University of Bristol rises to 3rd most-targeted university by employers
A major new report has revealed that students at the University of Bristol are among the most targeted by Britain’s top 100 employers.
News in 2017
4G network infrastructure could mean fewer accidents by drivers
New research that suggests a pre-existing 4G network infrastructure could help drivers make safe decisions in or near accidents has won the ‘Best Paper Award’ at an international conference.
Statins may reduce the risk of blood clots in the vein
A study published by Dr Setor Kunutsor of the Musculoskeletal Research Unit in the School of Clinical Sciences, with colleagues from the University of Leicester, has confirmed that statins could play an important role in reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism.
UAV performs first ever perched landing using machine learning algorithms
The very first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to perform a perched landing using machine learning algorithms has been developed in partnership with the University of Bristol and BMT Defence Services (BMT). The revolutionary development of a fixed wing aircraft that can land in a small or confined space has the potential to significantly impact intelligence-gathering and the delivery of aid in a humanitarian disaster.
Patients with long term conditions overestimate life expectancy
A review of studies examining perceived life expectancy among people with long term health conditions has found patients may overestimate their life expectancy.
Pharmacology student wins national award for communication
Katy Sutcliffe, an SWBio DTP PhD student in the University of Bristol’s School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, and the School of Biochemistry (Faculty of Biomedical Sciences), has been awarded a British Pharmacological Society (BPS) Oral Communication Prize.
The best way to include fossils in the 'tree of life'
A team of scientists from the University of Bristol has suggested that we need to use a fresh approach to analyse relationships in the fossil record to show how all living and extinct species are related in the 'tree of life'.
Testing how species respond to climate change
Predicting how species will respond to climate change is a critical part of efforts to prevent widespread climate-driven extinction, or to predict its consequences for ecosystems.
Professor Alastair Hay appointed to NICE committee for managing infections
Alastair Hay, Professor of Primary Care at the University of Bristol’s Centre for Academic Primary Care (CAPC), has been appointed to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Management of Common Infections committee.
The economics of grief
The loss of a child can cause intense grief for parents and for many, life is never the same again. Now researchers have built up a comprehensive picture of the devastating social and economic impact that a child’s death can have.
What did Big Data find when it analysed 150 years of British history?
What could be learnt about the world if you could read the news from over 100 local newspapers for a period of 150 years? This is what a team of Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers from the University of Bristol have done, together with a social scientist and a historian, who had access to 150 years of British regional newspapers.
New research describes how bacteria resists ‘last-resort’ antibiotic
An international research team, led by the University of Bristol, has provided the first clues to understand how the mcr-1 gene protects bacteria from colistin – a ‘last resort’ antibiotic used to treat life-threatening bacterial infections that do not respond to other treatment options.
Job clubs could help reduce depression in people through unemployment
Job clubs could be effective in reducing depression in people experiencing the effects of unemployment, particularly those at high risk of depression, an NIHR-funded study has found.
Shaun the Sheep takes centre stage as Bristol forges collaboration with Guangzhou
Aardman Animations’ much-loved Shaun the Sheep character has a new home in China, marking the 15th anniversary of Bristol’s sister city relationship with Guangzhou in southern China.
Stewardship policy reduces antimicrobial use on farms
Evidence suggests the frequent use of certain antimicrobials (AM) in food-producing animals may reduce their effectiveness as treatments for both animals and humans. Researchers at the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences are finding novel ways to address these concerns, working with farmers to empower them to develop policies to promote more responsible use of medicines on farms.
International study on gender violence awarded MRC Global Challenges Research funding
University of Bristol-led research on the primary healthcare response to gender violence in Palestine and Brazil has been awarded almost £600,000 from the Medical Research Council (MRC)’s Global Challenges Research Fund.
Major grants strengthen links with China in palaeobiology
The University of Bristol has secured substantial funding in all three large grants recently awarded under an initiative to strengthen ties between the UK and China.
Beam me up, Scotty – build a portable acoustic tractor beam at home for less than £70
A team of researchers from the University of Bristol have shown it's possible to create a simplified tractor beam using readily available parts with a total cost of less than £70.
THE World Rankings puts Bristol in UK top ten for fifth year running
The University of Bristol is ninth in the UK and one of 12 UK institutions in the top 100 universities worldwide, according to the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
University of Bristol in top 20 of the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide
The University of Bristol has been ranked 19th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 - a rise of one place on last year.