News in February
- Universities unite for joint pledge to tackle sexual violence and harassment 5 February 2024 Universities in the west of England have pledged together for the first time to take a collective approach in tackling sexual violence and harassment.
- New drug could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes 2 February 2024 New research has shown a new type of inhibitor drug could prevent microvascular diabetic complications, such as diabetic eye and kidney disease. The University of Bristol-led research is published in Cardiovascular Diabetology.
- ‘Loneliness loop’ risks trapping young people in repeating cycle of abuse, UK study of intimate partner violence and abuse finds 1 February 2024 A detailed study of intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA) among young people in the UK has found that a 'loneliness loop' risks trapping young people in a repeating cycle of abuse. The University of Bristol-led research, which analysed survey data from 3,000 young people, recommends early intervention to prevent young people from experiencing IPVA.
