Graduation joy for amazing student who went to 11 schools
A student who was a young carer and went to 11 schools has graduated from the University of Bristol.
Faculty of Arts
Trailblazing Bristol poet urges everyone to join pioneering Africa-led mission to ‘make the world a fairer, better place for all’
Acclaimed versifier, activist and educator Dr Lawrence Hoo is poised to present a compelling poem calling on people across the city and beyond to embark on a journey of “fairness and respect” to tackle systemic discrimination, advance social justice, and recognise Africa as a leading knowledge powerhouse.
New e-bike study to help people with breast cancer be more physically active
People with or who have had breast cancer are already taking part in an electric bike (e-bike) trial, but more people are needed to help. The study, being run by the University of Bristol, wants to find out if e-biking can help people with breast cancer be more physically active.
Travel back to Ancient Greece in virtual reality
A new virtual reality (VR) app which takes users on a journey back in time to Ancient Greece where they are able to experience first-hand what it was like to consult with the Greek god Zeus at the Oracle of Dodona has been developed by a team of academics led by the University of Bristol.
Art trio unearths a hidden gem linking Lahore and London in Bristol archive
While searching for art pieces for an upcoming exhibition, a University of Bristol academic and her colleagues recently stumbled across a hidden gem at the British Empire & Commonwealth Collection (BECC) in Bristol.
University of Bristol researchers scoop tree-mendous award
Understanding what causes trees to die is one of the biggest uncertainties preventing us from forecasting how forests will respond to the growing threat of climate change.
Professor Sir Eric Thomas, former Bristol Vice-Chancellor, passes away
Professor Sir Eric Thomas FMedSci, former Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bristol, sadly passed away on Friday 10 November 2023 aged 70 following a short battle with cancer. He was Bristol's 12th Vice-Chancellor, and led the University for 14 years between 2001 and 2015 during a period of significant change in higher education.
University of Bristol clinical scientist, historian, alumnus and members of staff recognised in King's New Year Honours
Two academics at the University of Bristol, clinical scientist, Professor John Iredale, and historian, Professor Ronald Hutton, alumnus Gregory Doran, alumnus and member of staff Sandy Mitchell, and former member of staff, Dr Teame Mebrahtu have been recognised for their significant achievements in this year's King's New Year Honours list.
Writer and teacher wins 2023 Kevin Elyot Award
Samuel Adamson, a writer and teacher, who studies dramatic composition and the representation of the main elements of drama on the stage, has been chosen as the seventh recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol's Theatre Collection.
Bristol announces £16.8m investment in 400 new PhD scholarships
The University of Bristol has announced it will create 400 new postgraduate scholarships.