Harnessing wind power for international shipping receives new wave of funding
Bristol-based maritime engineering start-up WingTek, in collaboration with the University of Bristol and the National Composites Centre, has won a £ 2.2m innovation grant. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering Source Type: news

University of Bristol expert appointed Senior Investigator by National Institute of Health and Care Research
A University of Bristol academic has been awarded Senior Investigator status by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards; Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School for Policy Studies; Press Release Source Type: news

University of Bristol collaboration secures nearly £ 2 million for technical experts
A pioneering new project that will develop the abilities of Research Technical Professionals (RTPs) and support them to build the skills to work with industrial partners to address real-world challenges and opportunities has been awarded £ 1.97 million. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 18, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news

Waist-to-height ratio detects fat obesity in children and adolescents significantly better than BMI, study finds
An inexpensive measure of obesity in children and adolescents that could replace body mass index (BMI) has been identified in a new study as waist circumference-to-height ratio. This measure detected excess fat mass and distinguished fat mass from muscle mass in children and adolescents more accurately than BMI. The study, published in Pediatric Research, was conducted in collaboration between the universities of Bristol, Exeter and Eastern Finland. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, ALS Source Type: news

Rapid realist review reveals how to achieve effective virtual wards for people with frailty
Proactive care, a whole-system approach and a ‘ team-of-teams ’ are important elements in achieving effective virtual wards for people with frailty, according to the first rapid realist review of the evidence. The findings of the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded review, published in Age and Ageing and involving University of Bristol researchers, also apply to multidisciplinary virtual wards for other complex conditions. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Health; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news

£ 2.2 million for clinical trial to improve general practice response to men and children affected by domestic abuse
A new clinical trial of a general practice programme to improve the identification and referral of men and children affected by domestic abuse begins in May thanks to a £ 2.2 million National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) award to University of Bristol researchers, in partnership with Oxford University and the social enterprise IRISi. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Grants and Awards, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute Source Type: news

Rapid realist review reveals how to achieve effective virtual wards for people with frailty
Proactive care, a whole-system approach and a ‘ team-of-teams ’ are important elements in achieving effective virtual wards for people with frailty, according to the first rapid realist review of the evidence. The findings of the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded review, published in Age and Ageing and involving University of Bristol researchers, also apply to multidisciplinary virtual wards for other complex conditions. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 14, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Health; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news

Prelaunch event held for new £ 11m REWIRE Innovation and Knowledge Centre
A special prelaunch event was held for the UKRI ’ s new Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) REWIRE at the University of Bristol on Tuesday (12 March). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 13, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, School of Physics; Press Release Source Type: news

Tsetse fly fertility damaged after just one heatwave, study finds
The fertility of both female and male tsetse flies is affected by a single burst of hot weather, researchers at the University of Bristol and Stellenbosch University in South Africa have found. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 13, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news

Bristol leaps ahead in training next generation of leaders to tackle major global challenges
Hundreds of talented scientists and engineers are set to advance solutions for some of the world ’ s most pressing challenges, ranging from reaching net-zero and developing sustainable energy to improving digital security and making the latest health breakthroughs. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Current students, Grants and Awards, International, Health, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Research, Staff notices, Student notices, Sustainability, Undergraduate, Student life; Faculty of Health Sciences, Source Type: news

Cancer survivor who could barely walk now running to help others
A lecturer who survived stage 4 cancer thanks to a stem cell transplant is running the London Marathon to help others in need. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Staff notices, Student life, Sustainability, Postgraduate; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news

Creative Art of Ageing competition proves hit with Zimbabwe and The Gambia communities
A creative arts competition giving older people in Zimbabwe and The Gambia a platform to express their experiences about ageing saw hundreds of entries showcase their artistic talent across four categories: music, dance, prose, and mixed media from across both countries. The competition, part of a University of Bristol led research project, hopes to improve the health and wellbeing of older people living in sub-Saharan Africa. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, Bri Source Type: news

Happiness can be learnt, but we have to work at it – study finds
We can learn to be happy, but only get lasting benefits if we keep practising, a first-of-its-kind study has revealed. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Alumni, Current students, Health, Student life; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Psychological Science; Press Release Source Type: news

Happiness can be learnt, but you have to work at it – study finds
We can learn to be happy, but only get lasting benefits if we keep practising, a first-of-its-kind study has revealed. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Alumni, Current students, Health, Student life; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Psychological Science; Press Release Source Type: news

New Digital Health Hub launches in South West England and Wales
A consortium of universities from across the South West of England and Wales have come together to form a brand new Digital Health Hub which will elevate the region ’ s digital health capability through leadership, engagement, acceleration and partnership (LEAP). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 11, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news