News in 2025
- Recognition for University of Bristol research in Royal Society of Chemistry awards 26 June 2025 The Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2025 Prize winners include several successes for the University of Bristol.
- Bristol becomes first university to hit milestone for sustainable laboratories 25 June 2025 The University of Bristol has become the first institution globally to certify all of its laboratories at Silver level through the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) - a landmark achievement in the journey toward more sustainable research practices.
- 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.
- Researchers simulate earthquakes to stress test a 3D-printed concrete house 13 June 2025 Scientists at the University of Bristol have used the UK’s largest shaking table to mimic conditions of a medium-magnitude earthquake to assess the potential damage to a 3D-printed building.
- Bristol experts make tracks to Bonn to help advance climate adaptation and justice 13 June 2025 Climate change experts from the University of Bristol’s Cabot Institute for the Environment are poised to champion inclusivity and a fair shift to a net zero economy at an important international summit next week.
- Research shows rivers release ancient carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, uncovering a greater role for plants and soil in the carbon cycle 4 June 2025 A new study has revealed for the first time that ancient carbon, stored in landscapes for thousands of years or more, can find its way back to the atmosphere as CO₂ released from the surfaces of rivers.
- Influential climate scientists land prestigious Royal Meteorological Society awards 4 June 2025 Two pioneering University of Bristol climate researchers have received recognition for the impact of their work at the Royal Meteorological Society’s 2024 Awards.
- Bristol Professor appointed as one of the European Commission’s Chief Scientific Advisors 23 May 2025 Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, Director of the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol, has been appointed as Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission playing a key role in contributing to science-driven EU policy making and legislation.
- Glaciers will take centuries to recover even if global warming is reversed, scientists warn 19 May 2025 New research reveals mountain glaciers across the globe will not recover for centuries – even if human intervention cools the planet back to the 1.5°C limit, having exceeded it.
- 1.5°C Paris Climate Agreement target too high for polar ice sheets and sea level rise 19 May 2025 Efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C under the Paris Climate Agreement may not go far enough to save the world’s ice sheets, according to a new study.
- Research reveals why next-generation engine noise grinds our gears 15 May 2025 A breakthrough study has revealed why emerging electric aircraft engine technology sounds so annoying — and how to fix it.
- Handy octopus robot can adapt to its surroundings 14 May 2025 Scientists inspired by the octopus’s nervous system have developed a robot that can decide how to move or grip objects by sensing its environment.
- Pioneering research reveals tree-mendous potential of inexpensive drones to help community forests flourish and unlock restoration funding 7 May 2025 Restoring forests at a community level can contribute significantly to helping reach global net zero and biodiversity goals.
- Scientists repurpose gene editing tool to help uncover hidden microbial diversity 24 April 2025 Pioneering research has repurposed a gene editing tool to help shed light on the true biodiversity present in natural environments.
- Cabot Institute for the Environment academic awarded OBE 23 April 2025 A University of Bristol professor who has played a pivotal role in advancement of telecommunications research has received an OBE in the honorary awards to foreign nationals announced last week.
- Research examines how aeriel robots could revolutionise the construction industry 23 April 2025 New research led by Imperial College London and co-authored by the University of Bristol, has revealed that aeriel robotics could provide wide-ranging benefits to the safety, sustainability and scale of construction.
- Pioneering research reveals Arctic matter pathways poised for major shifts amidst climate change 14 April 2025 A new study has shed unprecedented light on the highly variable and climate-sensitive routes that substances from Siberian rivers use to travel across the Arctic Ocean. The findings raise fresh concerns about the increasing spread of pollutants and the potential consequences for fragile polar ecosystems as climate change accelerates.
- Scientists make water-repellent breakthrough to replace toxic ‘forever chemicals’ 8 April 2025 A team of international scientists has invented a substitute for synthetic chemicals, called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), which are widely used in everyday products despite being hazardous to health and the environment.
- Research to receive £7m grant from EPSRC to develop sustainable electrification 8 April 2025 Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham, Newcastle and Bristol are to receive a £7 million grant from a funding council to develop sustainable technologies to reduce energy wastage.
- Art commission led by local children will explore natural ecologies at new University campus site 2 April 2025 An independent artists’ studio co-run by children from Hareclive Primary School in Hartcliffe has been chosen by the University of Bristol to create a series of artworks that investigate the natural ecologies around the site of the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus [TQEC].
- Research reveals even cool, wet Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change 2 April 2025 Northern Ireland is known for its cool, wet weather – but a new study has shown warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall due to climate change are taking a toll on the nation’s health and farming industry.
- UK and Japan scientists set to supercharge semiconductor microchip technologies in the race to reach Net Zero 25 March 2025 Charging electric cars in faster than five minutes and making the national energy grid much more efficient could be a step closer to reality thanks to a unique new partnership on track to revolutionise semiconductor microchip technologies.
- Electric scooter schemes reduce bicycle collisions by 20%, study suggests 21 March 2025 Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%, according to a University of Bristol-led study. The research, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is published in Injury Prevention today [21 March].
- Scientists rub shoulders with royalty to raise awareness of growing global drought and flooding risks 19 March 2025 Two University of Bristol researchers joined WaterAid UK for a Water and Climate Reception hosted by His Majesty The King to highlight the increasing risks to drought and flooding in major cities across the world.
- Pioneering research ranks world’s most populated cities for flood and drought risk 12 March 2025 A new report has revealed how the 100 most populated cities globally are becoming increasingly exposed to flooding and drought.
- Greater openness about the use of complementary and alternative medicines in UK dairy farming could bring benefits 26 February 2025 Greater openness about complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) use has the potential to strengthen farmer-vet relationships, which may prevent potential unintended harm to animals, reduce antibiotic use and improve herd health management, new research has found. The study, led by the University of Bristol, is published today [26 February] in Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
- Bristol scientist wins international award for pioneering work in composite materials 24 February 2025 A University of Bristol professor has become the first non-US recipient of a prestigious American engineering accolade in recognition of his pioneering work in composite structures and his inspirational mentoring of young academics and professionals.
- Project to propel low-carbon energy transition awarded over £3 million 18 February 2025 The University of Bristol has received £3.5 million to bring together international researchers on a project that puts well-being at the heart of energy system design. Funded by UKRI through their Ayrton Challenge Programme, it is one of 13 projects to be given a share of £33 million.
- Bristol part of UK initiative to advance monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions 11 February 2025 The UK’s ability to measure greenhouse gases has taken a step forward thanks to a new atmospheric monitoring station.
- Scientists’ pioneering technologies win them Women in Innovation Awards 6 February 2025 Two University of Bristol graduates have won Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards for their remarkable sustainable technologies.
- Innovative new pooch treats fuel food for thought about future of ‘greener’ diets 6 February 2025 Dogs in Bristol were amongst the first in the country to woof down snacks made from lab-grown meat in a bid to advance the future of alternative protein sources and help cut carbon emissions.
- University strengthens sustainability ethos with research pledge 6 February 2025 The University of Bristol has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by signing the UK Research & Innovation’s (UKRI) Environmental Concordat.
- 20 University of Bristol academics named on Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list 27 January 2025 A total of 20 University of Bristol academics have been named on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list.
- Grass surfaces drastically reduce drone noise making the way for soundless city skies 22 January 2025 Porous land such as foliage significantly lowers noise made by drones and air taxis which could reduce disturbances for urban communities as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) grows.
- Top expert calls for more research to address growing health risks of climate change 21 January 2025 A globally-renowned climate scientist has highlighted the need to better recognise and understand the many different adverse health effects posed by worsening climate change for current and future generations.
- University of Bristol Climate Change and Health Fellow receives Emerging Leaders Prize 21 January 2025 The Medical Research Foundation has recognised Dr Eunice Lo from the University of Bristol's Cabot Institute for the Environment, in its 2024 Emerging Leaders Prize which recognises scientists who are on an exciting upward trajectory to lead unique and innovative research in their field.
- Pioneering research exposes huge loss of glaciers in one of the fastest-warming places on Earth 16 January 2025 A new study has revealed the alarming extent glaciers have shrunk over the past 40 years in a global warming hotspot for the first time – and the biggest retreat has occurred in recent years.
- Robots should be repurposed rather than recycled to combat rising scale of e-waste, scientists warn 16 January 2025 The robotics industry should be creating robots that could be reprogrammed and repurposed for other tasks once its life span is completed, University of Bristol and University of West England researchers have advised.
- Honorary Industrial Professor Marvin Rees appointed to House of Lords 10 January 2025 University of Bristol Honorary Industrial Professor Marvin Rees has been selected to become a peer in the House of Lords in the New Year’s Honours List.
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