Take a look InsideArts
Come and celebrate music, poetry, film and literature at the University of Bristol this month when the Faculty of Arts opens its doors for InsideArts, the University’s first festival celebrating the arts and humanities.
News in 2011
Cichlid male nannies help out, especially if they’ve been sneaking
Subordinate male cichlid fish who help with the childcare for the dominant breeding pair are occasionally actually the fathers of some of the offspring they help to rear, according to new research from the University of Bristol published today in PLoS ONE. This sneaky paternity increases the subordinate fish’s investment in the offspring in their care.
Stem cells from cord blood could help repair damaged heart muscle
Researchers in the University of Bristol's School of Clinical Sciences have found stem cells derived from human cord blood could help repair heart muscle cells damaged by a heart attack.
Autumn at the Wickham Theatre
A production of Henry V, a public lecture on Greece and Rome in silent cinema, and the chance to see a number of films made by Bristol Drama students are some of the highlights of the Autumn 2011 season at the Wickham Theatre.
SETsquared appoints new Partnership Director
The SETsquared Partnership has announced the appointment of Graham Harrison as its new Partnership Director.
Study reveals 15-year increase in life expectancy for people with HIV in UK
New research has found the life expectancy of HIV-positive individuals in the UK has increased by over 15 years since 1996. The findings, published today [12 Oct 2011] in the BMJ, suggest that improvements in antiretroviral therapy treatment has helped people with the disease to live longer.
Engineering team heads to Antarctica to explore hidden lake
Next week a British engineering team heads off to Antarctica for the first stage of an ambitious scientific mission to collect water and sediment samples from a lake buried beneath three kilometres of solid ice. This extraordinary research project, at the frontier of exploration, will yield new knowledge about the evolution of life on Earth and other planets, and will provide vital clues about the Earth’s past climate.
Widespread coverage for Egyptologist's 'royal' coffin find
The discovery of an Egyptian ‘royal’ coffin at Torquay Museum by Dr Aidan Dodson was covered by The Times, The Daily Mail, The Sun and local newspapers.
Toshiba’s Telecommunications Research Laboratory appoints new Managing Director
Toshiba’s Telecommunications Research Laboratory (TRL) in Bristol has announced the appointment of Professor Ian Craddock as Managing Director.
Egyptologist discovers ‘royal’ coffin in seaside museum
An extremely rare Egyptian coffin, possibly belonging to the son of a king or a very senior official, has been ‘discovered’ at Torquay Museum by an archaeologist at the University of Bristol.
Award scheme gives students a head start in the job market
A successful award scheme to help improve students’ chances in an increasingly competitive job market has been re-launched.
Concern over accuracy of suicide rates in England and Wales
The increasing use of “narrative verdicts” by coroners in England and Wales may be leading to greater underestimation of suicide rates, warn experts on bmj.com today.
Biochemists identify how tissue cells detect and perfect
Scientists have discovered how cells detect tissue damage and modify their repair properties accordingly. The findings, published today in the journal Developmental Cell, could open up new opportunities for improving tissue repair in patients following illness or surgery.
University welcomes newest addition – a Wow! Gorilla
One of the hugely popular Wow! Gorillas has arrived at Bristol University and will soon have a £50million new home.
Professor Anthony Hollander interviewed on BBC One Show
Professor Anthony Hollander, Head of the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol, was interviewed on this week’s [5 October] BBC One Show as part of a feature focusing on the work of the UK’s leading scientists.
Understanding lethal synthesis
The chemical reaction which makes some poisonous plants so deadly has been described by researchers at the University of Bristol in a paper published today in Angewandte Chemie.
Wild plants are good for pollinators
A new study by academics at the University of Bristol has shown that encouraging strips of wild plants at the edges of fields is important for supporting bees and other important pollinators.
Bristol scientists to solve the “mystery” of Antarctic mass loss
An international team of scientists at the University of Bristol and Newcastle has been awarded £760,000 by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to investigate the changing mass of the Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Local media coverage for Schools Chemistry Conference
The RSC Schools Chemistry Conference attracted 320 local school students and was filmed by BBC Points West for their lunchtime and evening news.
New IBM partnership set to help create a ‘smarter planet’
The University of Bristol has announced it will be working with IBM on joint research and technology projects to help make the world a more efficient place.
University travelling on the right path to tackle transport issues
Two top transport awards have been awarded to the University of Bristol for its efforts to improve travelling in the city for its students and staff.
Research uncovers what increases chicken wellbeing
Researchers from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences have concluded that the wellbeing of barn chickens is increased if they have activity objects, perches and other stimulation
Study finds familiarity increases the fullness that children expect from snack foods
New research, led by psychologists at the University of Bristol, has found that children who are familiar with a snack food will expect it to be more filling. This finding, published (online ahead of print) in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is important because it reveals one way in which children over-consume snack foods and increase their risk of becoming overweight.
Ringing praise for Shapiro prize winner
Dr Lindsay St Claire, Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Hearing and Balance Studies, has been awarded the Marie & Jack Shapiro prize 2011 for her research into the potential link between caffeine and tinnitus.
Bloomin’ marvellous – Botanic Garden wins award
The University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden has been awarded the West Country TV Cup for best ‘Outstanding Specific Project’ in this year’s South West Regional Final of the Britain in Bloom Competition 2011, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Give those vocal chords an airing
The University Choral Society is looking for new recruits for 2011-12. All staff and students are welcome and no audition is necessary.
New treasure for Botanic Garden
Decorative metalworker Willa Ashworth has donated a spherical metal artwork to the University’s Botanic Garden.
Major funding boost for eye research
A University of Bristol Immunology and Ophthalmology research group have become a partner in a specialist National Institute of Health Research Biomedical Research Centre with Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Bristol engineer receives international ‘Student of the Year’ award
A University of Bristol student from the Faculty of Engineering has been named as one of the winners of the 2011 Science, Engineering & Technology [SET] Student of the Year awards.
New book sheds light on East Germany’s forgotten sexual revolution
The way we see life behind the Iron Curtain may never be the same again thanks to a groundbreaking history of East Germany’s forgotten sexual revolution, published this week by a University of Bristol researcher.
New £50million University building to transform a key area of Bristol
Work is underway to create a new £50million flagship research and teaching facility in the heart of Bristol.
The former Students’ Union president who became an ambassador to the UN
The life and achievements of Bristol's first black Students’ Union President are being honoured as part of Black History Month in October.
Science Minister opens Bristol & Bath Science Park
The Bristol & Bath Science Park was officially opened yesterday [Monday 26 September] by the Rt Hon David Willetts, Minister of State for Universities and Science. The University of Bristol is a key stakeholder in the science park.
Information event to answer questions about student funding
Anyone who has questions about student funding, including the new fees system, is invited to a free information evening at the University of Bristol.
Jade Dragon: The story of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in China
A lecture organised by the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden later this week [Thursday 29 September] will highlight a project to protect the rare plants of China’s Yunnan province.
Professor Edwards receives Royal Agricultural Society award
Professor Keith Edwards has been awarded the 2011 Royal Agricultural Society Research Medal for his leading role in the sequencing of the wheat genome.
CT scanning shows how ants build without an architect
Novel use of CT scanning technology has allowed researchers at the University of Bristol to create a four-dimensional picture of how ants build their nests.
Professor elected President of UK society for law academia
A senior academic from the University of Bristol has been elected President of a national law society representing over 2,600 legal academics and practising lawyers in the UK.
New research shows that a simple screening programme can prevent fractures
A University of Bristol study has found a simple 15-minute screening programme for women at risk of osteoporosis can reduce their chance of fracture by half.
Post-doc article selected for Philosopher’s Annual
Dr Richard Pettigrew, British Academy Research Fellow in the Department of Philosophy, is co-author of an article that has been chosen by the Philosopher’s Annual as one of the ten best articles published in philosophy in 2010.