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Russian Roulette by Giles Milton (BA 1989)

23 May 2013

He wore a khaki cap and tattered clothes and looked the very picture of a Russian revolutionary activist. But Joseph Ilitch Afirenko was neither Russian nor a revolutionary activist. He was Paul Dukes, one of a group of spies on an undercover mission of vital importance.

A Tourist in the Arab Spring by Tom Chesshyre (BSc 1993)

22 May 2013

One year after the Arab Spring revolutions in North Africa, Chesshyre heads off across Tunisia, Libya and Egypt to take the temperature of the countries as they come to terms with their new, post-dictator world. This travelogue captures with humour and a sense of realism three nations at a time when their future hangs in the balance, talking to ordinary folk along the way... and with only the occasional abduction holding up progress from Tunis to the Sinai Peninsula.

Alumni runners complete the Virgin London Marathon

1 May 2013

On 21 April in perfect sunny conditions, five Bristol alumni took on the challenge of running the 2013 Virgin London Marathon.

Bristol hosts alumni receptions in Beijing and Shanghai

26 April 2013

Over 300 Bristol alumni joined Bristol's President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Thomas (Hon LLD 2004), and 25 Bristol academics, staff and volunteers, for alumni events in Beijing and Shanghai this week.

Alumni donations to UK universities reach record levels

26 April 2013

Alumni donations to UK universities reach record levels

A Life is a Life, aren't you luckeeeeee? by Thomas E. Mall (MA 1965)

4 April 2013

Bold! Intense! One of a kind! Here's an opportunity to join a young boy from Green Bay, WI, taking the challenge to find his sexual identity and education by degrees. Join him as he works through his thesis, meets the cream of the British theatre and toils in the French libraries and continental museums researching ancient costuming and designs in pursuit of his MA in theatrical costuming from the renowned University of Bristol.

New student internship scheme

21 February 2013

Following its overwhelming success last year, the University of Bristol Internship Scheme is again underway, offering companies a cost-effective method of recruiting highly-qualified and motivated individuals. Alumni who are interested in getting involved and employing an intern are encouraged to act quickly.

Geek Girl by Holly Smale (BA 2004 MA 2006) secures international book deal

15 February 2013

Holly Smale (BA 2004 MA 2006) has secured an international contract for her book “Geek Girl”. As part of a three book deal, which has already been sold in eight languages, the book is a major achievement for a debut author in an increasingly cautious publishing world.

Top 100 Powerful Women in the UK Today

12 February 2013

BBC Radio 4’s Woman's Hour today published its first ever power list of the “Top 100 Powerful Women In the UK Today.” Bristol’s Chancellor, and five Bristol alumni, have all made the power list

Marathon runners selected to run for Bristol's Cancer Research Fund

23 January 2013

Marathon runners selected to run for Bristol's Cancer Research Fund