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Cabot Institute Launch Event

30 August 2010

On the 15th November 2010, the University will launch a major new environmental research institute, bringing together current activities across a wide range of academic groups.

Final Aeolus Race Preparations Currently in Progress

30 August 2010

September 2010 marks Bristol University's inagural entry into the international Aeolus Wind Powered Vehicle Race in Denamrk and we are the only UK team participating. With less than 1 month to go before the race, final vehicle assembly and testing is currently underway.

Environmental Technology Student Research Project Competition 2010/2011

23 May 2010

We are currently in the process of planning an undergraduate research project competition for the 2010/2011 academic year with Low Carbon South West (LCSW), Bath University and the University of West of England (UWE). This will help to promote research projects with an environmental theme, encouraging increased knowledge transfer with industry and providing our students with improved access to related career opportunities.

Recent BRITE lecture and seminar presentations now available for download. Scroll down the list for further details and to access the presentations.

23 May 2010

Events include the 2010 Annual Garrad Hassan Lecture and a number of recent BRITE seminars.

BRITE Update May 2010

8 May 2010

BRITE has recently launched several new initiatives to help develop our existing research activities and promote increased engagement with industry.

New Teaching Initiatives in Renewables

20 March 2010

Wind and Marine Energy is set to make a dominant contribution to achieving the UK’s renewable energy targets, but recent studies have highlighted that skills and recruitment shortages will provide a major obstacle to further expansion. The Faculty of Engineering has recently launched a new Masters Level teaching module in Wind and Marine Power, attracting approximately 100 undergraduates and around 30 professionals from local companies.

Aeolus 2010 Design Complete

30 August 2009

During the summer, a multidisciplinary team of students and academics from across the Faculty of Engineering, have completed the design of the University's entry for the 2010 Aeolus Wind Powered Vehicle Race, being held in the Netherlands. Manufacture of the vehicle has now begun in earnest, in order to finish the build by early April and leave enough time for fully testing and refining the vehicle before the August race.

New Global Change website launched

23 July 2009

A new website has been launched providing detailed information on the University's world-class research in the area of global change.

New Vestas research partnership and 'Composites for Energy' presentations

22 July 2009

The University of Bristol has established a partnership with Vestas Wind Systems, a world leading provider of wind power and services, to develop composites technology for future products.

Aeolus project launch

6 June 2009

The Faculty of Engineering is about to launch an exciting new project to design and build a vehicle for the Aeolus Wind Powered Car Race in the Netherlands.