News in May
Unlocking insights into insomnia: UK Biobank data reveals discrepancies between reported symptoms and GP records
8 May 2024
GP data can provide unique insights into common health conditions, new research looking at insomnia symptom prevalence in England has shown. The University of Bristol-led study, published in BMJ Open today [8 May], also highlights the value of improving access to this data for future health research.
Outstanding students celebrated at glitzy event
2 May 2024
Inspiring students were given the star treatment at a glitzy event celebrating their Outstanding achievements.
Bristol spinout developing innovative acoustic technology to move cells secures £450,000 funding
2 May 2024
A University of Bristol spinout company that is developing cutting edge technology which uses acoustic waves to move cells inside sterile containers without touching them has closed its first funding round.
Bristol scientist leading charge to help UK achieve ‘net zero’ wins prestigious fellowship
2 May 2024
A University of Bristol physicist, who is training the next generation of nuclear scientists to meet future energy needs more sustainably, has been awarded a research fellowship.
Award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden takes root at the Botanic Garden
1 May 2024
A Gold medal winning garden - crowned ‘Best in Show’ at the 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show - that is leading the way in environmental sustainability, and gifted to Bristol by Guangzhou, will be unveiled at the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden today, Wednesday 1 May 2024, after being rebuilt. Bristol has been twinned with Guangzhou since 2001.
New study sheds light on the debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery for osteoarthritis
1 May 2024
A new study has provided valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery: reverse total shoulder replacement and anatomical total shoulder replacement as a treatment for patients with osteoarthritis.