International
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Bristol study resolves dispute about the origin of animals
30 November 2017
New research led by the University of Bristol has resolved evolutionary biology’s most-heated debate, revealing it is the morphologically simple sponges, rather than the anatomically complex comb jellies, which represent the oldest lineage of living animals.
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Young migrants, crime and detention: more needs to be done
30 November 2017
The Government needs to do more to support children and young people who arrive in the UK as migrants, before they commit a crime and face deportation.
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Common blood pressure drug does not slow down the progression of more advanced Alzheimer’s
15 November 2021
New research led by the University of Bristol, has shown the drug losartan, normally used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), is not effective in slowing down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in people with mild-to-moderate disease after 12 months of treatment. However, the drug could still be of benefit if prescribed for longer and if given to people with very early disease. The findings are from the phase 2 multi-centre clinical trial known as RADAR ((Reducing pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease through Angiotensin taRgeting).
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‘Life-changing’ scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers grows
21 October 2021
A scholarship that gives refugees and asylum seekers life-changing access to University education has been expanded, the University of Bristol has announced.
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Robot farm: Pioneering facilities are a game-changer for UK atomic research
20 October 2021
The University of Bristol is leading an initiative to make cutting-edge robotics, drones and testing spaces available for nuclear research with the launch of four ‘Hot Robotics’ facilities in the UK.
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Blood pressure drugs could protect against type 2 diabetes
11 November 2021
BHF-funded researchers suggest lowering blood pressure should be added as a strategy for diabetes prevention.
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University, BT and Nokia to conduct joint research into 5G mobile networks in Bristol
27 November 2017
A live 5G-based proof of concept designed to test and validate smart urban applications over next-generation mobile networks will be deployed in Bristol city centre as part of a joint research programme between the University of Bristol, BT and Nokia, it was announced today [Monday 27 November].
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Bristol report calls for action to tackle the digital divide as research during COVID-19 lockdown exposes digital inequality
23 August 2021
Digital inequality in the city could severely impact life chances, according to new research published today by the University of Bristol’s Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI) and Knowle West Media Centre.
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Scientists pinpoint genetic risk factors for asthma, hay fever and eczema
30 October 2017
A major international study has pinpointed more than 100 genetic risk factors that explain why some people suffer from asthma, hay fever and eczema.
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Pioneering measurement techniques on display at COP26 hold key to effectively combat climate change
8 November 2021
Leading atmospheric scientists are measuring emissions of the most dangerous greenhouse gases at COP26 and sharing them live online to highlight how rigorous measurement and detailed data reporting are essential in the fight against climate change.
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