Wind turbine pioneer Professor Andrew Garrad awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
A Bristol academic who helped pioneer the development of wind turbines to deliver energy has been awarded the 2024 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.
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£11m University of Bristol semiconductor research centre could be key player in net zero mission
The University of Bristol will be home to the new £11m Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) REWIRE, set to deliver pioneering semiconductor technologies and new electronic devices.
£2.2 million for clinical trial to improve general practice response to men and children affected by domestic abuse
A new clinical trial of a general practice programme to improve the identification and referral of men and children affected by domestic abuse begins in May thanks to a £2.2 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) award to University of Bristol researchers, in partnership with Oxford University and the social enterprise IRISi.
Bristol scientists supercharge Artificial Intelligence in revolutionary £80 million national initiative
Experts are helping put the UK at the forefront of AI advances, using it to transform current uses and tackle important global challenges.
Professor John McNamara awarded Weldon Memorial Prize
John McNamara, Professor of Mathematics and Biology, has been awarded the 2014 Weldon Memorial Prize.
Bristol leaps ahead in training next generation of leaders to tackle major global challenges
Hundreds of talented scientists and engineers are set to advance solutions for some of the world’s most pressing challenges, ranging from reaching net-zero and developing sustainable energy to improving digital security and making the latest health breakthroughs.
Charity worker in lifelong quest to end meningitis receives honorary degree
A charity worker who spent her life fighting to end meningitis has received an honorary degree from the University of Bristol.
Professor of water and environmental engineering honoured in King’s New Year Honours
A University of Bristol engineer whose research focuses on the impact of agriculture on water quality has been recognised in this year's King’s New Year Honours list.
Bristol researcher takes gold at STEM for Britain awards
University of Bristol mathematician Céline Maistret took home a gold from the STEM for Britain awards this week.
National partnership to tackle health inequalities in coastal communities awarded £2.4 million
A national partnership led by researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Liverpool has received £2.4 million to tackle health inequalities in coastal communities.