Grandmother of seven, aged 76, overcomes severe visual impairment to graduate
A grandmother from Bristol has graduated from the University of Bristol today [20 July] after discovering a love of learning in her 70s.
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Bristol academics elected as Fellows of the British Academy
Two University of Bristol academics have been elected as Fellows of the British Academy, in recognition of their achievements in the humanities and social sciences.
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Ukraine doctoral students offered scholarships at the University of Bristol
PhD and other doctoral students at universities in Ukraine are being offered six month scholarships at the University of Bristol so they can continue their research.
€8 million ERC grants awarded for diverse range of research projects
Three researchers from the University of Bristol have been awarded European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants totalling around €8 million. This places the University third in the UK in terms of the number of Advanced Grants awarded from the 2021 call.
Senior leadership appointments in the Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Bristol is delighted to announce the appointment of a number of eminent academics to key senior leadership roles.
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Mold-breaking student rental platform raises £700,000
A student rentals company disrupting the market with its online platform has raised £700,000 in its first funding round.
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.
30,000 people to visit Bristol for University open days
An extra 30,000 people will visit Bristol on Friday and Saturday for the first in-person open days at the University of Bristol since before the pandemic.
Alumni Awards 2022: Climate Scientist, Olympian and Charity Champion among this year’s winners
Each year, the University of Bristol recognises alumni who have made remarkable contributions to society through the Alumni Awards. From highly successful tech entrepreneurs to an award-winning journalist, this year’s winners are all inspirational leaders in their fields.
Victoria Rooms honoured as a centre of suffrage action
The Victoria Rooms, home to the University of Bristol’s Department of Music, is one of 41 locations in the country to be honoured for its part in the campaign for women’s suffrage.