Student’s legacy lives on through Namibian clinic
A new clinic has been named in memory of a University of Bristol student who died while visiting Namibia in 2002.
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Postgraduate Research Open Day at Bristol
The University opens a window onto its diverse and thriving postgraduate research programmes on Thursday 12 November, for anyone considering a research degree at Bristol.
Academic recognised for outstanding contributions to animal welfare science
An academic from the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary Sciences is one of the 2014 winners of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Animal Welfare Science.
One in five child deaths in England preventable
Child deaths have fallen to very low rates in all industrialised countries, but many deaths in children and adolescents are still potentially preventable, and much more could be done to cut future deaths, according to a new three-part series on child deaths in high-income countries, published in The Lancet.
Rare respiratory disease gene carriers actually have increased lung function
New research has revealed the healthy carriers of a gene that causes a rare respiratory disease are taller and larger than average, with greater respiratory capacity. The disease, alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) can result in severely reduced lung capacity due to emphysema. It is found in about 1 in 2,000 people, and occurs when an individual inherits a defective gene copy from both parents.
Cancer study paper wins award from Royal College of General Practitioners
The publication of a study led by Dr Matthew Ridd, Consultant Senior Lecturer in Primary Health Care in the School of Social and Community Medicine, is one of the winners of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year 2015.
Launch of Bristol Medical School marks new era for medical education
The University of Bristol will launch the Bristol Medical School today [Tuesday 1 August]. This marks a new era for medical research and education in the West of England. Comprising around 1,330 students and 900 staff, the Bristol Medical School will provide a home for researchers, teachers and students, who through research and teaching will improve the health of individuals and populations locally, nationally and internationally.
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Largest study to date finds autism alone does not increase risk of violent offending
A diagnosis of autism alone does not increase the risk of violent offending, suggests a study published in the June 2017 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP).
Bristol doctor in COVID heroes book featuring Captain Sir Tom Moore
A recently graduated doctor features in a new book honouring Captain Sir Tom Moore and the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bristol shines in new survey of international student satisfaction
The University of Bristol has high scores for satisfaction in key areas of the international student experience, according to the world’s largest survey of international students.