Subjects at the University of Bristol are world-class, new league table confirms
Many of the courses taught at the University of Bristol are among the best in the world, according to an international league table.
News in February
New study finds flood risk for Americans is greatly underestimated
A groundbreaking new study, led by the University of Bristol, has found that 41 million Americans are at risk from flooding rivers, which is more than three times the current estimate—based on regulatory flood maps—of 13 million people.
Bristol and Watershed to host UK's first public trials on new 5G testbed
The University of Bristol's Smart Internet Lab; Watershed, the leading film culture and digital media centre in the South West, and We The Curious, the Bristol-based science centre, will host the Layered Realities Weekend 5G Showcase next month [17 and 18 March]. The event will launch the world's first public 5G testbed to explore the next generation of wireless and wired connectivity through a series of free experimental public events.
Freedom of Speech - A statement by the Chair of the University's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group
The University of Bristol is re-affirming its commitment to freedom of speech and to the rights of all our students and staff to discuss difficult and sensitive topics, and to being a place where all feel safe, welcomed and respected, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability or social background.
Watch fat cells help heal a wound in a fly
Fat body cells in Drosophila play a surprising role in sealing wounds and preventing infection, researchers at the University of Bristol report in the journal Developmental Cell.
Alternative to traditional batteries moves a step closer after exciting progress in supercapacitor technology
Lithium-ion batteries could be under threat after the development of polymer materials by the Universities of Bristol and Surrey, along with Superdielectrics Ltd, that could challenge the dominance of these traditional batteries - and they are ready to demonstrate their results.
Bristol’s ‘Game of Drones’ win annual Drone Dash
A pair of students from the University of Bristol split a £500 cash prize for winning ‘Drone Dash 2’ this weekend (24/25 February), the second annual fly-off sponsored and supported through the Airbus Global University Partner Programme.
Caterpillar warning system also helps it disappear
The distinctive orange and black striping of the cinnabar moth caterpillar not only acts as a warning, but helps it disappear from potential predators at a distance, University of Bristol researchers have discovered.
Bristol to debut world's first 5G end-to-end network at Mobile World Congress
The University of Bristol, University of Surrey and King's College London will this week [26 February – 1 March] debut the world's first end-to-end 5G network at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
SETsquared partnership ranked as the world’s top business incubator
A national university business incubator, with offices in Bristol’s Engine Shed, has been named as the best in the world for its outstanding contribution to developing the next generation of UK tech entrepreneurs.
University of Bristol selected for student visa pilot
The University of Bristol will be taking part in a pilot which aims to streamline the visa application process for taught postgraduate students on courses of up to 13 months.
Public invited to get involved in dementia research
People over the age of 50 and without a diagnosis of dementia are being asked to consider taking part in dementia prevention research. Members of the public can find out more at the first Bristol Dementia Research Showcase next week [Tuesday 27 February].
Calls for language discrimination to be tackled
On International Mother Language Day [21 February], linguistic experts are calling for language learning to be expanded to create a ‘new kind of global literacy’.
NHS management consultants proven to worsen a service already under pressure
Millions of pounds are being wasted each year on NHS management consultants who are causing a service already under pressure to be less efficient rather than making things better, according to new research.
What are libraries for?
With plans recently announced for a new library at the University of Bristol, library users, researchers, librarians and creative writers from the University and across the city will discuss the role of libraries in the past, now and in the future at a debate this evening (Tuesday, February 20).
Plants colonised the earth 100 million years earlier than previously thought
A new study on the timescale of plant evolution, led by the University of Bristol, has concluded that the first plants to colonise the Earth originated around 500 million years ago – 100 million years earlier than previously thought.
BAFTA accolade for Bristol graduate
A graduate of the University of Bristol played a leading role at the BAFTAs, accepting a special award on behalf of the National Film and Television School (NFTS).
University welcomes in year of the dog with festivities at Museum
The University of Bristol was once again proud to sponsor the Lunar New Year celebrations at the Bristol Museum & Art Gallery (17-18 February), welcoming in the Year of the Dog with two days of events, which included a talk about traditional Chinese herbs from the University’s Botanic Garden.
Bristol spin-out acquired by global contract research organisation
KWS BioTest, a spinout company from the University of Bristol, has been acquired by US-based Charles River Laboratories, for an initial purchase price of approximately £15 million.
Majority of looked after children and young people feel being in care has improved their lives - but younger children need more support
The largest study of its kind, published today [19 February], has revealed 83 per cent of looked after children and young people feel being in care has improved their lives.
People’s Tech – Making technology accessible
Newly formed enterprise Technotopia, is hosting an event, supported by the University of Bristol, that will allow people from different backgrounds to have access to technology in an affordable and engaging way. Hosted at Engine Shed, on Saturday 24th February, People’s Tech is an open invitation to professionals, young people and everyone who wants to interact and learn more about the present and future of technological innovations.
Plants are given a new family tree
A new genealogy of plant evolution, led by researchers at the University of Bristol, shows that the first plants to conquer land were a complex species, challenging long-held assumptions about plant evolution.
Enabling works get underway to prepare for the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
Enabling works have now started to prepare for the demolition of the former Royal Mail sorting office on Cattle Market Road, next to Temple Meads station to make way for the new University of Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.
New targets revealed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions
Research by the University of Bristol has shed light on the way our clotting cells and immune cells control their interactions with each other.
Winners announced for Bristol's Data Visualisation Challenge
Two teams have won £8,000 funding each to take their data visualisation projects to the next level and work with leading creative companies in Bristol.
Acoustic blockage-detection system could prevent aircraft accidents
Pitots, which provide airspeed data, have played a role in several aircraft accidents, including the fatal Air France Flight 447 in 2009. New research by aerospace engineers at the University of Bristol has found that an acoustic blockage-detection system could prevent future accidents by making pilots aware of a blocked Pitot before a situation becomes critical.
Bristol student wins grant to take him to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
University of Bristol student Dan Bethell has been awarded a UK Sport grant enabling him to compete in the Para-Badminton programme at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Experts in animal welfare and policy development participate in ground-breaking workshops
The Bristol Veterinary School at the University of Bristol and the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) have joined forces this month [February] to stage two workshops which aim to shape new agricultural policies.
Lung cancer drug resistance explained by computer simulations
Scientists from the Universities of Bristol and Parma, Italy, have used molecular simulations to understand resistance to osimertinib - an anticancer drug used to treat types of lung cancer.
Stephen Fry backs Bristol student’s appeal to save fruit bats
Broadcaster and author Stephen Fry has generously given his support to help pay for vital research by a University of Bristol PhD student to safeguard the future of Livingstone’s fruit bats.
£1.6 million study will determine how bone size, shape and structure contributes towards arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases
How the size, shape and structure of bones and joints contribute towards the development of common age-related diseases such as osteoarthritis and osteoporosis will be investigated by an international research team thanks to a £1.6 million Wellcome Trust award.
New £1.5M study will investigate what the ‘best interests’ are of patients who lack mental capacity
A new study that will explore the healthcare decisions made in the “best interests” of patients who are unable to make decisions for themselves because they lack mental capacity or competence has been awarded £1.5 million by the Wellcome Trust.
Honorary degree accolade for Bristol-based IMDb founder
Col Needham, the man behind IMDb – the world’s number one movie website – will be honoured by the University of Bristol for his achievements.
New silicon chip for helping build quantum computers and securing our information
Researchers at the University of Bristol’s Quantum Engineering Technology Labs have demonstrated a new type of silicon chip that can help building and testing quantum computers and could find their way into your mobile phone to secure information.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Thursday 8 February 2018
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Andrew Langdon QC, Sherry Coutu CBE and Mark Watkins at degree ceremonies taking place today [8 February] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Scientists unlock the molecular secret behind long-lived bat species
Scientists have identified part of the molecular mechanism that gives long-lived bat species their extraordinary lifespans compared to other animals.
Tudor-style Pancake Day celebrated in music and activities
Two events in Bristol on Tuesday 13 February will help re-create the Tudor traditions of Shrove Tuesday.
Opportunity for all to log in to learning with the University of Bristol
Local 6th formers or people considering a return to education can gain a free boost to their skills through the latest online learning offer from the University of Bristol.
Decay of the North American ice sheet since the last ice age decreased climate variability in the Southern Hemisphere
A scientist from the University of Bristol is part of an international team that has shown that the changing topography of ice sheets in the Northern Hemisphere during the last Ice Age forced changes in the climate of Antarctica, a previously undocumented inter-polar climate change mechanism.
Ray-finned fishes: natural born survivors
Scientists from the University of Bristol have revealed that ray-finned fishes are perhaps one of Earth’s most resilient groups of animals, having survived four mass extinction events that wiped out many other groups.