Cancer-fighting coach is nominated for coach of the year award
The University of Bristol’s head hockey coach has been shortlisted for a Coach of the Year Award by England Hockey.
News in April
Deteriorating Great Barrier Reef hushed - young fish no longer hear their way home
Degraded coral reefs are far quieter than five years ago, and no longer sound like suitable habitat to young fish searching for a place to live and breed, according to research co-authored by the University of Bristol and published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA.
Bristol makes latest thinking on medieval Irish history accessible to all
The publication of a major new survey of Irish history will be celebrated at Dublin Castle today (Monday, April 30).
MRC awards Bristol researcher £1.2M to investigate immune defence against microbes
University of Bristol researcher, Dr Borko Amulic, has been awarded a prestigious Career Development Award worth £1.2 million by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to lead research into how the natural ability of neutrophil immune cells can be boosted to fight infection in the post-antibiotic age.
Bristol Vet student helps save newborn critically endangered lemur
A University of Bristol MSc student who is also a zoo vet carried out a rare procedure with the help of keepers to save the life of a critically endangered new-born lemur at Wild Place Project in Bristol.
Bristol Vet School at the forefront of combatting antimicrobial resistance
Researchers from the Bristol Veterinary School at the University of Bristol are leading the way with farmers to combat and change antimicrobial (AM) use on farms. Antimicrobial resistance - or AMR - is a global threat, with an estimated 700,000 people dying from resistant infections every year.
Bristol researchers use gene editing to improve red blood cell transfusion compatibility
Synthetic biologists at the University of Bristol have succeeded in generating laboratory-made red blood cells with rare blood group types that could one day be used to help patients who cannot be matched with donor blood.
School students ‘graduate’ from unique university taster course
Almost 800 students from schools and colleges across the Bristol area have ‘graduated’ from a unique scheme which gives them an insight into studying at university.
UK astronomers giving everyone access to a 3-D map of the Milky Way
A UK team of astronomers working on the European Space Agency Gaia mission have contributed to a revolution in our understanding of the Milky Way with the release today of a new census of the stars in our sky, thanks, in part, to work by physicists from the University of Bristol.
Liz Lodge, 1959 – 2018
Liz Lodge, Medical Receptionist for the Students’ Health Service, has passed away at the age of 58. Louise Jones, Practice Manager, offers a remembrance.
University of Bristol climbs Complete University Guide 2019 league table
The University of Bristol has been ranked 15th in the Complete University Guide – a rise of two places this year.
Engineering Doctorate student helps local company win Queen's Award for Enterprise
A University of Bristol Engineering Doctorate student has helped a Somerset business win its second Queen's Award in five years.
Pint of Science Bristol 2018 brings scientists out of the lab and in to your local pub
The world’s largest public festival of science is returning to Bristol next month. From the 11 to the 14 May Bristolians will be able to quench their thirst for knowledge along with a pint, all in the comfort of their local watering hole.
New DNA screening pinpoints whose blood the vampire bat is drinking
A new method of screening vampire bat DNA could help tackle rabies thanks to a joint Danish and British study.
Green and Black project helps Bristol's environmental sustainability movement become more diverse
A new report shares successes and learning from the pioneering project that aims to achieve a more diverse environmental sustainability community, and in particular address the perceived exclusion of Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Artist-in-residence opportunities for the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus
Poets, writers, artists and film makers are invited to apply for three artist-in-residence opportunities for the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.
Two Bristol teams win prizes at BrisSynBio 4-Day MBA
Vitamica, Imophoron and Exom Biotechnologies were all awarded a share of £10,000 in prizes during the BrisSynBio Connect event, which was the finale of the 4-Day MBA to develop new synthetic biology business ideas.
New discipline accelerates shape-changing abilities for everyday objects
The creation of a new discipline will bring shape-changing abilities much more quickly to objects such as our mobile phones according to research published by the University of Bristol today [Saturday 21 April].
World-leading experts visit Bristol for Quantum Technologies workshop
Around 200 quantum scientists, engineers, mathematicians and industrial experts from around the world descended upon Bristol this week for the fifth annual Bristol Quantum Information Technologies (BQIT) workshop hosted by the University of Bristol.
Buprenorphine may be a safer opioid substitute than methadone but only if treatment duration is longer, study suggests
The less commonly prescribed opioid substitute buprenorphine may be safer than methadone for problem opioid users, especially if used during the first month of treatment, according to a study by researchers from the University of Bristol, King’s College London, University of Manchester and Bristol Drugs Project, with implications for guidance on GP prescribing.
Bristol researcher wins large MRC grant
Professor John Macleod, Joint Head of Centre for Academic Primary Care at Bristol Medical School, has received £1.5 million as part of a large grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC).
Largest-ever computer vision dataset from wearable cameras
Computer science researchers at the University of Bristol have released EPIC-KITCHENS, a dataset filmed in 32 kitchens across four cities. The films, which include 11.5 million images, have been annotated with 40,000 action examples and half a million objects. This ground-breaking dataset will help machines to learn and advance first-person vision, enabling improvements in robotics, healthcare and augmented reality.
Jean Pickwell, 1939-2018
Jean Pickwell, Catering Assistant at Wills Hall, has passed away at the age of 79. Peter Grindon, former Catering Manager at Wills Hall, offers a remembrance.
Bristol alum wins gold at Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
University of Bristol alum and England netball player returns home victorious, having scored a thrilling win against Australia last weekend, securing a historic gold medal at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
New grant will further research into Anglo-Dutch connections through literature
Contacts between Dutch and English speakers in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance and their impact on literature will be explored thanks to a new grant from The Leverhulme Trust.
Understanding the immunobiology of wild mammals
A team of British scientists, led by the University of Bristol, have made a significant step forward in understanding the immunobiology of wild mammals.
Professional award for Security Services Officer
Security Officer Stacey Jordan has won an award for 'Security Officer of the Year for an Outstanding Act of Courage' from the Association of University Chief Security Officers (AUCSO).
Healthy soil lifts animal weight
Managing soil by well-designed grazing is key to an animal's growth and wellbeing shows new research linking soil health, pasture value and sustainable production.
Could stem cell therapy be an effective treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia?
Researchers at the University of Bristol are looking for people with an inherited neurological condition called Friedreich's ataxia (FA) to take part in a study into whether a stem cell therapy could be a treatment for FA.
New type of opal formed by common seaweed discovered
Scientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed which harnesses natural technology by self-assembling a nanostructure of oil droplets to control how light reflects from its cells to display a shimmering array of colours that until now, has only been seen in the gem stone.
Key role for University of Bristol in new supercomputer collaboration
The University of Bristol is one of the key academic partners in a new collaboration announced by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) today [Monday 16 April] to accelerate the adoption of supercomputers in the UK.
New lab to create centre of innovation for virtual and augmented reality
A landmark new facility for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) will officially open its doors today [Monday 16 April]. The lab, founded by the University of Bristol, the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), Watershed and Virtual Reality Developer, Opposable Group, aims to position Bristol as a centre of excellence and innovation of VR/AR at both a national and international level.
University of Bristol partners leading Chinese tech companies to host smart city research forum in Beijing
Word-leading experts from the University of Bristol and the provider of the world's largest mobile network, China Mobile, shared their insights into how 5G and the massive Internet of Things (IoT) will service rapidly expanding cities in China and around the world at a research forum in Beijing today [Monday 16 April].
Bristol academic shortlisted for Wolfson History Prize 2018
The shortlist for the Wolfson History Prize 2018 is announced today and includes a book by a University of Bristol historian.
Dinosaurs ended - and originated - with a bang!
It is commonly understood that the dinosaurs disappeared with a bang – wiped out by a great meteorite impact on the Earth 66 million years ago.
Director of Estates awarded top honour for his long-term contribution
Patrick Finch, Director of Estates and Bursar at the University of Bristol, has won a national award in recognition of his contribution to the profession.
Chinese grads celebrate time in Bristol at University’s first Shanghai Graduation
The University of Bristol’s most recent graduates were given the opportunity to celebrate with family and friends at a UK-style Graduation Celebration in Shanghai today (14 April).
Working Well campaign wins national award
A pioneering campaign to improve the health and wellbeing of staff at the University of Bristol has won a national award.
Bristol hosts inaugural Graduation celebration in Shanghai
Over 250 recent Chinese graduates will celebrate an important milestone in their UK education at the University of Bristol’s first ever graduation celebration in Shanghai this Saturday (14 April). This follows previous degree ceremonies in Beijing in 2013, 2015 and 2017 which proved hugely successful.
University of Bristol to join The Alan Turing Institute
The University of Bristol is one of two universities that are set to join The Alan Turing Institute.