Risk of death 12% higher for non-White children in England
Twelve percent of infant deaths in England could be avoided if all infants in England had the same risk of death as White infants, a new University of Bristol-led study shows. Such a change, which equates to more than 200 deaths per year, would bring England – which currently has one of the highest infant mortality rates in Europe – in line with other EU nations. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol researcher recognised as Future Leader by UKRI
Bristol ’ s Dr Filipe Machado Fran ç a is among the 75 research leaders benefiting from £ 101 million investment by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to tackle major global challenges. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 12, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Dean Napierski, 1978-2023
Dean Napierski, Security and Campus Safety Officer, passed away in December 2023. His colleagues offer a tribute. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 9, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Obituaries Source Type: news
Student scientist ’ s two-week voyage to remote Antarctic island
A 26-year-old scientist has voyaged to one of the most remote locations on earth, where she will study a rare organism that could shed light on our warming world. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 9, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Current students, Student life, Postgraduate; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol signs academic partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers
Civil engineering students and staff at the University of Bristol will benefit from a new academic partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) aimed at supporting their professional development and strengthening links to industry. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 8, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Scientists reveal why blueberries are blue
Tiny external structures in the wax coating of blueberries give them their blue colour, researchers at the University of Bristol can reveal. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Cell biologist whose work spans over 30 years receives RMS Scientific Achievement Award
David Stephens, Emeritus Professor of Cell Biology in the School of Biochemistry, has been awarded the Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) Scientific Achievement Award for his work on cell biology. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biochemistry; Press Release Source Type: news
Wind turbine pioneer Professor Andrew Garrad awarded Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
A Bristol academic who helped pioneer the development of wind turbines to deliver energy has been awarded the 2024 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
£ 11m University of Bristol semiconductor research centre could be key player in net zero mission
The University of Bristol will be home to the new £ 11m Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) REWIRE, set to deliver pioneering semiconductor technologies and new electronic devices. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Grants and Awards; Faculty of Science, School of Physics; Press Release Source Type: news
Dinosaurs ’ success helped by specialized stance and gait, study finds
Dinosaurs ’ range of locomotion made them incredibly adaptable, University of Bristol researchers have found. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 7, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol scientists supercharge Artificial Intelligence in revolutionary £ 80 million national initiative
Experts are helping put the UK at the forefront of AI advances, using it to transform current uses and tackle important global challenges. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Current students, Grants and Awards, International, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Research, Sustainability, Undergraduate; Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Mathema Source Type: news
New species of Jurassic pterosaur discovered on the Isle of Skye
A new species of pterosaur from specimens found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been announced by scientists from the University of Bristol Natural History Museum, University of Leicester, and University of Liverpool. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 6, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Mystery of moths ’ warning sound production explained in new study
The workings of the ultrasonic warning sounds produced by the wings of a species of moth have been revealed by researchers at the University of Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Institutes, Bristol Composites Institute, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Universities unite for joint pledge to tackle sexual violence and harassment
Universities in the west of England have pledged together for the first time to take a collective approach in tackling sexual violence and harassment. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements, Current students, Student notices; Press Release Source Type: news
New drug could prevent diabetic eye and kidney disease in people with diabetes
New research has shown a new type of inhibitor drug could prevent microvascular diabetic complications, such as diabetic eye and kidney disease. The University of Bristol-led research is published in Cardiovascular Diabetology. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - February 2, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
