University of Bristol

(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) University of Exeter researchers received accolades at the inaugural GW4 Open Research Prize, an event celebrating excellence in open research practices. Open research encompasses various practices that enhance research accessibility, transparency, reproducibility, and visibility. Exeter researchers claimed first … 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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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 →

(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) The University of Liverpool’s Law & Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (Law & NCD Unit) has been granted £813,600 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to study the impact of trade on implementing policies to … 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 →

(IN BRIEF) The Supergen Energy Networks (SEN) Hub, a research initiative in partnership with several UK universities, has received significant funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to advance the transition to a sustainable energy sector. The SEN Hub focuses … Read the full press release →

(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 universities of Bath and Bristol have been awarded £1.5 million in funding to scale up the development of a revolutionary dementia and Alzheimer’s disease test called ‘Fastball EEG’. The non-invasive test measures patients’ brain waves … 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 →