Research-intensive universities generate £1.7billion for South West’s economy28 February 2024A new report by London Economics, assessing the economic impact of Russell Group universities, which includes the University of Bristol and the University of Exeter, found the impact of their research and commercialisation activities equated to over £1.7billion (£1.729billion) in the South West in 2021/2022 and £37.6billion overall across the UK.
New baby sleep planner tool could help save babies lives at risk of sudden infant death26 February 2024A new web-based baby sleep planner, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol, could help save babies lives from sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS, a study suggests. The sleep planner tool is a new way to find out about babies risks and help keep them safe whilst sleeping. Although SIDS is rare, with one death in 3,000 to 4,000 births in England, this new tool, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), could help reduce unexplained infant deaths.
University unveils refreshed logo26 February 2024The University of Bristol has launched its refreshed logo which, as previously announced, sees the removal of Edward Colston’s dolphin emblem.
Killer instinct drove evolution of mammals’ predatory ancestors23 February 2024The evolutionary success of the first large predators on land was driven by their need to improve as killers, researchers at the University of Bristol and the Open University suggest.
Student, 70, graduates despite sight loss trauma22 February 2024A 70-year-old grandad who left school with four O-levels has graduated today from the University of Bristol, despite losing much of his eyesight during his degree.
€5.3 million to tackle fatal bloodstream infections22 February 2024A team of researchers, led by a University of Bristol and University of College Cork (UCC) scientist, have been awarded €5.3 million of Wellcome Trust Discovery Award funding to investigate the leading global cause of fatal bloodstream infections.
Anti-diabetic drugs could lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer22 February 2024Diabetic patients who take anti-diabetic drugs - known as glitazones – long term had a lower risk of primary and secondary brain cancer compared with diabetic patients on other medications, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
Professor Sir Anthony Epstein CBE FRS, 1921-202421 February 2024Professor Sir Anthony Epstein has passed away aged 102. Dr Darryl Hill, Head of the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, offers a remembrance.
Bristol Veterinary School celebrates 75 years of educating veterinary students and advancing animal health and wellbeing 21 February 2024This year – 2024 – the University of Bristol's Veterinary School is celebrating 75 years of educating veterinary students and advancing veterinary science. From improving livestock welfare to tackling food security and antimicrobial resistance, using artificial intelligence to detect disease and working to conserve highly threatened mammals, Bristol Veterinary School has helped to advance veterinary medicine, animal welfare and health around the world.
Research could help young people born with cleft lip and palate achieve best outcomes when moving to adult care19 February 2024Cleft lip and/or palate is a lifelong condition affecting one in 700 births. A new research programme, led by the University of Bristol and thanks to funding of nearly £2 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), will investigate how ethnicity, sex, socio-economic status, health literacy and geography affect outcomes for young adults born with a cleft. The findings will establish how to address this variation and ensure that all young adults have the same chance of achieving the best possible outcomes.
Global research network to combat deadly Strep A infections15 February 2024Bristol researchers are part of a newly-launched multi-institution network to research bacterial cause of sepsis and heart damage in children. Each year, around half a million people, including many children and young people, die around the world because of serious group A streptococcal (Strep A) bacterial infections. While most cases are relatively mild – affecting only the skin or throat - some infections can lead to deadly sepsis or autoimmune damage to the heart. There is currently no available vaccine for Strep A.
University of Bristol response to High Court appeal judgment14 February 2024Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bristol, said: “Natasha’s death is a tragedy - I am deeply sorry for the Abrahart family’s loss.
Risk of death 12% higher for non-White children in England 12 February 2024Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White infants, a new University of Bristol-led study shows. Such a change, which equates to more than 200 deaths per year, would bring England – which currently has one of the highest infant mortality rates in Europe – in line with other EU nations.
Dean Napierski, 1978-20239 February 2024Dean Napierski, Security and Campus Safety Officer, passed away in December 2023. His colleagues offer a tribute.
Scientists reveal why blueberries are blue 7 February 2024Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue colour, researchers at the University of Bristol can reveal.
New species of Jurassic pterosaur discovered on the Isle of Skye6 February 2024A new species of pterosaur from specimens found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been announced by scientists from the University of Bristol Natural History Museum, University of Leicester, and University of Liverpool.