Over £2 million has been allocated to 142 artist-led projects across the UK in the second round of Immersive Arts funding - a scheme supporting artists of all backgrounds and experience to work with immersive technologies.
The University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden will once again be hosting its annual Easter Sculpture Festival this weekend from Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April (10am-5pm).
A landmark space mission built on UK research excellence is set to accelerate progress in quantum communications, as the Integrated Quantum Networks (IQN) Hub launches the pioneering “Satellite Platform for Optical Quantum Communications” (SPOQC).
Chicks, just like pets, also benefit from gentle human touch, new research has revealed. Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that gentle human interactions do not only prevent fear in baby chicks but also triggers positive emotions. The findings offer new insights into how early-life handling affects the welfare of young farm animals.
Researchers have identified and described a previously unknown recessive neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD) that appears to be the most prevalent ever discovered. The study, involving University of Bristol researchers and published in Nature Genetics today [30 March], provides long-awaited answers for many families and may inform future drug development.
A University of Bristol spin-out which has developed an innovative temperature-responsive coating for greenhouses and buildings has been awarded its first UK patent.
People living in Bristol’s rural areas may have been inherently safer from disease outbreaks, according to a new study by Bristol historians. The research reveals parallels between the Great Plague of 1603 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
More subjects than ever have been recognised in the global top 20 and the UK top 5 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Professor David Vincent Evans, Applied Mathematician and former Head of Department, Dean of Science and Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Bristol, passed away on 13 March. Professor Richard Porter, his former PhD student, postdoc, colleague and close friend, remembers his life.
The University of Bristol Tennis Club (UBTC) has been recognised in two categories at the 2026 Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Awards.
A new report, to be presented to policymakers today, uncovers a huge rise in official reports concerning deaths amongst homeless or precariously housed people in recent years.
When Da Chen graduated from the University of Bristol in 2023, he took home with him more than a master’s degree. As a disabled person, he discovered the sport of snooker and was determined to bring its inclusivity and enjoyment back to Asia.
Researchers, policymakers and technology leaders have gathered in Bristol this week for the Isambard Summit 2026 (IS26), showcasing how investment in AI and advanced computing is helping deliver the UK Government’s growth and industrial strategy.
Researchers from the University of Bristol are carrying out a new study with a view to helping optimise the relationship between vets and clients, ensuring every pet receives the best possible care.
In a landmark celebration of the 25th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Guangzhou and Bristol, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) and the University of Bristol have officially signed two agreements on student exchange and strategic partnership and launched Guangzhou-Bristol Yong Ambassador programme.
A stark rise in the number of stray dogs being euthanised across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, with rates more than tripling over a three-year period, are revealed in a new collaborative study. The research is published in the MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) journal Animals.
Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, infects an estimated 390 million people and causes around 20,000 deaths worldwide each year. New research suggests the skin is a major site of immune surveillance for dengue. The findings could help in the development of more effective dengue vaccines.
Scientists have developed a network of mechanical motors that mimic the molecular machinery underpinning human muscle contraction. The University of Bristol-led findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface this week, could open new possibilities for artificial muscles in robotics.
The West of England's Mayor welcomed ministers and fellow mayors for the first time to the West Innovation Arc Growth Zone - the fastest growing part of the West, which is itself the country's fastest growing regional economy. The Mayoral Council was today hosted in South Gloucestershire at NCC, the University of Bristol's world-leading research and development centre.
Research has confirmed for the first time that people with active gambling accounts who receive regular ‘free bets’ and other direct marketing offers place a lot more bets, spend far more, and suffer greater related harms than gamblers who have opted out of such offers.
A new laser range-finding technique, inspired by quantum physics, which can measure distances under strong solar background has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Bristol.
More than 1,600 student athletes representing nine universities across 30 sports will go head-to-head at Bristol Derby Day 2026 on Wednesday 18 March.
The NHS is this month celebrating 40 years of what went on to become the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) eye bank, with a special appeal from the bank’s longest serving staff member, who is encouraging more people to consider cornea donation as he awaits a fourth cornea transplant himself.
A new study has mapped by age young children’s ability to understand and practise deception for the first time – and results indicate many can sense it even before turning one year old.
The disposable vapes ban in the UK could lead to young adults switching to alternative products, including cigarettes, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
Professor Timothy Draycott MD, BSc, MBBS, FRCOG passed away in November 2025. His colleagues offer a remembrance.
FluoretiQ Limited, the University of Bristol spinout developing rapid point-of-care bacterial diagnostics to tackle antimicrobial resistance, has won 1st place at the Hong Kong MedTech Innovation World Cup 2026.
A fascinating new exhibition which explores the histories of Black and South Asian feminist activists in postwar Britain is on display at St Paul’s Learning Centre and Bristol Central Library throughout March.
Entry to the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden will be donation only on weekdays throughout 2026 – with no fixed entry price.
Hannah has been fighting for more than 15 years to help ensure her son receives the mental health care and help he needs.
The University of Bristol is one of nine UK universities included in a new £50 million 'Inequalities Challenge Consortium' launched by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support research into addressing inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) which accounts for 26% of all deaths in the UK.
Weight-loss (GLP-1 mimicking) drugs may help prevent further tissue damage following a heart attack, significantly reducing the risk of further life-threatening complications that affect up to half of all patients, according to a new study led by the University of Bristol and University College London (UCL).
The University of Bristol and Black Trail Runners have announced an exciting new partnership to bring the UK and Europe’s most ethnically diverse trail running event to the South West for the very first time.
We want everyone in our community who is affected by current events in the Middle East to know our thoughts are with them and that a range of support and advice is available.
A survey of nearly 6,000 UK households warns of a sharp increase in those aged 40-59 years using Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans (BNPL). These loans are currently accessed by 18% of UK households (up from 15% in May 2025) and while BNPL use is highest among younger households, growth has been fastest among those aged 40-59 years.
