Bristol researchers wow Westminster
Researchers from the Schools of Physics and Chemistry at the University of Bristol won gold and bronze awards respectively in the final of the SET for Britain Exhibition, held in Westminster on 7 March.
Research
New AI project will predict a patient’s hospital readmission risk to help ease pressure on NHS
A new University of Bristol-led project aims to ease pressure on the NHS by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict and reduce a patient’s risk of readmission to hospital.
Why measures to increase current account switching rates are unlikely to succeed
New research from the Personal Finance Research Centre at the University of Bristol has found the majority of people are unlikely to switch their current account, despite it being easier than ever to do.
New exhibition explores the long history of Anglo-Dutch relations from 1066 to 1688
A new exhibition opening next month at the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford, will trace the long history of Anglo Dutch relations. North Sea Crossings is a pioneering collaborative project with the University of Bristol and the University of Cambridge, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
A mite-y use of electricity
Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising method to help them on their journey - electricity.
Dogs needed to help with arthritis study
Owners of dogs with osteoarthritis are helping with the Bristol Dog Arthritis study being run by the University of Bristol, but even more dogs are needed to help.
Researchers ask for public’s views on Bristol’s shared spaces
Researchers at the University of Bristol are asking people for their views about ‘shared space’ in the city. Pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and others are often expected to share routes or public spaces in order to get around in Bristol. Sometimes this works well, but at other times it can cause difficulties.
20 University of Bristol academics named on Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list
A total of 20 University of Bristol academics have been named on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list.
New research suggests early life factors could increase prostate cancer risk
Factors that influence when boys go through puberty could affect a man’s future risk of developing prostate cancer, a large study funded by World Cancer Research Fund has found.
Are non-smoking young adults who use e-cigarettes more likely to smoke in the future?
Young people who have tried e-cigarettes but have never smoked before are nearly five times more likely to go on to try smoking, a new study has found. However, the findings do not provide clear support for the claim that e-cigarettes cause young people to start smoking (the so-called possible "gateway effect").