Grants and awards
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All Souls Fellowship for Philosophy doctoral student
1 March 2011
Dr Ellen Clarke has been awarded a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship at All Souls, Oxford.
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Top honour for Bristol business leader’s ‘outstanding contribution’
23 November 2012
A leading business association has awarded Nick Sturge, the Director of Bristol SETsquared Centre, with a top accolade in recognition of his work to help start-up businesses in the city to grow. UK Business Incubation (UKBI) highlighted the work Nick does to support high-tech business ventures and boost the regional economy, honouring him with an Outstanding Contribution to Business Incubation award at its annual conference.
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Professor awarded rare distinction for excellence in social sciences research
14 April 2011
A University of Bristol professor has been awarded a rare distinction for her outstanding contributions to social sciences research.
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New study to investigate headshaking in horses
14 November 2012
Following a study that has found a pioneering new surgical procedure could be a viable option for headshaking in horses. An academic from the University of Bristol’s School of Veterinary Sciences has received a grant to investigate possible focal demyelination of the nerve as a cause of headshaking in horses.
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Dr Brunstrom receives award for dietary behaviour research
13 July 2011
Dr Jeff Brunstom from the School of Experimental Psychology has been awarded the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior's 2011 Alan N Epstein Research Award for his work on dietary behaviour and food choice.
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Exhibition explores hidden meanings behind the Queen’s wardrobe
31 October 2012
An exhibition exploring how Queen Elizabeth II’s dresses played a pivotal role in British public diplomacy will mark the opening launch of ‘Thinking Futures’, a week-long festival [5 to 9 Nov] showcasing some of the most innovative social sciences research undertaken at the University of Bristol.
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Engineering alumnus wins Shell Innovation Award
20 November 2012
Dr Nithin Thomas, a former graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, has won the prestigious Shell LiveWIRE 2012 Innovation Award.
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University travelling on the right path to tackle transport issues
4 October 2011
Two top transport awards have been awarded to the University of Bristol for its efforts to improve travelling in the city for its students and staff.
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Faculty of Arts scoops four AHRC awards
20 May 2011
Four prestigious collaborative doctoral awards from the Arts and Humanities Research Council have been awarded to Bristol University’s Faculty of Arts. Four PhD students will work with the ss Great Britain Trust, Czech Radio and the Imperial War Museum.
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Inspirational students honoured
29 June 2011
Some of Bristol’s most inspirational students have been honoured for their efforts in helping to make a difference to the lives of people in the local community and across the world. Winners of the 2011 University of Bristol Union Awards, set-up to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievement in fundraising, volunteering, innovation and the environment, include an array of talented students who have dedicated their time to run community and school engagement projects while also raising money for charity to help others in need.
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