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Analysis of letter fragment may reveal new details about William Shakespeare’s marriage
23 April 2025
Fresh analysis and interpretation of a letter fragment from the early 17th century by an academic from the University of Bristol has revealed possible intriguing new details about the marriage of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway.
- Scientists repurpose gene editing tool to help uncover hidden microbial diversity 24 April 2025 Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments.
- New UK Centre hopes to change public attitudes towards grief 24 April 2025 Grief affects everyone but is still very much a taboo subject in the UK. A new Centre - the first of its kind in the UK - hopes to shift public attitudes towards grief and create communities that are compassionate and connected in their support of people who are bereaved. The Centre for Grief Research and Community Engagement (Grief Centre) at the University of Bristol is launched today [24 April].
- What research needs to be prioritised in global burns – results from a project spanning 88 countries 24 April 2025 Each year, more than 11 million people worldwide suffer serious life-changing burns, affecting both adults and children. The largest-ever project of its kind — the Priorities in Global Burns Research partnership, led by the University of Bristol — has identified the top 10 priorities in burns care research from 88 countries. The findings are published today [23 April] in The Lancet Global Health.
- Research examines how aerial robots could revolutionise the construction industry 23 April 2025 New research led by Imperial College London and co-authored by the University of Bristol, has revealed that aerial robotics could provide wide-ranging benefits to the safety, sustainability and scale of construction.
- Research reveals ‘brinkmanship’ between genes may determine survival of unborn mammals 23 April 2025 A study has shown that a dangerous game of ‘brinkmanship’ between rival genes in mammals could help explain why many fertilised eggs don’t result in a new life.
- University of Bristol academic awarded OBE 23 April 2025 A University of Bristol professor who has played a pivotal role in advancement of telecommunications research has received an OBE in the honorary awards to foreign nationals announced last week.
- Applications open for Kevin Elyot Award 2025 23 April 2025 The University of Bristol’s Theatre Collection is welcoming applications for the Kevin Elyot Award 2025, created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer.
- Analysis of letter fragment may reveal new details about William Shakespeare’s marriage 23 April 2025 Fresh analysis and interpretation of a letter fragment from the early 17th century by an academic from the University of Bristol has revealed possible intriguing new details about the marriage of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway.
- National accreditation recognises University support for care experienced and estranged students 23 April 2025 The University of Bristol is celebrating after its support for students who are care experienced and estranged from their parents was recognised by a national charity.
- Graduate entrepreneurs release period cup cleaning case 17 April 2025 Bristol graduates who won funding from the University to launch their startup have today released their portable period cup cleaning and sterilisation case.
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