Bristol academics win Philip Leverhulme Prizes
Two Bristol researchers have been awarded 2014 Philip Leverhulme Prizes in recognition of their early-career achievements and exceptional promise.
Faculty of Arts
Bristol academic elected Fellow of the British Academy
Professor Robert Fowler of the Department of Classics and Ancient History has achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellow of the British Academy, the national academy for the humanities and social sciences.
Messel magic comes to Bristol
The personal archive of one of the twentieth century’s foremost theatrical designers, Oliver Messel (1904-1978) has been acquired by the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, thanks to a generous grant of £80,000 from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF). The NHMF grant was bolstered by generous support from alumni, friends, and charitable foundations to help meet the £100,000 purchase price.
One company, two people, 30 shows and 4,000+ performances
The archive of the remarkable theatre company, Theatre Roundabout, has been donated to the University of Bristol Theatre Collection
Financial figurehead discovers how University of Bristol research is supercharging local and national business performance with AI
Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), visited the University of Bristol to see how its pioneering research, including in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, is boosting businesses in the region and beyond.
Professor Charles Tomlinson, 1927-2015
Charles Tomlinson, Professor Emeritus in the Department of English and an internationally acclaimed poet, died on 22 August 2015 aged 88. His colleague and friend, Professor David Hopkins, offers a remembrance.
Exploring voice to create an alternative language
During November, Bristol academics are working with artist Emma Smith to host a series of events which explore the power of the voice to connect us to one another.
New light on contested identity of medieval skeleton found at Prague Castle
Used as a propaganda tool by the Nazis and Soviets during the Second World War and Cold War, the remains of a 10th century male, unearthed beneath Prague Castle in 1928, have been the subject of continued debate and archaeological manipulation.
Rainbow Revolutions: New book documents LGBTQ+ history of the 20th century
A new book for older children and teenagers, written by a University of Bristol anthropologist, that charts the rise of the LGBTQ+ rights movement during the 20th century and celebrates the individuals who stood up and demanded recognition has been published this week.
University of Bristol appoints new black history professor to explore its relationship with the slave trade
The University of Bristol has appointed its first Professor of the History of Slavery.