International
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Bristol partner with Google to deliver next generation video technology
10 April 2017
With increased demands for better quality and more immersive and interactive visual services, video has become the primary driver of the internet. A team of researchers from the Bristol Vision Institute (BVI) at the University of Bristol has received funding under Google's Research Awards program to deliver the next generation of video compression technology.
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Bristol scientists to study oral bacteria that cause heart valve infection
21 August 2017
Scientists at the University of Bristol are investigating how bacteria in our mouth can cause a heart problem, called infective endocarditis. Although uncommon, infective endocarditis is a serious condition that can often be fatal.
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Bristol scientists to help heart patients by transforming veins into arteries
10 April 2017
Scientists at the University of Bristol are to investigate a new regenerative and tissue engineering technique to improve outcomes for people having heart bypass surgery.
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New university project examines role home plays in supporting military
22 July 2021
Bringing the War ³Ô¹ÏÍø II is a photo-documentary project that looks to establish the connection between homelife and how it supports military operations.
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National Lottery funding to help children uncover Fantastic Mr Fox’s heritage
16 August 2017
While most British children are likely to have heard of Fantastic Mr. Fox, very few adults, let alone children, may have heard of Reynard, the Dutch vulpine trickster who inspired Roald Dahl’s much-loved character.
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UK ‘meat tax’ would cost economy almost £250 million a year
22 July 2021
A 'meat tax' would cost the UK £242 million a year according to a new study, adding a surprising economic rationale to the National Food Strategy's dismissal of the idea on political grounds.
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New research could help clear backlog of surgery since it shows use of airway device in anaesthetic procedures does not produce aerosols as previously thought
21 July 2021
A new study by researchers from the University of Bristol could help to improve the efficiency of surgery and tackle the growing backlog of surgery caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Major research project to study chronic pain
30 June 2021
Chronic pain is a major global public health challenge that causes significant disability. A new research consortium and national chronic pain data hub could improve outcomes for the many people living with painful and debilitating conditions, such as fibromyalgia, lower back pain, headaches and migraines, thanks to a joint £14 million grant from UKRI and Versus Arthritis.
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A very British celebration for Bristol graduates in Beijing
8 April 2017
Almost 400 new alumni of the University of Bristol celebrated their graduation at a British style ceremony in Beijing with a distinctly Bristol flavour.
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Long COVID in children poorly understood by doctors
21 July 2021
The clinical definition of long COVID in children is at present very limited and poorly understood by doctors, according to a new report published today [21 July]. The report also found that symptoms typically associated with long COVID were having a significant physical and psychological impact on children’s day-to-day lives. Long COVID is commonly used to describe signs and symptoms that continue or develop after acute COVID‑19.
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