Bristol academics elected as Fellows to The British Academy
Two University of Bristol academics have been elected to The British Academy as Fellows in recognition of their outstanding contributions to social sciences and humanities.
School of Geographical Sciences
Adhering to Paris Agreement climate goal could significantly decrease heat-related summer deaths
As much of the UK and Europe swelters under heatwave conditions, new research led by scientists from the University of Bristol has produced compelling evidence that loss of life through increased heat stress during heatwaves can be limited if we stabilise climate at the lower of the Paris Agreement climate goals.
Bristol brings top global academics together to discuss threat of glacier melting in the Himalayas
Holding the third largest volume of freshwater on the planet and often referred to as ‘the Third Pole’, Himalayan glaciers are under threat from climate warming in the 21st century.
Contextual offer student receives prestigious Fulbright Scholarship
A University of Bristol graduate with a zeal to improve the world has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.
New research shows local economies losing £4.5 million a year to the poverty premium
New research has revealed for the first time the economic impact of the poverty premium at a local level across Britain.
Research reveals northernmost glaciers on the globe are melting at record speed
Greenland's many small glaciers are melting at great speed, and the melting is increasing, especially in the Arctic regions, where the temperature rise is worst.
Research shows future super cyclones would expose vastly greater numbers of people in most vulnerable parts of the world to extreme flooding
A new study has revealed super cyclones, the most intense form of tropical storm, are likely to have a much more devastating impact on people in South Asia in future years.
Pioneering new gambling harms research hub launched at University of Bristol
A £4 million Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research has been launched to build greater understanding and evidence around the growing and diverse impact of gambling harms across Great Britain.
Scientists harness Artificial Intelligence to advance ability to measure Arctic sea ice and improve climate forecasting
Pioneering research deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and satellite modelling means the thickness of Arctic sea ice can be measured all year round for the first time, bringing significant benefits for future weather forecasts and shipping in the region.
Episodic and intense rain caused by ancient global warming
A new study by scientists at the University of Bristol has shown that ancient global warming was associated with intense rainfall events that had a profound impact on the land and coastal seas.