Grandmother Peggy graduates with a doctorate, aged 86
An ‘inspirational’ 86-year-old has become the oldest student to graduate from the University of Bristol.
News in 2017
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Wednesday 19 July 2017
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to The Right Honourable the Baroness Hale of Richmond, Keith Warner and Julia Unwin CBE at degree ceremonies taking place today [19 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Adrenal gland activity change under severe stress causing abnormal release of glucocorticoid stress hormones
To respond to stress optimally, the body needs to produce glucocorticoid hormones, such as cortisol, extremely quickly. New research by scientists from the Universities of Bristol and Exeter has revealed the molecular network that enables rapid glucocorticoid production within the adrenal glands, and has shown how the behaviour of this network can be altered under severe stress.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Tuesday 18 July 2017
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Professor Bernard Silverman, Professor Stephen Frankel, Dr Russell Hamilton CBE and Richard W Pound at degree ceremonies taking place today [18 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Professor of Biological Psychology receives Presidents’ Award from The British Psychological Society
Professor Marcus Munafò from the University of Bristol’s School of Experimental Psychology has been conferred with the 2017 Presidents' Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychological Knowledge by the British Psychological Society.
Bristol engineer who inspired a female student to study engineering graduate together
A University of Bristol engineer who inspired a Year 7 secondary school student to study engineering will both graduate together at a degree ceremony today [Monday 17 July].
More participants needed to complete UK-led Alzheimer’s disease drug trial
People with Alzheimer's disease are already helping with a ground-breaking government-funded trial led by academics from the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge, Queen's University Belfast and University College London, and hosted by North Bristol NHS Trust, but even more people are needed to take part in the study.
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Monday 17 July
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Dr David Barford, Mary Prior MBE and Sir David Tanner CBE at degree ceremonies taking place today [17 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Research takes on radical rethink of UK digital infrastructure
Researchers including a team from the University of Bristol are working with business to revolutionise the infrastructure of the internet in the UK, creating an agile, resilient network capable of meeting future needs of our rapidly changing society.
Professor John Iredale announced as Medicine, Health and Life Sciences REF Chair
Professor John Iredale, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Health at the University of Bristol, has been announced as Chair of the Medicine, Health and Life Sciences panel ahead of the next Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2021.
Kevin Elyot Award – second recipient chosen
Bristol-based playwright and writer Jon Berry has been named as the second recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol's Theatre Collection.
University of Bristol shortlisted for Global Teaching Excellence Award
An international panel of judges has shortlisted the University of Bristol for the Higher Education Academy’s (HEA) first Global Teaching Excellence Awards (GTEA).
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Friday 14 July 2017
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Katya Adler and Professor Sir Richard Blundell CBE at degree ceremonies taking place today [14 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Tough Rob proves disability is no barrier as he becomes a first-class graduate
Student Rob Camm, who was left paralysed from the neck down following a car crash, has defied the odds once again to graduate with a First Class Honours degree.
Bristol gets served a slice of Lawn Tennis Association’s largest investment to date
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has made a £125 million investment, its largest to date, into raising the game for British tennis.
Diet of the ancient people of Rapa Nui (Easter Island) shows adaptation and resilience not ‘ecocide’
Research by an international team, led by the University of Bristol, has shed new light on the fate of the ancient people of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
Bristol expertise plays important part in discovery of brand new heavy particle
Five years on from discovering the Higgs boson, a team of international scientists have discovered a brand new heavy particle at the LHCb experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
Bristol shines in new survey of international student satisfaction
The University of Bristol has high scores for satisfaction in key areas of the international student experience, according to the world’s largest survey of international students.
£16 million boost to develop world-leading 5G test network
A world-class 5G technology test network will aim to put Britain at the forefront of the next wave of mobile technology - potentially adding up to £173 billion to the economy by 2030.
Bristol offers major scholarships in partnership with Colombian government
The University of Bristol has introduced a new scholarship scheme for high-performing Colombian students through an innovative partnership with the Colombian government.
Teens get a taste of life as a Bristol student
A-level students from across the UK are in Bristol this week, experiencing what it might be like to live and study as a University of Bristol student.
How can diagnostics deliver a more effective use of antibiotics in animals?
Are there better ways to diagnose animals in need of antibiotics on livestock farms? How will farmers and veterinarians use novel diagnostics in the fight against animal disease? These are some questions a consortium of seven academics – including two veterinarians from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences - will address thanks to a £1.75 million grant to understand how better diagnostics can encourage responsible antibiotic use in animals.
Landmark £10 million gift for the University of Bristol’s ambitious new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
The University of Bristol has received its largest ever philanthropic gift to support the creation of its new campus in the heart of the city.
£16m investment will create new 5G Hub partnership linking three universities' test beds
Three sites in the UK will be linked up via 5G test beds for the first time thanks to £16m investment from the Government. The funding, announced by Minister for Digital Matt Hancock today, will bring three leading universities together for the development of the world's first trials of end-to-end 5G system.
Quantum in conversation
In collaboration with artist/historian Milica Prokic, the team at the University of Bristol’s Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QET Labs) is engaging in a conversation about quantum research, its implications, and its impact on our world.
Professor Anne Ridley appointed Head of School for Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Professor Anne Ridley FMedSci FRS has been confirmed as the new Head of the School for Cellular and Molecular Medicine.
Women speak out about experiences of domestic violence and abuse to help others
A new resource designed to support women experiencing domestic violence and abuse has been launched on the HealthTalk charity website today. The resource, developed by researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Oxford with funding from the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit Programme, includes over 30 video- and audio-recorded interviews with women who describe a range of abuse, including physical, emotional, financial and sexual abuse, and coercive and controlling behaviour, which became a criminal offence in 2015.
Sugar intake during pregnancy is associated with allergy and allergic asthma in children
High maternal sugar intake during pregnancy may increase the risk of allergy and allergic asthma in the offspring, according to an early study led by Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) involving University of Bristol researchers and almost 9,000 mother-child pairs. While some research has reported an association between a high consumption of sugar-containing beverages and asthma in children, the relation between maternal sugar intake during pregnancy and allergy and asthma in the offspring has been little studied.
Come and fire your passion for all things STEM
The latest cutting-edge research will be on display at Big Bang Bristol, a free two-day science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) extravaganza at the Trinity Arts Centre, Bristol, on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 July.
University of Bristol delighted to support Bristol Pride 2017
This year’s Bristol Pride Festival 2017 is well underway and the University of Bristol is once again delighted to be a sponsor and supporter for this fantastic celebration.
Flowers’ genome duplication contributes to their spectacular diversity
Scientists at the University of Bristol have shed new light on the evolution of flowers in research published today in the Royal Society journal Proceedings B.
Student a cappella group to star in new BBC talent show Pitch Battle
From the Student Union to our screens, the University of Bristol’s student a cappella group, The Bristol Suspensions, make their TV debut in brand new, high-energy talent competition.
Wanted: Bristol residents to be part of a world first technology trial
The UK, like many other nations, is faced with an explosion of long-term health conditions that require continuous management, often for many years, outside of a hospital setting. SPHERE (Sensor Platform for HEalthcare in a Residential Environment) has developed a 21st century home health sensor system that can build a picture of how people live in their home. A vital part of SPHERE's research is to test the system in real homes and people across Bristol are being asked to take part in this research.
Our University’s links to Bristol’s business community in the late 19th century
Our University can trace its roots back to the formation of University College in 1876, which was the precursor to the university we have today. From 1876, the University College struggled financially until 1908, when Henry Overton Wills promised a gift of £100,000 – a massive sum at that time – provided that a Royal Charter was granted to the University within two years. The promise of this gift led to further funding, and in 1909 the Charter was granted and the University of Bristol came into being.
New report calls on universities to be more ambitious when reaching out to adult learners
Pioneering work done by the University of Bristol to entice adult learners from disadvantaged backgrounds into higher education has fed into a new report looking at better ways to widen access and participation from under-represented groups.
The parties, the people and the polls: who swung the UK General Election?
University of Bristol Political Sociology Lecturer and British polling expert, Ms Paula Surridge looks at data that has emerged after the UK General Election. Find out who voted in the election, the impact they had and the surprising trends that she's found.
What is best practice in school sex education?
Sex and relationship education (SRE) is regarded as vital for improving young people's sexual health but a third of schools in England lacks good SRE and government guidance is outdated. New research led by the University of Bristol has found clear evidence that school-based SRE and school-linked sexual health services can be effective at improving sexual health.
Cycling gold, bits to qubits and the defect game
How engineering is helping track cyclists reach for gold, harnessing the power of quantum computers and the hidden world of engineering safety testing are three research projects University of Bristol academics will be showcasing at a free festival to celebrate the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology in the UK.
Size not important for fish in the largest mass extinction of all time
Understanding modern biodiversity and extinction threats is important. It is commonly assumed that being large contributes to vulnerability during extinction crises.
Bristol innovators collect multiple awards at SPARKies
Bristol staff, alumni and start-ups carried off awards last night at the 2017 SPARKies tech and digital awards, which celebrate ‘The Best Tech in the West’.