‘Shorter toilet queues are here to stay!’28 March 2024Queues for the women’s toilets are swiftly becoming a thing of the past, with the UK’s first ‘squat and go’ urinals now a “permanent fixture” at UK events.
Study highlights potential new approach for early intervention for diabetic patients at risk of kidney disease 27 March 2024Researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a mechanism by which a hormone can protect the blood vessels in the kidneys from the damage caused by diabetes. In doing so, the team has identified a potential early treatment strategy to prevent or slow progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes. The study, part-funded by Kidney Research UK, is published in Diabetes.
UK rabbit owners can recognise pain in their pets, study finds27 March 2024Rabbits are popular family pets, with around 1.5 million* in the UK and it is important that owners can recognise when their animal is in pain, and know when to seek help to protect their rabbit's welfare. New research by the University of Bristol Veterinary School has found the majority of rabbit owners could list signs of pain and could mostly identify pain-free rabbits and those in severe pain, but many lacked knowledge of the subtler sign of pain.
Researchers a step closer to a cure for HIV 26 March 2024A new study involving University of Bristol researchers has shown a virus-like particle (HLP) can effectively 'shock and kill' the latent HIV reservoir.
Nature's artistry springs to life at the Botanic Garden26 March 2024Human creativity and the natural world will be on display this weekend at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden annual Easter Sculpture and Arts Festival. The event marks the start of the gardening year as the garden springs into life.
Patient recovery after surgery for oesophageal cancer isn’t influenced by using standard or keyhole incisions25 March 2024New research has found no evidence of a difference between recovery time and complications when comparing standard and keyhole surgical incisions for the treatment of oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet). The study, led by the University of Bristol Medical School and published in the British Journal of Surgery, showed surgeons treating patients with oesophageal cancer do not need to change their practice if they have a strong preference for either procedure type.
App can help people reduce their alcohol intake25 March 2024A free smartphone app, Drink Less, can help people who would benefit most from reducing their alcohol consumption to do so successfully, according to a large randomised controlled trial led by UCL researchers and involving University of Bristol academics.
University of Bristol academic to chair prestigious tech conference in San Diego21 March 2024Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, Director of the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol, will take a leading role at the upcoming Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference and Exhibition being held in San Diego, California.
New online resource to help healthcare professionals treat patients with infections after hip replacement surgery21 March 2024Although infection after hip replacement surgery is relatively rare (around 1 in 100), the impact on patients’ lives can be devastating. A new website and toolkit has been developed to help healthcare professionals understand and implement best-practice guidelines on treating and supporting patients with prosthetic hip joint infection.
Nudging the public’s thirst for draught alcohol-free beers could significantly reduce alcohol-associated harms21 March 2024Making alcohol-free beer more widely available on draught in pubs and bars may help people switch from alcoholic to alcohol-free beer, a new study published in Addiction today [21 March], has found. Pubs and bars taking part in the University of Bristol-led trial saw an increase in sales of healthier non-alcoholic draught beer.
Bristol’s Children of the 90s seeks participants to attend its biggest ever clinic21 March 2024Thousands of Bristol and Weston families are already part of the world-renowned Children of the 90s health study based at the University of Bristol. Their participation has led to many scientific discoveries about health. From how babies can safely sleep on their backs to genes that may cause obesity or deteriorating liver health in young people – much of what is now known about health is due to Children of the 90s data, and the study is now calling on more people to take part.
Discovery sheds new light on lost Bristol landmark 20 March 2024The exact location of a long-lost stone cross erected by the 14th century that acted as a boundary marker to define the then city limits of Bristol, and which was also the site of a gallows which stood for hundreds of years, has been discovered by an historian from the University of Bristol.
Bristol heart research receives funding boost thanks to European partnership20 March 2024A Bristol researcher will join forces with a team in the Netherlands to drive breakthroughs in heart and circulatory diseases research, thanks to a pioneering partnership between the British Heart Foundation (BHF), Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF) and German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK).
University of Bristol collaboration secures nearly £2 million for technical experts18 March 2024A pioneering new project that will develop the abilities of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) and support them to build the skills to work with industrial partners to address real-world challenges and opportunities has been awarded £1.97 million.
Rapid realist review reveals how to achieve effective virtual wards for people with frailty14 March 2024Proactive care, a whole-system approach and a ‘team-of-teams’ are important elements in achieving effective virtual wards for people with frailty, according to the first rapid realist review of the evidence. The findings of the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded review, published in Age and Ageing and involving University of Bristol researchers, also apply to multidisciplinary virtual wards for other complex conditions.
Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI, study finds14 March 2024An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This measure detected excess fat mass and distinguished fat mass from muscle mass in children and adolescents more accurately than BMI. The study, published in Pediatric Research, was conducted in collaboration between the universities of Bristol, Exeter and Eastern Finland.
£2.2 million for clinical trial to improve general practice response to men and children affected by domestic abuse14 March 2024A new clinical trial of a general practice programme to improve the identification and referral of men and children affected by domestic abuse begins in May thanks to a £2.2 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) award to University of Bristol researchers, in partnership with Oxford University and the social enterprise IRISi.
Tsetse fly fertility damaged after just one heatwave, study finds13 March 2024The fertility of both female and male tsetse flies is affected by a single burst of hot weather, researchers at the University of Bristol and Stellenbosch University in South Africa have found.
Bristol leaps ahead in training next generation of leaders to tackle major global challenges12 March 2024Hundreds of talented scientists and engineers are set to advance solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges, ranging from reaching net-zero and developing sustainable energy to improving digital security and making the latest health breakthroughs.
Creative Art of Ageing competition proves hit with Zimbabwe and The Gambia communities11 March 2024A creative arts competition giving older people in Zimbabwe and The Gambia a platform to express their experiences about ageing saw hundreds of entries showcase their artistic talent across four categories: music, dance, prose, and mixed media from across both countries. The competition, part of a University of Bristol led research project, hopes to improve the health and wellbeing of older people living in sub-Saharan Africa.
New Digital Health Hub launches in South West England and Wales 11 March 2024A consortium of universities from across the South West of England and Wales have come together to form a brand new Digital Health Hub which will elevate the region’s digital health capability through leadership, engagement, acceleration and partnership (LEAP).
Breakthrough technology for energy storage launches today6 March 2024A new cutting-edge energy storage technology has been developed by green energy company Superdielectrics Group Plc. This new technology stems from an ongoing collaboration with leading researchers at the University of Bristol who identified and validated the key mechanisms involved.
Bristol academic presents water supply research in Parliament5 March 2024An engineer who is working to improve the provision of safe drinking water in Sub-Saharan Africa presented her research in Parliament this week as part of the STEM for BRITAIN initiative.