Calling all dads…let’s talk
Talking about the highs, and understanding the lows, of being a dad is the theme of a new project led by an inter-disciplinary team of academics from the University of Bristol.
News in 2017
Highly hazardous pesticides: policies should focus on bans, rather than secure storage, studies suggest
Global policies on access to highly hazardous pesticides – commonly ingested in acts of self-poisoning and suicide in rural Asia – should focus on national bans, rather than safe storage, according to two studies involving University of Bristol academics in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals.
BrisSynBio start-up wins Unit DX lab space at Bio-Start Awards 2017
BrisSynBio start-up, Zentraxa has been named 'Best South-West England SynBio Start-up' at the 2017 Bio-start Awards, winning three months of free laboratory space at Bristol-based innovation centre, Unit DX.
Archaeologists locate early Portuguese churches on Zanzibar Island
A team of archaeologists from the University of Bristol and Zayed University (Abu Dhabi) have uncovered the foundations of two seventeenth century Portuguese churches on the East African island of Zanzibar.
The biology of colour
Colouration is a vitally important biological trait because it is involved in individual survival and with reproduction through camouflage, warning colouration, mate choice, social signalling, thwarting parasitism, as well as thermoregulation.
Workplace menopause study finds ‘women feel they need to cope alone’
A call for more menopause-friendly workplaces is made in a new Government report prepared by a team from the Universities of Bristol and Leicester.
Subjects receive high student satisfaction in the National Student Survey
The University of Bristol has achieved some significant successes in the 2017 National Student Survey (NSS), scoring highly in many subject areas.
Study of protein cages strengthens Bristol’s position at forefront of synthetic biology
A multidisciplinary team from the Bristol BioDesign Institute has come together to study the self-assembly of protein building into protein cages, leading to new research which has potential applications in nanotechnology and synthetic biology.
New exhibition reveals the fascinating world of urban learning
A new exhibition celebrating the people and projects which make up Bristol’s rich tapestry of learning is coming to Hamilton House.
Members of the public invited to engage with driverless technology at Bristol’s first 'Festival of What If'
The latest driverless vehicle technology will be on show for the public to experience for free at a science festival in Bristol this weekend.
In the age of the dinosaur size really didn’t matter when it came to dinner
Detailed analysis of the fossilised skin of a newly discovered species of dinosaur has revealed that despite being the size of a tank and heavily protected with armour, it was still hunted by savage predators.
The children of the Children of the 90s turn 10!
For over 25 years, Children of the 90s at the University of Bristol has been charting the lives of 14,5000 people born in the early 1990s in the greater Bristol area. Thanks to the amazing commitment of these research volunteers, scientists have made important discoveries that are helping treat and prevent ill health around the world.
Structure of newly discovered antibiotics finally pinned down
Chemists from the University of Bristol have revised the structure of baulamycins A and B by combining chemical synthesis, computational modelling and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
University of Bristol team develop a new test to assist GP antibiotic prescribing
A research team at the University of Bristol has won a prestigious international award for a technology that could help in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
International recognition for outstanding early career researcher
Dr Duleeka Knipe, from the Bristol Medical School at the University of Bristol, has received the prestigious Andrej Marusic Award in recognition of her outstanding research into suicide prevention.
Evolution of fan worm eyes
Scientists examining the multiple eyes found on the tentacles of fan worms have discovered they evolved independently from their other visual systems, specifically to support the needs of their lifestyle.
Launch of Bristol Medical School marks new era for medical education
The University of Bristol will launch the Bristol Medical School today [Tuesday 1 August]. This marks a new era for medical research and education in the West of England. Comprising around 1,330 students and 900 staff, the Bristol Medical School will provide a home for researchers, teachers and students, who through research and teaching will improve the health of individuals and populations locally, nationally and internationally.
Benefits of dikes outweigh costs - effective measures for reducing future flooding
In the first study of its kind, an international team of scientists – including the University of Bristol – has concluded, on a global scale, that the economic and long-term benefits of building dikes to reduce flood damage far outweigh their initial cost.
Formation of porous crystals observed for the first time
Scientists at the University of Bristol have, for the first time, observed the formation of a crystal gel with particle-level resolution, allowing them to study the conditions by which these new materials form.
Research shows regular road closures help children get active
New research from the University of Bristol shows that playing outside, aided by regular road closures, helps to increase children’s physical activity.
Nature meets music as street pianos fly into Bristol
The sound of music will fill the air of Bristol next month as the world-famous Play Me, I’m Yours piano project hits the streets.
Isotopes in prehistoric cattle teeth suggest a variety of herding strategies were used during the Neolithic
Over the course of the Neolithic period, secondary products from cattle such as milk, manure and animal power became more important.
Bristol’s brilliant archaeology
The University of Bristol’s Department of Archaeology and Anthropology will be taking part in the ‘Bristol’s Brilliant Archaeology’ event on Saturday, July 29 at Blaise Castle House Museum in Henbury from 11am to 4pm.
Bristol researcher wins prestigious diabetes research award
A University of Bristol researcher whose own family has been affected by diabetes has just been awarded £587,237 from leading charity Diabetes UK to find out why people with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop some cancers.
New Virtual Drive Test method improves cellular and internet connection
When purchasing a new car, customers demand high-quality cellular and internet access. No matter how good the car, poor wireless communications are no longer accepted and the introduction of connected and driverless cars is increasing the need for strong wireless performance. New research by the University of Bristol, in collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover, has developed a new Virtual Drive Testing (VDT) method that is reliable, cost-effective and a repeatable alternative to physical drive tests.
New discovery could reverse tissue damage caused by heart attacks
A new discovery by University of Bristol scientists helps to explain how cells which surround blood vessels, called pericytes, stimulate new blood vessels to grow with the hormone ‘leptin’ playing a key role. Leptin is produced by fat cells which helps to regulate energy balance in the body by inhibiting the appetite. This study, described in Scientific Reports, may have important implications for the treatment of heart attacks and also for cancer, the two main killers in the UK.
Why is our food supply under threat?
An art and science exhibition that highlights how our food supply is under threat due to human activity has opened at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden.
Could redesigning supermarkets, bars and restaurants ‘nudge’ us away from harmful consumption of food, alcohol and tobacco?
Behavioural and cognitive scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Bristol have been awarded a prestigious Wellcome Collaborative Award in Science.
Students go head-to-head with Paxman in new season of University Challenge
The University of Bristol’s quiz team return to screens tonight with University Challenge, in a battle of wits against Trinity College, Cambridge.
Former Chancellor appointed as first female President of the Supreme Court
The University’s former Chancellor, the Right Honourable the Baroness Hale of Richmond, has been appointed as the President of the Supreme Court.
Bristol academic elected Fellow of the British Academy
Professor Tariq Modood, Professor of Sociology, Politics and Public Policy and founding Director of the University Research Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship, has achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellow of the British Academy, the national academy for the humanities and social sciences.
Students showcase sporting prowess as Bristol achieves historic top ten position
Adding another string to its bow, the University of Bristol has been ranked amongst the top 10 British institutions for sport for the first time in its history, by the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues.
Sexual health clinics should ask about abuse
Training clinicians to proactively ask patients about domestic violence is feasible for sexual health clinics to implement and could increase referrals to specialist services, according to a study by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) and the University of Bristol involving over 4,300 women.
Famed actor Timothy West receives honorary degree
Timothy West, widely regarded as the godfather of British drama, has been presented with an honorary degree by the University of Bristol on Friday [21 July], in recognition of his contribution to the world of acting.
Innovative widening participation programme celebrates first degree graduates
The first students who successfully completed the University of Bristol’s innovative Foundation Year in Arts and Humanities and went on to study for a degree have graduated this week.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Friday 21 July 2017
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Timothy West CBE, Tom Morris, Emma Stenning and Gillian Camm at degree ceremonies taking place today [21 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
City campus flagged as one of the world’s best green-getaways
Bristol’s main city campus has been recognised with a Green Flag Award, an international benchmark for public spaces which are also world-class natural havens.
Study investigates link between antidepressant use in pregnancy and autism
Children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy seem to be at a slightly higher risk of autism than children of mothers with psychiatric disorders who were not treated with antidepressants during pregnancy, according to a University of Bristol study published in The BMJ today. However, the researchers stress that the absolute risk of autism was small, so these results should not be considered alarming.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Thursday 20 July 2017
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Sir Michael Berry, Professor Sir John Beddington and Simon Cook at degree ceremonies taking place today [20 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
‘Shadow network’ keeps communities safe from deadly volcano
New research by the University of East Anglia (UEA), and co-authored by the University of Bristol, shows that ‘shadow networks’ linking volunteers with authorities can help keep some of the millions of people living near dangerous volcanoes safer.