Grants and awards

Study to use ‘peer power’ to address low physical activity rates in teenage girls

A new study aiming to tackle low-levels of physical activity among adolescent girls by introducing peer-influences has been awarded £528,000 from the National Institute of Health Research [NIHR]. The project, led by Dr Simon Sebire at the University of Bristol, will assess whether a peer-led intervention could address the steep reduction in teenage girls doing physical activity by the time they start secondary school.

Dr Chris Sherwin (1962-2017) honoured posthumously by RSPCA

Dr Chris Sherwin, who passed away in 2017, has been honoured with a posthumous Special Recognition Award at the 2019 RSPCA Honours and Awards.

Bristol engineer collaborates on award-winning cable-car project

The Emirates Air Line across the River Thames has won an award from the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) – with a little help from Dr Mehdi Kashani of the Department of Civil Engineering.

Lifetime achievement award for Emeritus Professor’s work in tackling domestic violence

A University of Bristol Professor has been awarded a prestigious ‘lifetime achievement’ award for her work in tackling violence against women. Gill Hague, Emeritus Professor of Violence Against Women Studies in the University’s School for Policy Studies, has been awarded a ‘Special’ award from the Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize (EHMP) to recognise her life's work in combating violence against women.

Dr Leech receives award from Heidelberg University

Dr David Leech, Lecturer in the Philosophy of Religion, has received the prestigious Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award from Heidelberg University.

Prestigious Institute of Physics award for Bristol scientist

Professor Stephen Hayden from the University of Bristol’s School of Physics has been awarded the prestigious Mott Medal from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for his distinguished contributions to condensed matter physics.

Bristol adds to its tally of Athena SWAN awards

How leaky is your device?

A new generation of digital devices that will protect consumers from cyber-attacks could be a step closer thanks to a grant of over £1 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) awarded to the University of Bristol for a research project to protect consumers’ sensitive data.

Bristol employment law expert wins UK award

A University of Bristol academic has won a prestigious award for his work in the field of employment law

Bristol academics named World Technology Award finalists

Two University of Bristol academics have been named World Technology Award finalists by the World Technology Network (“The WTN”) – a global community comprised of the most innovative people and organisations at the forefront of science and technology and related fields.