News in September
- Discover hidden arts and science in the city with Bristol Fun Palaces 5 October 2018 Graffiti a YoBike, pedal fruit into a smoothie, discover optical illusions, make a postcard on a moving train and try your hand at willow weaving and poetry. These are just some of the free activities members of the public can try this coming weekend [Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October] across Bristol Fun Palaces.
- A new hope in treating neurodegenerative disease 28 September 2018 New research has shown that support cells in the brain can be utilised to heal and protect neurones, paving the way for the development of new medicine to treat neurodegenerative diseases.
- Industry partnership to create the world’s most accurate simulation of an aircraft jet engine 27 September 2018 The project could lead to an aircraft jet engine simulation so accurate that it could enable new engine designs to be certified before they are physically built.
- World ranking puts Bristol in UK top 10 for sixth year running 27 September 2018 The University of Bristol is ninth in the UK and one of only 11 UK institutions to feature in the top 100 universities worldwide, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
- Bristol comes together for Green Great Britain Week 26 September 2018 The University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute for the Environment, in conjunction with Bristol Green Capital Partnership and its members, will be taking part in Green Great Britain Week from the 15 to the 19 October with a host of events and activities planned in Bristol.
- Wellcome Board of Governors visit Bristol to hear about innovative research 26 September 2018
- United States launch for major new history of Ireland 26 September 2018 Senator Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States of America from 2009 to 2017 launched The Cambridge History of Ireland at a reception hosted by the Irish ambassador to the United States, Dan Mulhall, at the ambassador's residence in Washington DC earlier this month.
- Evidence that increased BMI causes lower mental wellbeing 26 September 2018 There is an increasing need to prevent obesity because of the consequences for mental as well as physical health, new research by academics at the University of Bristol has found.
- Partnership with Google to grow quantum software industry in the UK 25 September 2018 The University of Bristol is joining forces with UCL and Google to launch a £5.5m Prosperity Partnership, which aims to harness the revolutionary power of quantum computers for applications in modelling and simulation.
- Bristol retains top 20 spot in Good University Guide 2019 25 September 2018 The University of Bristol has maintained its position within the top 20 universities in the UK, according to this year’s Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.
- Managing sheep scab in UK flocks: there may be trouble ahead 25 September 2018 Parasites, including sheep mites, remain one of the most important limitations to animal health, welfare and productivity. A University of Bristol research paper about managing scab mites in UK sheep flocks has been presented with an Impact Award by the Vet Record, the official journal of the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
- Children found capable of using the ‘wisdom of crowds’ 24 September 2018 Children, like adults, can improve their response to difficult tasks by the power of group work, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
- Think e-bikes are cheating? Think again! 24 September 2018 Local charity Life Cycle has been supporting Bristol residents to cycle for many years, teaching them the skills and confidence they need to get cycling. In a move to help even more people get on bikes, Life Cycle teamed up with researchers from the University of Bristol to explore the benefits of electric bikes (also known as e-bikes).
- Kevin Elyot Award 2018 20 September 2018 Spoken word poet, writer and performer Deanna Rodger has been selected as the third recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot award by the University of Bristol’s Theatre Collection.
- Lights on for Welcome Week 2018 20 September 2018 Celebrating our new and returning students
- Connecting Langford to the Clifton Campus — The U2 bus service 20 September 2018 Brand new Unibus service launches in Welcome Week.
- New report shows universities are failing to address vital issues of race equality in arts and humanities research 20 September 2018 Existing practices and funding regimes exacerbate the structural inequalities faced by black and minority ethnic (BME) groups, a new report has found. The finding comes from a ground-breaking two-year Common Cause Research collaboration which explored how universities and BME communities* work together.
- There’s still time to be amazed by the Impossible Garden 19 September 2018 The Impossible Garden is a set of experimental sculptures, by Bristol artist Luke Jerram, inspired by visual phenomena. The exhibition, open to the public until Sunday 25 November at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, aims to enhance our understanding of vision.
- 'High-yield' farming costs the environment less than previously thought – and could help spare habitats 18 September 2018 New findings suggest that more intensive agriculture might be the "least bad" option for feeding the world while saving its species – provided use of such "land-efficient" systems prevents further conversion of wilderness to farmland.
- Tiny fossils reveal how shrinking was essential for successful evolution 17 September 2018 A new study published today in Nature, using research carried out at the University of Bristol, shows that getting smaller was a key factor contributing to the exceptional evolution of mammals over the last 200 million years.
- ‘Life of Breath’ wins ‘Inspiration Award’ at inaugural Health Humanities Medal awards 13 September 2018 A project which has carried out research into breathlessness in local communities has won the ‘Inspiration Award’ at the first ever Health Humanities Medal awards.
- Step through the doors of some of the University of Bristol’s most awe-inspiring buildings 12 September 2018 This weekend, the Bristol public will be able to experience some of the University of Bristol’s most inspirational spots as part of the popular Bristol Doors Open Day event this weekend [14 – 16 September].
- New network launched to enhance the rigour and reliability of UK scientific research 12 September 2018 A new Reproducibility Network that aims to improve the rigour and reliability of UK-led scientific research will launch at the University of Bristol this week [Wednesday 12 September]. The Network aims to reinforce the leading position of UK science by co-ordinating shared training and best practice across research-intensive universities.
- Animal welfare and research 3Rs symposium 12 September 2018 Scientists at the University of Bristol's second Animal Welfare and Research 3Rs symposium, held earlier this year, had the opportunity to find out about current research and share best practice of the '3Rs': Replace, Reduce and Refine.
- University of Bristol among the world’s best for employability 11 September 2018 Students at the University of Bristol are among the most employable in the world, a new league table published today [11 September] has confirmed.
- Prescribing antibiotics for children with cough in general practice does not reduce hospitalisation risk 11 September 2018 Doctors and nurses often prescribe antibiotics for children with cough and respiratory infection to avoid return visits, symptoms getting worse or hospitalisation. In a study published in the British Journal of General Practice today [Tuesday 11 September], researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Southampton, Oxford and Kings College London found little evidence that antibiotics reduce the risk of children with cough ending up in hospital, suggesting that this is an area in which unnecessary antibiotic prescribing could be reduced.
- Children's genes uncover potential school league table bias 10 September 2018 A new examination of the role of children's genomes in their education progress reveals their impact on both school league tables and how teacher performance is assessed.
- Women and equality: what can be achieved in the next 100 years? Join Shami Chakrabarti and expert panel for interactive debate 10 September 2018 What can women achieve in the next 100 years? This question and more will be discussed at a special event being held by the University of Bristol to mark 100 years since women won the right to vote and stand for election.
- Local students urged to apply for university taster course 10 September 2018 Applications are now open for a unique university ‘taster’ scheme run by the University of Bristol and aimed at local pupils.
- Prestigious award for Innovation Centre 7 September 2018 The team at the University of Bristol’s Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been awarded the Higher Education Team Enterprise Award at last night’s National Enterprise Educator Awards (NEEA) held in Leeds.
- Protocell guests flee the nest 7 September 2018 Researchers at the University of Bristol have shown that resident artificial cells abandon their protocell hosts by displaying antagonistic behaviour on receiving a chemical signal.
- University of Bristol and RUH Bath to partner with Radboud University and the Gatsby Foundation to carry out a new €10 million Parkinson’s study 7 September 2018 A new €10 million international trial to evaluate a new model of care that aims to improve the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease will be conducted with the University of Bristol and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Bristol thanks to funding from The Gatsby Foundation.
- Bristol and Bath to lead the way in inclusive innovation and growth 7 September 2018 A collaboration between universities and businesses in the creative technology sector is to receive a multi-million pound investment from the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s (AHRC) Creative Industries Clusters Programme, to support, connect and amplify the brilliant work that takes place in the region.
- ‘Dragon eggs’ hatched to monitor volcanic activity 7 September 2018 The University of Bristol is pioneering the monitoring of volcanic activity by developing a cutting-edge measurement system that can withstand the harsh conditions around the heart of an active volcano.
- 18,000 people to visit Bristol for University open day 5 September 2018 Over 18,000 visitors will be attending the University of Bristol’s latest undergraduate open day on Saturday [08 September].
- New research could reduce primate electrocutions and help conservation strategies 5 September 2018 New research has mapped and analysed the incidence of primate electrocutions in Diani, Kenya to identify hotspot areas that should be prioritised to reduce the risk of electric shock. The study could also inform conservation strategies in other parts of the world where primate electrocutions are common. Electrocution threatens a wide range of primate species across the world and the hazard could become more widespread as species are increasingly restricted to human-dominated landscapes.
- Episodic and intense rain caused by ancient global warming 4 September 2018 A new study by scientists at the University of Bristol has shown that ancient global warming was associated with intense rainfall events that had a profound impact on the land and coastal seas.
- Evolutionary origins of animal biodiversity 3 September 2018 A new study by an international team of researchers, led by scientists from the University of Bristol, has revealed the origins and evolution of animal body plans.
