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Pippa Middleton supports BHF Christmas Appeal to help fight congenital heart disease 6 December 2017 British Heart Foundation (BHF) Ambassador Pippa Middleton paid young heart patients a surprise visit after pledging her support for the charity's Christmas Appeal, spending yesterday morning [Tuesday 4 December] at the paediatric cardiac ward 吃瓜网 Royal Children鈥檚 Hospital to cheer up patients and listen to the many inspirational stories of young people living with a heart condition

New Director of Composites University Technology Centre 5 December 2017 Professor Stephen Hallett has been appointed as the Director of the Composites University Technology Centre (UTC), supported by Rolls-Royce, at the University of Bristol.

Pioneering research directly dates the earliest milk use in prehistoric Europe 17 October 2022 A new study has shown milk was used by the first farmers from Central Europe in the early Neolithic era around 7,400 years ago, advancing humans鈥� ability to gain sustenance from milk and establishing the early foundations of the dairy industry.

Bristol signs MoU with new and pioneering Indian University 17 October 2022 The University of Bristol has signed a formal partnership with one of India鈥檚 newest and most exciting universities, offering a wealth of opportunities for research, teaching and student mobility.

New psychological intervention proves 'life-changing' for women experiencing domestic abuse 27 November 2018 Training domestic violence and abuse (DVA) advocates to deliver psychological support to women experiencing DVA could significantly improve the health of those affected. In a randomised controlled trial led by researchers from the University of Bristol, women who received the intervention showed reduced symptoms of psychological distress, depression and post-traumatic stress compared to those who received just advocacy.

DNA damage across a cellular barrier depends on barrier thickness 12 December 2011 Scientists at the University of Bristol have shown that signalling molecules that damage the DNA of cells grown underneath a barrier are transmitted only when the barrier is more than one layer thick and DNA damage and cytokine release is signalled across the barrier.

Discovery of Er Blood Group System 24 September 2022 Scientists from the University of Bristol and NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) have discovered a rare new blood group system. The findings, published in Blood, the journal of the American Society of Hematology, also solve a 30-year mystery.

Bristol scientist honoured in Queen鈥檚 New Year list 29 December 2018 A scientist from the University of Bristol has been honoured in the Queen鈥檚 New Year Honours list, which recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK. Along with the Birthday honours, they are the most significant announcement of civilian and military gallantry awards.

International scholars share their aspirations 12 October 2018 A warm welcome was received by over 100 students at the University of Bristol鈥檚 International scholar鈥檚 reception.

Bristol scientists awarded 鈧�5.6 million by European Research Council 9 December 2011 Three European Research Council Advanced Grants worth a total of more than 鈧�5.6 million have been awarded to Professor Jens Marklof (Maths), Professor Andrew Orr-Ewing (Chemistry) and Professor Sandu Popescu (Physics).