Photographs taken by Jack Ephgrave, a member of the large British expatriate community in Shanghai in the early years of the twentieth century, are featured in the second exhibition on the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)’s new Image Gallery, launched today.
New draft guidance on identifying and preventing domestic violence and abuse between family members or between people who are (or who have been) intimate partners is published today [02 Aug] by the UK's National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). The guidance, which includes contributions from researchers at the University of Bristol, covers adults and young people who are experiencing (or have experienced) domestic violence, and children who are exposed to domestic violence.
A record-breaking nine tonnes of unwanted items have been collected from students in Bristol and converted into over £16,000 for charity.
The Government new repayment system for graduates borrowing to cover their fees and maintenance for a three-year degree – described by the Minister for Universities and Science as ‘a capped graduate tax’ – is not progressive across all incomes, and hence is unfair, according to a new analysis from the University of Bristol.
England is building up a large future health problem in the amount of individuals who are physically inactive according to new research published today [01 Aug]. The study, which examined data on over one million adults in England, reveals nearly 80 per cent of people do not hit national physical activity government targets and finds disparities between inactivity and socioeconomic status.
The first VIP visitor has set foot in the Engine Shed, Bristol’s new business and innovation hub, to mark the start of a new chapter in the historic building’s history. Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, saw for himself how the Grade I listed building at Bristol Temple Meads is being transformed thanks to a £1.7million investment.
Past climates shaped the current hotspots of genetic diversity for the grey long-eared bat, one of the UK’s rarest mammals, but future climate change threatens these biodiversity hotspots, according to researchers from the University of Bristol, working in collaboration with scientists from the University of Sheffield and from across Europe.
A new study by the University's School of Veterinary Sciences aims to identify the most important risk factors for floor laying in hens and explore whether any of the methods that are currently employed by farmers to deal with the problem actually work.
Sir Eric Thomas, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, has today been named as the UK’s Education Champion – a new role which will see him promote Britain’s education sector overseas.
Celebrities will gather 68 metres above Park Street to ring in the start of Bristol Proms today [29 July] – an inaugural event which merges tradition and cutting-edge technology to reinvent the classical concert experience.
Former University of Bristol student Lindsey Russell says she’s ‘living the dream’ after winning a competition to be the next Blue Peter presenter, just a week after graduating. Lindsey, 22, was overwhelmed when she was announced as the winner live on CBBC last night [25 July], beating 20,000 entrants to secure the dream job.
Researchers studying a type of cell found in the trillions in our brain have made an important discovery as to how it responds to brain injury and disease such as stroke. A University of Bristol team has identified proteins which trigger the processes that underlie how astrocyte cells respond to neurological trauma.
The challenge of bringing sustainable electricity to a Mumbai slum and two remote Indian villages is being tackled by two University of Bristol students as part of a pioneering project. Chloe Tingle and Adam Smith will be travelling to the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu to discuss ways in which villagers can improve their lives by generating their own power.
Using new data from the UK’s largest ever social survey, Understanding Society, the Personal Finance Research Centre (PRFC) at the University of Bristol and the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK) have produced preliminary findings about the ‘oldest old’ (aged over 85) and their levels of participation, wellbeing and health.
The burden of liver disease could be dramatically reduced by scaling up the combination of interventions for hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs according to University of Bristol researchers. The findings, published today [24 July], form part of new global recommendations on treating the virus.
A new iPad app which allows users to explore devices from the early history of moving pictures is now available on the App Store. 'Walking Pictures' was developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and UWE with Aerian Studios Ltd.
Reaching 5,318 metres tall, the remote and unknown mountains in Kyrgyzstan would be a daunting prospect to many climbers. But six intrepid mountaineers are confident that they can conquer the steep challenge and, in doing so, achieve a world first. The team, which is made up of past and present University of Bristol students, is leaving for the Djangart mountain range – on the border between Kyrgyzstan and China - on Wednesday.
Geoffrey Hanks, Emeritus Professor of Palliative Medicine at the University of Bristol, died on 27 June 2013. Professor Karen Forbes and Dr Colette Reid offer an account of his life and achievements.
A new study out today [24 July] shows that children as young as seven had elevated levels of cotinine (a by-product of nicotine) in their blood if their mother smoked, particularly children whose mothers smoked ten cigarettes a day or more.
The University of Bristol is one of more than 20 universities across the UK who will benefit from a Government award of £85 million to support and strengthen existing research in the areas of composites, robotics and energy storage.
John Webster, Emeritus Professor in Animal Husbandry, from the School of Veterinary Sciences, has been recognised for his outstanding work promoting animal welfare and has been awarded an honorary degree by the Royal Veterinary College.
Emeritus Professor Peter Wells CBE FRS, from the School of Clinical Sciences, has been awarded the Royal Society’s 2013 Royal Medal for interdisciplinary sciences.
Ann Hulley, a cleaner based in Senate House, died in July. Liz Lynch, Site Services Manager, offers a tribute.
Professor Dave Gordon comments to the Guardian on the Royal baby and prognosis for babies born in July 2013.
Giant plankton-eating animals first filled the prehistoric seas more than 160 million years ago but they were wiped out in the same event that killed off the dinosaurs, and then replaced by plankton-eating sharks and whales. The question is: just how big did these giant fishes get? New research from the University of Bristol suggests between 12 and16m long.
The Faculty of Engineering joined in with the rest of the University of Bristol last week to celebrate student success at the undergraduate graduation ceremonies.
The University has announced the winners of its annual Green Impact Awards at a ceremony in the Wills Memorial Building.
Innovative medical research is key to addressing the most challenging health problems of the 21st century. A new multi-million health research institute, launched today [22 July] at the University of Bristol, will accelerate the translation of medical research into new treatments and therapies to benefit patients.
New University of Bristol graduate Lindsey Russell has reached the final stage of a new show to pick the next Blue Peter presenter and is the only woman left in the competition. Lindsey, 22, has had a whirlwind few months with filming for the first rounds of the new ‘Blue Peter – You Decide!’ show taking place between her final exams.
A pilot project to support people with eating disorders, run at the University of Bristol, has proved such a success that it’s being rolled out across the city. First Step was officially launched today [19 July] and is believed to be the first service of its kind in the country, offering patients more immediate treatment in GP surgeries.
Professor Katharine Ellis of the Department of Music and Professor Ronald Hutton of the Department of History have achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellows of the British Academy, the national academy for the humanities and social sciences.
Olympic gold medallist Laura Tomlinson has collected another accolade to add to her burgeoning collection this week – an honorary degree from her old university.The horse riding star, who was triumphant in the team dressage competition at London 2012, was recognised by the University of Bristol yesterday [18 July] and received a Doctor of Laws degree six years after she first graduated with a BSc in Philosophy and Politics.
A partnership of UK universities which has helped businesses secure £34m in investment this year alone is one of the best in Europe at incubating businesses, a survey has revealed. The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator – of which the University of Bristol is a member - as the best in Europe.
Bristol University is awarding an honorary degree to Andrew Hilton, the founder and Artistic Director of Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory, at a degree ceremony in the Wills Memorial Building today.
An anti-cancer drug has been proven to be equally as effective in treating the most common cause of blindness in older adults as a more expensive drug specifically formulated for this purpose.
Bristol University is awarding honorary degrees to Laura Tomlinson and Professor David Feldman at today’s degree ceremonies in the Wills Memorial Building.
Academic researchers and representatives from across the landscape industry are meeting at the University of Bristol this week to discuss how to improve the sustainability of managed landscapes.
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education has elected Professor Sir Eric Thomas, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, to its Board of Trustees.
Dr Cherida Hopper, researcher, administrator and Trial Manager at the University of Bristol, died in June aged 51 after a long illness. Professor Chris Salisbury remembers her 'maturity and integrity, her calm acceptance, and her positivity'.
Dr Kenneth Heaton, formerly Reader in Medicine at the University of Bristol, died this spring after a short illness. His colleague, Professor Chris Probert, offers a tribute.
