Urine-power experts reinvent the toilet
A smart toilet, called Urine-tricity, which aims to help bring sanitation to those who need it most, will be showcased at an event in India to improve sanitation and health.
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Widespread coverage for research on shape-shifting mobile devices
Research by Dr Anne Roudaut and Professor Sriram Subramanian in the Department of Computer Science about prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand received widespread media coverage in the UK and across the world.
From science to street art: research comes to life at See No Evil
Postgraduate students from the University of Bristol will be swapping science for spray cans as they bring their research work to life for See No Evil – the UK’s largest permanent street art project. Complicated concepts from the world of engineering, nanoscience and chemistry will be communicated on canvas as part of the diverse art project, which sees 30 of the world’s most prolific street artists descend on Bristol city centre.
Boeing awards scholarships to engineering students
Two undergraduate students in the Faculty of Engineering have been awarded scholarships by the Boeing Company for their outstanding academic performance in the fields of aerospace engineering and electrical and electronic engineering.
Closer collaboration announced between the University of Bristol and the National Nuclear Laboratory
The University of Bristol and the UK’s National Nuclear Laboratory have signed a statement of intent to work more closely to explore opportunities in joint research, R&D and training, which will provide support to industry aligned with the Government’s Nuclear Industrial Strategy.
Innovative research presented at world leading technology event
Research on 5G mobile communications, e-health care and smart cities will be showcased by researchers from the University of Bristol at the world’s largest technology convention, CeBIT 2014, in Germany this week [Monday 10 to Friday 14 March].
University of Bristol appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor
The University of Bristol today announced that Professor Nishan Canagarajah, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, is to become one of the University’s Pro Vice-Chancellors.
Royal support for Engine Shed’s growth mission and latest robotics at BRL
HRH The Duke of York, KG, travelled to Bristol today [10 February] to meet with entrepreneurs in the city’s innovative new Engine Shed and to visit the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) to gain an insight into the latest advances in robotics research.
Bristol University and GKN Aerospace agree closer links
The University of Bristol and GKN Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reflecting a shared desire to maintain and develop the engagement between the engineering industry and the University.
New strategic partnership announced with EDF for nuclear energy
The University of Bristol has negotiated a new strategic partnership with French nuclear energy company, EDF, with the aim of establishing a base for nuclear energy research and teaching in the South West.