Experience the wonder of the Botanic Garden this year with no fixed entry price on weekdays
Entry to the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden will be donation only on weekdays throughout 2026 – with no fixed entry price.
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Researchers join forces with families to make sure loved ones have better mental health support
Hannah has been fighting for more than 15 years to help ensure her son receives the mental health care and help he needs.
Bristol part of new £50m consortium tackling one of UK’s biggest killers
The University of Bristol is one of nine UK universities included in a new £50 million 'Inequalities Challenge Consortium' launched by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to support research into addressing inequalities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) which accounts for 26% of all deaths in the UK.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic could cut risk of major heart complications after heart attack, study finds
Weight-loss (GLP-1 mimicking) drugs may help prevent further tissue damage following a heart attack, significantly reducing the risk of further life-threatening complications that affect up to half of all patients, according to a new study led by the University of Bristol and University College London (UCL).
University of Bristol and Black Trail Runners unite to launch ‘Black to the Trails: Bristol’
The University of Bristol and Black Trail Runners have announced an exciting new partnership to bring the UK and Europe’s most ethnically diverse trail running event to the South West for the very first time.
Advice for students and colleagues affected by the conflict in the Middle East
We want everyone in our community who is affected by current events in the Middle East to know our thoughts are with them and that a range of support and advice is available.
Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans use rising most rapidly among middle-aged households, finds study
A survey of nearly 6,000 UK households warns of a sharp increase in those aged 40-59 years using Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans (BNPL). These loans are currently accessed by 18% of UK households (up from 15% in May 2025) and while BNPL use is highest among younger households, growth has been fastest among those aged 40-59 years.
Parliamentarians and regional leaders learn about GW4 R&D strengths at Bristol and Bath Science Park event
Two GW4 Alliance universities, Bath and Bristol, showcased why the region is a powerhouse for research, development and innovation at an event hosted at the Bristol & Bath Science Park for MPs, policymakers and business leaders.
2026 Alumni Award winners announced
The University of Bristol has today announced the stellar lineup of recipients of its Alumni Awards for 2026.
Global gaps in use of two life-saving antenatal treatments for premature babies, reveals worldwide analysis
A new global analysis of two antenatal treatments that reduce the risk of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in premature babies reveals significant international variation in implementation. The University of Bristol-led study, published in the International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology today [25 February], examined neonatal data from over 300,000 premature births across ten countries.