Bristol climbs global university rankings
The University of Bristol has risen to 61st in the latest QS World University Rankings released today [8 June].
News in 2022
Exotic tree plantations can disturb local wildlife
Initiatives using non-native tree species can impact tropical insects in neighbouring forests, according to an international study.
Antimicrobial resistance study begins on Welsh farms
Bacterial sampling is now underway to assess the abundance and types of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria on Welsh dairy, beef and sheep farms.
Alumni Awards 2022: Climate Scientist, Olympian and Charity Champion among this year’s winners
Each year, the University of Bristol recognises alumni who have made remarkable contributions to society through the Alumni Awards. From highly successful tech entrepreneurs to an award-winning journalist, this year’s winners are all inspirational leaders in their fields.
Bristol youth have their say about Climate Change – watch them in action
Young people from 9 schools in and around Bristol had their say about what should happen on climate change in Mock COP26 negotiations. In a one-day role-play event hosted by the University of Bristol Cabot Institute for the Environment, teams of 16-18 year-olds took on the roles of negotiators and international organisations to debate and vote on resolutions that mapped the real negotiations taking place in Glasgow at the time.
Ukraine doctoral students offered scholarships at the University of Bristol
PhD and other doctoral students at universities in Ukraine are being offered six month scholarships at the University of Bristol so they can continue their research.
Green robotics start-up signs deal with energy giant
A start-up with University of Bristol roots has signed a deal with energy giant Enel to help keep its estimated 9,000 turbines spinning.
£2.5m grant boosts carbon reduction for Bristol’s newest research hub
The University of Bristol’s commitment to sustainability took a significant step forward today (Monday 16 May) with a £2.5 million grant to embed carbon reduction technologies and practices in its first research and innovation hub at Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.
University of Bristol ranked fifth for research in the UK
The University of Bristol has been ranked fifth for research in the UK, with a remarkable 94% of its research assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Cabot Innovation Fund 2022/23 open for applications
We are delighted to announce the annual call for proposals to the Cabot Institute Innovation Fund to pump prime new and exciting interdisciplinary research ideas. A total of ~£30k is available to share between projects under this call.
Research shows future super cyclones would expose vastly greater numbers of people in most vulnerable parts of the world to extreme flooding
A new study has revealed super cyclones, the most intense form of tropical storm, are likely to have a much more devastating impact on people in South Asia in future years.
New Associate Director for Impact and Innovation announced
We are delighted to announce that Dr Alix Dietzel will be joining the Cabot Institute senior leadership team, as the new Associate Director for Impact and Innovation. Alix will be officially joining the team from the 1 August 2022.
Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally
A new study has revealed the most intense heatwaves ever across the world – and remarkably some of these went almost unnoticed decades ago.
Research communities led by Bristol awarded GW4 funding
Bristol-led projects investigating epilepsy, the circular economy in building construction and sustainability management have been awarded £125,000 in GW4 Alliance funding.
€8 million ERC grants awarded for diverse range of research projects
Three researchers from the University of Bristol have been awarded European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants totalling around €8 million. This places the University third in the UK in terms of the number of Advanced Grants awarded from the 2021 call.
Bristol researcher wins British Ecological Society prize for best paper
Academic Kate P. Maia, from the University of Bristol has been awarded this year’s Elton Prize for their Journal of Animal Ecology paper.
Made at Uni – Climate Action
The University of Bristol is adding its support to a new campaign launched today by Universities UK (UUK) which aims to reaffirm universities’ commitment to tackling the climate emergency through research, working with local communities, and equipping students and the public with information about climate change.
Africa researchers team up with Bristol in innovative new partnership
A University of Bristol scheme set up to champion research and collaboration in Africa has awarded £200,000 to four academics.
New rankings confirm subjects taught at the University of Bristol are world-class
Courses at the University of Bristol are among the very best in the world, according to the latest global rankings released on 6 April 2022.
International report calls for immediate action and shows emissions can be halved by 2030
There are options in all sectors to at least halve emissions by 2030, according to the latest instalment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report published today.
Bristol academics amongst 2022’s New Generation Thinkers for BBC
Two Bristol researchers have been appointed as New Generation Thinkers for their game-changing ideas.
Bioengineering - one key to solving global challenges
A new centre for engineering biology will build on Bristol’s success in synthetic biology and accelerate translation of its pioneering research to address global challenges and boost the UK’s bioeconomy.
£1.25 million project to build a diverse energy research community
A £1.25 million project is tackling the lack of diversity in energy research by harnessing the talents of researchers from all backgrounds.
New strategic partnership launched between GW4 Alliance and the Western Gateway
A new strategic partnership between the GW4 Alliance and the Western Gateway has been announced, strengthening collaborative activities that will drive green and economic regional growth.
University of Bristol and the National Composite Centre make key strategic appointments to enable net zero future
The University of Bristol and the National Composite Centre (NCC) are strengthening their partnership with the appointment of three leading figures from the composite materials sector, to help enable a net zero future for the UK.
Bristol scientist has key voice in new global report highlighting grave peril posed by human-induced climate change and urgent need to act
Human-induced climate change is wreaking havoc in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks. People and ecosystems least able to cope are being hardest hit, according to leading scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released today.
‘Plogging’ champion brings craze to Bristol
Student Vivek’s campaign has collected 1,000 tonnes of trash.
Think power – Bristol researchers want households to imagine future energy systems
Researchers at the University of Bristol have launched a series of artworks to help households, community organisations and schools understand and discuss how we will generate and use energy in the future.
Catered halls to list carbon footprint of every meal
Catered halls will detail the carbon footprint of every meal served, in a move that empowers students to make more informed decisions on what they eat.
Scientists discover how plants evolved to colonise land over 500 million years ago
Scientists analysing one of the largest genomic datasets of plants have discovered how the first plants on Earth evolved the mechanisms used to control water and ‘breathe’ on land hundreds of millions of years ago.
Pioneering technique set to scale new heights to tackle spread of disease, pollution and crime
A pioneering technique used to better understand global sea level rise is going next level to help solve a wide range of issues, including the spread of diseases or viruses, pollution, traffic congestion, and even crime.
Bristol scientists develop insect-sized flying robots with flapping wings
A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots has been developed by a University of Bristol team, using a new method of electromechanical zipping that does away with the need for conventional motors and gears.
Pioneering research forecasts climate change set to send costs of flooding soaring
Climate change could result in the financial toll of flooding rising by more than a quarter in the United States by 2050 – and disadvantaged communities will bear the biggest brunt, according to new research.
£4.9 million award to investigate pioneering biological electronics
Researchers from universities across the UK, led by the University of Bristol, have been awarded £4.9 million from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the UK’s largest bioscience funder, to investigate how electrons and energy flow through biological molecules by building artificial protein-based wires and circuits.
Earthshot Prize 2022 - open for nominations
The search for the winners of the Earthshot Prize 2022 has begun and the University of Bristol is proud to be an Official Nominator.
Bristol announces £16.8m investment in 400 new PhD scholarships
The University of Bristol has announced it will create 400 new postgraduate scholarships.
World-first facility will change the way we design and construct major infrastructure
High performance shaking tables and deep soil pit will cut financial and environmental costs whilst ensuring resilience of high-value infrastructure.
Scientists develop a novel strategy for sustainable post-lithium-ion batteries
Scientists astounded by performance of sustainable batteries with far-reaching implications for e-vehicles and devices.
Urban gardens are a dependable food source for pollinators through the year
Gardens in cities provide a long and continuous supply of energy-rich nectar from March to October, scientists at the University of Bristol have found.