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Bristol just transition trailblazers make tracks for Bonn Climate Change Conference
4 June 2024
Climate change experts from the University of Bristol are all set to champion inclusivity and ensuring a fair shift to a net zero economy at a major United Nations summit – the Bonn Climate Change Conference in Germany this week.
- Hidden genetic treasure: wheat discovery could sustainably feed global population 17 June 2024 A decade-long collaborative study has discovered huge genetic potential that is untapped in modern wheat varieties.
- New PhD to investigate mental health benefits of surfing 17 June 2024 A new University of Bristol PhD will study the relationship between surfing and mental wellbeing, after a new report found the sport boosts physical and mental health.
- Trailblazing Bristol chemist who helped revolutionise laboratory learning awarded OBE 14 June 2024 A pioneering University of Bristol chemist who has helped more than 10,000 teachers across the UK and worldwide inspire and educate the next generation of scientists has been recognised in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours.
- University of Bristol scientist wins prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize 12 June 2024 A University of Bristol scientist has been awarded the Environment, Sustainability & Energy mid-career Prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry for his pioneering work in monitoring the changing concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
- Student-designed hand-spun washing machine to help 150,000 people 12 June 2024 A hand-spun washing machine designed with the help of University of Bristol students will soon be delivered to 10,000 families across the developing world.
- Bristol scores highly in global sustainable development rankings 12 June 2024 The University of Bristol is celebrating after scoring in the top 100 in its first entry into the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings.
- Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming 11 June 2024 A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth’s ozone layer, confirming the success of historic regulations limiting their production.
- Bristol climbs to 54th in ‘prestigious’ world university rankings 5 June 2024 The University of Bristol has been named the 54th best university in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
- Former Bristol Mayor and Cabot Institute join forces to help make all cities fairer, better, and more sustainable 5 June 2024 Cities play a pivotal role in overcoming the pressing challenges posed by climate change – and the University of Bristol is ramping up efforts to support them on a local, national, and international level.
- Summer droughts in Northern hemisphere increasingly likely as seasonal streamflows change 4 June 2024 Declining snowfall is changing the seasonal patterns of streamflow throughout the Northern hemisphere boosting chances of water shortages in the summer, scientists have found.
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