Bristol spin-out acquired by global contract research organisation
KWS BioTest, a spinout company from the University of Bristol, has been acquired by US-based Charles River Laboratories, for an initial purchase price of approximately £15 million.
Research
New Mental Health Research Group launches to support young people
Mental health problems can have a significant impact on people’s lives, with most emerging before the age of 25. Working in partnership with local organisations to enhance and complement existing mental health services, a new Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) has launched today [15 September].
Majority of looked after children and young people feel being in care has improved their lives - but younger children need more support
The largest study of its kind, published today [19 February], has revealed 83 per cent of looked after children and young people feel being in care has improved their lives.
Home Office funds University of Bristol research into prostitution
As part of efforts by Government and law enforcement to better understand the nature of prostitution and sex work, the University of Bristol has been granted £150,000 to carry out a new research project.
Banks and other financial services urged to help reduce gambling-related harm
During Responsible Gambling Week [7 to 13 November], financial services organisations are being called upon to take part in a new programme which looks at how best to help people who are struggling with gambling problems.
Bristol academic gives evidence for new report into free speech at universities
Professor Steven Greer, an expert in human rights from the University of Bristol, has helped to shape a new report into free speech at universities.
Life on land and tropical overheating 250 million years ago
One of the key effects of the end-Permian mass extinction, 252 million years ago, was rapid heating of tropical waters and atmospheres.
Most preschoolers failing to meet daily physical activity guidelines, study suggests
Fewer than 1 in 4 children aged 2 to 4 meet the recommended daily physical activity levels, a new study has found. Additionally, while children are much more active on days when they attend early years settings, most preschoolers are not meeting the recommended activity levels within early years settings or at home.
Calls for Government to limit ‘collateral damage’ caused to families by immigration enforcement
Political pledges to reduce immigration are splitting up families, according to new research which urges the Government to revise its policies in order to reduce ‘collateral damage’ inflicted on partners and children.
Bristol study on nicotinic receptors and long-term memory could lead to more targeted and effective therapies for dementia
A new University of Bristol study, which identifies how acetylcholine impacts learning and memory by acting at different receptors, could prove significant in the drive to develop more targeted and effective therapies for dementia.