International
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Man who 鈥榖uilt鈥� Minority Report to deliver thought-provoking lecture in Bristol
14 November 2019
This year鈥檚 Bristol Vision Institute Richard Gregory Memorial Lecture will be given by multi-award-winning visionary designer and storyteller, Alex McDowell, on Thursday 28 November at the University of Bristol鈥檚 Wills Memorial Building.
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Bristol to debut world's first 5G end-to-end network at Mobile World Congress
26 February 2018
The University of Bristol, University of Surrey and King's College London will this week [26 February 鈥� 1 March] debut the world's first end-to-end 5G network at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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Could synthetic molecules provide a general treatment for cystic fibrosis?
14 November 2019
A new treatment for lung disease in cystic fibrosis (CF) for which there remains no cure could potentially benefit all patients, according to a University of Bristol study published in Chemical Science. The findings are an important step towards a new therapy addressing the fundamental cause of cystic fibrosis.
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Think Big: Bristol launches 拢500k international scholarship fund
15 January 2018
The University of Bristol is investing 拢500k in scholarships to attract the best and brightest international students from around the world.
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Bionic pacemaker slows progression of heart failure
13 November 2019
Using brain circuits made in silicon, scientists have alleviated symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body's natural heart rhythm. This study published in The Journal of Physiology today [Wednesday 13 November] holds great potential for designing more effective pacemakers in the future.
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Bristol to lead revolutionary research into 'self-healing' materials
11 January 2018
A consortium of seven institutions led by the University of Bristol, has received a grant of 拢2.7m to undertake ground-breaking research into manufacturing new materials which have the ability to self-heal or regenerate.
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Some complementary and alternative therapies to treat colic show promise
12 November 2019
A review of the evidence on the use of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies to treat babies with colic has shown some that some treatments - including probiotics, fennel extract and spinal manipulation - do appear to help, but that overall the evidence on the use of these therapies is limited so should be treated with caution.
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Educational video could improve the welfare of millions of broilers
23 December 2019
The welfare of millions of broiler chickens could be improved thanks to an educational video to help farmers identify and encourage positive welfare in broilers. The video has been created following collaborative work by The Co-op, their chicken supplier, Two Sisters Food Group, and research partners the University of Bristol and FAI Farms.
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Calls for Government to limit 鈥榗ollateral damage鈥� caused to families by immigration enforcement
9 January 2018
Political pledges to reduce immigration are splitting up families, according to new research which urges the Government to revise its policies in order to reduce 鈥榗ollateral damage鈥� inflicted on partners and children.
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Study looked for links between teenage anxiety and later harmful drinking
9 November 2019
Researchers at the University of Bristol have found evidence of an association between generalised anxiety disorder at age 18 and harmful drinking three years later, thanks to the long-term health study Children of the 90s.
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