New Director of Innovation appointed at the University of Bristol
The University of Bristol has appointed Marty Reid as its new Director of Innovation.
Smart Internet Lab news
AI and 5G unite bringing sports fans closer to the action than ever before
Groundbreaking new technology is set to revolutionise match day and how fans experience sport following successful trials at a major stadium. The innovation, the first of its kind in the UK, could transform traditional sports venues into fully smart-enabled stadiums, offering fans unprecedented levels of interaction and connectivity.
Bristol-led Initiative supercharging AI advances scoops top national AI accolade
An innovative project which offers a testbed for developing and trialling AI solutions has won a prestigious national award, further cementing the University of Bristol’s reputation as an AI trailblazer.
Telecoms trailblazer and Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees honoured in King’s Birthday Honours
A telecoms trailblazer who organised the world's first 5G music lesson, and the Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Association Trustee on the Board of Trustees at the University of Bristol have been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
RANsemi joins pioneering Bristol Innovations Zone
The University of Bristol and Bristol Innovations are excited to welcome wireless semiconductor innovator RANsemi Limited as one of the first members of the Bristol Innovations Zone, a ground-breaking environment for collaboration, training and innovation opening as part of the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in 2026.
Bristol Professor appointed as one of the European Commission’s Chief Scientific Advisors
Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, Director of the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol, has been appointed as Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission playing a key role in contributing to science-driven EU policy making and legislation.
University of Bristol academic awarded OBE
A University of Bristol professor who has played a pivotal role in advancement of telecommunications research has received an OBE in the honorary awards to foreign nationals announced last week.
Researchers demonstrate the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure communication over a quantum network
Researchers have successfully demonstrated the UK’s first long-distance ultra-secure transfer of data over a quantum communications network, including the UK’s first long-distance quantum-secured video call.
Bristol leaps 10 years into the future at festival celebrating life-changing connectivity technologies
Guests were invited to explore, debate and imagine what 2035 would look and feel like with the arrival of 6G at the University of Bristol’s Connected Futures Festival.
University of Bristol academic named in influential Photonics 100 list
A University of Bristol professor who is playing a pivotal role in advance telecommunications technology research has been named in the 2025 Photonics 100 list which recognises individuals driving innovation in the field of photonic science.
University of Bristol celebrates double win at inaugural AI Award Ceremony
University of Bristol has been crowned ‘AI University of The Year’ at the National AI Awards solidifying the University’s reputation as a leader in artificial intelligence research and education.
University of Bristol to play key role in new quantum hubs
The University of Bristol is set to play a major role in a series of new hubs being launched to ensure the UK fully benefits from the potential of quantum technologies in areas ranging from healthcare to national security.
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University of Bristol academic to chair prestigious tech conference in San Diego
Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, Director of the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol, will take a leading role at the upcoming Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference and Exhibition being held in San Diego, California.
University of Bristol set to star at world-leading telecoms conference
Representatives from the University of Bristol will be playing a prominent role at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) being held in Barcelona from 26-29 February.