A stark rise in the number of stray dogs being euthanised across the UK and the Republic of Ireland, with rates more than tripling over a three-year period, are revealed in a new collaborative study. The research is published in the MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) journal Animals.
Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease, infects an estimated 390 million people and causes around 20,000 deaths worldwide each year. New research suggests the skin is a major site of immune surveillance for dengue. The findings could help in the development of more effective dengue vaccines.
Scientists have developed a network of mechanical motors that mimic the molecular machinery underpinning human muscle contraction. The University of Bristol-led findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface this week, could open new possibilities for artificial muscles in robotics.
The West of England's Mayor welcomed ministers and fellow mayors for the first time to the West Innovation Arc Growth Zone - the fastest growing part of the West, which is itself the country's fastest growing regional economy. The Mayoral Council was today hosted in South Gloucestershire at NCC, the University of Bristol's world-leading research and development centre.
Research has confirmed for the first time that people with active gambling accounts who receive regular ‘free bets’ and other direct marketing offers place a lot more bets, spend far more, and suffer greater related harms than gamblers who have opted out of such offers.
A new laser range-finding technique, inspired by quantum physics, which can measure distances under strong solar background has been demonstrated by researchers at the University of Bristol.
More than 1,600 student athletes representing nine universities across 30 sports will go head-to-head at Bristol Derby Day 2026 on Wednesday 18 March.
The NHS is this month celebrating 40 years of what went on to become the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) eye bank, with a special appeal from the bank’s longest serving staff member, who is encouraging more people to consider cornea donation as he awaits a fourth cornea transplant himself.
A new study has mapped by age young children’s ability to understand and practise deception for the first time – and results indicate many can sense it even before turning one year old.
The disposable vapes ban in the UK could lead to young adults switching to alternative products, including cigarettes, new research led by the University of Bristol has found.
Professor Timothy Draycott MD, BSc, MBBS, FRCOG passed away in November 2025. His colleagues offer a remembrance.
FluoretiQ Limited, the University of Bristol spinout developing rapid point-of-care bacterial diagnostics to tackle antimicrobial resistance, has won 1st place at the Hong Kong MedTech Innovation World Cup 2026.
A fascinating new exhibition which explores the histories of Black and South Asian feminist activists in postwar Britain is on display at St Paul’s Learning Centre and Bristol Central Library throughout March.
Entry to the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden will be donation only on weekdays throughout 2026 – with no fixed entry price.
Hannah has been fighting for more than 15 years to help ensure her son receives the mental health care and help he needs.
The University of Bristol is one of nine UK universities included in a new £50 million 'Inequalities Challenge Consortium' launched by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support research into addressing inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) which accounts for 26% of all deaths in the UK.
Weight-loss (GLP-1 mimicking) drugs may help prevent further tissue damage following a heart attack, significantly reducing the risk of further life-threatening complications that affect up to half of all patients, according to a new study led by the University of Bristol and University College London (UCL).
The University of Bristol and Black Trail Runners have announced an exciting new partnership to bring the UK and Europe’s most ethnically diverse trail running event to the South West for the very first time.
We want everyone in our community who is affected by current events in the Middle East to know our thoughts are with them and that a range of support and advice is available.
A survey of nearly 6,000 UK households warns of a sharp increase in those aged 40-59 years using Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans (BNPL). These loans are currently accessed by 18% of UK households (up from 15% in May 2025) and while BNPL use is highest among younger households, growth has been fastest among those aged 40-59 years.
