Engineering postgrad wins UKCGE image competition9 July 2014Richard Craig, a Research Engineer at the University’s Industrial Doctoral Centre in Systems, has been awarded first prize in the inaugural UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE) BIG 2014 Image competition.
Academic recognised for outstanding contributions to animal welfare science9 July 2014An academic from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences is one of the 2014 winners of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Animal Welfare Science.
Domestic violence and sexuality – what’s love got to do with it?9 July 2014Mainstream agencies dealing with heterosexual victims of Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) must do more to support and build trust with victims in same sex relationships, researchers of a new book recommend.
Students lay down the law in human rights teaching sessions8 July 2014Undergraduates studying Constitutional Rights as part of their Law degree have been visiting local inner-city schools, introducing Year 9 and Year 10 students to the concept of human rights. In all, the Law students conducted 33 teaching sessions on the Human Rights Act as part of a widening participation project for the University.
Upgrading the Large Hadron Collider8 July 2014Scientists from the Particle Physics Research Group at the University of Bristol are currently working on upgrades to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the particle accelerator and collider located at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research) near Geneva, ahead of its restart in 2015.
Bristol launches Research Data Repository8 July 2014The University has launched a Research Data Repository offering a means for Bristol’s researchers to share research data openly with the world.
Bristol students raise over £100,000 with city wide recycling campaign 8 July 2014Bristol Big Give has raised over £100,000 for local and national charities by encouraging students to donate over 50 tonnes of unwanted goods. The huge total is more than five times larger than last year’s record-breaking sum.
Knee replacement surgery significantly safer8 July 2014Mortality rates in the first 45-days following knee replacement surgery have fallen dramatically since 2003, according to a National Joint Registry for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (NJR) study led by the University of Bristol.
NASA finds quietest place in the UK to test Mars mission equipment 8 July 2014Scientists from NASA's InSight mission to Mars have been checking out the lowest vibration sites across the UK in order to find somewhere quiet enough to calibrate the seismometer that will be travelling to the Red Planet in 2016.
Redrawing the Parliamentary map4 July 2014A report on the UK rules for Parliamentary constituency distributions by Professor Ron Johnston of Bristol's School of Geographical Sciences, and colleagues David Rossiter and Charles Pattie, was launched at the Houses of Parliament this week.
EU Marie Curie ITN project to train researchers in integrated water quality modelling4 July 2014A collaborative European Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) project that includes researchers from the University of Bristol aims to train high calibre PhD and postdoctoral researchers with a comprehensive understanding of water quality processes, uncertainty issues and decision making strategies for integrated water catchment management.
New restaurant app eats up the competition3 July 2014An app which alerts customers to last-minute offers at local bars and restaurants has scooped a top award at the annual SETsquared Innovation Showcase, held at Engine Shed.
University fundraising campaign passes £100 million target3 July 2014The University of Bristol’s Centenary Campaign has passed the £100 million fundraising target six months ahead of schedule – thanks to the generosity of more than 19,500 alumni, friends, staff and students.
Bristol researchers enhance the performance of Imogen Heap’s musical gloves2 July 2014Wireless technology is becoming increasingly common in live musical performances but the technology is prone to interference, which can affect a live concert. A research team have demonstrated the potential Wi-Fi has to offer for live performances and specifically for the musical gloves used by the artist Imogen Heap.
University joins the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme2 July 2014Professor Guy Orpen, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research), introduced an event on 24 June to celebrate the University of Bristol’s becoming a member of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme.
Warm welcome at Bristol’s open days2 July 2014With the sun beating down, azure skies and flashes of red T-shirts worn by countless student helpers, the University of Bristol was a hive of activity at the recent open days on 20 and 21 June 2014.
Higher BMI increases the risk of asthma in children2 July 2014The increase in asthma risk in children could be partially explained by the rise in body mass index (BMI), according to new research from the University of Bristol published today in PLOS Medicine.
New course supports aspiring students into university1 July 2014The first ever cohort of students to complete the University of Bristol’s innovative Foundation Year in Arts and Humanities celebrated yesterday [30 June] with Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Judith Squires at an informal ceremony at Cotham House.
Physicist wins Rising Star Award1 July 2014Peter Shadbolt, a PhD student in the School of Physics on secondment with Imperial College London, was named as a Rising Star at the recent RISE Awards, which celebrate inspirational scientists and engineers leading innovation in the engineering and physical sciences.
Bristol researcher instrumental to the success of IoT applications1 July 2014The Internet of Things (IoT), a network of interconnected internet-enabled gadgets, could change the way people live in the future. A University of Bristol researcher is instrumental to the success of Contiki, an open source operating system for the IoT.
High CO2 levels cause warming in the tropics29 June 2014Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere cause warming not only at high latitudes but also across tropical regions, according to new research by scientists at the University of Bristol's Cabot Institute and their collaborators.
New insights could help in battle to beat Parkinson’s disease26 June 2014Scientists are a step closer to understanding the causes of Parkinson’s disease, identifying what’s happening at a cellular level to potentially help develop future treatments.
Art and ephemerality26 June 2014Artworks and objects that are not intended to last or only remain briefly in existence are the subject of this year's Association of Art Historians' Summer Symposium highlighting post-graduate research, hosted by the University of Bristol.
UK business incubator named number one in Europe25 June 2014A university business incubator, responsible for helping UK businesses secure over £1 billion investment, has been ranked the best in Europe and second best in the world.
Debating the legacy of slavery in Bristol25 June 2014An important debate will be hosted at the University of Bristol tomorrow [26 June] to consider the legacies of the Atlantic slave trade.
Fight for justice receives welcome boost25 June 2014A judgement handed down by the Supreme Court has been hailed as an important breakthrough for organisations investigating alleged miscarriages of justice.
Lessons from Montserrat25 June 2014A new special volume documenting volcanology research developed at Montserrat, West Indies and including major contributions from University of Bristol researchers is published this month by the Geological Society of London.
Understanding sexual ethics in school23 June 2014A public panic about sexualisation assumes the next generation is in moral crisis, however, new research from the University of Bristol on young peoples’ everyday experiences, tells a different story.
Politics student wins national essay award20 June 2014Ellen Friend, a third-year Politics student in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS), has been awarded the Political Studies Association (PSA) Women and Politics Specialist Group Undergraduate Essay Prize.
Engine Shed wins south-west heritage award20 June 2014The enterprise hub, Engine Shed, which houses the University’s award-winning business incubator SETsquared, has won best heritage project in the South West Built Environment awards.
Hidden treasures of ancient Ur uncovered in Bristol 20 June 2014An enigmatic box from a bygone era, filled with pottery, seeds and animal bones, has been discovered in the University of Bristol's Department of Archaeology and Anthropology. The box was found while researchers were emptying current laboratory spaces in preparation for the installation of a new state-of-the-art radiocarbon dating facility.
Exploring the lives of urban peregrines19 June 2014A new book, the first in-depth focus on the lives of peregrines in towns and cities, is published this month by a researcher at the University of Bristol.
