Grants and awards
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Devon playwright wins 2020 Kevin Elyot Award
30 July 2020
Devon-based playwright and director Lucy Bell has been selected as the fifth recipient of the annual Kevin Elyot Award by the University of Bristol's Theatre Collection.
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Research begins to rapidly understand deadly link between Covid-19 and cardiovascular diseases
12 June 2020
Improved care for people with heart and circulatory disease suffering from COVID-19 could soon be available after the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) announced support for six flagship research programmes. Researchers from across the UK including the University of Bristol will combine data from hospitals, information about our health and lifestyle, genetic studies, and cutting-edge imaging and artificial intelligence techniques to better understand how the virus affects the heart and circulatory system.
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National accreditation recognises University support for care experienced and estranged students
23 April 2025
The University of Bristol is celebrating after its support for students who are care experienced and estranged from their parents was recognised by a national charity.
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Royal Society honour for Bristol academic
19 July 2016
A University of Bristol professor has been honoured by the Royal Society for his outstanding contribution to the field of chemistry.
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University of Bristol fund helps local businesses through COVID-19 challenges
10 September 2020
A dedicated University of Bristol fund has fully funded 100 internships to support local SMEs throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
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Bristol and South West success in first Immersive Arts funding round
16 April 2025
Almost £1.2 million has been allocated to 83 artist-led projects across the UK, including several in the Bristol and South West region, in the first round of Immersive Arts funding - a scheme supporting artists of all backgrounds and experience to work with immersive technologies.
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Honorary Fellowship awarded to Nobel Prize winner Professor Sir Angus Deaton
18 July 2016
Former Bristol academic and Nobel Prize winner Professor Sir Angus Deaton has been awarded the University's highest honour.
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University of Bristol academic’s Radio 4 drama Man Friday wins prestigious award
16 April 2025
University of Bristol lecturer Dr Edson Burton has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Tinniswood Award which recognises the best audio drama script of the year.
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2015/16 Engagement Award winners announced
15 September 2016
The winners of the University of Bristol’s 2015/16 Engagement Awards, judged by the Engaged University Steering Group, have been announced.
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University of Bristol climbs 12 places in the Guardian University Guide
7 September 2020
The University of Bristol has been named as 11th best university in the country in The Guardian’s annual university guide – a rise of 12 places.
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