Witness speed and academic clout collide8 May 2017This Friday afternoon the Bristol public are invited to immerse themselves in a wealth of cutting-edge local research with a dynamic and interactive showcase followed by a fast and furious Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.
Professor Peter Wells CBE, 1936-2017 5 May 2017Peter Wells CBE, Emeritus Professor of the School of Clinical Sciences has died. Emeritus Professor of the School of Clinical Sciences, Alan W Preece offers a tribute.
Four Bristol scientists elected as new Fellows of the Royal Society5 May 2017Four University of Bristol academics have achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellows of the world’s most eminent and oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, the Royal Society.
Research sheds new light on ‘world’s oldest animal fossils’ 4 May 2017A team of researchers, led by the University of Bristol, has uncovered that ancient fossils, thought to be some of the world’s earliest examples of animal remains, could in fact belong to other groups such as algae.
Fish step up to lead when predators are near3 May 2017Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered that some fish within a shoal take on the responsibilities of leader when they are under threat from predators.
UK health spending needs to grow faster than GDP3 May 2017The NHS is frequently in the news about its ongoing funding crisis. New research suggests demand for health services is set to continue to grow faster than GDP per head in all developed countries around the world. Along with a paper about the J-value model for life-expectancy growth in industrialised countries, the research establishes a reason why people in the UK will want to spend an increasing fraction of their income on health services.
Oxford-Bristol South West Nuclear Hub meet French Ambassador to the UK3 May 2017The French Ambassador to the UK, Her Excellency Mme Sylvie-Agnes Bermann, visited the Hinkley Point C site in April, alongside a Franco-British delegation including Mr Vincent de Rivaz CBE, CEO of EDF Energy.
Professor Edward Braun, 1936-20173 May 2017Edward Braun, Emeritus Professor of Drama, has died. Martin White, Emeritus Professor of Theatre, recalls the life and work of a close friend and colleague.
Lab mice may not be effective models for immunology research3 May 2017Laboratory mice may not be effective models for studying immune responses to disease. The research, published in Nature Communications, reveals limitations of laboratory mice as immunological models.
Bristol Universities call on students to donate rather than ditch unwanted goods
2 May 2017The annual city-wide recycling scheme ‘Bristol Big Give’ has now begun. As end of term nears, students and city residents are urged to give any unwanted items to charity in order to reduce landfill waste and raise vital funds for charity work.
