Pioneering research reveals stark reality of divorcing couples’ finances
High-profile acrimonious divorce cases making news headlines have created the false impression court room showdowns and large financial settlements are commonplace.
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Student award winner: ‘I want to show my kids it’s never too late to pursue your dreams’
A student who won a special award from the University of Bristol says she hopes it shows her children “you can always change courses and make a new path for yourself”.
New study shows how adaptations to living in a cold climate promoted social evolution
For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered evidence that a species’ long-term adaptation to living in an extremely cold climate has led to the evolution of social behaviours including extended care by mothers, increased infant survival and the ability to live in large complex multilevel societies.
Knowledge powerhouses urged to join pioneering Africa-led mission to level up global research and restore Africa’s rightful place
Global institutions are today being called on to back a bold, transformative plan for Africa to take its rightful role in research alliances, driving forward social justice, advancing science, and supercharging global scholarship.
Ironman World Champs for inspiring student who couldn’t swim 8 months ago
A student who only learnt to swim in October is through to the Ironman World Championships.
Berkeley Castle Tales: new book charts 15 years of archaeological discoveries
A new book has been published which follows the partnership between the University of Bristol and the Berkeley Castle Estate in South Gloucestershire where 15-years of archaeological excavations have unearthed forgotten treasures and greatly enhanced understanding of the area’s rich history.
Exploring the art of the book
The art of the book is the theme of this year's Autumn Art Lectures at the University of Bristol. Six lectures, given by a range of distinguished academics and writers, will focus on the physical beauty of books from illuminated manuscripts and natural history publications to Penguin covers and graphic novels.
Identifying Eadgyth
When German archaeologists discovered bones in the tomb of Queen Eadgyth in Magdeburg Cathedral, they looked to Bristol to provide the crucial scientific evidence that the remains were indeed those of the English royal.
University of Bristol academics earn coveted British Academy Fellowship grants to further their research
Three University of Bristol academics have been selected to receive prestigious Mid-Career Fellowships from the British Academy to fund research relating to social sciences, humanities and the arts.