http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/ Latest news from the University of Bristol en-gb Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:42:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss news-team@bristol.ac.uk news-team@bristol.ac.uk http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/web/terms-conditions.html 60 Search news archive by keyword news_text http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/news-results.html http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/ http://www.bristol.ac.uk/images/rss.logo.gif http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9479.html A record number of visitors will be attending the University of Bristol’s latest undergraduate open days on Wednesday and Thursday [26 and 27 June]. Around 15,000 visitors have booked to attend each day, with both prospective students and their guests wanting a taste of university life and the chance to see for themselves all that the University and city has to offer. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9479.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9478.html Academics from the University’s Intelligent Systems Laboratory have analysed tens of thousands of articles available to readers of online news and created a model to find out ‘what makes people click’. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:40:14 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9478.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9467.html How do you feel about using surveillance technologies to keep you healthy and living independently? University of Bristol academics are keen to hear your views on a new sensor system being developed by them to monitor people’s health in the home at a free public event next month [22 July]. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:10:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9467.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9452.html A Raspberry Pi boot camp organised by students from the Faculty of Engineering together with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and At-Bristol, will take place this Saturday, 15 June. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:41:52 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9452.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9433.html Collaborative research between the University of Bristol and Nokia Siemens Networks is enabling the design and optimization of novel 3D antenna arrays. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 14:12:23 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9433.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9431.html A new WiFi test process that combines 3D antenna measurements with in-home virtual reality modelling was announced today [Tuesday 4 June] by researchers at the University of Bristol's Communication Systems and Networks (CSN) Group. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:42:31 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9431.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9430.html The University of Bristol’s Department of Engineering Mathematics has launched a nationwide mathematical challenge for Year 12 students to use their maths skills to solve an important real-world problem and win £1,000. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:28:11 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9430.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9427.html A spin-off company, Genetrainer, building on University of Bristol research by its founders, Bristol PhD graduate, Ralph Pethica and Julian Gough, Professor of Bioinformatics in the Department of Computer Science, has been selected as a finalist in a startup competition at Europe’s largest technology conference. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:51:22 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9427.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9419.html The exciting world of space exploration is being opened up to a student from the University of Bristol who will embark on an intense nine-week study mission at the International Space University. Engineering PhD student Ashley Dale will learn about everything from space mission design to the risks of solar flares after winning a coveted scholarship worth 17,500 Euros from the UK Space Agency. Wed, 29 May 2013 09:19:59 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9419.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9398.html The winners of an inaugural competition to capture the essence of health and wellbeing on camera have been revealed, with staff and students at the University of Bristol exercising their photographic skills to produce some colourful and thought-provoking images. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9398.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9385.html Dynamic Laboratory Manuals, the innovative, web-based teaching aids, developed by Bristol’s ChemLabs and eBiolabs, have now been rolled out across the Faculty of and to the Faculties of Science, Medical and Veterinary Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:10:18 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9385.html Other news http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9379.html Construction on the second phase of the National Composites Centre (NCC), a world leading research and technology hub owned by the University of Bristol, got underway yesterday with a turf cutting ceremony attended by the Business Minister Michael Fallon. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:22 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9379.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9375.html The University of Bristol has today [13 May] announced it will be working in partnership with a Government research agency to help ensure vital research into the environment, food security and animal welfare is communicated and utilised by policy makers. Research staff and students linked to the Cabot Institute will join forces with the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA), whose role is to provide robust evidence, rigorous analysis and professional advice to Government, international organisations and the private sector. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:01:11 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9375.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9358.html The UK’s healthcare system faces unprecedented challenges. A pioneering new collaboration, led by the University of Bristol, hopes to address these challenges by developing a 24/7 digital home health assistant thanks to a grant awarded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) of £12 million. Thu, 09 May 2013 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9358.html Press releases http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9342.html Sir John Beddington has been named as the new Chair of the Cabot Institute External Advisory Board at the University of Bristol. He was Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government from January 2008 to April 2013. Wed, 08 May 2013 08:10:00 +0000 http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2013/9342.html Press releases