Outstanding students celebrated at glitzy event
Inspiring students were given the star treatment at a glitzy event celebrating their Outstanding achievements. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Student life, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Current students, Business and Enterprise; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol spinout developing innovative acoustic technology to move cells secures £ 450,000 funding
A University of Bristol spinout company that is developing cutting edge technology which uses acoustic waves to move cells inside sterile containers without touching them has closed its first funding round. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Business and Enterprise; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol scientist leading charge to help UK achieve ‘ net zero ’ wins prestigious fellowship
A University of Bristol physicist, who is training the next generation of nuclear scientists to meet future energy needs more sustainably, has been awarded a research fellowship. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Grants and Awards, Postgraduate, Research, Public engagement, Sustainability; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Physics, Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden takes root at the Botanic Garden
A Gold medal winning garden - crowned ‘ Best in Show ’ at the 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show - that is leading the way in environmental sustainability, and gifted to Bristol by Guangzhou, will be unveiled at the University of Bristol ’ s Botanic Garden today, Wednesday 1 May 2024, after being rebuilt. Bristol has been twinned with Guangzhou since 2001. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: International, Public engagement; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
New study sheds light on the debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery for osteoarthritis
A new study has provided valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery: reverse total shoulder replacement and anatomical total shoulder replacement as a treatment for patients with osteoarthritis. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - May 1, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
Innovative start-ups receive windfall in boost to Bristol ’ s creative technology centre
Creating dialogue for every possible outcome in video games, moving musical experiences from stereo to immersive and holding ticketed events in virtual spaces are among seven pioneering projects which have been granted a share of £ 1.2 million. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 30, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find
Dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, as former research suggests. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 29, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
New quarantine scheme could reduce risk of rabies reintroduction in the EU following Russian invasion, study finds
Rabies is a major concern to both human and animal health, with rabies in dogs and cats widespread in Eastern Europe, and there are concerns the war in Ukraine could pose a greater risk of rabies being reintroduced to the European Union (EU). A four-month period of home isolation of dogs and cats could reduce this risk, new University of Bristol research has shown. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news
Scientists discover higher levels of CO2 increase survival of viruses in the air and transmission risk
A new study has revealed for the first time the vital role carbon dioxide (CO2) plays in determining the lifespan of airborne viruses – namely SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Health, International, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science, School of Chemistry; Press Release Source Type: news
New Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research at Bristol
A new Centre for Applied Excellence in Skin and Allergy Research (CAESAR) is to be set up at Bristol. Led by Matthew Ridd, GP and Professor of Primary Health Care, the Centre seeks to improve the diagnosis and treatment of common skin and allergy problems in primary care. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School Source Type: news
Research shows veterinary deal would increase UK agrifood exports to EU by more than a fifth
A veterinary deal with the European Union could increase UK agricultural and food exports by more than a fifth, according to new research. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, International, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, University of Bristol Law School; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol spin-out Dynamic Therapeutics wins prestigious Blavatnik Prize for U-RHYTHM technology
Dynamic Therapeutics, a University of Bristol spin-out, has today [25 April] been awarded a prestigious Blavatnik Prize by QantX, a leading venture capital firm, for its pioneering U-RHYTHM technology. The award recognises the scientific advances and future potential of the UK's most innovative scientists and engineers. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
Laser technology offers breakthrough in detecting illegal ivory
A new way of quickly distinguishing between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory could prove critical to fighting the illegal ivory trade. A laser-based approach developed by scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, could be used by customs worldwide to aid in the enforcement of illegal ivory from being traded under the guise of legal ivory. Results from the study are published in PLOS ONE today [24 April]. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 24, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Anatomy; Press Release Source Type: news
New £ 10.4 million research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases
Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research, Grants and Awards; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
New £ 10.4M research centre will unlock new tests, treatments and cures for people living with rare kidney diseases
Thousands of people living with rare kidney disease will get access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to the creation of a new research centre, involving experts from the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
