Bristol academics amongst 2022’s New Generation Thinkers for BBC
Two Bristol researchers have been appointed as New Generation Thinkers for their game-changing ideas.
News in March
Bioengineering - one key to solving global challenges
A new centre for engineering biology will build on Bristol’s success in synthetic biology and accelerate translation of its pioneering research to address global challenges and boost the UK’s bioeconomy.
Accelerated biological aging may cause bowel cancer
Scientists have shown how accelerated biological aging measured by an epigenetic clock may increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to a report published today in eLife.
Professor Stafford Lightman awarded prestigious Jacobæus Prize
One of the world’s most prestigious medical research awards, the Jacobæus Prize has been awarded to Stafford Lightman, Professor of Medicine at the University of Bristol, for his advances to our understanding of a key hormonal system to tackle stress.
Ukraine war: 200 volunteers join student’s period poverty movement
Since the start of the war in Ukraine more than 200 volunteers have joined a student’s period poverty movement.
£1.25 million Project to build a diverse energy research community
A £1.25 million project is tackling the lack of diversity in energy research by harnessing the talents of researchers from all backgrounds.
Joint University of Bristol and Bristol UCU statement
The University of Bristol and the Bristol branch of UCU commit to working together to investigate the optimal timing for a next valuation of the USS scheme. A key objective of the valuation would be to pass any benefit that arises from the valuation back to staff in the form of improved benefits as quickly as possible.
New TV series co-designed by Bristol mental health expert aims to find out if living a simpler life means a happier and healthier life
Could living a simpler life with no modern comforts, cut off from the modern world be better for us? Bristol mental health researcher, Dr Myles-Jay Linton has contributed to a new Channel 4 series, The Simpler Life, which follows a group of 24 Brits who have given up all their worldly possessions to see whether living a simpler life off grid, without any form of technology, mains electricity or gas, benefits their health and wellbeing.
Preventing long-term pain from shingles
Researchers from the University of Bristol are recruiting patients with newly diagnosed shingles into a new study, to see if they can prevent the long-term pain which commonly persists after the rash has healed.
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Pitch Perfect students wow with powerful Mother’s Day track
A University of Bristol singing group has released a powerful new track for Mother’s Day, which thanks parents everywhere for their “never-ending support and love”.
University spinouts attract record investment
The University of Bristol ranks third in the UK when it comes to equity investment in its spin out companies according to a new report.
Male dolphins whistle to maintain key social relationships, study finds
Allied male bottlenose dolphins maintain weaker yet vital social relationships with whistle exchanges, researchers at the University of Bristol have found.
New research reveals one in five children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic
A report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with one in five self-harming and being at risk of mental ill health.
Scientists discover when beetles became prolific
Researchers at the University of Bristol have found that beetles first roamed the world in the Carboniferous and later diversified alongside the earliest dinosaurs during the Triassic and Jurassic.
Robust and Reliable Quantum Computing
A new programme called RoaRQ and funded by a £3m grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, will establish a vibrant and cross-disciplinary community of researchers in universities - including University of Bristol - in quantum computing and computer science.
Aspirin may improve 3-month survival for patients critically ill with COVID-19
Antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin have little effect on the need for life support in COVID-19, but they may improve survival in the following months according to a new international study led in the UK by researchers at the University of Bristol and Imperial College London.
Professor Evelyn Welch to become University of Bristol’s first female Vice-Chancellor
The University of Bristol is delighted to announce Professor Evelyn Welch as its 14th Vice-Chancellor – and the first woman to lead the historic institution.
Prescribing for anxiety has increased in those aged under 35
Researchers from the University of Bristol have found that there have been increases in incident prescribing of most anti-anxiety medications (called anxiolytics) in recent years, which have been substantial in young adults (aged under 25).
A sulphurous end for the dinosaurs, according to new research
Climate cooling associated with sulphur gases directly contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs, research carried out at the Universities of St Andrews and Bristol has found.
Ancient ancestors evolved to be strong and snappy, study finds
Researchers, led by the University of Bristol, have shown that the earliest jaws in the fossil record were caught in a trade-off between maximising their strength and their speed.
University appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement
The University of Bristol is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Agnes Nairn to the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement.
Discovery of novel brain fear mechanisms offers target for anxiety-reducing drugs
A new target in the brain which underpins the eliciting of anxiety and fear behaviours such as ‘freezing’ has been identified by neuroscientists. The University of Bristol researchers say the discovery of a key pathway in the brain, published in the journal eLife, offers a potential new drug target for treating anxiety and psychological disorders, which affect an estimated 264-million people worldwide.
Simple clinical tool can help diagnose spinal fractures in people with osteoporosis
Only one in three patients are diagnosed with broken bones in the back due to osteoporosis. One reason is that medical staff find it difficult to know who should have a back X-ray. To help address this important diagnostic care gap, academics at the University of Bristol have developed an online clinical checklist called Vfrac, to assist medical staff spot vertebral fractures that might otherwise have been missed.
Survey to improve international burns care launches today
An international partnership set up to give a louder voice to burns patients, carers and clinicians have set out to identify the top ten global burns research priorities.
University launches student start-up accelerator
A new student start-up accelerator opened at the University of Bristol will help turn fledgling ideas into high growth businesses.
New strategic partnership launched between GW4 Alliance and the Western Gateway
A new strategic partnership between the GW4 Alliance and the Western Gateway has been announced, strengthening collaborative activities that will drive green and economic regional growth.
Bristol is best UK university for spinout company success
University of Bristol spinout companies generate higher average returns on investment than those of any other UK university, a new study has found.
Bristol Med School goes green with new sustainability roles
Bristol Medical School has added three new sustainability roles to its staff roster, as it helps realise the University’s plans to become net-zero carbon by 2030.
Bristol awarded over £2 million for global particle physics research
The University has received £2.38 million to support the work of the Bristol Particle Physics Group over the next three years.
University of Bristol scientist strikes Gold for mathematical display in Parliament
Lecturer Dr Matthew Tointon has won Gold at a competition held in the House of Commons, for the excellence of his mathematical research, netting a £1,500 prize.
Applications open for Kevin Elyot Award 2022
After taking a break last year because of the pandemic, the University of Bristol’s Theatre Collection has opened applications for the 2022 Kevin Elyot Award – created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer.
New report scrutinises Bristol referendum options that will decide how council is run
A report published today explores the pros and cons of the Bristol City Council leadership options ahead of the referendum in May, which will determine whether Bristol continues to have an elected mayor.
Bristol students’ half marathon has already raised £17,000 for Ukraine
Bristol students will run a half marathon today (4 March) to raise money for Ukrainians caught up in the war.
University of Bristol and the National Composite Centre make key strategic appointments to enable net zero future
The University of Bristol and the National Composite Centre (NCC) are strengthening their partnership with the appointment of three leading figures from the composite materials sector, to help enable a net zero future for the UK.
Superior Covid protection from better face masks, research shows
New research from the universities of Surrey and Bristol and ESPCI Paris has shown that FFP2 (filtering facepiece) respirator masks are five times more efficient at filtering particles which carry the Covid-19 virus than cloth masks.
Advice for students and colleagues affected by the invasion of Ukraine
The ongoing escalation of military action in Ukraine has impacted many colleagues and students at the University of Bristol. Our thoughts are with all those affected by current events and we will do what we can to support them. Bristol is a diverse community with many different nationalities – we ask our community to respect and support each other during these grave times. This is a summary of support and advice available to staff and students.
Julian Maggs, 1962-2021
Julian Maggs, Core Facilities Technician in the Faculty of Engineering’s Technical Services team, passed away on 20 December 2021, aged 59, following a battle with cancer. His colleague Lee Silver offers a remembrance.
Academy of Social Sciences welcomes three leading Bristol academics this spring
Three University of Bristol academics are amongst 47 researchers conferred to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences.
New research shows virus plays ultimate game of ‘hide and seek’ with immune system
SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals could have different variants hidden in different parts of the body.
Bristol to collaborate with Evotec to help treatment of kidney diseases
A new collaboration to help patients with nephrotic syndrome, a type of kidney disease, has been announced today [2 March] by the University of Bristol and Evotec SE.