(IN BRIEF) Professor Bruce Drinkwater from the University of Bristol has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering for his pioneering work in ultrasonics, including the invention of the first ultrasonic tractor beam. His research has … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged flupyradifurone, Pesticide, pollinators, RESEARCH, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is part of a pioneering national initiative called the Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, aimed at improving the UK’s ability to predict and manage extreme weather events like floods and droughts. Supported … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Gemma Coxon, drought, Flood, Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), partnership, Peter Kyle, predictions, RESEARCH, sustainability, UK, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Professor Emily Rayfield of the University of Bristol has been awarded the prestigious Gabor Medal by the Royal Society for her pioneering work in integrating engineering and computational methods into palaeobiology. Her research, particularly in finite element modeling, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s Royal Fort Gardens has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the ninth consecutive year, recognizing it as one of the UK’s top green spaces. Managed by Keep Britain Tidy, this award highlights … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, Green Flag Award, Paul Todd MBE, Royal Fort Gardens, sustaianbaility, Tom Stevens, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Barbara Dettering, a key figure in Bristol’s civil rights movement and co-founder of St Pauls Carnival, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by the University of Bristol. Her tireless work over six decades in fighting … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Award, Barbara Dettering, Civil Rights Activism, Dr. Marie-Annick Gournet, leadership, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) In a significant achievement for the University of Bristol, the institution has secured a place in the top 100 in its debut entry into the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. These rankings, which assess over 2,000 leading … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Bath, King’s College London, and University Medical Center Utrecht highlights the concerning prevalence of repeat antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) within the same episode … Read the full press release
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Tagged Alastair Hay, Arief Lalmohamed, King’s College London, partnership, Repeat Antibiotic Prescriptions, Respiratory Tract Infections, sustainability, UK Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, University of Bath, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Professor Abigail Fraser, leading a team from the University of Bristol, partners with researchers in the Netherlands to investigate the links between maternal vascular malperfusion (MVM) in placentas and future heart and circulatory diseases. Funded by the British … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged British Heart Foundation (BHF), Dr Casper Mihl, Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF), German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), Heart Risks Post-Pregnancy, maternal vascular malperfusion (MVM), Netherlands, partnership, Professor Abigail Fraser, Professor Metin Avkiran, sustainability, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol and Stellenbosch University reveals that a single burst of hot weather significantly impacts the fertility of both female and male tsetse flies, key vectors for diseases like … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Disease Spread, Dr Hester Weaving, Dr Sinead English, health, heatwaves, partnership, Stellenbosch University, sustainability, Tsetse Fly Fertility, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has received a substantial £57 million funding injection from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to establish nine Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs). These centers will … Read the full press release
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Tagged Awais Rashid, Centres for Doctoral Training, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Michelle Donelan, partnership, Professor Charlotte Deane, Professor Evelyn Welch, Professor Ian Bond, Research Centers, sustainability, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking international study led by the University of Bristol reveals the effectiveness of empathetic correction of misinformation in improving attitudes towards vaccination, particularly among vaccine-hesitant individuals. The research, published in Health Psychology, highlights the significance of empathetic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the University of Bristol’s Veterinary School commemorates 75 years of excellence in educating veterinary professionals and spearheading advancements in veterinary science. Established in 1949 following recommendations from the Loveday Committee, the school has evolved into a … Read the full press release
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Tagged 75 years, Bristol Veterinary School, leadership, Professor Jeremy Tavaré, Queen Camilla, sustainability, Thomas Loveday, Tim Parkin, University of Bristol, Veterinary Medicine and Conservation
(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted by the University of Bristol on behalf of the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust has revealed alarming levels of consumer debt in the majority of UK households. The study found that nearly two-thirds of households … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the University of Bristol’s Nutrition and Behaviour Group has questioned the assumption that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are inherently more appealing than less processed alternatives. The research, involving 224 adult volunteers, compared taste perceptions … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has found an association between increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a higher risk of developing cancers of … Read the full press release
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Tagged Dr Helen Croker, esophagus, Fernanda Morales-Berstein, George Davey Smith, health, Higher Consumption, Inge Huybrechts, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), mouth, study, throat, Ultra-Processed Foods, University of Bristol, Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancers, wellness
(IN BRIEF) A recent study led by the University of Bristol suggests that individuals who are taller during their lifetime may have a reduced risk of developing heart disease and stroke in later life. The research analyzed height and genetic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has officially opened its cutting-edge Dental School at the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, representing a £36 million investment. The state-of-the-art facility spans 7,300 square meters and aims to revolutionize dental education and clinical training. … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aardman, Barton Hill Micro Campus, Bex Glover, clinical training, dental nurses, Dental School, Dental Students, dental technicians, dental treatment, dentists, Dr Barry Main, emergency dental appointments, emergency dental clinic, Gav Strange, Healthwatch Bristol, hygienists, Jason Taylor, Joey Brett, Kier Group, NHS commissioners, North Somerset, Professor Evelyn Welch, South Gloucestershire, Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, The Denticles, therapists, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) The annual Bee and Pollination Festival will be held at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden, showcasing the importance of pollinators in ecosystems and agriculture. The event, taking place on August 26 and 27, will feature talks by … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Education, Environment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged agriculture, Bee and Pollination Festival, biodiversity, Botanic Garden, Chris Morton, ecosystems, Jane Memmott, Miranda Bane, Monica Barlow, Nick Wray, pollinators, University of Bristol, Vital Role
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Bristol have examined an exceptionally rare collection of 160-million-year-old sea spider fossils from Southern France. Unlike older sea spider fossils, these specimens show close morphological resemblance to living species. The findings indicate that … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Romain Sabroux, evolution, Jurassic, Sea Spider Fossils, sea spiders, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Research led by the University of Bristol highlights that patients undergoing innovative surgical procedures often lack sufficient information about the novel nature of the procedure, potential uncertainties, and risks. The study examined consultations between surgeons and patients discussing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Baroness Cumberlege, Dr Daisy Elliott, Innovative Surgical Procedures, Jane Blazeby, Lack of Informed Communication, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), patients, Paula Goss, RESEARCH, risks, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is spearheading a pioneering £1.8 million program, called Future Finance for All, aimed at accelerating innovation adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-tier financial services firms. Backed by Innovate UK and the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), FinTech West, Future Finance for All, Innovate UK, INNOVATION, Jonathan Beaverstock, Marty Reid, partnership, Professor Sharon Collard, SETsquared, Small Financial Services Firms, SMEs, Stuart Harrison, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust has found that the introduction of the English Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (BCSP) in 2006 led to a reduction … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged colonoscopy, Lower Bowel Cancer, Mr Adam Chambers, screening program, tumour, University of Bristol, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) A recent study has discovered that the activity of six bat species significantly diminishes in proximity to solar farm sites. This research, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, holds implications for shaping planning legislation and policies that … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Recent fossil discovery in China sheds light on a remarkable aspect of prehistoric marine life – the use of whale-like filter feeding by a group of reptiles over 250 million years ago. Researchers from China and the UK … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) University of Bristol researchers have discovered a unique hunting behavior in trumpetfish. They found that these fish use “motion camouflage” by swimming closely behind non-threatening fish, like parrotfish, to approach their prey undetected. This is the first evidence … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol researcher, Massimo Caputo, has been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s Research Story of the Year award for developing a groundbreaking ‘heart plaster.’ The mesenchymal cell patch can repair abnormalities in children with congenital … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Education, Healthcare, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Heart Plaster', Award, British Heart Foundation, CHILDREN, congenital heart disease, Heart Hero Awards, Massimo Caputo, mesenchymal cell patch, Research Story of the Year, University of Bristol, wellness
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has collaborated with ACH (Ashley Community Housing) and the West of England Combined Authority on the Migration Business Support (MBS) project, aimed at boosting the prospects of migrants and refugees in the UK. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of St Andrews have discovered that the choice of nest material in birds is influenced by the dimensions of their beaks. By using machine learning algorithms and data on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Lincoln and University of Bristol has revealed that forced marriages continue to be a widespread issue in England and Wales. The research focused on Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs), which aim … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Politics, Security & Safety, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Aisha K. Gill, crimes, domestic violence, FMPOs, Forced Marriage Protection Orders, forced marriages, LGBTQ+, Middle Eastern diaspora, Nuffield Foundation, preventing forced marriages, South Asian diaspora, Sundari Anitha, University of Bristol, University of Lincoln, Wales
(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Bristol and the University of East London has shown how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms, with online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers posing even greater risks. The research urges for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New research led by the University of Bristol shows that countries need to improve their tracking of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) incidence among people who inject drugs, in order to meet the UNAIDS and WHO targets … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Management, Media, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Adelina Artenie, eliminate, HCV, high-risk populations, HIV, inject drugs, NIHR, Peter Vickerman, UK, UNAIDS, University of Bristol, WHO
(IN BRIEF) Archie Benn and Isaac Tredant, two friends who have never ridden a tandem before, will pedal a tandem bicycle 2,000 miles from Bristol to Istanbul to raise money for the Bristol homeless shelter Julian Trust. The best mates … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Financial, Management, Media, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Archie Benn, Bristanbul, Bristol, Bulgaria, charity, CROATIA, France, Isaac Tredant, İstanbul, Julian Trust, Luxembourg, Professor Nicholas Roberts, Rob O'Sullivan, Slovenia, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Professor Michael Banissy, a social neuroscientist at the University of Bristol, has released a new book titled ‘When we touch’, which explores the science behind the human sense of touch. Touch is a critical component of our development … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Management, Media, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged 'touch hunger', book, modern epidemic, Professor Michael Banissy, Touch, UK, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has announced that it is now the home of the Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS), one of the oldest research institutes of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre. RISCS is known for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A pilot scheme conducted by the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham providing free school meals to all secondary pupils showed positive results, according to a new study by the University of Bristol. The pilot scheme, the first … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged behaviour, concentration, Dr Judi Kidger, food insecurity, free school meals, mental health, NIHR, PHIRST, pupils, Sally Brooks, study, UK, University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Physicists from the University of Bristol have developed a computing scheme that allows for the creation of a wormhole that bridges space, called ‘counterportation’. The technology, outlined in the journal Quantum Science and Technology, uses the basic laws … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A new study from Scotland’s Rural College, the universities of Bristol and Edinburgh reviewed recent research into the development of high-value materials made from ruminant animal dung. Despite being a source of biogas and fertilizer, dung has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Management, News, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged biogas, Bristol, Edinburgh, fertilizer, Livestock dung, materials science, nanocellulose, Professor Fabrizio Scarpa, recycled ruminant waste biomass, RWB, Scotland's Rural College, Sustainable Composites, UK, University of Bristol, Vijai Kumar Gupta
(IN BRIEF) A new report from the universities of Oxford, UCL, Bristol and Newcastle suggests that changes are needed in the way safer sleep information is communicated to reduce risks to babies from unsafe sleeping practices. The report focuses on … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Bristol, Dr Anna Pease, Infants, Jane Barlow, National Institute for Health and Care Research, Newcastle, NIHR, Oxford, researchers, Safer Sleep Practices, sudden unexpected death in infancy, SUDI, UCL, UK, University of Bristol, unsafe sleeping
(PRESS RELEASE) BRISTOL, 12-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Bristol, a red brick research university, Pompeu Fabra University, a public university based in Barcelona, and University College London, one of the top ten universities in the world and No.2 in … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged bones, Dr Borja Esteve-Altava, Dr Hugo Dutel, Dr Laura Porro, evolution, fossil skulls, James Rawson, Professor Emily Rayfield, Science Advances, skull bones, skulls of tetrapods, tetrapods, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, University College London, University of Bristol
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