Researchers from the University of Bristol have contributed to a national report on police forces’ understanding of honour-based violence (HBV), forced marriage (FM) and female genital mutilation (FGM).
The COH-FIT project is currently the largest survey worldwide on the health impact of COVID-19 and is endorsed by the World Psychiatric Association. The study aims to identify risk and protective factors for physical and mental health problems and to guide strategies for remedying these problems. The COH-FIT project involves 200 researchers from 35 countries, including Bristol, aims to help scientists understand how different countries have been affected by the pandemic.
Professor Jonathan Bamber, from the University of Bristol’s School of Geographical Sciences, has just been elected as the new President of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) from 2017.
The University of Bristol has been ranked 29th in the QS World University Rankings today, up from its previous position as 30th and placing Bristol 7th of UK higher education institutions named in the top 200.
Scientists are trained to carefully assess theories by designing good experiments and building on existing knowledge. But there is growing concern that too many research findings may be wrong.
Couples seeking fertility treatment should view IVF as a multiple cycle process rather than a “single shot”, according to new research. The study, which is published today in The Journal of The American Medical Association, has found that around two thirds (65.3%) of patients will be successful after six or more cycles of IVF.
University of Bristol student Matt Pidden has shattered the world record for solving a 4x4 Rubik's Cube, using a robot he designed, built and trained in just 15 weeks.
A team of engineers has developed a new acousto-optic device that can shape and steer beams of light at speeds never before achieved. The new technology will enable better optical devices to be made, such as holographs that can move rapidly in real time.
Redesigning social media to suit different needs of users could make their time online more focused, according to new research by University of Bristol academics.
The University’s 2015 Christmas Carol Service featured a new anthem by John Pickard, Professor of Composition and Applied Musicology.
