University is taking Bristol to Beijing
The University of Bristol will host a traditional British graduation ceremony - with a Bristol edge - in Beijing this Saturday (8 April).
Faculty of Health Sciences
Validating digital tools for remote clinical research
A team of scientists from Cambridge Cognition and the University of Bristol have been developing digital assessments for remote clinical research.
Bristol hosts top US students for Fulbright Summer Institute
Ten of the USA’s brightest undergraduates have been spending four weeks at the University of Bristol to explore the culture, heritage and history of the UK, as part of the Fulbright UK Summer Institute scheme.
Veterinary professionals need to change how they connect with their clients
When advising on animal health and welfare, veterinarians often struggle to engage with the motivational needs of their clients. New research has shown a change is needed in how veterinarians communicate with and advise animal owners, to promote engagement with their advice and protect the animals in their care.
Vet School academic to feature on new programme for humans and their dogs
A dog behaviour expert from the University of Bristol’s Vet School is the scientist on a new television series that starts today [Wednesday 5 April], which pits dog owners and their four-legged friends against each other in a series of challenges.
Study finds increased emotional difficulties in children during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic may be associated with continuing emotional and behavioural difficulties in children after the age of two, a new study out today [17 May] from researchers at the University of Bristol has found.
Study shows online gambling soared during lockdown, especially among regular gamblers
Regular gamblers were more than six times more likely to gamble online compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
Study investigates link between antidepressant use in pregnancy and autism
Children exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy seem to be at a slightly higher risk of autism than children of mothers with psychiatric disorders who were not treated with antidepressants during pregnancy, according to a University of Bristol study published in The BMJ today. However, the researchers stress that the absolute risk of autism was small, so these results should not be considered alarming.
Rap artist, comedians and children’s author announced to take part in Good Grief Festival
Children's author Michael Rosen, rap artist Guvna B, and comedians James Acaster, Seann Walsh and Ed Gamble are just some of the speakers and artists who will take part in this month's Good Grief Festival [Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March].
Queen’s birthday honour for Bristol professors
Professor Debbie Lawlor and Professor Richard Taylor at the University of Bristol have both received awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours which recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK.