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Chemistry breakthrough has potential to make more effective cancer drugs with less harmful side effects 2 July 2025 Chemists have discovered for the first time a unique way to control and modify a type of compound widely used in medicines, including a drug used to treat breast cancer.

New study finds routine vaccination holds key to reducing future mpox outbreaks in England 2 July 2025 Continuing to vaccinate for mpox through a routine targeted programme for gay and bisexual men delivered by sexual health services will greatly reduce the number of cases and save the NHS millions, new research has found.

New exhibition explores mental health and community through art 2 July 2025 How does it feel to live in Weston-super-Mare when you are struggling with your mental health? What resources exist in the local community – and what barriers are there to accessing them? A new free exhibition coming to Weston Museum from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 17 July explores these questions through the creative storytelling of people who often feel excluded.

‘Good’ fats and inflammation: more complex than first thought 24 June 2025 Omega-3 fatty acids, popularly believed to reduce inflammation in the body, appear to increase certain inflammatory markers, researchers have found.

Renewable rice robots offer appetising role for the future 20 June 2025 Scientists at the University of Bristol have created soft robots from rice paper which biodegrades safely within 32 days.

A new bedtime recall exercise may enhance memory in older adults with and without Alzheimer's Disease 19 June 2025 A straightforward nightly activity may act as a memory-boosting tool, a new study led by the University of Bristol has revealed.

Bristol at forefront of supercharging UK cyber sector 18 June 2025 The University of Bristol is co-leading a new national Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation.

£2.5 million for largest trial to improve outcomes from treatment for blocked leg arteries 17 June 2025 Blocked leg arteries – often caused by diabetes or smoking – are very common, but if left untreated can lead to amputation, or even death. To improve blood flow, a procedure called an angioplasty is usually carried out, with patients given blood-thinning drugs afterwards. A new trial led by North Bristol NHS Trust, in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the Centre for Trials Research at Cardiff University, will compare three commonly prescribed blood-thinning tablets to find out which works best.

Bristol experts make tracks to Bonn to help advance climate adaptation and justice 16 June 2025 Climate change experts from the University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute for the Environment are set to champion inclusivity and a fair shift to a net zero economy at an important international summit this week.

Telecoms trailblazer and Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees honoured in King’s Birthday Honours 14 June 2025 A telecoms trailblazer who organised the world's first 5G music lesson, and the Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Trustee on the Board of Trustees at the University of Bristol have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.