'Gatekeepers' of biodiversity hotspots facing COVID crisis
Impoverished communities and diverse ecosystems in Colombia are under threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say.
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Former Bristol student Hannah on course for sailing gold in Rio
Former University of Bristol student Hannah Mills is all but guaranteed a gold medal in the Rio 2016 Olympics today [17 August].
Bristol academic awarded Urwick prize for management research
Professor Andrew Sturdy, from the University of Bristol, was among those awarded The Urwick Prize for 2016 by the Worshipful Company of Management Consultants at their Education Supper on 12 May.
University of Bristol climbs Academic Ranking of World Universities
The University of Bristol has been ranked as 8th in the UK and has risen nine places to 57th in the world in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) – its highest ranking in 13 years.
Knots in chaotic waves
New research, using computer models of wave chaos, has shown that three-dimensional tangled vortex filaments can in fact be knotted in many highly complex ways.
Mechanical heart valve replacements have better long-term survival, study finds
Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research led by the University of Bristol has found. The study is published in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
New research to tackle treatment for lung disease
Research into improving treatment for patients with one of the UK’s most common respiratory diseases has received a £810,000 funding boost.
Tribunal fees have ‘severely limited access to justice’ for workers
The introduction of employment tribunal fees a year ago has severely limited access to justice for workers, according to researchers who are calling for the regime to be overhauled.
Bristol part of UK initiative to advance monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions
The UK’s ability to measure greenhouse gases has taken a step forward thanks to a new atmospheric monitoring station.
Hinkley Point C could contribute to the fight against climate change
The new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C, Somerset, could make a significant contribution to the fight against climate change say academics from the University of Bristol, who welcomed tonight’s announcement by EDF.