How former students are remodelling the gaming market
An Artificial Intelligence start-up developing software which will slash the cost of creating new games has hit its substantial seed-funding target.
Grants and awards
Over €9M in European grants awarded to Bristol academics
The European Research Council (ERC) will award a total of €9M in grants to Bristol academics under its Advanced Grant scheme. These grants support exceptional, professorial-level research leaders in undertaking ground-breaking, high-impact research projects.
Particle-free quantum communication in the lab named as one of 2017’s top breakthroughs
Research led by a University of Bristol quantum physicist has been highlighted as one of the top breakthroughs of 2017 by Physics World magazine.
New research will disrupt solar and expedite efforts toward Net-Zero target
A team of researchers, led by chemists from the University of Bristol, has received significant funding from the UKRI to revolutionise the fabrication and application of photovoltaic devices, used to produce solar energy.
Research that reduced cot deaths across the world is recognised as one of UK's best breakthroughs
A University of Bristol study which showed lives could be saved if babies were placed on their backs - and not their fronts-to sleep, has today been named as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs by Universities UK for its significant impact on people's lives.
‘Life of Breath’ wins ‘Inspiration Award’ at inaugural Health Humanities Medal awards
A project which has carried out research into breathlessness in local communities has won the ‘Inspiration Award’ at the first ever Health Humanities Medal awards.
Bristol mathematician awarded €1.8 million to research quantum algorithms
Dr Ashley Montanaro, Reader in Quantum Computation in the University of Bristol's School of Mathematics, has been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) grant for his project ‘Quantum Algorithms from Foundations to Applications’.
Bristol researcher awarded British Society for Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) President's prize
Dr Cher Farrugia, a dentist and researcher at the University of Bristol Dental School, has been awarded the prestigious British Society of Oral and Dental Research (BSODR) President's Prize for her research in translational microbiology.
Bristol boldly illustrates its support for COP27 and a greener future through power of art
Local artists are showcasing Bristol’s passion and wide-ranging expertise to combat climate change with an array of thought-provoking artwork, as the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference progresses.
£1 million donation to establish a 'living laboratory' for livestock
A groundbreaking 'living laboratory' for livestock will be established at the Bristol Veterinary School thanks to a £1 million donation from the John Oldacre Foundation. The John Oldacre Centre for Sustainability and Welfare in Dairy Production will tackle the global challenge of ethical food security and train the next generation of vets and agriculturalists to help address the major issues facing agriculture.