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Bristol at forefront of supercharging UK cyber sector
18 June 2025
The University of Bristol is co-leading a new national Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation.
- Renewable rice robots offer appetising role for the future 20 June 2025 Scientists at the University of Bristol have created soft robots from rice paper which biodegrades safely within 32 days.
- Student and graduate start-ups win funding support at annual New Enterprise Competition 19 June 2025 A student start-up which has designed an automatic winder that eliminates the frustration of tangled cables won £8,000 of funding last night at the University of Bristol’s annual New Enterprise Competition.
- A new bedtime recall exercise may enhance memory in older adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease 19 June 2025 A straightforward nightly activity may act as a memory-boosting tool, a new study has revealed.
- Bristol climbs three places in QS World University Rankings 19 June 2025 The University of Bristol has been named the 51st best university in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released today [Thursday 19 June] - a rise of three places from last year and continuing the institution’s steady rise from 61st in 2022.
- Bristol at forefront of supercharging UK cyber sector 18 June 2025 The University of Bristol is co-leading a new national Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation.
- £2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries 17 June 2025 Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death. To improve blood flow, a procedure called an angioplasty is usually carried out, with patients given blood-thinning drugs afterwards. A new trial led by North Bristol NHS Trust, in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University, will compare three commonly prescribed blood-thinning tablets to find out which works best.
- Bristol experts make tracks to Bonn to help advance climate adaptation and justice 16 June 2025 Climate change experts from the University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute for the Environment are set to champion inclusivity and a fair shift to a net zero economy at an important international summit this week.
- Telecoms trailblazer and Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees honoured in King’s Birthday Honours 14 June 2025 A telecoms trailblazer who organised the world's first 5G music lesson, and the Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Trustee on the Board of Trustees at the University of Bristol have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
- Researchers simulate earthquakes to stress test a 3D-printed concrete house 13 June 2025 Scientists at the University of Bristol have used the UK’s largest shaking table to mimic conditions of a medium-magnitude earthquake to assess the potential damage to a 3D-printed building.
- Outstanding contributions to education recognised at annual Bristol Teaching Awards 12 June 2025 University of Bristol staff were invited to celebrate their achievements at the 2025 Bristol Teaching Awards.
