New research finds that ultra-processed foods taste no better than less processed foods27 November 2023New research that compared the taste perception of less processed foods with ultra-processed foods (UPFs), found participants viewed UPFs no more pleasant tasting than less processed foods. The University of Bristol-led findings, published in the journal Appetite today [27 November], supports the theory that humans are programmed to learn to like foods with more equal amounts of carbohydrate and fat. Carbohydrate (including sugars) and fat provide most of the calories in human diets.
1in5 project on climate and biodiversity embraced by leading schools of psychology 13 June 2023Schools of psychology at Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Manchester universities have embraced the 1in5 project on climate and biodiversity. 1in5 is a framework to allow the academic community to focus some of its collective brainpower on environmental change.
Psychology ranks 10th in Complete University Guide7 June 2023Thirty subjects, including Psychology, taught at the University of Bristol are in the top ten of UK universities, according to a new rankings.
An “Absolutely Incredible” Range of Presentations and Posters Delivered at the 2023 South West Undergraduate Conference (SWUC)!28 April 2023On Saturday 22 April 2023, the School of Psychological Science welcomed over 120 delegates from across the south west of England for the South West Undergraduate Conference (SWUC). This annual event, which is sponsored by the British Psychological Society (BPS), is an opportunity for final year undergraduate psychology students to share and showcase their dissertation research in an authentic conference context.
Handshakes and hugs: why the science of touch is essential to our wellbeing28 March 2023Why is a hugged person a healthier person? How does a shared handshake make you more likely to tell the truth? University of Bristol social neuroscientist, Professor Michael Banissy, one of the foremost experts on touch, explores the fascinating new science of one of our most overlooked senses in 'When we touch', published this week [30 March].
Bristol Neuroscience Festival 202321 March 2023The University of Bristol were delighted to host the FREE three-day science festival that allowed members of the public to come and find out all about our brilliant brain.
High blood caffeine level might curb amount of body fat and type 2 diabetes risk21 March 2023A high blood caffeine level might curb the amount of body fat a person carries and their risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests research by the Karolinska Institute, University of Bristol and Imperial College, London, and published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.
Come and find out about our brilliant brain24 February 2023Ever wondered how your brain learns to overcome disgust or thinks when asleep? People of all ages will have the opportunity to find out about the power of our cleverest organ at next month's Bristol Neuroscience Festival, organised by the University of Bristol.
Women with high body dissatisfaction spend more time looking at thinner women, finds study11 January 2023Women who are dissatisfied with their body shape spend more time looking at their thinner counterparts, finds a new University of Bristol-led study involving nearly 3,000 women. The research, published in Body Image, aimed to understand more about risk factors for eating disorders and potential targets for new treatment interventions.