Top academic takes up new aerospace engineering role13 January 2012Professor Jonathan Cooper, formerly Professor of Aerostructures and Aeroelasticity at the University of Liverpool, has been named the new Airbus Sir George White Chair, a joint Bristol University / Airbus position. Sir George White founded one of the most important British aviation companies, the Bristol Aeroplane Company, back in 1910, one of the forerunners to BAE SYSTEMS and Airbus in the UK.
Media coverage: research finds ideal number of embryos to implant during assisted conception12 January 2012Controversy exists over how many embryos should be implanted during assisted conception (in-vitro fertilisation/IVF) therapy. New research by the University of Bristol and published in the The Lancet shows that, while discretion can be applied in whether to implant one or two embryos, three or more should never be implanted into women of any age. The findings have been covered by national and international media.
First step towards treatment for painful flat feet12 January 2012New research by the Universities of Bristol, East Anglia and Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, has made an advance in understanding the causes of adult-acquired flat feet – a painful condition particularly affecting middle-aged women.
New research finds ideal number of embryos to implant during assisted conception12 January 2012Controversy exists over how many embryos should be implanted during assisted conception (in-vitro fertilisation/IVF) therapy. New research by the University of Bristol and published in the The Lancet shows that, while discretion can be applied in whether to implant one or two embryos, three or more should never be implanted into women of any age.
NHS hospital mergers bring few benefits11 January 2012Mergers are unlikely to be the most effective way of dealing with poorly performing NHS hospitals, according to new research from the University of Bristol’s Centre for Market and Public Organisation (CMPO).
Animals to benefit from new clinical facilities10 January 2012Animals in the region will benefit following the completion of new clinical facilities at the University of Bristol’s Langford Veterinary Services.
Dyson bursary to fund research into developing robotic tools9 January 2012Research into how robotic tools could help humans perform everyday tasks more efficiently is being carried out by a Bristol University student thanks to a bursary from the James Dyson Foundation worth £75,000.
Christmas card recycling5 January 2012Recycle your Christmas cards at various locations around the University until 13 January.
Royal Institution’s Christmas Lectures watched by 2.4million5 January 2012The recent Royal Institution’s Christmas Lectures, delivered by renowned experimental psychologist Professor Bruce Hood from Bristol University, were enjoyed by 2.4million viewers over the festive period.
€3.5m for research into volcanic unrest5 January 2012A collaborative research project that could significantly improve our understanding of the processes behind volcanic unrest and our ability to forecast its outcomes has been awarded almost €3.5 million by the European Commission.
David Meakin, 1943-20114 January 2012David Meakin, Senior Lecturer in French until his retirement in 2000, died in December 2011. Emeritus Professor John Parkin offers a tribute.
