Major EU grant success for Bristol-led peacebuilding study
The University of Bristol has led a successful Horizon 2020 bid for a project to evaluate the EU’s work in peacebuilding.
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New protocol for quantum technology unlocked
A new protocol for estimating unknown optical processes, called unitary operations, with precision enhanced by the unique properties of quantum mechanics has been demonstrated by scientists and engineers from the University of Bristol, UK, and the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore.
Ask bigger questions – the impact of Big Data analytics
What is the impact of Big Data analytics on the way people do business and its advance across public and private sectors? This question will be explored by the co-founder of Cloudera, an American-based software company, at a free University of Bristol public lecture tomorrow.
Bristol scientists awarded £1.25 million to study antimicrobial use and resistance in Argentinian farms
What drives the risks of antimicrobial resistance in Argentinian livestock farms? How can these risks be minimised through effective regulation? These are just some of the questions that an interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Bristol, led by the Bristol Veterinary School, will answer, thanks to a £1.25 million grant from the Global AMR Innovation Fund, managed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and UK Aid, administered by BBSRC.
Improving the experience of the audience with digital instruments
University of Bristol researchers have developed a new augmented reality display that allows the audience to explore 3D augmentations of digital musical performances in order to improve their understanding of electronic musicians’ engagement.
Teocah’s top accolade from the Queen
A recent University of Bristol student has a date with the Queen after being awarded a top honour in recognition of her outstanding voluntary work.
New Global Animal Welfare Assurance launched to improve lives of farmed animals
A new Global Animal Welfare Assurance initiative to improve the lives of farmed animals launches today [4 Oct] on World Animal Day. Led by the University of Bristol, it aims to share knowledge and best practice with farmers and food businesses to increase the proportion of animals farmed to high-welfare standards.
Engineering students awarded scholarships for international internships
Eight international engineering students who have undertaken internships of outstanding significance to their academic study and career development have been awarded scholarships by the University’s Faculty of Engineering.
Multi-million pound computer lab re-boot launches academic year
The Faculty of Engineering has just completed a major installation of two state-of-the-art computer laboratories in time for the start of this academic year.
Bristol students help to launch UNESCO Sustainability Literacy Test
How well-prepared are the world’s students to tackle the key challenges in social, economic and environmental sustainability?