Faculty of Science
- Gigantic ichthyosaur discovery in the UK could be largest ever marine reptile 18 April 2024 The fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long has been found on a beach in Somerset.
- Trailblazing Bristol mathematician and first-time mum scoops ‘Oscar of Science’ stateside 16 April 2024 A talented Bristol mathematician took a break from motherhood to mingle with A-list celebrities and world-leading academics at an awards ceremony in America to receive a prestigious accolade in recognition of her pioneering research.
- Dr Andrew McCluskey wins the 2024 BTM Willis Prize 11 April 2024 The BTM Willis Prize for 2024 has been awarded to Dr Andrew R. McCluskey, a Lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Bristol.
- Study shedding new light on Earth’s global carbon cycle could help assess liveability of other planets 10 April 2024 Research has uncovered important new insights into the evolution of oxygen, carbon, and other vital elements over the entire history of Earth – and it could help assess which other planets can develop life, ranging from plants to animals and humans.
- New partnership set to upskill workforce and advance research to achieve more sustainable future 26 March 2024 An exciting agreement aiming to reshape the educational and economic landscape of the South West in pursuit of green goals has been signed by the University of Bristol and Bridgwater & Taunton College.
- Prelaunch event held for new £11m REWIRE Innovation and Knowledge Centre 13 March 2024 A special prelaunch event was held for the UKRI’s new Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) REWIRE at the University of Bristol on Tuesday (12 March).
- Bristol leaps ahead in training next generation of leaders to tackle major global challenges 12 March 2024 Hundreds of talented scientists and engineers are set to advance solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges, ranging from reaching net-zero and developing sustainable energy to improving digital security and making the latest health breakthroughs.
- Breakthrough technology for energy storage launches today 6 March 2024 A new cutting-edge energy storage technology has been developed by green energy company Superdielectrics Group Plc. This new technology stems from an ongoing collaboration with leading researchers at the University of Bristol who identified and validated the key mechanisms involved.
- The Duke of Edinburgh meets Bristol academic at prestigious gathering of physics experts 27 February 2024 His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh was invited to meet with Institute of Physics (IoP) members from academia and business to discuss physics’ role in the green economy.
- Killer instinct drove evolution of mammals’ predatory ancestors 23 February 2024 The evolutionary success of the first large predators on land was driven by their need to improve as killers, researchers at the University of Bristol and the Open University suggest.
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