Pessimistic Rats
Researchers at the Veterinary School found that whether an animal anticipates that something good or bad is going to happen can provide a clue as to the emotion it may be experiencing...
Research
Ioning out health problems
Urinary bladder disorders affect more than 200 million people worldwide. The discovery of new drugs is being pioneered by a research agreement between emerging biopharmaceutical company Lectus Therapeutics Limited and researchers in the University's Pharmacology Department.
Grow your own diamonds
Paul May and Mike Ashfold, at the University's School of Chemistry, grow their own diamonds.
English and the public world
David Punter, newly appointed Professor of English, argues why it is important to study English. This is an extract from his highly amusing but deadly serious lecture.
Second survey to improve international burns care launched
People are being asked to complete an online survey to help identify the top ten global burns research priorities and improve burns care around the world. The survey is part of an international partnership set up to give a louder voice to burns patients, carers and clinicians.
Caribbean uncovered
In recent years there has been an important change of emphasis in Archaeological research towards documenting the 'Modern' world. Mark Horton and Dan Hicks from the University's Department of Archaeology describe the new 'historical archaeology' through their search for early English settlements in the Caribbean.
Harnessing the entrepreneurial spirit
The New Enterprise Competition is held every year to recognise the best new business ideas.
Pupils give schools a good report
School Year 11, when most pupils take their GCSEs, could be a stressful time. But new research from the Children of the 90s (ALSPAC) study indicates that most pupils are enjoying school life and are optimistic about the future.
How do you solve a problem like MARIA?
MARIA, a new and safe technology using radio waves to image breast cancers.
Research study to examine genetics, power and Deafhood
A new research study by the University of Bristol’s Centre for Deaf Studies will look at Deaf people's concerns about the advances of genetic technology.