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Drinking alcohol during pregnancy: #Drymester the safest approach

29 January 2020

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy leads to poorer cognitive functioning in children, according to the most comprehensive review on the issue to date. The University of Bristol research published today [29 January] in the International Journal of Epidemiology, reviewed 23 published studies on the topic and found evidence that drinking in pregnancy could also lead to lower birthweight. The findings reinforce the UK Chief Medical Officers’ guidelines, as featured in the current #Drymester campaign, which is that abstaining from alcohol in all trimesters is the safest approach.

1 in 50 16-year-olds affected by chronic fatigue syndrome

25 January 2016

In what is believed to be the biggest study of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) – also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) – in children to date, researchers at the University of Bristol have found that almost two per cent of 16-year-olds have CFS lasting more than six months, and nearly three per cent have CFS lasting more than three months (the UK definition). Those with CFS missed, on average, more than half a day of school every week.

Academics call on EU decision-makers to take responsibility for the climate impact of harvesting forests

16 June 2017

The University of Bristol’s Dr Joanna House has led 40 scientists from around the world who are concerned about contentious EU plans that would hide the climate impacts of harvesting more trees.

Families needed for study into children's common illnesses

29 February 2016

University of Bristol researchers are inviting Bristol families to take part in a new study to find out more about how parents manage children’s coughs, colds, sore throats and ear infections in the community.

Creating the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs

5 May 2017

A cable car for Bristol, interactive entertainment at bus stops and creating designs for the interiors of driverless cars to encourage engagement and trust are just some of the ideas innovation students from the University of Bristol have come up with as part of their new course.

South West teacher training programme rated outstanding by Ofsted

21 January 2016

A programme to support people with leadership potential to become inspirational teachers in schools in low income communities, run jointly by the University of Bristol and Bath Spa University, has been rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The Teach First South West Leadership Development Programme, which combines teacher training and a fully-funded PGCE with one-to-one coaching, enables trainees to develop the skills and qualities to be inspirational teachers. It aims to ensure no child’s success is limited by their socio-economic background.

Landmark deal at University of Bristol to tackle gender pay gap

28 January 2020

Ambitious plans to eliminate the gender pay gap at the University of Bristol have been set out in a landmark agreement.

Bristol wins grant to tackle antibacterial drug resistance in Thailand

16 November 2017

The University of Bristol has been awarded a grant through the Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) cross-research council initiative, in partnership with the Department of Health, to lead an inter-disciplinary research project to tackle the growing threat of antibacterial drug resistance (ABR) in Thailand.

University launches pre-incubator to create more UK deep tech start-ups

12 October 2021

The University of Bristol’s Quantum Technology Enterprise Centre (QTEC) is launching a new pre-incubator programme, QUEST, this November.

The Daily Mile™ programme could help schools' tackle childhood obesity

28 January 2020

A study evaluating the effectiveness of the widely used ‘Daily Mile’ intervention in schools to tackle childhood obesity has found that the benefits are small, and may be greater in girls than boys.