Being taller throughout life may protect against heart disease and stroke
Being taller during the course of a person ’ s lifetime could protect against heart disease and stroke in later life, according to a new University of Bristol-led study. The research, which analysed height and genetic data on over 454,000 individuals, is published in the pre-print publication* medRxiv. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Berkeley Castle Tales: new book charts 15 years of archaeological discoveries
A new book has been published which follows the partnership between the University of Bristol and the Berkeley Castle Estate in South Gloucestershire where 15-years of archaeological excavations have unearthed forgotten treasures and greatly enhanced understanding of the area ’ s rich history. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 2, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Publications; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Arts, School of Arts, Faculty of Arts, School of Arts, Archaeology and Anthropology; Press Release Source Type: news
Unprecedented £ 225m investment to create UK's most powerful supercomputer in Bristol
Details of a £ 225m investment from the Government to create the UK's fastest supercomputer at the University of Bristol have been announced today [1 November 2023]. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements, Staff notices, Research, Grants and Awards, Business and Enterprise; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Fossil fuels responsible for heart arrhythmias in mammals
One of the most common byproducts of the burning of fossil fuels, phenanthrene, causes heart arrythmias in mice, proving for the first time it is toxic to mammals, new research has discovered. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience; Press Release Source Type: news
Pioneering research reveals stark reality of divorcing couples ’ finances
High-profile acrimonious divorce cases making news headlines have created the false impression court room showdowns and large financial settlements are commonplace. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - November 1, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, University of Bristol Law School; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol leading the way in AI revolution as new training centre funding announced
The University of Bristol has further bolstered its place as a leading centre for artificial intelligence research after being awarded funding to invest in a new Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Artificial Intelligence. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 31, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Trailblazing Bristol poet urges everyone to join pioneering Africa-led mission to ‘ make the world a fairer, better place for all ’
Acclaimed versifier, activist and educator Dr Lawrence Hoo is poised to present a compelling poem calling on people across the city and beyond to embark on a journey of “ fairness and respect ” to tackle systemic discrimination, advance social justice, and recognise Africa as a leading knowledge powerhouse. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 30, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, International, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Life Sciences, Facul Source Type: news
Scientists receive funding to create a universal software for quantum dynamics simulations
For the first time, scientists researching in the field of quantum dynamics (QD) will be able to access, develop and deploy a universal software framework for simulations, removing many barriers that exist to achieving a deeper understanding and exploiting new phenomena across the quantum world. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Science, School of Chemistry; Press Release Source Type: news
Type 2 diabetes remission diet impacts on metabolic health
People with type 2 diabetes who took part in a diet-assisted weight loss trial, showed differences across a wide range of potential biomarkers of metabolic health one year later, according to the results of a new study. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
Research Paper of the Year award for Bristol-led childhood eczema study
University of Bristol-led research comparing the effectiveness and safety of different types of moisturiser for childhood eczema has won the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year (RPY) Award 2022. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 25, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School Source Type: news
Art trio unearths a hidden gem linking Lahore and London in Bristol archive
While searching for art pieces for an upcoming exhibition, a University of Bristol academic and her colleagues recently stumbled across a hidden gem at the British Empire& Commonwealth Collection (BECC) in Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, History of Art; Press Release Source Type: news
Art trio unearth a hidden gem linking Lahore and London in Bristol archive
While searching for art pieces for an upcoming exhibition, a University of Bristol academic and her colleagues recently stumbled across a hidden gem at the British Empire& Commonwealth Collection (BECC) in Bristol. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 24, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Arts, School of Humanities, History of Art; Press Release Source Type: news
Leading dolphin expert receives Zoological Society of London's Scientific Medal
A University of Bristol academic specialising in dolphin social behaviour has scooped the Zoological Society of London ’ s (ZSL) Scientific Medal. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 23, 2023 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
Album showcases the daily rhythms of pond life
Musician and field recordist Tom Fisher, who goes by the stage name Action Pyramid, finds magic in the everyday on new album Mardle. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 23, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol researchers scoop tree-mendous award
Understanding what causes trees to die is one of the biggest uncertainties preventing us from forecasting how forests will respond to the growing threat of climate change. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 20, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, International, Public engagement, Postgraduate, Research; Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, University of Brist Source Type: news
