Leave the pub feeling smarter with Bristol’s Pint of Science Festival
Come and quench your thirst for knowledge with scientific talks on everything from artificial intelligence to animal behaviour through to quantum physics.
Faculty of Health Sciences
First-of-its-kind ‘Carry Naloxone’ app launches to help save lives
A new app to access naloxone, the life-saving medicine to prevent an opioid overdose, is launched in Somerset today on International Overdose Awareness Day [31 August]. The app, which is supported by University of Bristol research, is the first-of-its kind in England.
No laughing matter: nitrous oxide emissions higher from soils lacking organic matter
Emissions from soil of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide can be drastically reduced just by adding carbon-rich manure, new research from Rothamsted Research and the University of Bristol shows.
Association between early childhood symptoms of common ear, nose and throat problems and autism
ENT (ear, nose and throat) problems relating to the ears, hearing and upper respiratory system, were found to be more common in young children with a subsequent diagnosis of autism or who demonstrated high levels of autism traits, finds a new study from researchers at the University of Bristol and Aston University published today [24 April] in BMJ Open.
Record-breaking student weightlifter called up for Commonwealth Championships
A medical student who recently broke two British weightlifting records has been picked to represent England at the Commonwealth Championships.
New gut calming innovation to bring relief to IBS sufferers
The discovery of a strain of bacteria shown to reduce inflammation in the intestine caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could bring relief to millions of sufferers after being turned into an innovative natural food supplement by University of Bristol biotech spin-out Ferryx.
Majority of consumers care what kind of data they share with retailers and service providers, finds new study
Consumers value their personal data including the one collected by retail stores, service providers and loyalty schemes. The University of Bristol-led research, published in PLOS ONE, found 96% of people would protect their personal data from being shared by retailers and online services for commercial gain if they had a choice.
Olympic-level student fundraiser receives MBE at Windsor Castle
A student who raised £185,000 doing all 102 Olympic sports over the 17 days of the Tokyo Games today received her MBE from Princess Anne.
Bristol part of £42 million boost for mental health research to unlock new treatments
The University of Bristol is part of a £42.7 million 'Mental Health Mission' announced by the Government to accelerate research into mental health conditions, including those impacting children. The research will develop radical new treatments, improve the speed and accuracy of diagnosis and increase the use of technology to free up clinician time.
Study to look at separation anxiety in dogs
Do you want to take part in vital research into separation anxiety in dogs? If so, the University of Bristol Veterinary School and the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience wants to hear from you.