Dr Santi Rodriguez, 1971-2024
Dr Santi Rodriquez, Associate Professor in Medical Education, passed away after a brief illness in March 2024. His colleagues offer a remembrance. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 5, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Obituaries; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit Source Type: news
Exhibition to mark 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale signing
A new exhibition marking the 120th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, a pivotal agreement between Britain and France, has been co-curated by a University of Bristol academic. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: ; Faculty of Arts, School of Modern Languages, Faculty of Arts, School of Modern Languages, French; Press Release Source Type: news
Matt Lodge, 1990-2024
Matt Lodge, ALSPAC Research Secretary and Clinic Administrator, sadly passed away in March. His friends and colleagues Anna and Jill offer their tribute. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - April 3, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Obituaries; Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Faculty of Health Sciences Source Type: news
‘ Shorter toilet queues are here to stay! ’
Queues for the women ’ s toilets are swiftly becoming a thing of the past, with the UK ’ s first ‘ squat and go ’ urinals now a “ permanent fixture ” at UK events. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 28, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Current students, Undergraduate, Student life, Postgraduate; Faculty of Arts; Press Release Source Type: news
University of Bristol and UCL to lead support hub for UK's longitudinal population studies
The University of Bristol and UCL will lead the Population Research UK (PRUK) co-ordination hub, part of an existing strategic investment from the UKRI Infrastructure Fund. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Grants and Awards, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, ALSPAC, Institutes, Bristol Population Heal Source Type: news
Study highlights potential new approach for early intervention for diabetic patients at risk of kidney disease
Researchers at the University of Bristol have uncovered a mechanism by which a hormone can protect the blood vessels in the kidneys from the damage caused by diabetes. In doing so, the team has identified a potential early treatment strategy to prevent or slow progression of kidney disease in people with diabetes. The study, part-funded by Kidney Research UK, is published in Diabetes. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School; Press Release Source Type: news
UK rabbit owners can recognise pain in their pets, study finds
Rabbits are popular family pets, with around 1.5 million* in the UK and it is important that owners can recognise when their animal is in pain, and know when to seek help to protect their rabbit's welfare. New research by the University of Bristol Veterinary School has found the majority of rabbit owners could list signs of pain and could mostly identify pain-free rabbits and those in severe pain, but many lacked knowledge of the subtler sign of pain. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 27, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news
Researchers a step closer to a cure for HIV
A new study involving University of Bristol researchers has shown a virus-like particle (HLP) can effectively 'shock and kill' the latent HIV reservoir. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, Research, International; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School; Press Release Source Type: news
Report warns performing arts under threat from future global shocks unless lessons are learned from pandemic
Live performing arts are facing an existential threat from a range of potential global shocks unless there is significant and sustained investment in resilience planning, according to a new international study. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Business and Enterprise, International, Public engagement, Publications, Research; Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School for Policy Studies; Press Release Source Type: news
Nature's artistry springs to life at the Botanic Garden
Human creativity and the natural world will be on display this weekend at the University of Bristol Botanic Garden annual Easter Sculpture and Arts Festival. The event marks the start of the gardening year as the garden springs into life. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Public engagement; Faculty of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, School of Biological Sciences; Press Release Source Type: news
New partnership set to upskill workforce and advance research to achieve more sustainable future
An exciting agreement aiming to reshape the educational and economic landscape of the South West in pursuit of green goals has been signed by the University of Bristol and Bridgwater& Taunton College. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - March 26, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Alumni, Announcements, Business and Enterprise, Public engagement, Research; Faculty of Science; Press Release Source Type: news
