Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Tuesday, 16 February
The University of Bristol is awarding an honorary degree to John Partridge at a degree ceremony taking place today [16 February] in the Wills Memorial Building.
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Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Eglinton, award-winning chemist, dies
Geoffrey Eglinton FRS, member of the School of Chemistry from 1968 to 1993 and Emeritus Professor and Senior Research Fellow in Earth Sciences at Bristol, sadly passed away on Friday 11 March.
New AI project will predict a patient’s hospital readmission risk to help ease pressure on NHS
A new University of Bristol-led project aims to ease pressure on the NHS by developing an artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict and reduce a patient’s risk of readmission to hospital.
Why measures to increase current account switching rates are unlikely to succeed
New research from the Personal Finance Research Centre at the University of Bristol has found the majority of people are unlikely to switch their current account, despite it being easier than ever to do.
Professor Peter Cullen elected a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Peter Cullen, Professor of Biochemistry and Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator, has been elected to a Fellowship by the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Bristol BME school pupils introduced to STEM
Last month, BME pupils from City Academy in Bristol got their first taste of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) thanks to black students and professionals from the Schools of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Mathematics and CAME Engineering.
New exhibition explores the long history of Anglo-Dutch relations from 1066 to 1688
A new exhibition opening next month at the Bodleian Libraries in Oxford, will trace the long history of Anglo Dutch relations. North Sea Crossings is a pioneering collaborative project with the University of Bristol and the University of Cambridge, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Undergraduates shine at national research event
Today [11 March 2020], three undergraduate students from the University of Bristol will take part in a national event celebrating the best undergraduate research in the country.
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Nine Bristol Engineering students succeed in prestigious award scheme
Nine Engineering students from the University of Bristol have been selected as inspiring future leaders by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
University shares its best teaching in free lecture series
The most inspiring lecturers at the University of Bristol, as voted by students, will be sharing their wisdom with the public in a series of free lunchtime and evening lectures.