In the wake of UK government plans to grant new North Sea oil and gas licences, a survey has shown the vast majority of the British public consider climate change and the environment to be key issues. But most people frown upon the Just Stop Oil campaign group, according to the poll.
A University of Bristol researcher who developed a new revolutionary type of ‘heart plaster’ that could improve the way surgeons treat children living with congenital heart disease has been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Research Story of the Year, part of the charity’s annual Heart Hero Awards.
A charity leader who has dedicated her life to ending inequality received an honorary degree from her old university.
A new University of Bristol-based evidence synthesis team has been awarded £2.5 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
One of the world’s most innovative cinemas, capable of monitoring audience reactions like never before, is coming to Bristol.
Arctic terns – which fly on the longest migrations of any animal on Earth – may be able to navigate the dangers posed by climate change, new research suggests.
Homeless people and their dogs have a mutually beneficial relationship, with the dogs providing critical support for their owners' emotional and mental health while owners make every effort to protect the dog and meet their welfare needs, new research has found.
Samuel Adamson, a writer and teacher, who studies dramatic composition and the representation of the main elements of drama on the stage, has been chosen as the seventh recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol's Theatre Collection.
Researchers have created a unique microscopic toolkit of ‘green’ tuneable electrical components, paving the way for a new generation of bioelectronic devices and sensors.
A NASA astronaut who spent 204 days in space will talk about her life and career in a special event at the University of Bristol.
Bat activity falls as farms make the transition to organic agriculture, new research shows.
A non-profit that has lifted 13,000 refugees and vulnerable people out of period poverty has now been awarded charity status.
(William) Martin Gibson, a member of the University’s then Physics Department from 1949-53 as a Research Associate and 1960-85 as Senior Lecturer and Reader, died in February aged 96 at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. His colleague, Vincent Smith, offers a remembrance.
An audit of blood tests in UK GP practices has found that 6.2% of test results led to a new diagnosis or confirmation of a diagnosis, and abnormal or borderline results were common with only around a quarter (26.6%) of patients having results in the normal range.
A University of Bristol historian who is an expert in colonialism, and in particular the British empire and its relations with China, has been elected as a Fellow of the British Academy
A University of Bristol Professor of Primary Health Care and an NIHR Senior Investigator has been awarded the George Abercrombie Award for his outstanding contributions to the literature of general practice.
A new report which considers the relationship between teaching and research in Higher Education has found that the relationship is contested and needs more transparency.
Steven Lewis, a Leading Cleaner with Site Services since 2019, passed away recently. His colleagues offer their memories of Steven’s time working at Bristol.
A special celebration event is being held to mark the Wildlife Filmmaking Oral Histories Collection, held by the University of Bristol, being added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) ‘Memory of the World’ programme.
A leading climate scientist from the University of Bristol, has today won an award in recognition of his pioneering work to advance understanding of global weather extremes and their impact on society.
Around 50 pupils from May Park Primary School recently visited the University of Bristol as part of a new initiative to give young children from less affluent areas of the city the chance to have a taster of what university life is like.
A student who fell in love with comedy when he was 12 years old has won the Chortle Student Comedy Award 2023.
Small pterosaurs were born with comparatively strong, large wings, which meant they could leave the nest swiftly, while larger, cumbersome baby pterosaurs required parental protection from predators, scientists have discovered.
A learning centre that has inspired 6,400 young people towards a brighter future yesterday celebrated its 10th birthday.
New research led by the University of Bristol aims to help GPs choose the best antibiotic for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) and reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), thanks to a £3 million award by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
A Government delegation from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), and HM Treasury visited Bristol on Monday 10 July to hear about the University’s Digital Research Infrastructure strategy and to see the new £10m GW4 Isambard 3 supercomputer facility.
This weekend thousands of people will descend on Bristol’s Docks for the popular annual Bristol Harbour Festival which takes place from July 14 to 16.
The UK government's levelling up agenda is set to fail in its mission to address inequalities unless it tackles the root causes of poor health, according to a new study.
Students and staff have been praised for their “resilience and outstanding success” ahead of the Student Social Mobility Awards.
Traumatic injuries and violence remain a substantial cause of childhood deaths; before, during and after the pandemic, according to a new report published today [13 July] by the University of Bristol's National Child Mortality Database (NCMD) team.
Heliconius butterflies’ brains grew as they adopted a novel foraging behaviour, scientists at the University of Bristol have found.
A simple but revolutionary test to improve early detection for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease could soon be helping patients and their families, thanks to a significant £1.5 million funding boost awarded to the universities of Bath and Bristol.
Business is blooming for hundreds of entrepreneurs thanks to a unique project committed to boosting the prospects of migrants and refugees in the UK.
The Supergen Energy Networks (SEN) Hub, set up to help facilitate transition to a fully sustainable energy sector, has received substantial financial backing from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
We are currently expecting the vast majority of Bristol’s students to graduate this summer. However, we are very disappointed that about 7%* out of 5,460 final year undergraduate students considered to date will have their degree outcome delayed beyond graduation due to the marking and assessment boycott. These students are concentrated in a small number of subjects at the University. Our examination boards continue to meet and we will be updating students on their results over the next few weeks.
There are significant variations in healthcare spending and care delivery across NHS hospitals in England and Wales following hip fracture, a new study aimed at understanding how hospital care impacts patients’ outcomes and costs has revealed.
The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to researchers.
As the cost of living crisis continues apace with the latest hike in interest rates, new research has shown a significant proportion of mortgage holders in the UK are so stretched financially they are short of money for food.
The University of Bristol and Science Creates have signed an enablement agreement to formalise their partnership which aims to drive the deep tech community in Bristol and the South West forwards.
Dr Helen Weavers, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Biochemistry, is one of six new Fellows of the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine to be selected for the 2023 Lister Prize.
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