New Bristol Evidence Synthesis Group awarded £2.5m
A new University of Bristol-based evidence synthesis team has been awarded £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Dogs provide critical support for homeless people, study finds
Homeless people and their dogs have a mutually beneficial relationship, with the dogs providing critical support for their owners' emotional and mental health while owners make every effort to protect the dog and meet their welfare needs, new research has found.
Tailoring co-production approaches for people who have experienced trauma: lessons learned from Bridging Gaps
Designing services with people who have experienced trauma can help make them more welcoming, accessible and supportive for those who might otherwise struggle to access healthcare, according to new research published in Health Expectations.
Bristol weather expert wins prestigious national accolade for advancing understanding of extreme heat and health
A leading climate scientist from the University of Bristol, has today won an award in recognition of his pioneering work to advance understanding of global weather extremes and their impact on society.
Opioid dependence remains high but stable in Scotland, new surveillance report finds
Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, according to a new University of Bristol-led analysis published in Addiction and by Public Health Scotland. The study is the first to estimate the number of people dependent on opioid drugs (such as heroin), and who are in or could benefit from drug treatment, among Scotland’s population since 2015/2016 estimates were published.
Octopus inspires new suction mechanism for robots
A new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone, has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol.
Pioneering immersive virtual museum opens university’s collections to all
One of the world’s first virtual museums has been created by the University of Bristol in which users can access and interact with items and artefacts from the University’s cultural collections.
Family and media pressure to lose weight in adolescence linked to how people value themselves almost two decades later
People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, sexual minorities, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of 'internalised' weight stigma, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in The Lancet Regional Health Europe today [16 Apr].
Xylazine has infiltrated the UK’s illicit drug market
Xylazine, a powerful animal tranquiliser linked to horrific side effects, is now widespread in the UK illicit drug market, according to a new study, published today [10 April] in Addiction, involving University of Bristol researchers.
Report warns performing arts under threat from future global shocks unless lessons are learned from pandemic
Live performing arts are facing an existential threat from a range of potential global shocks unless there is significant and sustained investment in resilience planning, according to a new international study.