Donkeys could help protect Ethiopian women from destitution, study finds
Donkeys are vital to the lives of women in Ethiopia and could be the difference between destitution and modest survival, new research has found. The study also revealed that societal perception of donkeys as low-status animals has an impact on both the owners ’ lives and the wellbeing of the donkeys. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research, International; Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School, Faculty of Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Jet lag disorder associated with shift work can lead to brain changes increasing appetite
Scientists have uncovered why night shift work is associated with changes in appetite in a new University of Bristol-led study. The findings, published in Communications Biology, could help the millions of people that work through the night and struggle with weight gain. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 11, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Translational Health Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Race to find world ’ s oldest mammal fossils led to mud-slinging
The hunt for the world ’ s most ancient mammals descended into academic warfare in the seventies, researchers from the University of Bristol have discovered. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 10, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Science, School of Earth Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
Mushroom-derived materials could offer benefits for developing nations in Africa
A research team from the University of Bristol has suggested that mycelium composites could offer a sustainable alternative to traditional building materials and help address socio-economic and environmental challenges in Africa. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 9, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Institutes, Bristol Composites Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
GW4 Alliance launches inaugural GW4 Open Research Week for 2023
The GW4 Alliance, an alliance of four of the UK ’ s most research-intensive and innovative universities: Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter, is to host the inaugural cross-alliance GW4 Open Research Week, taking place in November 2023. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research, Public engagement; Press Release Source Type: news
Metro Mayor visits University to celebrate intergalactic research on Space Week
Metro Mayor for the West of England Dan Norris visited the University of Bristol and met with experts looking to harness space as a key to net zero. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 5, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Software can detect hidden and complex emotions in parents
Researchers have conducted trials using a software capable of detecting intricate details of emotions that remain hidden to the human eye. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 4, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Breast cancer patients needed for e-bike study
People with or who have had breast cancer are already taking part in an electric bike (e-bike) trial, but more people are needed to help. The study, being run by the University of Bristol, wants to find out if e-biking can help people with breast cancer be more physically active. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 4, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School for Policy Studies, Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School for Policy Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law; Press Release Source Type: news
New robot could help diagnose breast cancer early
A device has been created that could carry out Clinical Breast Examinations (CBE). (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Engineering; Press Release Source Type: news
Green energy innovation powers spin-out success
A new technology to check wind turbines has helped the University of Bristol turn in excellent green credentials for a national assessment. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - October 3, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Grants and Awards, Postgraduate, Public engagement, Research, Sustainability; Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, Institutes, Bristol BioDesign Institute, Institutes, Bristol Composites Institute, In Source Type: news
Donate your spare apples and help make a proper Bristol cider
It is that time of year when apples are growing in abundance. To try and make the most of the season, reduce the wastage of garden apples, and bring the community together, the University of Bristol has teamed up with The Cider Box taprooms for Apple Day 2023. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 29, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Public engagement; Press Release Source Type: news
Transformer! New multi-purpose robot changes shape for different uses
Researchers have designed a robot which can change form to tackle varying scenarios. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Press Release Source Type: news
Few eligible patients get access to publicly funded weight management programmes in England
Of the more than 1.8 million adults in England with a recorded diagnosis of being overweight or obesity, only three percent are referred to publicly funded weight management programmes, according to a new University of Bristol-led study published today [28 Sep] in PLOS Medicine. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news
Bristol secures Silver ranking in latest Teaching Excellence Framework
The University of Bristol has achieved a Silver rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) thanks to the inspiring teaching and research-rich education its students experience, and the outstanding range of opportunities this creates. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 28, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Announcements, Staff notices, Student notices Source Type: news
