Puffin’s log: a new book for an old boat24 March 2009In the 1950s, Jocelyn Greenway wrote about her family’s adventures taken in a 22-foot-long wooden sailing boat called Puffin. In February this year, after a long search, her daughter, Cathy Woodhead, discovered Puffin in Underfall’s Boatyard in the Bristol Docks.
New insights may help HIV and cancer patients24 March 2009Important progress in understanding the function of tetherin, known to have both anti-cancer and anti-viral properties, has been made by researchers at the University of Bristol.
Sixth-formers to become physics detectives24 March 2009Over 300 budding physicists will be competing to build a machine capable of identifying invisible particles this week [25 - 27 March], when they attend a Particle Physics Masterclass in the University of Bristol’s Physics Department.
Take art and take off!23 March 2009As part of its ongoing centenary celebrations, the University is running a competition for all current staff and students to produce a piece of art that represents the University's 'Great past - greater future'. The winning entry will be displayed on a banner on the outside of the Physics Building on Tyndall Avenue throughout 2009 and will be seen by thousands of people during the course of the year.
New programme of University swimming lessons23 March 2009A new programme of swimming lessons for both adults and children (aged five and over) wanting either to learn how to swim, gain confidence or improve their stroke begins from next month [Monday 20 April] at the University of Bristol swimming pool in Clifton.
2012 Games inspires Bristol’s Festival of School Sport23 March 2009Over 1,400 local youngsters will have the chance to try their hand at golf xtreme, flag football and smoothie-making among other activities this week [24 to 26 March] at the Bristol Festival of School Sport and Culture.
Bristol student wins gold in Youth Olympics19 March 2009Emily Cousins, an undergraduate neuroscience student at the University of Bristol, has won the Olympic Gold Medal for Equestrian Dressage at the 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney.
Could you be one of the 21st century faces of science?19 March 2009A national competition to discover the 21st century faces of science is being held next month [Saturday 18 April] in Bristol. The ‘NESTA FameLab 2009’ competition is looking for charismatic scientists, who can share their expert knowledge, engage the public and allow them to see the world from a new perspective.
Give blood: 30 March donor sessions18 March 2009Staff are invited to give blood at a blood donor session to be held at the University on Monday 30 March.
Examining the infinitesimal17 March 2009A new approach to microscopy is opening up the wonders of the molecular world, allowing researchers to examine organic molecules and delicate crystals as they grow, atom by atom.
Further changes to development proposals for Biological Sciences and Mathematics16 March 2009Members of the public, University staff and students are being given a final opportunity to view the latest design changes to proposals for creating new research and teaching accommodation for the University of Bristol’s Departments of Biological Sciences and Mathematics. The plans are due to be considered by Bristol City Council’s Development Control Committee in April.
Bristol brains featured in Venue13 March 2009An article in this week’s Venue magazine which aimed to “track down the cleverest people” in Bristol and Bath, featured ten members of University of Bristol staff.
Sports Centre hosts bone density screening13 March 2009The Sports Centre is hosting a bone density clinic on Wednesday 18 March, where staff can take advantage of reduced rate testing for bone density and fracture risk.
Take part in an ‘alien encounter’ this weekend13 March 2009Scientists will be joining shoppers this weekend when they stage an ‘alien encounter’ exhibit [Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March 2009] at Bristol’s Cabot Circus to mark National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW).
Come and get brainy in Bristol this spring13 March 2009A 350-strong human network of nerve cells, a giant brain, high-power microscopes and a neurobot are just a few of the interactive displays taking place at Explore-At-Bristol next week [Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 March], to celebrate International Brain Awareness Week.
Biochemistry bags half of Biochemical Society awards11 March 2009Staff in the University’s Department of Biochemistry have won three of only six awards to be presented by the Biochemical Society in 2010 – an outstanding achievement for one department.
University Health and Safety Conference 200911 March 2009The University is holding its fifth annual Joint Unions Safety Representatives, Managers and Departmental Safety Advisors Conference on 1 April in the HH Wills Physics Building.
A vaccine for multiple sclerosis10 March 2009Apitope announced in 2007 it had developed a vaccine designed to halt multiple sclerosis in its tracks.
New veterinary clinic hopes to be the best in the South West10 March 2009A new veterinary clinic, including the original clinical services and the diagnostic laboratories of the University of Bristol's Vet School, was launched last week [March 1].
Staff Club has lots to offer this spring10 March 2009The University’s Staff Club is organising a number of events this term - and there are now 24 groups and clubs under its umbrella!
Making decisions about work in one-earner couple households6 March 2009The attitudes and behaviours of non-working partnered parents living in low-income households where neither partner is in receipt of out-of-work benefits, are the subject of a new report from the University of Bristol’s Personal Finance Research Centre published today by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Archaeologists find earliest known domestic horses5 March 2009The earliest known evidence of horses being domesticated by humans has been uncovered by an international team of archaeologists, led by experts at the Universities of Exeter and Bristol.
Help to shape the future of plant science5 March 2009How can plant scientists change the world? Three academics in the School of Biological Sciences have launched a campaign to find out – and you can help. You might even make it into the Top Ten!
Funding boost for Brain Awareness Week3 March 2009Bristol Neuroscience (BN) has been awarded £4,500 by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for public engagement work, bringing the total amount raised by BN for this year's Brain Awareness Week activities to £18,000.
TV watching linked to increased risk of asthma3 March 2009Young children who spend more than two hours watching TV every day double their subsequent risk of developing asthma, indicates research published by Children of the 90s.
£2.6m AHRC award funds 75 studentships2 March 2009The Arts and Humanities Research Council has awarded the University £2.6m to support postgraduate studentships.
What’s so social about social enterprise?2 March 2009Social enterprise will be at the heart of the new economy and the key to Britain’s economic recovery, according to the Government. It will also be the focus of a free public event taking place next week [9 March], featuring local social entrepreneurs and hosted by experts from the University of Bristol.
Exploration of buried Antarctic lake given green light2 March 2009An international team of scientists, led by the UK, has been given the go-ahead to explore one of the planet’s last great frontiers - an ancient lake hidden deep beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet. Buried under three kilometers of ice, the lake – the size of Lake Windermere (UK) – may have been isolated for hundreds of thousands of years and could contain unique forms of life.
£730,000 for research into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in children27 February 2009A new area of ground-breaking research to provide a better understanding of the cause, treatment and prevention of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME in children has secured a prestigious fellowship and funding of £730,000.
Bristol academic contributes to Severn tidal power debate27 February 2009Professor Colin Taylor, a leading civil engineer at Bristol University, is among the speakers at a public forum to be held on 7 March about options for renewable energy from the Severn Estuary.
Springboard to sporting success26 February 2009The University is collaborating with partners from the private, public and voluntary sectors in a scheme that will give young Bristol athletes the opportunity to follow their sporting dreams.
Bristol graduate makes book-prize shortlist26 February 2009Journalist and Bristol graduate, Misha Glenny, has been shortlisted for the first Bristol Festival of Ideas Book Prize.
Ants on the brain25 February 2009Colonies of social insects such as ants and bees could collectively make decisions using mechanisms similar to those used in primate brains, according to new research from the University of Bristol.
Chips with everything24 February 2009Professor David May in the Department of Computer Science thinks about what a computer chip should look like for the twenty-first century.
Thanksgiving for medical science23 February 2009A special thanksgiving event for friends and relatives of those who have donated their bodies to medical science will be held at the University of Bristol this week [Wednesday 25 February].
Father of string theory to speak in Bristol23 February 2009One of the founding fathers of string theory, Professor Leonard Susskind, will give a free public lecture at the University at 6pm on Thursday 26 February.
Fairtrade producer to visit University23 February 2009A Fairtrade sesame oil producer from Nicaragua is to visit the University on 3 March as part of national Fairtrade Fortnight.
