Coastal communities highly threatened by rising sea-levels, even with climate change mitigation19 September 2019An international group of scientists have urgently called on world leaders to accelerate efforts to tackle climate change. Almost every aspect of the planet’s environment and ecology is undergoing changes as a result of climate change, some of which are profound if not catastrophic for the future. Rising sea-levels is one of the biggest threats.
International recognition for mental health researcher18 September 2019A researcher from the University of Bristol Medical School has received a prestigious international award in recognition of her outstanding research into suicide prevention in low- and middle-income countries.
New research identifies a climate signature in rivers globally16 September 2019A new study, led by scientists from the University of Bristol and published in the journal Nature, discovers a clear climatic signature on rivers globally that challenges existing theories.
World university rankings puts Bristol in UK top 1012 September 2019The University of Bristol is 10th in the country and one of only 11 UK institutions to feature in the top 100 universities worldwide, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
Calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss associated with Alzheimer's11 September 2019Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes in brain cell function underlying memory loss remains poorly understood. Researchers at the University of Bristol have identified that calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss.
Putting the squeeze on red blood cells11 September 2019For the first time, researchers at the University of Bristol’s Blood and Transplant Research Unit, and the French National Institute for Blood Transfusion, have captured the moment a red blood cell is ‘squeezed’ while recording the changes that allow it to deform and subsequently recover its shape.
Europe's oldest lake traces 1.4 million years of Mediterranean climate10 September 2019New research by an international team of scientists, led by the University of Cologne and including the University of Bristol, has revealed a lake considered to be the oldest in Europe was first established 1.36 million years ago and has existed continuously ever since.
Childhood behaviour linked to taking paracetamol during pregnancy
16 September 2019
A new study by the University of Bristol adds to evidence that links potential adverse effects of taking paracetamol during pregnancy.
Coastal communities highly threatened by rising sea-levels, even with climate change mitigation
19 September 2019
An international group of scientists have urgently called on world leaders to accelerate efforts to tackle climate change. Almost every aspect of the planet’s environment and ecology is undergoing changes as a result of climate change, some of which are profound if not catastrophic for the future. Rising sea-levels is one of the biggest threats.
International recognition for mental health researcher
18 September 2019
A researcher from the University of Bristol Medical School has received a prestigious international award in recognition of her outstanding research into suicide prevention in low- and middle-income countries.
New research identifies a climate signature in rivers globally
16 September 2019
A new study, led by scientists from the University of Bristol and published in the journal Nature, discovers a clear climatic signature on rivers globally that challenges existing theories.
Childhood behaviour linked to taking paracetamol during pregnancy
16 September 2019
A new study by the University of Bristol adds to evidence that links potential adverse effects of taking paracetamol during pregnancy.
World university rankings puts Bristol in UK top 10
12 September 2019
The University of Bristol is 10th in the country and one of only 11 UK institutions to feature in the top 100 universities worldwide, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
University welcomes announcement of two-year visa for international graduates
11 September 2019
The University of Bristol has welcomed the announcement that a new post-study work visa would allow international students to work in the UK for two years after graduation.
Calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss associated with Alzheimer's
11 September 2019
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes in brain cell function underlying memory loss remains poorly understood. Researchers at the University of Bristol have identified that calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss.
Putting the squeeze on red blood cells
11 September 2019
For the first time, researchers at the University of Bristol’s Blood and Transplant Research Unit, and the French National Institute for Blood Transfusion, have captured the moment a red blood cell is ‘squeezed’ while recording the changes that allow it to deform and subsequently recover its shape.
UK military families struggle to access specialist domestic abuse support
11 September 2019
Less than 10 per cent of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) services identify themselves as providing specialist support to military families, according to a new report from the University of Bristol.
Europe's oldest lake traces 1.4 million years of Mediterranean climate
10 September 2019
New research by an international team of scientists, led by the University of Cologne and including the University of Bristol, has revealed a lake considered to be the oldest in Europe was first established 1.36 million years ago and has existed continuously ever since.