Research reveals clouds made from tiny quartz crystals fill the skies of a searing-hot exoplanet
Researchers have detected for the first time evidence of quartz nanocrystals in the high-altitude clouds of WASP-17 b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet 1,300 light-years from Earth. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, International, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Physics; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol academics among Institute of Physics 2023 award winners
Two University of Bristol academics have been named among the winners at the prestigious Institute of Physics 2023 Awards for their pioneering scientific work. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 16, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards; Faculty of Science, School of Physics; Press Release Source Type: news
Israel and Gaza: supporting staff and students
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the horrific loss of life and suffering in Israel and Gaza. The impact of these distressing and terrifying events is being felt across the world, and by our own international community. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 14, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements, Student notices, Staff notices Source Type: news
Groundbreaking genomics project will improve global diversity in population health insight
An international collaboration is aiming to improve global health by uncovering the effects of genomic and environmental diversity on differences in disease risk observed across the global population, thanks to a new partnership of 20 research groups from around the world. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 13, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Health, International; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Volunteers needed for study to look at whether shingles with COVID-19 or flu vaccines can be given at same time
People aged 50 and over are invited to take part in a new University of Bristol research study looking at the co-administration of the shingles vaccine with the COVID-19 or flu vaccine. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 12, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Health; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
Researchers capture first-ever afterglow of huge planetary collision in outer space
A chance social media post by an eagle-eyed amateur astronomer sparked the discovery of an explosive collision between two giant planets, which crashed into each other in a distant space system 1,800 light years away from planet Earth. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, International, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Physics; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol unites international gambling harms experts and people suffering from gambling addiction to highlight urgent need for reform
With the explosion of online platforms and advertising, the scourge of gambling is a growing problem affecting people of all ages. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Health, International, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, S Source Type: news
Donkeys could help protect Ethiopian women from destitution, study finds
Donkeys are vital to the lives of women in Ethiopia and could be the difference between destitution and modest survival, new research has found. The study also revealed that societal perception of donkeys as low-status animals has an impact on both the owners ’ lives and the wellbeing of the donkeys. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research, International; Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School, Faculty of Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Jet lag disorder associated with shift work can lead to brain changes increasing appetite
Scientists have uncovered why night shift work is associated with changes in appetite in a new University of Bristol-led study. The findings, published in Communications Biology, could help the millions of people that work through the night and struggle with weight gain. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Race to find world ’ s oldest mammal fossils led to mud-slinging
The hunt for the world ’ s most ancient mammals descended into academic warfare in the seventies, researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 10, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Mushroom-derived materials could offer benefits for developing nations in Africa
A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 9, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Institutes, Bristol Composites Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
GW4 Alliance launches inaugural GW4 Open Research Week for 2023
The GW4 Alliance, an alliance of four of the UK ’ s most research-intensive and innovative universities: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, is to host the inaugural cross-alliance GW4 Open Research Week, taking place in November 2023. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Public engagement; Press Release Source Type: news
Metro Mayor visits University to celebrate intergalactic research on Space Week
Metro Mayor for the West of England Dan Norris visited the University of Bristol and met with experts looking to harness space as a key to net zero. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Software can detect hidden and complex emotions in parents
Researchers have conducted trials using a software capable of detecting intricate details of emotions that remain hidden to the human eye. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 4, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Breast cancer patients needed for e-bike study
People with or who have had breast cancer are already taking part in an electric bike (e-bike) trial, but more people are needed to help. The study, being run by the University of Bristol, wants to find out if e-biking can help people with breast cancer be more physically active. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 4, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School for Policy Studies, Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School for Policy Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law; Press Release Source Type: news
