Applications open for Kevin Elyot Award 2025
The University of Bristol’s Theatre Collection is welcoming applications for the Kevin Elyot Award 2025, created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer.
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University of Bristol climbs 12 places in the Guardian University Guide
The University of Bristol has been named as 11th best university in the country in The Guardian’s annual university guide – a rise of 12 places.
Analysis of letter fragment may reveal new details about William Shakespeare’s marriage
Fresh analysis and interpretation of a letter fragment from the early 17th century by an academic from the University of Bristol has revealed possible intriguing new details about the marriage of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway.
Manuscript leaf from thirteenth century ‘Glastonbury Bible’ returns to the South West
A precious manuscript leaf from a thirteenth-century Latin Bible that almost certainly originated from Glastonbury Abbey has been acquired by the University of Bristol Library’s Special Collections.
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Graduate entrepreneurs release period cup cleaning case
Bristol graduates who won funding from the University to launch their startup have today released their portable period cup cleaning and sterilisation case.
University of Bristol academic’s Radio 4 drama Man Friday wins prestigious award
University of Bristol lecturer Dr Edson Burton has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Tinniswood Award which recognises the best audio drama script of the year.
Languages graduate awarded entrepreneurship prize for student travel tips venture
A University of Bristol graduate who created a start-up business to help students feel more at home while studying abroad, has been awarded a top UK prize.
Bristol Old Vic set to become major heritage destination after Lottery award which will also bring to life theatre's extensive archive
Bristol Old Vic is set to be transformed into a major heritage destination with the announcement today of a £2.4m Heritage Lottery Fund award.
Friendship bracelet: new technology connects neurodiverse groups of children
A new technology in the form of a bracelet, that helps children better understand how others play and interact, has been developed by University of Bristol researchers.
National study shows what university students think about their higher education choices
New research reveals undergraduates and graduates overwhelmingly believe in the importance of getting a degree, but a high proportion think with the benefit of hindsight they would have made a different decision about what or where to study.