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Report shows that inequities in research funding start early

12 September 2023

In order for scientific discoveries to benefit all, research needs to be equitable, inclusive, and diverse. However, it’s widely recognised that inequities exist in the research process; from clinical trials that focus primarily on male participants, to racial inequalities evident in research funding. New work has brought to light issues of inequity right at the very beginning of the research process, before any application for funding is even submitted.

Three interdisciplinary climate change and health research projects win funding

10 August 2023

We are delighted to announce the successful bid-winning projects for our 2023 Climate Change and Health research funding call. Generously funded by the University of Bristol US Foundation, the fund supports interdisciplinary research studies aiming to understand and shape responses to the enormous challenges of climate change impacts on health.

Long Covid not caused by COVID-19 immune inflammatory response, new research finds

6 July 2023

Long Covid, which affects nearly two million people in the UK (1), is not caused by an immune inflammatory reaction to COVID-19, University of Bristol-led research finds. Emerging data demonstrates that immune activation may persist for months after COVID-19.

Meet our new awardees

28 June 2023

In April 2023 we launched a rapid research funding call for interdisciplinary health research. The aim was to support health-related research in any context, including: equitable and sustainable health; climate, environment and health; infectious disease research; mental health; and transformative technologies for health. Below you'll find details of the researchers and projects we will be supporting.

Scientists discover critical factors that determine the survival of airborne viruses

23 June 2023

Critical insights into why airborne viruses lose their infectivity have been uncovered by scientists at the University of Bristol. The findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, reveal how cleaner air kills the virus significantly quicker and why opening a window may be more important than originally thought. The research could shape future mitigation strategies for new viruses.

How hidden 'overtiredness' is ruining your sleep

20 June 2023

Overtiredness can happen when you don’t get enough rest. A recent feature in BBC Science Focus explored the relationship between emotional exhaustion and sleep. University of Bristol's Professor Matt Jones, explains how overtiredness can affect your ability to rest.

Tobacco-themed drama inspired by University of Bristol research

16 January 2024

A four-part audio-drama, Tobias and Syd, inspired by University of Bristol and Durham University research, aims to open up conversations around tobacco use and its impacts.

A potential link between intestinal microbes and respiratory infections

11 January 2024

Could the vast population of microbes that we all carry around with us hold the key to understanding more about respiratory tract infections?

Building collaborative research relationships through creative activities

11 January 2024

Engaging in creative activities can help to shift the power dynamics between public contributors and researchers, according to a paper published in BMC Research Involvement and Engagement. However, collaborative projects need to work for everyone and taking community-led ideas forwards remains challenging.

Drugs already licensed could be trialled to potentially treat secondary brain cancer, new research finds

4 January 2024

The largest review of papers for brain cancer that has spread from the lungs has found abnormalities in the brain cancer and for which licensed drugs could be clinically trialled to find out if they could treat the disease. The research led by the University of Bristol and published in Neuro-Oncology Advances also found genetic differences between smokers and non-smokers.