Bristol’s Head of Procurement achieves sector’s highest accolade
Anj Cooke, Head of Procurement in Finance Services, has been made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (FCIPS).
News in 2017
How can a quantum machine learn another quantum system?
Quantum computing will soon enter a revolutionary new age of quantum supremacy, in which quantum computers are expected to outperform the computational power of the classical ones, unlocking new applications and technologies such as designing new drugs and processing big data.
Bristol celebrates ten years of the ERC
It may not be immediately apparent what volcanoes, artificial intelligence and the Arctic all have in common. Yet they are all subjects of ground-breaking University of Bristol research which was celebrated this week at an event to commemorate 10 years of the European Research Council.
Students’ 10 hour extreme sports day aims to raise £14,000
Hundreds of University of Bristol students will take part in an ‘extreme sports day’ tomorrow [16 March], undertaking some tough challenges over 10 hours for charity.
Bristol scientist to put questions at government policy event
Dr Oliver Payton, Senior Research Associate in the Department of Engineering Mathematics, is taking part in Voice of the Future 2017, a science policy event, at the Houses of Parliament today [15 March].
Natural measures to prevent floods valuable but not ‘a silver bullet’
Natural measures to manage flooding from rivers can play a valuable role in flood prevention, but a lack of monitoring means their true potential remains unclear, researchers say.
Antibiotics not effective for clinically infected eczema in children
Estimates suggest that 40 per cent of eczema flares are treated with topical antibiotics, but findings from a study involving academics from the University of Bristol’s Centre for Academic Primary Care, suggest there is no meaningful benefit from the use of either oral or topical antibiotics for milder clinically infected eczema in children.
One of the biggest sporting events in the South West is coming to Bristol
One of the biggest sporting events in the South West gets underway on Thursday [16 March] as Bristol’s two universities battle it out to be crowned Varsity champions 2017.
Researchers to develop ‘wearable’ robotic tools for surgery
A collaborative team of researchers is to develop a wearable robotic system for minimally invasive surgery, also known as keyhole surgery, that will offer surgeons natural and dexterous movement as well as the ability to ‘sense’, ‘see’, control and safely navigate through the surgical environment.
Bristol’s Brad Evans gets under the skin in Russell Brand’s new podcast
Dr Brad Evans, from the University of Bristol’s School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies and Founder and Director of the Histories of Violence project, has been discussing the politics of violence with Russell Brand as the first guest on his new podcast, Under the Skin.
Bristol researcher strikes bronze for maths research
Number theorist Dr Bartosz Naskrecki has won third prize at the STEM for BRITAIN competition in the House of Commons.
Young adults on the verge of a gambling habit
Young males and people who use drink or drugs are at greater risk of developing a gambling habit, according to new research from the University of Bristol. Experts say it is an indication of an area that needs more attention if primary care services are to help those in need.
Creation of highly magnetic material could improve computer technologies
Scientists, led by Professor Ian Manners from the University of Bristol's School of Chemistry, have developed a facile route to a highly magnetic material that could provide fundamental improvements to the performance of current computer technologies.
Computing with spiders’ webs
Do spiders use their web as a computer? New research, led by the Universities of Bristol and Oxford, will look at spiders’ webs to investigate their computational capabilities and based on this research they will develop new sensor technology to measure vibrations and flow.
Beyond phonics - the case for teaching children the logic of the English spelling system
Why is there the letter 'g' in sign? Why not spell the word 'does' duz?
Speakezee celebrates Brain Awareness Week in schools
Thousands of students from across the country will learn more about the human brain in a series of events led by University of Bristol academic Professor Bruce Hood. The talks mark Brain Awareness Week, which runs from 13 to 19 March.
Opening the UK’s first independent science incubator - Unit DX
A revolutionary innovation centre for scientific enterprise is set to open in Bristol this Friday in conjunction with British Science Week.
Major prize for Senegalese film
A Senegalese film, which recently premiered in the UK thanks to funding from the University of Bristol, has won a major award.
CRUST adds new layer of defence against earthquakes and tsunamis
The first computer model to simulate the whole chain of events triggered by offshore mega subduction earthquakes could reduce losses to life and property caused by disasters like the huge earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan six years ago this Saturday [11 March].
Strategic agreement set to tackle technology challenges
The University of Bristol has been chosen by global technology company Thales Group to be its first strategic partner university in the UK, in a move which will lead to new research and education opportunities.
New mentoring scheme inspires Sociology, Politics and International Studies Students
A new mentoring scheme that connects students with professionals working in a relevant field has been launched in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) at the University of Bristol.
Subjects at the University of Bristol are world-class, new league table confirms
Many of the courses taught at the University of Bristol are among the best in the world, according to an international league table.
Women in the Faculty of Arts
A spotlight on the Faculty of Arts for International Women's Day 2017
Girls in care more likely to report lower well-being than boys
About a quarter of girls in care have low well-being and feel the stigma of care more deeply than do boys according to a new study, announced today [8 Mar], which set out to understand what well-being means to looked after children. The study of 611 looked after children produced some positive results with 83 percent of children saying that being in care had improved their lives. Compared to the general population more looked after children felt safe at home, liked school and felt their carers were interested in their education. However, nearly one in five young people aged between 11-18 yrs had low well-being and needed much more support.
University of Bristol announces new fossil fuel divestment and carbon reduction plans
The University of Bristol has today [8 March] announced bold plans to divest its endowment funds from the most carbon intensive sectors of the fossil fuel industry.
Legacy of brilliant young scientist is a major leap in quantum computing
Researchers from the University of Bristol and Université Libre de Bruxelles have theoretically shown how to write programs for random circuitry in quantum computers.
Bumblebees’ smelly feet help determine where to find lunch
Scientists from the University of Bristol have discovered that bumblebees have the ability to use ‘smelly footprints’ to make the distinction between their own scent, the scent of a relative and the scent of a stranger.
Scientists discover how animals measure time of year to reproduce
Animals need to measure the time of year so that they can anticipate and adapt to the arrival of a new season to align reproduction, as well as other vital functions critical for survival. A new study, conducted at the University of Bristol, has identified how animals measure annual time to control seasonal fertility.
World-first synthetic receptor mimics how cells ‘talk’ to the world around them
Researchers from the University of Bristol have found a way to mimic the way cells in living organisms ‘talk’ to the world around them by creating a world-first synthetic receptor which can respond to chemical signals just like its natural equivalent.
How quantum mechanics is working to protect security online
Scrambled and indecipherable messages are the back bone of the internet as we know it.
Bristol is buzzing – life is better for bees
A report which outlines how local organisations have made life better for bees and pollinating insects in Bristol and the surrounding area over the last two years will be published tomorrow [March 7] to coincide with a meeting of the Bristol Green Capital Partnership at the SS Great Britain.
Bristol showcases city-wide test beds in the European capital
The University of Bristol is playing a lead role in the creation of experimental test beds that will drive digital innovation and shape the way cities of the future operate.
Data is beautiful: outstanding data visualisations recognised at University Research Institute event
The Jean Golding Institute’s Data is Beautiful competition showcased the best data visualisations at the University.
CAPC Teaching team wins Education and Training Team of the Year Award
The Centre for Academic Primary Care’s (CAPC) Teaching team has won the Education and Training Team of the Year Award at Health Education England South West’s 2017 Star Awards.
Important Darwin plants unveiled at the Botanic Garden
Two important plants connected with the life of naturalist, Charles Darwin, will be unveiled at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden today [Friday 3 March].
Online forecast maps warns sheep farmers about risk of Nematodirosis in lambs
With spring fast approaching the parasite Nematodirus is a deadly threat to the lives of lambing flocks. An online risk forecast could help UK sheep farmers assess the risk of outbreaks of the parasite in their lambs and take action before it is too late. The forecast maps will be updated daily to track changes in risk throughout the spring and early summer and include treatment and management advice.
Bristol to improve signposting to specialist support for domestic violence and abuse in UK military families
The University of Bristol has been awarded a grant of £46,938 by the Forces in Mind Trust for a 15-month study to investigate domestic violence and abuse (DVA) in UK military families. The research will investigate what criteria might constitute specialist DVA provision for this group, and what service providers, if any, already meet these criteria, in order to help improve signposting to the service providers best placed to meet the needs of UK military families suffering DVA.
Bristol scientists take their research to Parliament
Seven researchers from the University of Bristol will present their work to a range of politicians and a panel of judges as part of a national competition on Monday [13 March] .
Processing political misinformation - comprehending the Trump phenomenon
A new study led by an international team of scientists has investigated how people evaluate whether information is true or false, and how this evaluation is affected by source credibility.
Shedding new light on the evolution of the squid
Octopus, cuttlefish and squid are well known in the invertebrate world. With their ink-squirting decoy technique, ability to change colour, bizarre body plan and remarkable intelligence they highlight that lacking a back-bone doesn’t always mean lacking sophistication.