Professor Zhang awarded Leverhulme Fellowship for research into Ancient Chinese politics
Professor Yongjin Zhang in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies has been awarded a Major Research Fellowship by the Leverhulme Trust.
Grants and awards
Professor George Davey Smith awarded membership of The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Professor George Davey Smith has been awarded life membership of The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the most prestigious research institutes in the world, for his scientific and academic achievements in epidemiology.
Young researcher recognised for contribution to science
Dr Rebecca Pearson, a research associate in epidemiology in the School of Social and Community Medicine, has been highly commended for her work on maternal mental health in the 2015 L’Oréal UK & Ireland Fellowships For Women in Science awards.
Professor awarded international prize for courage in promoting science
David Nutt, a Visiting Professor at the University of Bristol, has been awarded an international prize for courage in promoting science and evidence on a matter of public interest.
Outdoor learning reaches lofty new heights
Helen Knowler, a Senior Lecturer in Education, has received funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ERSC) to develop an innovative treehouse-style outdoor learning environment for teenagers who struggle to cope in school.
Major funding announced for bioscience students
The Bristol-led South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) is to receive substantial new funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for the training and development of bioscience PhD students.
Research grant success for Policy Studies
Academics in the School for Policy Studies attracted a substantial number of research grants over the summer.
Health research receives £3 million funding boost
Innovative medical research led by the University of Bristol has been given a £3 million boost thanks to new funding awarded by the Wellcome Trust.
Bristol chemists win Royal Society of Chemistry awards
Dr John Bower and Professor Anthony Davis in the School of Chemistry have won prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
New centre to train future leaders in cyber security
The University of Bristol, in partnership with the University of Bath, has launched a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Cyber Security, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).