Testing online treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME)1 November 2016Over 700 children and young people are to take part in the largest clinical trial ever undertaken in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which affects up to two per cent of young people, most of whom do not have access to treatment.
The effectiveness of 3D camouflage31 October 2016Over 100 years ago, the American artist Abbot Thayer proposed that the reason so many animals are darker on their backs than their bellies is to disguise their 3D shape and so improve camouflage.
Paul Sicolo, 1957-201631 October 2016Paul Sicolo, a Security Supervisor in the University Security Services team (Estates), sadly passed away on 6 October. Simon Ramsden and other colleagues in Security Services offer a tribute.
Bristol geophysicist to give 2017 Bullerwell Lecture31 October 2016Dr Juliet Biggs, Reader in the School of Earth Sciences, has been awarded the British Geophysical Association’s (BGA) Bullerwell Lecture for 2017.
SPHERE project wins MRC award27 October 2016Bristol is one of six universities to receive a Momentum award from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to develop the UK’s research base in dementia science.
Bristol chemistry researchers win Philip Leverhulme Prizes27 October 2016Two researchers in the School of Chemistry have been awarded 2016 Philip Leverhulme Prizes in recognition of their early-career achievements and exceptional promise.
Encouraging behaviour change in laboratories25 October 2016Taking responsibility for small routine tasks, such as unplugging equipment and shutting fume hoods reduces environmental impact of laboratories.
Towards better metallic glasses 25 October 2016Researchers from the University of Bristol have used state-of-the-art computer simulation to test a theory from the 1950s that when atoms organise themselves into 3D pentagons they suppress crystallisation.
Man-made noise can affect how animals use information from scents24 October 2016Research by scientists at the University of Bristol has, for the first time, found that man-made noise can have a detrimental impact on an animal’s use of scent – putting them at greater risk of being attacked by predators.
Flawed analysis casts doubt on years of evolution research24 October 2016Years of research on the evolution of ancient life, including the dinosaurs, have been questioned after a fatal flaw in the way fossil data is analysed was exposed by scientists from the universities of Reading and Bristol.
The houseplant with a blueprint for improving energy harvesting24 October 2016For many people, nanotechnology belongs in the realm of science fiction. Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Essex have solved the mystery of the blue sheen on the leaves of some begonias and have found that their chloroplasts have evolved a nanoscale light-trapping structure to help them survive in the darkness of the forest floor.
Behaviour incentives raise GCSE attainment in schools in poor neighbourhoods21 October 2016Low-achieving students respond to incentives to increase their effort and engagement at school - and the behaviour improvement shows up in much improved GCSE results. That is the central finding of new research published today from the University of Bristol.
Health research receives £7.5 million funding boost20 October 2016Innovative medical research led by the University of Bristol has been given a £7.5 million boost thanks to fresh funding from the Wellcome Trust.
Multimedia collaboration inspired by Bristol research 20 October 2016A powerful piece of performance inspired by research carried out by a University of Bristol academic which explores legends and rituals of the Virgin Mary in medieval Spain, will be premiered next month.
Join the debate and help shape modern urban living18 October 2016People living in Bristol will have the opportunity to debate the challenges of modern urban living and help improve the city’s health, well-being and prosperity at a free event tomorrow.
Studies offer new insights for treating stomach infections18 October 2016Researchers have discovered a new approach to preventing or treating a stomach bacterium associated with an increased risk of stomach cancer as well as gastritis and duodenal ulcers.
As Schiaparelli prepares to land on Mars, hear about the legacy of Beagle 218 October 2016With the much-anticipated landing of the Schiaparelli spacecraft on Mars tomorrow [19 October], the University of Bristol has announced a special event being held in memory of Colin Pillinger – the Bristol-born scientist best known for leading the Beagle 2 mission to Mars.
Bristol leads the way in the wizardly sport of Quidditch15 October 2016The magical sport of Quidditch, inspired by the Harry Potter series, is being taken to the next level in the UK – thanks to muggle students at the University of Bristol.
University of Bristol Announces New Publishing Venture14 October 2016Policy Press, IPG/Frankfurt Book Fair Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year 2016, together with the University of Bristol, are proud to announce the creation of the University of Bristol Press.
GPs need better training to help children affected by domestic violence14 October 2016Although doctors and nurses are becoming more aware of patients experiencing domestic violence, the needs of children are often ignored, according to new research published today that reveals a lack of training about how to identify and support children exposed to domestic violence.
Students launch new research journal14 October 2016Students from the medical and dental schools of Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter and Plymouth have joined forces to launch a new journal that showcases original research undertaken in world-class laboratories and clinics by fellow students.
Zeetta Networks signs co-operation agreement with Bristol Is Open 12 October 2016Zeetta Networks announced today [Wednesday 12 October] that it has signed an agreement with Bristol Is Open for the deployment of Zeetta’s NetOS® on the Bristol Is Open network in the world's first use of open networking technologies orchestrating a diverse Smart City network.
Bristol student reaches final of the 2016 IET Innovation Awards12 October 2016A postgraduate student from the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Communications at the University of Bristol has been selected as a finalist in the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Awards.
Scientists create 'floating pixels' using soundwaves and force fields
12 October 2016A mid-air display of ‘floating pixels’ has been created by scientists. Researchers at the Universities of Sussex and Bristol have used soundwaves to lift many tiny objects at once before spinning and flipping them using electric force fields.
Nokia and Bristol Is Open commit to partnership to develop the open programmable city11 October 2016Nokia, the Finnish communications and information technology company, announced today [Tuesday 11 October] that it is forming a partnership with Bristol Is Open, an ambitious joint venture between the University of Bristol and Bristol City Council.
Predicting jellyfish 'invasions' at coastal power stations 11 October 2016Scientists at the University of Bristol are working with the energy industry to develop an 'early warning tool' to predict the sudden, en masse appearance of jellyfish swarms which can cause serious problems by clogging the water intakes of coastal power plants.
Sharing stories for Ada Lovelace Day 201610 October 2016The University of Bristol is joining an annual celebration of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Maths (STEMM) as part of Ada Lovelace Day on 11 October 2016.
University rugby scores a try with new partnership funding 7 October 2016The University of Bristol has been announced as one of 15 universities across the UK who will benefit from a £220,000 partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as part of the organisation’s commitment to support rugby in higher education.
