Research
The global impact of our research is recognised by all major ratings, including our impressive Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results. Studies into everything from wheat genomics to vision ecology and animal behaviour attract support from worldwide funders, including BBSRC, NERC, Marie Curie and the EU.
Teaching and assessment
Our degree programmes are flexible, and all students complete field courses or laboratory workshops and independent research projects chosen from a wide range of options.
Why Bristol: student insights
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Why Bristol: academic insights
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Life Sciences Building 360° tour
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Research highlights
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News
- Robot helps reveal how ants pass on knowledge 11 August 2022
- Researchers reveal how an insect-eating plant uses rain energy to power its traps 3 August 2022
- New documentary unearths Bristol’s wildlife treasures 2 August 2022