Grants and awards
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Prestigious scholarship awarded to chemistry student
13 September 2016
A third year PhD chemistry student from the University of Bristol has been awarded a prestigious scholarship worth £6,000 from the British Federation of Women Graduates.
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New study will focus on ‘urgent’ need to assess impact of outreach to adult learners in HE
20 October 2016
The University of Bristol is to take part in a new research project to determine the best ways universities are reaching out to mature learners, particularly those in under-represented groups.
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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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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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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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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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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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Robotic muscles could turn back body clock by 2050
4 September 2020
Loss of strength and muscle wastage is currently an unavoidable part of getting older and has a significant impact on health and quality of life.
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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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£3.68m award for long-term study to improve wheat breeding
11 December 2015
A consortium led by Bristol wheat geneticist Professor Keith Edwards has been awarded £3.68 million by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for a major long-term study to increase the efficiency of wheat breeding.
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