Grants and awards
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Researchers awarded £38K donation by Nokia for wearable object interaction
12 August 2016
As part of its annual university donations, Nokia Technologies has selected Dr Dima Damen, from the University of Bristol, as one of 20 worldwide researchers to be awarded a research donation.
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University of Bristol academic awarded OBE
23 April 2025
A University of Bristol professor who has played a pivotal role in advancement of telecommunications research has received an OBE in the honorary awards to foreign nationals announced last week.
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Bristol students awarded fellowship to access American libraries and research institutions
10 August 2016
Three students from the University of Bristol are among 50 who have been awarded fellowships from the Arts and Humanities Research Council's International Placement Scheme (IPS).
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The Kevin Elyot Award – first recipient announced
10 August 2016
Playwright Ian McHugh has been named as the first ever recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
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Applications open for Kevin Elyot Award 2025
23 April 2025
The University of Bristol’s Theatre Collection is welcoming applications for the Kevin Elyot Award 2025, created in memory of the acclaimed actor and writer.
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Dr Vincent Smith receives Institute of Physics Phillips Award
29 October 2020
Dr Vincent Smith has received the Institute of Physics Phillips Award 2020 for his outstanding contributions to the Institute, and for other work promoting physics, including outreach to schools.
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Royal Fort Garden named as one of the best in Britain
27 July 2016
Public gardens in the centre of Bristol have been awarded a Green Flag Award – an accolade which officially makes it one of the best green spaces in the country.
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University of Bristol to partner with Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures on new micro-campus in South Bristol
13 February 2025
The University of Bristol is taking the first steps to open a new micro-campus in Hartcliffe, South Bristol later this year providing a space to work with local communities to design a university presence in the area together.
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Start-up company Interactive Scientific wins award at SETsquared annual innovation showcase
20 June 2016
Ten companies from SETsquared, the leading university business incubator, competed in an ‘elevator pitch’ to promote their businesses at the Annual Innovation Showcase on 15 June.
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Bristol Is Open wins Smart City Innovator Award
18 May 2016
Bristol Is Open, a joint venture between the University of Bristol and Bristol City Council, was awarded the global ‘Smart City Innovator’ award at the TM Forum Live! 2016 – Digital World Awards last week.
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