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Cat owners need better information about when to neuter their cat A new study from the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences ‘Bristol Cats' study cohort has shown that 85 per cent of pet cats are not neutered by the recommended age possibly due to cat owners needing better information about when to neuter their cat. [22/05/2013]
Unkempt, weedy land unintentionally boosts wildlife Parts of the farm landscape that look overgrown and ‘scruffy’ are more important in supporting wildlife than they first appear, according to new research published today in Ecology Letters. [22/05/2013]
Iodine deficiency during pregnancy adversely affects children’s mental development A study of around 1,000 UK mothers and their children, published in The Lancet, has revealed that iodine deficiency in pregnancy may have an adverse effect on children’s mental development. The research raises concerns that the iodine status of pregnant women is a public-health issue that needs to be addressed. [22/05/2013]
Unexpected Effects of Ocean Acidification on Deep-sea Organisms About 55.5 million years ago, geologically rapid emission of a large volume of greenhouse gases at the Paleocene-Eocene boundary (PETM) led to global warming of about 5oC, severe ocean acidification, and widespread extinction of microscopic organisms living on the deep-sea floor (foraminifera). A study of survivors of the extinction provides unique insight into the response of deep-sea calcifiers to past episodes which resemble the potential future consequences of fossil fuel CO2 emissions. The [22/05/2013]
New £23m research unit will use advances in genetics to help reduce risk of disease A new £23million research unit is announced today, that will exploit the latest advances in genetics to improve understanding of how changes to lifestyle or environment, as well as pharmacological interventions, can reduce the risk of disease. The Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU), jointly funded by the Medical Research Council and the University of Bristol, will launch on 1 June 2013. [20/05/2013]
Fossil brain teaser A new study conducted at the University of Bristol and published online today in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology sheds light on how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs. [20/05/2013]
SUMO wrestling cells reveal new protective mechanism target for stroke Scientists investigating the interaction of a group of proteins in the brain responsible for protecting nerve cells from damage have identified a new target that could increase cell survival. [20/05/2013]
New study assesses glacier contributions to sea level rise Melting glaciers account for one third of observed sea level rise, according to a new study published today in Science. [16/05/2013]
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Sport, Exercise and Health news
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Snap happy and healthy The winners of an inaugural competition to capture the essence of health and wellbeing on camera have been revealed, with staff and students at the University of Bristol exercising their photographic skills to produce some colourful and thought-provoking images. [21/05/2013]
New summer sport camps announced University coaching team at Sport Exercise and Health confirm two week kids camp running this summer at Coombe Dingle Sports Complex. [20/05/2013]
Bristol University mens water polo team retain BUCS championship. Bristol University mens water polo team retain BUCS championship. [16/05/2013]
Bank Holiday closure [05/05/2013]
Walking works! [19/04/2013]
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Faculty of Science University of Bristol - Faculty of Science news
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Unexpected Effects of Ocean Acidification on Deep-sea Organisms About 55.5 million years ago, geologically rapid emission of a large volume of greenhouse gases at the Paleocene-Eocene boundary (PETM) led to global warming of about 5oC, severe ocean acidification, and widespread extinction of microscopic organisms living on the deep-sea floor (foraminifera). A study of survivors of the extinction provides unique insight into the response of deep-sea calcifiers to past episodes which resemble the potential future consequences of fossil fuel CO2 emissions. The [22/05/2013]
Blooming marvellous! Meadow project wins Bristol Genius Award A project to plant flower meadows across the city has won the Mayor’s Bristol Genius Award for its efforts to transform the urban environment for pollinating insects, while making Bristol more attractive for residents and visitors. Mayor George Ferguson announced the winner at last night’s Festival of Ideas awards evening, marking the second year in a row that a project at the University of Bristol has scooped top honours. [21/05/2013]
Fossil brain teaser A new study conducted at the University of Bristol and published online today in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology sheds light on how the brain and inner ear developed in dinosaurs. [20/05/2013]
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Iodine deficiency during pregnancy adversely affects children’s mental development A study of around 1,000 UK mothers and their children, published in The Lancet, has revealed that iodine deficiency in pregnancy may have an adverse effect on children’s mental development. The research raises concerns that the iodine status of pregnant women is a public-health issue that needs to be addressed. [22/05/2013]
Pilot awards to amplify impact Eleven research teams in eight of the University's Schools have received grants totalling £170,000 to accelerate the impact of their research. These awards were made through pilot funding schemes from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). [21/05/2013]
New £23m research unit will use advances in genetics to help reduce risk of disease A new £23million research unit is announced today, that will exploit the latest advances in genetics to improve understanding of how changes to lifestyle or environment, as well as pharmacological interventions, can reduce the risk of disease. The Integrative Epidemiology Unit (IEU), jointly funded by the Medical Research Council and the University of Bristol, will launch on 1 June 2013. [20/05/2013]
Athena SWAN awards [29/04/2013]
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School of Geographical Sciences news
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Professor Kelvyn Jones to receive the prestigious RGS Murchison award Professor Kelvyn Jones will receive the prestigious Murchison award at the Royal Geographical Society's AGM on Monday 3rd June. The award is given for Professor Jones' contributions to quantitative geography. [17/05/2013]
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Blooming marvellous! Meadow project wins Bristol Genius Award A project to plant flower meadows across the city has won the Mayor’s Bristol Genius Award for its efforts to transform the urban environment for pollinating insects, while making Bristol more attractive for residents and visitors. [22/05/2013]
University research project shortlisted for Mayor's Bristol Genius Award An ambitious scientific project which aims to transform Bristol’s urban environment for pollinating insects, while making Bristol more attractive for residents and visitors, has been shortlisted for this year's Bristol Genius Award. [20/05/2013]
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Final Year Student Presents at US Conference Eleanor Wells, a final year student of Politics, presented her dissertation research at an Undergraduate Conference at the University of Pittsburgh in April 2013. [22/05/2013]
New book co-edited by Dr Brad Evans on Deleuze & Fascism A new book entitled Deleuze & Fascism. Security: War: Aesthetics, co-edited by Dr Brad Evans, was published by Routledge on 17 May 2013. [21/05/2013]
SPAIS PhD student Amanda Chisholm has article published SPAIS PhD student, Amanda Chisholm, has had her article 'The Silenced and Indispensible' published online in the International Feminist Journal of Politics. [16/05/2013]
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University of Bristol - Department of English news
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When Science Meets Art Arnos Vale and Medical Humanities event [22/05/2013]
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Department of Music University of Bristol - Department of Music news
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Historical Studies news Department of History news
All the news from the Department of History at the University of Bristol, UK.
Hatters' Trail to open [08/03/2013]
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Bristol Neuroscience Bristol Neuroscience news
Latest research, events, and announcements from Bristol's research and clinical neuroscience community.
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School Of Economics, Finance and Management School Of Economics, Finance and Management news
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School of Physics news
Latest news from the School of Physics
Quantum fundamentalism Physics World joins the theoretical physics discussion group. [20/05/2013]
Bake for Bumps campaign reaches the School of Physics A team of baking enthusiasts from the Micro- and Nanostructural Materials group raised over £170 for the charity Sparks. [16/05/2013]
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Personnel Services & Staff Development University of Bristol - Personnel Services & Staff Development news
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Finance Office University of Bristol - Finance Office news
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University of Bristol - School of Humanities news
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When Science Meets Art Arnos Vale and Medical Humanities [22/05/2013]
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School of Oral and Dental Sciences School of Oral and Dental Sciences news
Latest news from the School of Oral and Dental Sciences
New EPSRC grant awarded to Bristol Dental School Researchers from Bristol Dental School have been awarded a three-year grant worth £322k from the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC). [21/05/2013]
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Department of History of Art University of Bristol - History of Art news
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Library services University of Bristol - Library services news
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Oxford Scholarship Online electronic books The Library provides access to the full text of over 3,500 Oxford University Press electronic books in the areas of Economics and Finance, Philosophy, Political Science, and Religion. [20/05/2013]
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Students' Health News Students' Health Service news
News from the Students' Health Service
Exam survival guide [26/04/2013]
Measles outbreak [11/04/2013]
New mobile app [11/04/2013]
Patient survey results [28/03/2013]
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Student Services news
Student Services news
Tribute to Hal Draper [08/02/2013]
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Staff Development Staff Development news
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News from the Worldwide Universities Network
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IT Services R&D / ILRT news
Latest news from IT Services R&D; / ILRT at the University of Bristol
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Service announcements and essential information about Blackboard from the Technology Enhanced Learning team.
Blackboard Unavailable – Friday 17th May 16.15pm At the current time we are experiencing problems with the Blackboard service. Users will be getting a SSL Connection error. We are aware of this problem and our colleagues in Information Services are working to rectify this as soon as possible. If you have any questions please email TEL-help@bristol.ac.uk.     [17/05/2013]

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