Bristol becomes first university to hit milestone for sustainable laboratories25 June 2025The University of Bristol has become the first institution globally to certify all of its laboratories at Silver level through the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF)—a landmark achievement in the journey toward more sustainable research practices.
Bristol climbs three places in QS World University Rankings 19 June 2025The University of Bristol has been named the 51st best university in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released today [Thursday 19 June] - a rise of three places from last year and continuing the institution’s steady rise from 61st in 2022.
£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries17 June 2025Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death. To improve blood flow, a procedure called an angioplasty is usually carried out, with patients given blood-thinning drugs afterwards. A new trial led by North Bristol NHS Trust, in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University, will compare three commonly prescribed blood-thinning tablets to find out which works best.
RANsemi joins pioneering Bristol Innovations Zone10 June 2025The University of Bristol and Bristol Innovations are excited to welcome wireless semiconductor innovator RANsemi Limited as one of the first members of the Bristol Innovations Zone, a ground-breaking environment for collaboration, training and innovation opening as part of the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in 2026.
Bristol tech incubator appoints key new staff9 June 2025SETsquared Bristol, the acclaimed University of Bristol tech incubator, has bolstered its team with the appointments of Caroline Thompson as Centre Manager, and Dr Becky Sage and Dr Kam Pooni as Entrepreneurs in Residence. They will be joining the incubator this month as part of Bristol Innovations, the University’s catalyst for innovation.
Suspended children are twice as likely to be involved in violence, even when accounting for their behaviour, finds new report9 June 2025A new study report has found that, even whilst controlling for a range of factors including measures of behavioural difficulties, children who are suspended or excluded from school are still nearly two and a half times more likely to become involved in violence and four and a half times more likely to offend compared to those who have not been suspended or excluded.
Iconic Bristol landmark turns 1009 June 2025The sound of bells chiming will be heard across the city today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Wills Memorial Building, one of Bristol’s most iconic buildings.
Study reveals schools failing to address most common form of bullying: Weight-based victimisation3 June 2025A concerning gap in school anti-bullying policies has been revealed in a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded study by the University of Bristol and University of Bath. While weight-based bullying is reportedly the most common form experienced by students, fewer than 7% of schools in southwest England explicitly address it in their anti-bullying policies according to the study published in BMC Public Health.