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Why Bristol?

#1 for spinouts

University spinout report (2021)

3 deep tech incubators

In partnership with Science Creates

5th tech growth city

Levelling Up Power Tech League 2021

Celebrating AI success

University of Bristol has been crowned ‘AI University of The Year’ at the National AI Awards solidifying the University’s reputation as a leader in artificial intelligence. From AI supercomputing to driving AI innovation within the telecom industry, responsible AI systems and interdisciplinary collaboration, the University’s contributions aim to set global benchmarks for academic institutions and business.

Discover how AI is advancing Biorobotics

Revolutionising semiconductor technology

The University of Bristol is at the forefront of semiconductor research, home to a new £11m Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) REWIRE. Partnering with Universities of Cambridge and Warwick, and industry leaders like Oxford Instruments and Bosch, REWIRE is developing next generation ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors essential for achieving net zero and advancing electric vehicle technology. 

Research in action

NEWS: £11m to advance next-gen semiconductors

REWIRE, the UKRI’s new Innovation and Knowledge Centre, will be advancing semiconductor power electronics that are so essential to the delivery of a net zero economy.

Discover the future of high voltage, low energy-loss power technology.

ALUMNI: Reshaping our digital experience

In this article, Professor Kirsten Cater (BSc 2000, PhD 2004) explores if its possible for tech to truly be a force for good, when most of us have no say in how it is created and used.

How can technology enhance our interactions with the world?

PODCAST: Open for business

VC, Professor Evelyn Welch, talks with economist Andrew Sheng, about how supercomputers, spin outs and a more porous campus could help reshape the sector.

Discover what is powering the rise of the porous campus?

Careers in data and engineering

Meet Pooja Prakash, MSc Engineering with Management and now a Graduate Civil Engineer at Mott MacDonald. Here she discusses how her course was the perfect combination of engineering and management. Units were well structured, and the teaching staff were always there to answer queries and offer career advice.

Digital research institutes

Centre for Quantum Information

Bringing together quantum scientists and engineers at the forefront of all major areas of theoretical quantum information science and experiment.

What is quantum information?

Bristol Digital Futures

Transforming the way we create new digital technology for inclusive, prosperous and sustainable societies - shaping a digital future that works for all.

What's shaping our future?

The Jean Golding Institute

A central hub for data science and data-intensive research connecting a multidisciplinary community of experts across the University and beyond.

What's the future of data science?

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Foundations for success

Pursue an exciting future and join our community of over 3,000 postgraduate researchers from all over the world.

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Research experts

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A vibrant community

Our culture of innovation, community and outstanding facilities enables our researchers to achieve their ambitions.

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