Bringing life to research

At Bristol we do things differently. We bring all we are to deliver bold answers to big questions.

Why Bristol?

5th

for excellence in research across all subjects (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

94%

of research internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)

3rd

in the UK for spin-outs companies, (Knowledge Exchange Framework 2023) 

27

subjects ranked in world top 100 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

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Find a researcher

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Partner with us

Discover how we can work together for greater impact.

Discover PhD scholarships

Discover how to pursue an exciting future as a research student.

Latest research news

Will plankton survive future global warming?

New study shows some marine life could face extinction if human-induced global warming worsens.

New Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Professor Guy Poppy CB FMedSci appointed to the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation.

Cutting-edge research boost as Isambard 3 goes online

Isambard 3, a world-class supercomputer service for AI and high-performance computing (HPC), officially launched.

Centre spotlight

The Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) represents the University of Bristol’s cross-disciplinary commitment to championing transformation in research collaborations with Africa to advance global science and the achievement of the continent’s own aspirations. 

Cultivating a positive research culture

Our institutes and centres

Find out how our institutes position us among the world's leading universities.

Our research publications

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Our research environment

Find out about our outstanding community and facilities.