Predicting seismic activity at fracking sites to prevent earthquakes 30 July 2019Scientists from the University of Bristol have found a more effective way to predict seismic activity at hydraulic fracturing sites, ensuring that potential earthquake activity remains within safe levels.
Increasing value of ivory poses major threat to elephant populations29 July 2019The global price of ivory increased tenfold since its 1989 trade ban by the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), new research has found. The University of Bristol Veterinary School study, published in Biological Conservation [25 July], is the first to analyse trends in global ivory market values since the ban came into effect.
Shape shifting protocells hint at the mechanics of early life 25 July 2019Inspired by the processes of cellular differentiation observed in developmental biology, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Bristol have demonstrated a new spontaneous approach to building communities of cell-like entities (protocells) using chemical gradients.
Record number of women receive honorary degrees24 July 2019A record number of women have received honorary degrees from the University of Bristol this year, celebrating their inspirational achievements both in the UK and internationally.
Plant virology and vector-transmitted disease experts join forces to help African farmers 24 July 2019Farmers in African countries who face failing harvests due to insect vector plant diseases are being helped through a new training programme set up by leading experts in plant virology and vector-transmitted diseases. The CONNECTED network, led by an international consortium of universities including Bristol, is aiming to transform Sub-Saharan African agriculture through providing specialist training to crop researchers.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Wednesday 24 July 201924 July 2019The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Professor Alan Baddeley CBE, Dr Julie Maxton and Professor Diane Coyle CBE, FAcSS, at degree ceremonies taking place today [24 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Monday 22 July 201922 July 2019The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Lisa Johnson, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng PhD (Wits), MASSAf, GCOB and Professor Peter Landrock, at degree ceremonies taking place today [22 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Honorary degree for football legend Gary Mabbutt19 July 2019Football legend Gary Mabbutt, who was born and bred in Bristol before playing for England, has today [19 July] received an honorary degree from the University of Bristol.
Left wing radicalism linked to sympathy for violent extremism19 July 2019The more strongly someone agrees with the ideas of revolutionary left-wing groups, the more likely they are to sympathise with violent extremism, finds a first of-its-kind study.
When the moon came to Bristol 19 July 2019The Apollo 11 mission landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, enabling the first man to walk on its surface the next day - 21 July. The mission returned to Earth a few days later, bringing back safely the astronauts and a precious load of lunar rocks.
Bristol medievalist elected as Fellow of The British Academy 19 July 2019Professor of Medieval English Literature, Ad Putter, from the University of Bristol’s Department of English, has been made a Fellow of The British Academy, the voice for the humanities and social sciences.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Friday 19 July 201918 July 2019The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Gary Mabbutt MBE, Professor Howard Wheater FRSC, FREng, and Gillian Guy CBE at degree ceremonies taking place today [19 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Connect for the best view at this year’s Harbour Festival18 July 2019The University of Bristol's Smart Internet Lab is part of a consortium bringing tech innovation to this year’s Bristol Harbour Festival, giving visitors a 360° view of all three stages on their smartphones.
Prestigious Royal Society honour for Bristol academic 18 July 2019Professor Varinder Aggarwal from the University of Bristol’s School of Chemistry has been awarded the prestigious Davy Medal from the Royal Society for his outstanding contribution to the field of chemistry.
Kevin Elyot Award 2019 17 July 2019International playwright, translator and lecturer Erdem Avşar has been selected as the fourth recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol's Theatre Collection.
Bristol rugby student ‘tries’ and graduates on a high 16 July 2019This academic year has been one of ‘tries’ and highs for University of Bristol student and professional rugby player, Joshua Ibuanokpe, who will graduate this week with a degree in Physics.
Student-led hub for nutrition in medical education wins BBC Food and Farming Award16 July 2019A student-led organisation that aims to promote the need for greater nutrition and lifestyle medicine training within medical education has won a prestigious award at this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards. Bristol Medical School students, Iain Broadley and Ally Jaffee, co-founders of Nutritank won the Pat Llewellyn New Talent Award.
Pages of 17th century Shakespeare folios gifted to University 12 July 2019The University of Bristol has received a significant gift of four original double-sided leaves from each of the four folio editions of the plays of William Shakespeare, featuring sections of Henry V, Othello and Antony and Cleopatra.
Partnership with Kenyan university will build data science expertise11 July 2019A collaboration between the University of Bristol's Jean Golding Institute for Data Science and the Strathmore University Business School in Kenya, will focus on using data science to address contemporary challenges facing Kenya and other African countries.
£9 million boost for health research in the west country11 July 2019Health researchers in the west country have been given a £9 million award from the Government's Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to enable them to tackle the area's most pressing health problems. The funding will enable new research projects including forecasting demand in hospitals, increasing people's physical activity levels, supporting people who self-harm and improving outcomes for children in care.
Best male biathletes 'more attractive'10 July 2019Top male biathletes are more attractive to the opposite sex, according to a new study by scientists at the universities of Exeter and Bristol.
Scientists get on their soapboxes to tackle gender bias5 July 2019Next month Broadmead Shopping Centre will be transformed into a celebration of women in science, as a troupe of 12 leading female scientists from across the South West will leave their labs and lecture halls in favour of Bristol city centre for the annual Soap Box Science Festival [12-3pm on Saturday 13 July].
Bristol student scoops ‘World Quizzing Champion’ title5 July 2019Bristol brain, Dan Hawkins, is now officially the world’s top quiz competitor under 20, having placed first in the World Quizzing Championships Under 20s category.
National Student Survey results 20194 July 2019In the latest National Student Survey (NSS) released yesterday, the University of Bristol has achieved 85% overall satisfaction – a rise of 3% from last year and slightly higher than this year’s sector average of 84%.
New study aims to improve acne in women4 July 2019A new study is looking for women with acne in Bristol to take part in a new clinical trial. Led by researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Southampton the study will investigate whether a drug called spironolactone can help improve acne in women.