International
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Lost protein could prevent hardening of the arteries
22 September 2014
Researchers have found that when the protein matrix metalloproteinase-14 (MMP-14) is reduced or lost, white blood cells, known as macrophages, become good and could prevent hardening of the arteries, rupture and sudden death.
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University of Bristol climbs 54 places in global league table
28 May 2018
The University of Bristol has climbed to 65th in the world and 7th in the UK, according to a new league table published today [28 May].
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World first as artificial neurons developed to cure chronic diseases
3 December 2019
Artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave just like the real thing have been invented by scientists 鈥� a first-of-its-kind achievement with enormous scope for medical devices to cure chronic diseases, such as heart failure, Alzheimer's, and other diseases of neuronal degeneration.
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Academics urge rethink on 28-day prescriptions for people with long-term conditions
13 March 2018
The widely adopted practice of issuing 28-day rather than longer duration prescriptions for people with long-term conditions lacks a robust evidence base and should be reconsidered, according to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice today [Tuesday 13 March]. Related research shows that considerable savings could be made by the NHS switching to longer prescriptions.
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Europe鈥檚 first speech lab for non-native English speakers opens in Bristol
5 November 2014
The first speech lab of its kind in Europe, designed to break down communication barriers faced by those who speak English as a second language, is being launched in Bristol today [5 November].
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Bristol鈥檚 5G expertise helps secure West of England 拢5m Smart Tourism bid
10 March 2018
The West of England Combined Authority has secured 拢5 million from government to trial a superfast 5G network at tourist destinations in Bristol and Bath. The University of Bristol's world-leading expertise on telecommunications and pioneering research on 5G technologies and networks has been pivotal in defining and delivering the Smart Tourism Bid.
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Two Bristol teams win prizes at BrisSynBio 4-Day MBA
23 April 2018
Vitamica, Imophoron and Exom Biotechnologies were all awarded a share of 拢10,000 in prizes during the BrisSynBio Connect event, which was the finale of the 4-Day MBA to develop new synthetic biology business ideas.
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Bristol wins global Smart City Award
9 March 2018
Bristol beat off stiff competition from Barcelona, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Yinchuan to win the Smart City Award (Judges' Choice) at the GSMA's 2018 Global Mobile Awards (The GLOMOs). The award provides global recognition on how Bristol has raised the bar on defining the 'smart city' of the future.
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New discipline accelerates shape-changing abilities for everyday objects
21 April 2018
The creation of a new discipline will bring shape-changing abilities much more quickly to objects such as our mobile phones according to research published by the University of Bristol today [Saturday 21 April].
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University appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement
28 February 2024
The University of Bristol is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Michele Acuto to the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement.
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