‘Cultural transformation’ as Muslim girls out-perform boys academically, research says
Muslim girls are performing better academically than Muslim boys, in a “cultural transformation” of previous trends, research says.
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HIV survival boost for South African patients
South Africans with HIV have chances of remaining alive after two years on antiretroviral therapy (ART) that are comparable to those of North American patients, provided that therapy is started promptly, according to new research published today in PLOS Medicine.
Bristol showcases city-wide test beds in the European capital
The University of Bristol is playing a lead role in the creation of experimental test beds that will drive digital innovation and shape the way cities of the future operate.
Data is beautiful: outstanding data visualisations recognised at University Research Institute event
The Jean Golding Institute’s Data is Beautiful competition showcased the best data visualisations at the University.
Bristol scientists pinpoint the singularity for quantum computers
Researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered that super-powerful quantum computers, which scientists and engineers across the world are racing to build, need to be even more powerful than previously thought before they can beat today’s ordinary PCs.
Student team win Airbus drone challenge
Students from the University of Bristol built and flew drones in a two day challenge called “Drone Dash 1”, sponsored by the Airbus Global University Partnership Programme this week.
Three Bristol academics win Philip Leverhulme Prizes
Dr Juliet Biggs, Dr Claire Haworth and Dr John Russo have each been awarded a Philip Leverhulme Prize for their research.
Study finds link between teen cannabis use and other illicit drug taking in early adulthood
Researchers from the University of Bristol have found regular and occasional cannabis use as a teen is associated with a greater risk of other illicit drug taking in early adulthood. The study by Bristol’s Population Health Science Institute, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, also found cannabis use was associated with harmful drinking and smoking.
Research helps Pakistani husbands adapt to UK life
New research has uncovered the distinctive challenges faced by some Pakistani men migrating to join their wives in the UK.
€1.5m award will investigate how mother’s mental health and personality affect child’s mental health
How a mother’s mental health and personality affects her child’s mental health will be investigated by University of Bristol researchers who have been awarded €1.5million from the European Research Council.