A 1 in 10,000 chance: Newlyweds win same university scholarship
A married couple beat 1 in 10,000 odds to both be awarded a prestigious University of Bristol scholarship.
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News in October
University leaders speak at World Academic Summit
The University of Bristol’s Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) recently joined over 500 university leaders at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit in Manchester.
UK’s hidden disability: new codes to help thousands with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
People living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) — one of the most common yet under-recorded neurodevelopmental conditions worldwide — can now have the condition accurately recorded in their medical records thanks to new clinical codes.
University of Bristol academic named in influential Photonics 100 list
A University of Bristol professor who is playing a pivotal role in advance telecommunications technology research has been named in the 2025 Photonics 100 list which recognises individuals driving innovation in the field of photonic science.
Scientist on personal mission to improve global water safety makes groundbreaking discovery
Research led by the University of Bristol shedding new light on how arsenic can be made less dangerous to humans has the potential to dramatically improve water and food safety, especially in the Global South.
Bristol Dental School welcomes Minister of State for Care
A Government minister visited the University of Bristol Dental School to witness the positive impact the £36 million clinical education facility is having on people living in the city.
25,000 people expected at University open day
The University of Bristol opens its doors to 25,000 prospective students and their loved ones this Saturday.
Daylight saving time clock changes have substantial, but short-lived effect on how much sleep we get
With the clocks going back this weekend, a new study has found that moving the clocks one hour forward in Spring and one hour back in Autumn has a substantial, but short-lived effect on sleep duration.
Dr Stephen Lyne, 1954-2024
Dr Stephen Lyne, former Senior Academic Fellow in Accounting, passed away in September. His friends and colleagues offer this tribute to an exemplary colleague who was instrumental in the development of the School of Economics, Finance and Management – the predecessor of the University of Bristol Business School.
Gardens prevent pollinators from starving when farmland nectar is scarce, new study finds
Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered.
Advanced materials noise management startup wins Tech-Xpo award
A startup that engineers advanced materials for sound and noise management has won Best Elevator Pitch at SETsquared Bristol’s acclaimed Tech-Xpo 2024 Showcase.
Bristol experts help advance global push to preserve world’s flora and fauna
University of Bristol researchers are joining international experts for a key United Nations summit to focus on tackling biodiversity loss together and how this can also help combat climate change.
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Immersive Arts opens applications with grants up to £50,000 available
Immersive Arts, a programme to support artists to make and share extraordinary immersive work, has opened applications for its first round of funding.
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Paralympian: I was rubbish at badminton – I never thought my dream would happen
Dan Bethell returns to his old University to talk Paris, representation and his newest fan Jürgen Klopp.
Butterfly brains reveal the tweaks required for cognitive innovation
A species of tropical butterfly with unusually expanded brain structures display a fascinating mosaic pattern of neural expansion linked to a cognitive innovation.
Rising star Bristol astrophysicist scoops stellar award to skyrocket exoplanet research
A world-leading University of Bristol astrophysicist has won a prestigious national accolade to help further unravel the mysterious world of exoplanets.
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Philosopher finds glitch in worldwide patent laws
The Patent Law’s foundation has been challenged by a University of Bristol academic.
Innovation partnership to anchor UK’s sustainable offshore wind industry
The University of Bristol and National Composites Centre have been announced as a Strategic University Partner for Vestas, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
Bristol Medical School UK’s first to achieve climate accreditation by UN-recognised body
Bristol Medical School has been awarded Carbon Literate Educator accreditation for its commitment towards tackling climate change.
Out-of-this-world simulation key to collecting moon dust
Teleoperated robots for gathering moon dust are a step closer, according to new research by scientists at the University of Bristol.
Global experts, regional partners and community leaders unite to improve resilience against tropical cyclones in southern Africa
Leading researchers from the University of Bristol and across the world are joining forces this week to advance early warning systems and disaster preparedness across southern Africa, as climate change worsens.
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University of Bristol to partner in £300m investment vehicle to support innovation and growth
The University of Bristol is one of six universities in the SETsquared partnership teaming up with leading regional investment firm QantX to launch a new £300m spin-out focused investment vehicle.
Gambling harms survivor shares how habit stole her husband and a fortune
Discovering the family home had been remortgaged and credit cards maxed out in her name was the first time Julie Martin became aware of her husband’s relentless gambling addiction.
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BBC Sewing Bee star Pascha: I love whipping up dresses before university nights out
The Great British Sewing Bee finalist Pascha Al-Qassab is back at university, where she is using her needlework skills to repair friends’ clothes and make last-minute dresses for nights out.
New Lancet Commission calls for urgent action on self-harm across the world
Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. A new Lancet Commission, led by University of Bristol researchers, urges policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response to this pressing issue. The report, involving an international team of experts, is published today [9 October].
University of Bristol spinout Purespring Therapeutics announces £80m fund to transform the treatment of kidney diseases
A University of Bristol spinout company focused on transforming the way kidney diseases are treated has announced an £80m fund raising to help realise the development of a pivotal new therapeutic treatment.
Live wake to pop up in suburban home for seaside town's grief festival
Members of the public are invited to be part of a live Irish-style wake this week [Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 October] to explore how new digital technologies can influence the way we memorialise and remember loved ones.
Top experts unite at University of Bristol to tackle gambling harms globally
Leading experts from across the world will join forces in the UK this week in a bid to confront the wide-reaching challenges and curb the devastating effects of gambling.
Robotic clothing which can aid walking a step closer after £11 million funding
Clever robotic clothing which keeps people active and independent, addressing the needs of the UK’s 6.7 million people in the UK with age or disability-related mobility issues, has received backing from the UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Study identifies key molecular step in mitochondrial division
A key molecular step required for the division of damaged mitochondria - essential for cell health - has been identified by a University of Bristol-led study. The finding has the potential to establish how mitochondrial dysfunction goes wrong in common neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
RCGP Research Paper of the Year Award for IBS study
A trial that showed a cheap and widely available prescription drug can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in patients seen in GP surgeries has been awarded Research Paper of the Year by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).
First newborn babies tested for over 200 genetic conditions as world-leading study begins in Bristol
Hundreds of babies have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study delivered by a University of Bristol team and run in NHS hospitals that aims to screen up to 100,000 newborns in England.
Health disparities in preterm births in England, study finds
Preterm birth rates are lower than the national average for White women and higher for Black and Asian women, and women living in the most deprived areas according to a new University of Bristol-led study published in BMC Medicine.
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Thrill-seeking staff member shortlisted for Pride of Britain Award
A University of Bristol employee who took on an epic year of challenges in memory of his cousins has been shortlisted for a Pride of Britain Award.
Bristol scientist wins £130,000 Micius Quantum Prize for pioneering research
An inspirational University of Bristol scientist whose groundbreaking work helped lay the foundations for new technologies such as ultra-secure communications and super-powerful quantum computers has been awarded the Micius Quantum Prize – one of the top honours in the world of quantum science.
New UKRI national facility for heritage science and conservation at the University of Bristol
The University of Bristol has received a £1million grant from the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to establish a new Centre for Chemical Characterisation in Heritage Sciences – an initiative that will span Arts, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.