‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’: Four student teams head to university Euro champs for first time
Four University of Bristol teams have for the first time qualified for the European University Sports Association (EUSA) Championships.
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Bristol experts help advance global push to preserve world’s flora and fauna
University of Bristol researchers are joining international experts for a key United Nations summit to focus on tackling biodiversity loss together and how this can also help combat climate change.
Groundbreaking study shows that dogs can smell cancer in other dogs
The results of a study into whether cancer detection dogs can smell bladder cancer in other dogs’ urine suggests that this could be an effective new way to diagnose the disease in dogs. The research, involving University of Bristol researchers, is published in Veterinary and Comparative Oncology.
Rising star Bristol astrophysicist scoops stellar award to skyrocket exoplanet research
A world-leading University of Bristol astrophysicist has won a prestigious national accolade to help further unravel the mysterious world of exoplanets.
Intervention improves the healthcare response to domestic violence in low- and middle-income countries
Culturally appropriate women-centred interventions can help healthcare systems respond to domestic violence, research has found. HERA (Healthcare Responding to Violence and Abuse) has been co-developing and evaluating a domestic violence and abuse healthcare intervention in low- and middle-income countries for the past five years. This National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Global Research Group will report their findings, and publish a PolicyBristol report, at a conference in London today [27 November].
Scientists and engineers produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years
Scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and have successfully created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery.
New Lancet Commission calls for urgent action on self-harm across the world
Self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly. A new Lancet Commission, led by University of Bristol researchers, urges policy action on societal drivers and health services’ response to this pressing issue. The report, involving an international team of experts, is published today [9 October].
Pioneering report exposes worsening health threats of climate change in UK
A new report has revealed for the first time the wide-ranging and increasing health dangers posed by long-term weather extremes in the UK, as the effects of climate change deepen.
Top experts unite at University of Bristol to tackle gambling harms globally
Leading experts from across the world will join forces in the UK this week in a bid to confront the wide-reaching challenges and curb the devastating effects of gambling.
A sensory pen which can read Braille could improve literacy amongst the visually impaired
A pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed by experts at the University of Bristol.