News in July
- Predicting seismic activity at fracking sites to prevent earthquakes 30 July 2019 Scientists from the University of Bristol have found a more effective way to predict seismic activity at hydraulic fracturing sites, ensuring that potential earthquake activity remains within safe levels.
- Producer takes to the stage to graduate 35 years after degree 30 July 2019 Top theatre, film and TV producer Matthew Byam Shaw has graduated from the University of Bristol – some 35 years after he completed his Drama degree.
- Increasing value of ivory poses major threat to elephant populations 29 July 2019 The global price of ivory increased tenfold since its 1989 trade ban by the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), new research has found. The University of Bristol Veterinary School study, published in Biological Conservation [25 July], is the first to analyse trends in global ivory market values since the ban came into effect.
- Muslim LGBTQI+ refugees more likely to gain asylum in Germany if they conform to stereotypes 26 July 2019 LGBTQI+ Muslims seeking asylum are more successful if they speak, dress and act in accordance with Western notions of homosexuality, according to a new study from the University of Bristol.
- Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Friday 26 July 2019 26 July 2019 The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Emma Stibbon RA and Emeritus Professor John Scott FAHA, at degree ceremonies taking place today [26 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
- Student Lydia overcomes devastating family tragedy to graduate with flying colours 25 July 2019 When Lydia Wilkinson crossed the stage to collect her degree and graduate today [25 July], she received the loudest cheer of the day.
- Shape shifting protocells hint at the mechanics of early life 25 July 2019 Inspired by the processes of cellular differentiation observed in developmental biology, an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Bristol have demonstrated a new spontaneous approach to building communities of cell-like entities (protocells) using chemical gradients.
- Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Thursday 25 July 2019 25 July 2019 The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Professor Christiana Figueres and Kalpna Woolf, at degree ceremonies taking place today [25 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
- Record number of women receive honorary degrees 24 July 2019 A record number of women have received honorary degrees from the University of Bristol this year, celebrating their inspirational achievements both in the UK and internationally.
- Bristol grad and online entrepreneur hopes engineering medal will inspire young women 24 July 2019 A Computer Science graduate, whose visual search technology has revolutionised online fashion retailing, hopes winning the Royal Academy of Engineering’s prestigious Silver Medal will inspire other young women.
- Plant virology and vector-transmitted disease experts join forces to help African farmers 24 July 2019 Farmers in African countries who face failing harvests due to insect vector plant diseases are being helped through a new training programme set up by leading experts in plant virology and vector-transmitted diseases. The CONNECTED network, led by an international consortium of universities including Bristol, is aiming to transform Sub-Saharan African agriculture through providing specialist training to crop researchers.
- Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Wednesday 24 July 2019 24 July 2019 The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Professor Alan Baddeley CBE, Dr Julie Maxton and Professor Diane Coyle CBE, FAcSS, at degree ceremonies taking place today [24 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
- Bristol and UCT launch Researchers without Borders PhD Programme 23 July 2019 The Universities of Bristol and Cape Town have joined forces to launch a new and exciting ‘Researchers without Borders’ PhD Programme.
- Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Tuesday 23 July 2019 22 July 2019 The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Sam Smith, Dr C Cindy Fan and Dame Clare Marx DBE, DL, FRCS, at degree ceremonies taking place today [23 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
- Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Monday 22 July 2019 22 July 2019 The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Lisa Johnson, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng PhD (Wits), MASSAf, GCOB and Professor Peter Landrock, at degree ceremonies taking place today [22 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
- Honorary degree for football legend Gary Mabbutt 19 July 2019 Football legend Gary Mabbutt, who was born and bred in Bristol before playing for England, has today [19 July] received an honorary degree from the University of Bristol.
- Left wing radicalism linked to sympathy for violent extremism 19 July 2019 The more strongly someone agrees with the ideas of revolutionary left-wing groups, the more likely they are to sympathise with violent extremism, finds a first of-its-kind study.
- When the moon came to Bristol 19 July 2019 The Apollo 11 mission landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, enabling the first man to walk on its surface the next day - 21 July. The mission returned to Earth a few days later, bringing back safely the astronauts and a precious load of lunar rocks.
- Bristol medievalist elected as Fellow of The British Academy 19 July 2019 Professor of Medieval English Literature, Ad Putter, from the University of Bristol’s Department of English, has been made a Fellow of The British Academy, the voice for the humanities and social sciences.
- Honorary degrees awarded at the University of Bristol – Friday 19 July 2019 18 July 2019 The University of Bristol is awarding honorary degrees to Gary Mabbutt MBE, Professor Howard Wheater FRSC, FREng, and Gillian Guy CBE at degree ceremonies taking place today [19 July] in the Wills Memorial Building.
- Connect for the best view at this year’s Harbour Festival 18 July 2019 The University of Bristol's Smart Internet Lab is part of a consortium bringing tech innovation to this year’s Bristol Harbour Festival, giving visitors a 360° view of all three stages on their smartphones.
- Prestigious Royal Society honour for Bristol academic 18 July 2019 Professor Varinder Aggarwal from the University of Bristol’s School of Chemistry has been awarded the prestigious Davy Medal from the Royal Society for his outstanding contribution to the field of chemistry.
- Kevin Elyot Award 2019 17 July 2019 International playwright, translator and lecturer Erdem Avşar has been selected as the fourth recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol's Theatre Collection.
- Bristol rugby student ‘tries’ and graduates on a high 16 July 2019 This academic year has been one of ‘tries’ and highs for University of Bristol student and professional rugby player, Joshua Ibuanokpe, who will graduate this week with a degree in Physics.
- Student-led hub for nutrition in medical education wins BBC Food and Farming Award 16 July 2019 A student-led organisation that aims to promote the need for greater nutrition and lifestyle medicine training within medical education has won a prestigious award at this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards. Bristol Medical School students, Iain Broadley and Ally Jaffee, co-founders of Nutritank won the Pat Llewellyn New Talent Award.
- Vet nurse teacher named as ‘inspiring leader’ by Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons 12 July 2019 A teaching fellow at the University of Bristol Vet School has been named as one of 12 inspiring veterinary leaders by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) – the UK’s regulatory body for veterinary surgeons.
- Pages of 17th century Shakespeare folios gifted to University 12 July 2019 The University of Bristol has received a significant gift of four original double-sided leaves from each of the four folio editions of the plays of William Shakespeare, featuring sections of Henry V, Othello and Antony and Cleopatra.
- Partnership with Kenyan university will build data science expertise 11 July 2019 A collaboration between the University of Bristol's Jean Golding Institute for Data Science and the Strathmore University Business School in Kenya, will focus on using data science to address contemporary challenges facing Kenya and other African countries.
- Bristol awarded £8.4 million to strengthen quantum research programmes 11 July 2019 The University of Bristol has been awarded an £8.4 million share of £94 million funding announced yesterday by the Science Minister, Chris Skidmore, for the UK’s Quantum Technologies Research Hubs.
- United Nations to hear how Bristol is making progress on tackling global challenges 11 July 2019 A new report from the University of Bristol, demonstrating Bristol’s leadership in tackling global challenges through local action, will be presented at the United Nations (UN) in New York next week.
- £9 million boost for health research in the west country 11 July 2019 Health researchers in the west country have been given a £9 million award from the Government's Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to enable them to tackle the area's most pressing health problems. The funding will enable new research projects including forecasting demand in hospitals, increasing people's physical activity levels, supporting people who self-harm and improving outcomes for children in care.
- Patients with mental health conditions denied access to 'best available' stop smoking treatments 10 July 2019 A new study from researchers at the universities of Bristol and Bath suggests that doctors should rethink which drugs they prescribe to help smokers with mental health conditions kick the habit.
- Quantum sensor breakthrough using naturally occurring vibrations in artificial atoms 10 July 2019 A team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, have discovered a new method that could be used to build quantum sensors with ultra-high precision.
- University of Bristol awarded £100 million to drive 'tech for better futures' research 10 July 2019 A new £100 million institute, based in the centre of Bristol, is set to transform the way we create, utilise and evaluate new digital technologies to benefit our society now and in the future.
- Best male biathletes 'more attractive' 10 July 2019 Top male biathletes are more attractive to the opposite sex, according to a new study by scientists at the universities of Exeter and Bristol.
- Installation of rainbow steps to celebrate our LGBT+ students and staff 5 July 2019 Rainbow steps have been installed at the University of Bristol this week to show our support and commitment to diversity and LGBT+ inclusion.
- Scientists get on their soapboxes to tackle gender bias 5 July 2019 Next month Broadmead Shopping Centre will be transformed into a celebration of women in science, as a troupe of 12 leading female scientists from across the South West will leave their labs and lecture halls in favour of Bristol city centre for the annual Soap Box Science Festival [12-3pm on Saturday 13 July].
- Bristol student scoops ‘World Quizzing Champion’ title 5 July 2019 Bristol brain, Dan Hawkins, is now officially the world’s top quiz competitor under 20, having placed first in the World Quizzing Championships Under 20s category.
- National Student Survey results 2019 4 July 2019 In the latest National Student Survey (NSS) released yesterday, the University of Bristol has achieved 85% overall satisfaction – a rise of 3% from last year and slightly higher than this year’s sector average of 84%.
- New study aims to improve acne in women 4 July 2019 A new study is looking for women with acne in Bristol to take part in a new clinical trial. Led by researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Southampton the study will investigate whether a drug called spironolactone can help improve acne in women.