bold vision for biomedical innovation at U-M

    U-M has long led at the forefront of innovation, discovery and medical advances. An ambitious new biomedical and bio-innovation institute will ensure it remains there.