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.
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.
Two GW4 Alliance universities, Bath and Bristol, showcased why the region is a powerhouse for research, development and innovation at an event hosted at the Bristol & Bath Science Park for MPs, policymakers and business leaders.
The University of Bristol has today announced the stellar lineup of recipients of its Alumni Awards for 2026.
A new global analysis of two antenatal treatments that reduce the risk of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in premature babies reveals significant international variation in implementation. The University of Bristol-led study, published in the International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology today [25 February], examined neonatal data from over 300,000 premature births across ten countries.
Further details of the University of Bristol’s plans for its Mumbai Enterprise Campus have been revealed, with the Government of Maharashtra supporting a prestigious new scholarship scheme for local students.
Africa’s largest monkey, the mandrill, Mandrillus sphinx, is being forced out of its home within a national park due to hunting pressure, new research has revealed.
The University of Bristol has unveiled a series of landmark partnerships at a celebration of its new Mumbai Enterprise Campus, including a global strategic partnership with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and a £1.5million philanthropic gift from the Shanta Foundation that will strengthen research and student mobility between India and the UK.
A new study has modelled how genes can influence a child’s body mass index (BMI) over time and how they may contribute to the risk of developing diseases, such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes, later in life.
Four University of Bristol graduates who created an app to help other young people become more financially confident have secured £40,000 in external funding to launch their idea.
Sabine Hauert, Professor of Swarm Engineering at the University of Bristol, has been awarded an honorary OBE in recognition of her services to robotics.
An art installation inspired by ballet is on display at the University of Bristol’s Royal Fort Gardens as part of the Bristol Light Festival 2026 (19 - 28 February 2026).
The ethics of Artificial Intelligence and its growing impact on society are some of the pressing issues covered in a new online course taught by world-leading academics from the University of Bristol.
Booster vaccines reduced the risk of COVID 19–related hospitalisation and death, according to a new study of over 3 million adults who had the autumn 2022 vaccine in England. The research led by the universities of Bristol and Oxford, provides further evidence of the effectiveness of booster vaccination against COVID-19.
A PhD student whose research developed into an initiative empowering female tech founders across Africa has graduated from the University of Bristol.
Grey wolves adapt their diets as a result of climate change, eating harder foods such as bones to extract nutrition during warmer climates, new research has found.
A PhD student who sustained a traumatic brain injury following a motorbike accident has graduated from the University of Bristol this week.
Efforts to stop declines in vertebrate wildlife populations should aim to address multiple threats simultaneously, rather than focusing on pressures one by one, a new study led by the University of Bristol has found.
A former University of Bristol student has returned to the city this week to officially graduate – 33 years after she finished her studies.
Graduates from the University of Bristol continue to be amongst the most sought-after employees by world-leading organisations, according to the latest 'Graduate Market' report.
The art of mummification has long been shrouded in mystery, but new research shows the musty smell of mummified remains helps unlock important information about the ancient practice.
A new community outreach programme to help women and their partners who are managing the consequences of Female Genital Cutting or Circumcision (FGC) is set to launch following a successful pilot.
Peaches Golding OBE CStJ has been appointed as Pro-Chancellor at the University of Bristol.
The impacts of severe gambling pose similar threats to a person’s physical and mental wellbeing as a chronic health condition or alcohol and illegal drug use, according to a new study involving University of Bristol researchers. The authors say their findings indicate gambling should be placed on an equal footing with other UK public health priorities.
Five University of Bristol academics will be appointed inaugural Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences (AcadMathSci) at an event held at the Royal Society today [29 January].
The University of Bristol is set to welcome future leaders in the AI (Artificial Intelligence) space through a government-funded scholarship programme launched today [28 January] by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
After witnessing the impact of gambling on friends, two Bristol graduates have created a toolkit to help universities protect students.
Science Creates and the University of Bristol to open OMX this March — 30,000 sq ft of flexible lab space in Bristol city centre.
Scientists studying the fossil remains of giant prehistoric kangaroos have found that even animals weighing more than 200kg may not have been too big to bounce, overturning long-held assumptions about the limits of hopping.
Letters from the Bristolian writer and social reformer Hannah More to the abolitionist William Wilberforce will be available digitally for the first time thanks to researchers at the University of Bristol.
The Prince of Wales learnt about the incredible research and innovation taking place at the University of Bristol when he visited two of its world-leading research facilities today (22 January).
High body mass index (BMI) could cause a higher risk of vascular-related dementia (a combination of vascular and unspecified dementia), according to new research from the University of Bristol and University Hospital of Copenhagen (Rigshospitalet and Herlev-Gentofte Hospital). The researchers found that the effect of high BMI on dementia mainly works through high blood pressure.
Dragana (Dee) Smart, Head of Public Engagement with Research, passed away on 28 December 2025 after being diagnosed with cancer 12 months earlier. The Public Engagement team and friends and colleagues from across the University of Bristol offer this tribute to a much-loved colleague and friend.
In a significant step forward for the leadership of the University’s first international campus, we are pleased to announce the appointment of two key positions that will help shape the vision and mission for the campus.
A long-standing mystery about how wild bats navigate complex environments in complete darkness with remarkable precision, has been solved in a new University of Bristol-led study. The findings are published today [21 January] in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
Can sleep affect the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? That’s what a study led by the University of Bristol will explore, thanks to a £4.3 million grant by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
If you pledged to follow an unprocessed food diet as a New Year’s resolution, research shows you’ll naturally choose to eat a lot more fruit and veggies than higher calorie wholefood options – like rice, meat and butter – which could help with losing weight.
From nappy changes to nursing care, exposure to unpleasant substances is a daily reality for millions of people but how does the brain adapt? New research from neuroscientists at the University of Bristol reveals that repeated, long-term exposure to bodily waste significantly reduces parents’ disgust responses, with effects that persist over time.
The University of Bristol has appointed Marty Reid as its new Director of Innovation.
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide live within 100 kilometres of a volcano that has experienced at least one significant eruption. Yet the warning signs that signal a shift from relatively mild activity to a high-impact eruption remain unclear. A major new £3.7 million University of Bristol-led research project aims to change this.
