Prestigious award for Bristol scientist
A University of Bristol academic has been recognised for his work in the field of synthetic chemistry after being awarded the prestigious Yamada-Koga Prize 2019 from the University of Tokyo.
Grants and awards
Dr Vincent Smith receives Institute of Physics Phillips Award
Dr Vincent Smith has received the Institute of Physics Phillips Award 2020 for his outstanding contributions to the Institute, and for other work promoting physics, including outreach to schools.
£614,000 to continue exploration beneath Greenland Ice Sheet
Last summer, scientists from the University of Bristol discovered the longest canyon in the world buried beneath three kilometres of ice in Greenland.
Honorary Degree Awarded at the University of Bristol – Friday, 18 July
The University of Bristol is awarding an honorary degree to Mr Paul Stephenson at a degree ceremony taking place today in the Wills Memorial Building.
The Kevin Elyot Award – first recipient announced
Playwright Ian McHugh has been named as the first ever recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
Bristol students excel in engineering leadership award scheme
Seven engineering students from the University of Bristol have been selected as ‘inspirational role models to the next generation of engineers’ by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Thursday 21 July
The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Dr Wendy Ewart MBE, The Rt Hon. the Baroness Primarolo DBE and Professor Tim Palmer at degree ceremonies taking place today [21 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
Bristol researchers receive funding to help make quantum internet a reality
The University of Bristol will be involved in two projects announced as part of a £12m funding boost from Innovate UK to pioneer the quantum internet of the future.
Bristol chemistry researchers win Philip Leverhulme Prizes
Two researchers in the School of Chemistry have been awarded 2016 Philip Leverhulme Prizes in recognition of their early-career achievements and exceptional promise.
New funding for doctoral training in cardiovascular science
The University of Bristol has received £2.5 million from the British Heart Foundation for a new interdisciplinary PhD studentship programme in integrative cardiovascular science.