Two Bristol scientists elected as Fellows of the Royal Society
Two renowned University of Bristol researchers have been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
Grants and awards
Bristol academic awarded prestigious cell biology medal
An academic from the University of Bristol's School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine has been honoured with a prestigious medal from the British Society of Cell Biology (BSCB).
Experts from University of Bristol chosen for Senior Investigator roles by National Institute of Health and Care Research
Three University of Bristol academics have been awarded Senior Investigator status by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Minister given glimpse of the future as robotics meets ultrasound
From contactless medical procedures to underground robots detecting pipe damage, the new Universities and Science Minister Chris Skidmore has seen first-hand how futuristic university research could help to solve some of society’s big challenges.
Scientists could help government achieve UK's net zero carbon target in groundbreaking £7.25 million project
Chemists, biochemists and physicists at Bristol, Exeter and Sheffield have teamed up in a £7.25 million five-year project that could drive down the cost of energy production and help in the government’s net zero carbon ambitions
Bristol academics scoop three Wellcome Trust Investigator Awards
Three academics in the Faculty of Medical and Veterinary Sciences have received prestigious Investigator Awards from the Wellcome Trust.
Professor Julie Selwyn awarded a CBE in New Year Honours
Professor Julie Selwyn has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours List for services to adoption and looked after children.
University of Bristol ranked 7th of top UK Universities in QS World University Rankings
The University of Bristol has been ranked 29th in the QS World University Rankings today, up from its previous position as 30th and placing Bristol 7th of UK higher education institutions named in the top 200.
Molecular heaters to boost crop growth thanks to €4.9 million project
A €4.9 million EU H2020 grant will enable a consortium of researchers from across Europe, to embark on a project called 'Boostcrop'. They will use state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical methodologies to design molecular heaters which will enhance crop growth under cold and freezing stress.
Royal Society of Chemistry recognises three Bristol academics
Three members of the School of Chemistry have received awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry.