University of Bristol

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has introduced 12 social venture spinouts in less than two and a half years, marking a rapid expansion of mission-driven companies founded not from STEM but from SHAPE disciplines — Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s multidisciplinary team will play a significant role at COP30 in Brazil, engaging in research presentations, negotiations, and side events to advance global climate, biodiversity, and equity discussions. Led by experts like Dr Filipe França, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol’s JOINER Platform, led by its Smart Internet Lab, has won the AI Award for High Tech & Telecom at the National AI Awards 2025. Recognized for its pioneering open testbed for AI-native network development, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has announced the 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners, awarding £3 million across 30 exceptional researchers from universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, and Liverpool. Each prize, worth £100,000, supports researchers in Archaeology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Lichen Sclerosus Guide, co-produced by the University of Bristol, University of Nottingham, and NHS partners, has won the 2025 Picker Experience Network Award for excellence in patient communication. The online guide provides vital information and support for … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a promising new gene therapy that could help prevent diabetic kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver the VEGF-C protein directly … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will open its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in September 2026, marking a transformative milestone in the UK’s largest regeneration project. Built on the former Royal Mail site beside Bristol Temple Meads, the 38,000 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is collaborating with the universities of Bath and Exeter to launch the Bath Mental Health Research Group, a £11 million NIHR-funded initiative aimed at addressing youth mental health challenges in Bath, North-East Somerset, Swindon, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol student Ivan Lewis has launched a resilience project in Bethanchowk, Nepal, after catastrophic floods destroyed homes, schools, and the only health clinic in the municipality in 2024. His initiative, supported by fundraising efforts and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Professor Chrissie Thirlwell, Head of the University of Bristol Medical School and Medical Oncologist, will compete in the Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim on 24 August, marking the final leg of her 20-year “crossing continents” swimming series. The 6.5km race … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led study, published in Nature Food, has shown that reorganising the order of meals on a weekly set menu can cut diners’ carbon footprint by around one-third and reduce saturated fat intake, without altering recipes … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will host a free animal careers advice drop-in session on Wednesday 13 August, from 2 to 4 pm at its Hartcliffe Micro-campus, inviting animal lovers in Withywood, Hartcliffe, and nearby areas to explore career … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study by the University of Bristol, Medical Detection Dogs, and the University of Manchester found that two trained dogs can detect Parkinson’s disease from sebum skin swabs with up to 80% sensitivity and 98% specificity. In … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) University of Bristol researchers and partners have created the first international Core Information Set (CIS) for innovative surgical procedures, published in the British Journal of Surgery. Arising from the 2018 “First Do No Harm” review, the CIS comprises … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has become the first institution worldwide to secure Silver-level certification for all its laboratory facilities under the Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF), covering nearly 1,000 labs. This landmark accomplishment involved collaborative efforts from technical … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has announced the appointment of four senior leaders in its commercial division, all reporting directly to EVP Craig Arnold. The new executives are Thomas Reutter as Senior Vice President of Polyolefins, Christopher McArdle as Vice President of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A University of Bristol-led research project will investigate why some children struggle when starting school while others flourish by examining the development of their brains during the first five years of life. Funded with nearly £4.5 million from … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A new study led by WaterAid, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Bristol and Cardiff University, reveals that the world’s 100 most populous cities are increasingly vulnerable to both flooding and drought due to climate change. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is taking a leading role in two innovative quantum projects funded by a £12m boost from Innovate UK under the Quantum Missions pilot competition. Aiming to establish the world’s most advanced quantum network by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol has secured £300,000 in funding as part of a £1.5 million project focused on advancing artificial muscles for robots. This funding will contribute to developing dexterous robotic manipulation systems that could revolutionize industries facing … Read the full press release →