Children and students unite in joyful celebration of music
A vibrant initiative bringing music education to rural primary schools in Wiltshire has culminated in a celebratory concert.
News in June
Recognition for University of Bristol research in Royal Society of Chemistry awards
The Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2025 Prize winners include several successes for the University of Bristol.
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Bristol becomes first university to hit milestone for sustainable laboratories
The 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.
‘Good’ fats and inflammation: more complex than first thought
Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found.
Renewable rice robots offer appetising role for the future
Scientists at the University of Bristol have created soft robots from rice paper which biodegrades safely within 32 days.
Student and graduate start-ups win funding support at annual New Enterprise Competition
A student start-up which has designed an automatic winder that eliminates the frustration of tangled cables won £8,000 of funding last night at the University of Bristol’s annual New Enterprise Competition.
A new bedtime recall exercise may enhance memory in older adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease
A straightforward nightly activity may act as a memory-boosting tool, a new study led by the University of Bristol has revealed.
Bristol climbs three places in QS World University Rankings
The 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.
Bristol at forefront of supercharging UK cyber sector
The University of Bristol is co-leading a new national Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation.
£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries
Blocked 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.
Bristol experts make tracks to Bonn to help advance climate adaptation and justice
Climate change experts from the University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute for the Environment are set to champion inclusivity and a fair shift to a net zero economy at an important international summit this week.
Telecoms trailblazer and Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees honoured in King’s Birthday Honours
A telecoms trailblazer who organised the world's first 5G music lesson, and the Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Trustee on the Board of Trustees at the University of Bristol have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
Researchers simulate earthquakes to stress test a 3D-printed concrete house
Scientists at the University of Bristol have used the UK’s largest shaking table to mimic conditions of a medium-magnitude earthquake to assess the potential damage to a 3D-printed building.
Outstanding contributions to education recognised at annual Bristol Teaching Awards
University of Bristol staff were invited to celebrate their achievements at the 2025 Bristol Teaching Awards.
27 Bristol subjects in UK top 10, says Complete University Guide
Twenty-seven subjects taught at the University of Bristol are in the top ten of UK universities, according to a new ranking.
Over 35,000 people expected across University open days this weekend
The University of Bristol opens its doors to prospective students and their friends and families this Friday and Saturday [June 13 and 14].
RANsemi joins pioneering Bristol Innovations Zone
The 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.
University of Bristol offers exciting opportunities for future tech pioneers through new AI scholarships
The University of Bristol is set to welcome future tech innovators with exceptional talent in AI-related disciplines through a prestigious new scholarship programme announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Bristol tech incubator appoints key new staff
SETsquared 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 report
A 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 100
The 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.
Celebration of Bristol-led European consortium advancing the neuroscience of emotions
After four years, an international research programme exploring the brain circuits that underlie emotional behaviour, hosted a final celebratory event at the University of Bristol.
Research shows rivers release ancient carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, uncovering a greater role for plants and soil in the carbon cycle
A new study has revealed for the first time that ancient carbon, stored in landscapes for thousands of years or more, can find its way back to the atmosphere as CO₂ released from the surfaces of rivers.
Compelling research on women and media in Northern India bags first prize in Three Minute Thesis competition
University of Bristol PhD student, Oroosa Anwar, took first place in a closely fought competition that sees researchers present their work in just three minutes.
Influential climate scientists land prestigious Royal Meteorological Society awards
Two pioneering University of Bristol climate researchers have received recognition for the impact of their work at the Royal Meteorological Society’s 2024 Awards.
University of Bristol formalises partnership with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Bristol and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology [HKUST] have signed an agreement that will formalise their partnership, strengthening research and academic collaboration between the two institutions.
Research suggests earlier kitten neutering does not affect bodyweight in later life
Cats that are neutered at four months old compared to the traditional six months old are not at any greater risk of weight problems as they age, new research has found.
Study reveals schools failing to address most common form of bullying: Weight-based victimisation
A 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.