Engineers have invented an ingenious liquid-metal pump which could make future soft robotics and wearable devices much more portable and agile.
A University of Bristol scientist who has helped transform our understanding of airborne particles (also referred to as aerosols) has been elected as Fellow of the Royal Society.
Professor Jonathan Sterne has been appointed as the new Chief Scientist of Health Data Research UK (HDR UK), taking up this role from June 2026.
Around 200 scholars, civil society organisers, politicians, activists, artists, students, and community knowledge holders gathered in Bristol this week for a landmark international conference hosted by the University of Bristol’s Reparative Futures programme. The event explored how higher education institutions can become accountable partners in repair, justice, and transformation.
A leading mathematician at the University of Bristol has been named as a recipient of one of Germany’s top academic accolades.
A leading researcher working on the prevention and early detection of common cancers has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment option for patients with difficult-to-treat depression. This is a key finding from a University of Bristol-led pilot randomised controlled clinical trial, published in JAMA Psychiatry today [20 May].
Bristol City Council and the University of Bristol have signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cement the strategic partnership between Bristol’s UNESCO City of Film designation and the University’s Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences.
A rapid microbiological point-of-care test designed to help GPs identify whether a respiratory infection is caused by a virus did not lead to an expected overall reduction in same-day antibiotic prescribing, a University of Bristol-led study has found.
Higher spending does not automatically lead to greater overall efficiency or consistent on-pitch success, according to new research that examined Premier League clubs over a ten-season period. The study, led by the University of Bristol, is published in Socio-Economic Planning Sciences.
University of Bristol PhD student Gulnur Zulpukarova took first place in a closely fought competition in which researchers present their work in just three minutes.
The University of Bristol’s sporting community, from athletes, coaches, volunteers and administrators, came together last night for a special evening of celebration.
Free bus travel during the school summer holidays helped children and young people in Bristol travel more independently and spend more time with friends and family, new research led by University of Bristol has found. It also enabled them to take part in activities and access opportunities that may otherwise have been unavailable to them.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a new method which could help scientists perform large-scale climate simulations at a fraction of the cost and time needed compared to traditional climate models.
University of Bristol academic and Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Nic Timpson, has been appointed co-chair of The Nature Medicine Commission on Obesity Management. Launched today [12 May], the Commission will bring together global experts and datasets to tackle the growing burden of obesity-related noncommunicable diseases through data-driven decision support.
Two University of Bristol scientists have recognised for their outstanding contributions to geography by the Royal Geographical Society.
Providing access to specialist NHS weight loss clinics that support children and young people living with complications from severe obesity, can enable better outcomes for weight loss, research, involving the University of Bristol, has found.
A new way to detect the onset of heart and kidney disease far earlier than previously possible has been discovered by University of Bristol scientists. The breakthrough, published today [12 May] in Nature Communications, reveals a novel method for identifying damage to the lining of microscopic blood vessels, transforming our ability to detect disease at its very earliest stages, before it progresses and becomes potentially life threatening.
Research led by a University of Bristol PhD student has revealed a host of thriving microscopic algae communities in snow and glaciers across one of the most remote locations on Earth.
The main construction phase of the flagship building at the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus (TQEC) is now complete ahead of its opening in September.
A University of Bristol spin-out which has developed a platform for generating therapeutic red blood cells (tRBCs) to treat multiple diseases has raised funding of £3.2m.
Student entrepreneurs at the University of Bristol have secured vital funding after presenting their business ideas to a panel of industry experts.
Forming social connections online and via social media reduces how much people engage with and learn from the content posted but significantly boosts their networking performance, according to new research.
Exposure to one of the most toxic forms of mercury (methylmercury) may also disrupt the body’s metabolic health, according to the findings of a new international study. The research, involving University of Bristol scientists and published in Chemical Research in Toxicology, found the element may have wider health effects than previously known.
Biodiversity loss is directly threatening human health and welfare, according to new research led by the University of Bristol. The study, published in Nature today [6 May] reveals, for the first time, how the decline of insect pollinators undermines essential ecosystem services that support human nutrition and livelihoods. Biodiversity also plays a vital role in supporting people’s everyday health and resilience, too.
The University of Bristol, in collaboration with the UK Government, is strengthening its global leadership in semiconductor innovation through a strategic technology partnership with Sarawak, Malaysia – unlocking new opportunities for research excellence, industry collaboration, and long-term investment in high-value sectors.
Even the giant wings of the albatross are not ‘optimally’ shaped for their extraordinary long-distance migrations, according to new University of Bristol research.
It is well known that biological invasions can be severely harmful to native biodiversity – preventing the damage they cause is a global conservation priority. A new study by the University of Bristol has highlighted a different type of impact that they cause – the often-overlooked animal welfare consequences of biological invasions. The research, published in Nature Communications today [5 May], reveals that invasive species can cause significant suffering to both native and introduced animals worldwide.
