Report warns performing arts under threat from future global shocks unless lessons are learned from pandemic
Live performing arts are facing an existential threat from a range of potential global shocks unless there is significant and sustained investment in resilience planning, according to a new international study. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Business and Enterprise, International, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School for Policy Studies; Press Release Source Type: news
Nature's artistry springs to life at the Botanic Garden
Human creativity and the natural world will be on display this weekend at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden annual Easter Sculpture and Arts Festival. The event marks the start of the gardening year as the garden springs into life. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Public engagement; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
New partnership set to upskill workforce and advance research to achieve more sustainable future
An exciting agreement aiming to reshape the educational and economic landscape of the South West in pursuit of green goals has been signed by the University of Bristol and Bridgwater& Taunton College. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Public engagement, Research; Faculty of Science; Press Release Source Type: news
Patient recovery after surgery for oesophageal cancer isn ’ t influenced by using standard or keyhole incisions
New research has found no evidence of a difference between recovery time and complications when comparing standard and keyhole surgical incisions for the treatment of oesophageal cancer (cancer of the gullet). The study, led by the University of Bristol Medical School and published in the British Journal of Surgery, showed surgeons treating patients with oesophageal cancer do not need to change their practice if they have a strong preference for either procedure type. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, 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; Press Release Source Type: news
Student who beat eating disorder now running London Marathon
An inspirational student who spent nine months in an eating disorder clinic wants to show others “ there is always hope ” . (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Undergraduate, Student life, Current students; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol graduates are fifth most targeted by top employers
Graduates from the University of Bristol are the fifth most sought after by top employers, a study has found. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Business and Enterprise, Alumni; Press Release Source Type: news
App can help people reduce their alcohol intake
A free smartphone app, Drink Less, can help people who would benefit most from reducing their alcohol consumption to do so successfully, according to a large randomised controlled trial led by UCL researchers and involving University of Bristol academics. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 25, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Psychological Science; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol academic to chair prestigious tech conference in San Diego
Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, Director of the Smart Internet Lab at the University of Bristol, will take a leading role at the upcoming Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference and Exhibition being held in San Diego, California. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Business and Enterprise, International; Press Release Source Type: news
Students and staff meet UK ’ s Spanish Ambassador to further strengthen Hispanic relations
More than 100 students and staff enjoyed thoughtful conversations with the Ambassador of Spain to the United Kingdom as part of a visit to further Spanish engagement across education and research. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Current students, International, Public engagement, Undergraduate, Student life, Staff notices; Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, Faculty Source Type: news
Shakespeare ’ s sister: how using digital archives revealed hidden insights into world famous playwright ’ s unknown sibling
By analysing digital copies of an incredibly rare and obscure 17th century Italian religious text, a University of Bristol academic has revealed that a long-lost document previously thought to have been written by William Shakespeare ’ s father belongs in fact to his relatively unknown sister Joan. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, English; Press Release Source Type: news
New online resource to help healthcare professionals treat patients with infections after hip replacement surgery
Although infection after hip replacement surgery is relatively rare (around 1 in 100), the impact on patients ’ lives can be devastating. A new website and toolkit has been developed to help healthcare professionals understand and implement best-practice guidelines on treating and supporting patients with prosthetic hip joint infection. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Elizabeth Blackwell; Press Release Source Type: news
Nudging the public ’ s thirst for draught alcohol-free beers could significantly reduce alcohol-associated harms
Making alcohol-free beer more widely available on draught in pubs and bars may help people switch from alcoholic to alcohol-free beer, a new study published in Addiction today [21 March], has found. Pubs and bars taking part in the University of Bristol-led trial saw an increase in sales of healthier non-alcoholic draught beer. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Health; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Psychological Science; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol ’ s Children of the 90s seeks participants to attend its biggest ever clinic
Thousands of Bristol and Weston families are already part of the world-renowned Children of the 90s health study based at the University of Bristol. Their participation has led to many scientific discoveries about health. From how babies can safely sleep on their backs to genes that may cause obesity or deteriorating liver health in young people – much of what is now known about health is due to Children of the 90s data, and the study is now calling on more people to take part. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 21, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, ALSPAC; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol Composites Institute makes two key appointments to enable new technology partnerships
The Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) at the University of Bristol has appointed two prominent sector leaders as Honorary Industrial Professors. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Business and Enterprise; Institutes, Bristol Composites Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
Discovery sheds new light on lost Bristol landmark
The exact location of a long-lost stone cross erected by the 14th century that acted as a boundary marker to define the then city limits of Bristol, and which was also the site of a gallows which stood for hundreds of years, has been discovered by an historian from the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 20, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, History; Press Release Source Type: news
