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
Super Mario hackers ’ tricks could protect software from bugs, study finds
Video gamers who exploit glitches in games can help experts better understand buggy software, students at the University of Bristol suggest. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 23, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
A sensing technology that can assess the quality of components in fields such as aerospace could transform UK industry.
(Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 22, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Applications open for Kevin Elyot Award 2024
Applications are now open for the Kevin Elyot Award 2024, created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 19, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Arts, School of Arts, Faculty of Arts, School of Arts, Drama: Theatre, Film and Television; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol to lead the way in making future digital infrastructures cyber secure
A new University programme which will address the grand challenge of providing cyber security at societal scale has received £ 6.8 million funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Gigantic ichthyosaur discovery in the UK could be largest ever marine reptile
The fossilised remains of a second gigantic jawbone measuring more than two metres long has been found on a beach in Somerset. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Opioid dependence remains high but stable in Scotland, new surveillance report finds
Opioid dependence in Scotland remains high but largely stable, according to a new University of Bristol-led analysis published in Addiction today [18 April] and by Public Health Scotland. The study is the first to estimate the number of people dependent on opioid drugs (such as heroin), and who are in or could benefit from drug treatment, among Scotland ’ s population since 2015/2016 estimates were published. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
Octopus inspires new suction mechanism for robots
A new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone, has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Marine plankton behaviour could predict future sea life extinctions, study finds
Marine communities migrated to Antarctica during the Earth ’ s warmest period in 66 million years long before a mass-extinction event. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Silent flight edges closer to take off, according to new research
The mystery of how futuristic aircraft embedded engines, featuring an energy-conserving arrangement, make noise has been solved by researchers at the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 17, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
