Education Secretary visits Bristol for teacher training insight12 April 2018The importance of making teaching an attractive career choice and how best to tackle the challenges facing people entering the profession came under the spotlight during a visit to the University of Bristol by the Rt Hon Damian Hinds, the Secretary of State for Education.
Step into the historical world of a Bristol secret garden12 April 2018Starting this April, Bristolians will have the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and rich heritage of one of the city’s hidden gardens.
Bristol researchers awarded over €10M in European Research Council grants 11 April 2018Five senior researchers from the University of Bristol have been awarded over €10M in European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants in recognition of their ‘excellent science’ and potentially ground-breaking research.
Dr Dahnoun has written the book on Multicore DSPs11 April 2018Digital signal processors (DSPs) are crucial to the technology we use every day. Smartphones, digital TVs and biometric fitness trackers all use DSPs to synthesise high volumes of data. Dr Naim Dahnoun’s new book teaches readers how to apply this exciting technology.
Having one eye better than the other may explain ants' left bias11 April 2018Unlike Derek Zoolander, ants don't have any difficulty turning left. New research from the University of Bristol has now found rock ants often have one eye slightly better than the other, which could help explain why most of them prefer to turn left, given the choice.
Professor Jonathan Rossiter announced as one of RAE’s Chair in Emerging Technologies11 April 2018Jonathan Rossiter, Professor of Robotics at the University of Bristol has been appointed as one of the Royal Academy of Engineering Chairs in Emerging Technologies to help ensure that the UK is a driving force for global technological innovation.
Peace Festival: An evening of art, film and discussion about conflict10 April 2018In August 2017, peace activists from Peru and Colombia gathered in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, to discuss the ways in which they had used art and creativity to tell stories about the history of conflict in their countries.
5G technologies showcased by Bristol researchers at CYBERUK10 April 2018The latest 5G research in radio wave propagation modelling, smart cities, high-capacity radio waveforms and Gigabit transport connectivity will be highlighted by University of Bristol engineers at CYBERUK.
Novel hormone replacement therapy trial demonstrates improved memory function in adrenal patients9 April 2018Better timing for cortisol replacement therapies, to more closely replicate the secretion patterns of people with normal levels of the hormone, has shown a significant improvement in patients' cognitive function. This is the striking finding from a new trial led by University of Bristol scientists including Professor Stafford Lightman and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS). The findings are potentially important and underline the case for novel therapeutic approaches, as patients on cortisol replacement therapy often have side effects that make it difficult for them to lead normal lives.
Anthony Brewer, 1942-20189 April 2018Anthony Brewer, Emeritus Professor of the History of Economics, has passed away at the age of 76. Richard van den Berg offers a remembrance.
New study resolves the mystery of an enigmatic Triassic reptile9 April 2018Scientists from the University of Bristol have re-examined the fossilised remains of a Triassic reptile, currently housed in two separate collections on each side of the Atlantic, and have discovered it is a brand-new kind of beast.
Immersive city festival brings research to life6 April 2018Fly a drone, experience night time at a refugee camp and watch a robot race — just some of the exciting activities that members of the public can experience during Research without Borders, the University of Bristol’s free public festival of postgraduate research, which includes a day-long showcase at Colston Hall on 9 May.
Three-quarters of COPD cases are linked to childhood risk factors that are exacerbated in adulthood5 April 2018Three-quarters of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cases have their origins in poor lung function pathways beginning in childhood. These pathways are associated with exposures in childhood, and amplified by factors in adulthood, according to a cohort study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal.
Outpatient treatment for cancer condition offers effective new approach for patients5 April 2018A novel approach to treating fluid build-up around the lungs of cancer patients could deliver a more effective home-based treatment for thousands of people who might be approaching the end of their lives, according to a new study led by the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust.
What is the best way to treat infected hip replacements?5 April 2018New research has found treating an infected hip replacement in a single stage procedure may be as effective or better than the widely used two-stage procedure. To date no well-designed study has compared these procedures head-to-head to decide if one is better or if they achieve the same results. Hip replacement is a very common operation that is effective at providing pain relief and improving mobility, however, infection can sometimes occur following joint replacement. The findings have wide implications for orthopaedic surgery, the NHS, and health systems worldwide.
Michelle Geoghegan, 1969-20184 April 2018Michelle Geoghegan, Processing Clerk in the Professional Services Finance team, passed away on 25 January 2018 at the age of 49. Her work colleague and friend Caroline Bardrick, Deputy Business Unit Financial Controller, offers a remembrance.
New study reveals the rules governing how man-made and biological networks are built4 April 2018The similarities between food webs, US airline routes, and connections between neurons in a simple organism are not immediately apparent. However, each can be represented as a network where connections between elements capture the key relationships and interactions.
Kidney age, not kidney disease3 April 2018There should be a rethink in how doctors talk to some patients with reduced kidney health, replacing the term ‘chronic kidney disease’ (CKD) with different bands of kidney age, according to a group of experts including University of Bristol researchers, writing in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Breakthrough in determining ages of different microbial groups2 April 2018An international team of scientists, which includes the University of Bristol, have made a significant breakthrough in how we understand the first three-quarters of life on earth by creating new techniques for investigating the timing and co-evolution of microbial groups.
