University leaders speak at World Academic Summit31 October 2024The University of Bristol’s Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) recently joined over 500 university leaders at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in Manchester.
University of Bristol academic named in influential Photonics 100 list29 October 2024A University of Bristol professor who is playing a pivotal role in advance telecommunications technology research has been named in the 2025 Photonics 100 list which recognises individuals driving innovation in the field of photonic science.
Bristol Dental School welcomes Minister of State for Care28 October 2024A Government minister visited the University of Bristol Dental School to witness the positive impact the £36 million clinical education facility is having on people living in the city.
Dr Stephen Lyne, 1954-202423 October 2024Dr Stephen Lyne, former Senior Academic Fellow in Accounting, passed away in September. His friends and colleagues offer this tribute to an exemplary colleague who was instrumental in the development of the School of Economics, Finance and Management – the predecessor of the University of Bristol Business School.
New Lancet Commission calls for urgent action on self-harm across the world9 October 2024Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. A new Lancet Commission, led by University of Bristol researchers, urges policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response to this pressing issue. The report, involving an international team of experts, is published today [9 October].
Live wake to pop up in suburban home for seaside town's grief festival
8 October 2024Members of the public are invited to be part of a live Irish-style wake this week [Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 October] to explore how new digital technologies can influence the way we memorialise and remember loved ones.
Robotic clothing which can aid walking a step closer after £11 million funding6 October 2024Clever robotic clothing which keeps people active and independent, addressing the needs of the UK’s 6.7 million people in the UK with age or disability-related mobility issues, has received backing from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Study identifies key molecular step in mitochondrial division4 October 2024A key molecular step required for the division of damaged mitochondria - essential for cell health - has been identified by a University of Bristol-led study. The finding has the potential to establish how mitochondrial dysfunction goes wrong in common neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
RCGP Research Paper of the Year Award for IBS study3 October 2024A trial that showed a cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients seen in GP surgeries has been awarded Research Paper of the Year by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
Health disparities in preterm births in England, study finds3 October 2024Preterm birth rates are lower than the national average for White women and higher for Black and Asian women, and women living in the most deprived areas according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in BMC Medicine.
Bristol scientist wins £130,000 Micius Quantum Prize for pioneering research2 October 2024An inspirational University of Bristol scientist whose groundbreaking work helped lay the foundations for new technologies such as ultra-secure communications and super-powerful quantum computers has been awarded the Micius Quantum Prize – one of the top honours in the world of quantum science.