Central Bristol’s first science incubator given the green light
Construction has begun on Unit DX, a new lab space and science incubator in central Bristol, 10 minutes’ walk from Bristol Temple Meads and the Engine Shed.
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Novel interaction in cell reprogramming discovered
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and reprogrammed cells promise to be the key for regenerative medicine in the coming years. New research has demonstrated an important regulation between two genes, Nanog and β-catenin, in mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs).
Older people would be willing to boost bone strength by giving jumping exercises a try
Older people would be willing to increase their bone strength in later life by doing exercises including jumping and hopping, new research from Bristol University has found.
Shelling out for dinner: dolphins learn foraging skills from peers
A new study demonstrates for the first time that dolphins can learn foraging techniques outside the mother-calf bond – showing that they have a similar cultural nature to great apes. The findings, led by an international research team including academics at the University of Bristol, are published in Current Biology.
Bristol postgraduate heading to the Royal Society
Henry Webber, a PhD student in the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, has been awarded an RCUK Policy Internship with the Royal Society.
History postgraduates enjoy the flexibility of studying part-time
The flexibility of studying part-time was very much in evidence last week when three post-graduates, including one who studied from home in Hong Kong and took part in seminars and supervisions via Skype, received their degrees
University appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience
Professor Sarah Purdy has been appointed to the newly created post of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience.
Have fun with technology and it’s free
From hacking hardware to programming software, students from the University of Bristol’s Merchant Venturers School of Engineering will be on hand to show young people how to have more fun with technology at a DigiMakers event this Saturday, 4 October.
Increased risk of domestic violence over Christmas
Domestic violence and health experts from the University of Bristol are urging men in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gwent (South Wales) to get in touch if they are worried about being abusive or controlling in their relationships with women.
Bristol innovation challenges regular touchscreens with new spray-on technique
A team at Bristol has challenged the idea that touchscreens are limited to 2D and rectangular shapes by developing an interactive display that can be sprayed in any shape.