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One of the largest cleft research studies in the world welcomes its 10,000th participant 8 November 2022 One of the largest research programmes in cleft lip and palate in the world, The Cleft Collective, is celebrating after recently welcoming its 10,000th participant to the study. Led by the University of Bristol, this UK-wide study of children born with a cleft lip and/or palate (a gap in the lip and/or the roof of the mouth) is collecting data which can be used by researchers here in the UK and across the globe to investigate the causes of cleft and the best treatments for it.

South West Nuclear Hub welcomes EDF Energy as a member 4 December 2017 After its opening in September 2016, the Bristol-based South West Nuclear Hub has started welcoming its members. Late last month, EDF Energy joined the Hub.

New monitor for eye disease 3 December 2008 The monitoring and treatment of eye diseases that may cause blindness has taken a big leap forward, thanks to a new imaging technique that takes high quality colour photographs of the whole retina.

A brain wide chemical signal that enhances memory 24 January 2017 How does heightened attention improve our mental capacity? This is the question tackled by new University of Bristol research published today in the journal Cell Reports, which reveals a chemical signal released across the brain in response to attention demanding or arousing situations.

New study proposes greater sharing of data between farmers and archaeologists 4 December 2017 A Bristol-led study suggests that developments in precision farming could yield data of great use to archaeological research, and that archaeological data could be valuable for modern farming systems.

Bristol boldly illustrates its support for COP27 and a greener future through power of art 8 November 2022 Local artists are showcasing Bristol鈥檚 passion and wide-ranging expertise to combat climate change with an array of thought-provoking artwork, as the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference progresses.

Philip Leverhulme Prizes awarded to three University of Bristol academics 21 October 2022 Three academics from the University of Bristol have been awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prizes.

Half as many e-scooters as bikes used daily in Bristol, researchers find 8 November 2022 With the next round of Bristol e-scooter rental trials set to finish in November, research from the University has revealed that there are now nearly half as many e-scooters-users per day as cyclists in the Bristol University area.

Researchers appeal to parents to help them improve care after stillbirth 10 October 2018 Every year, thousands of people in the UK are affected by stillbirth. The loss of a baby has many effects on parents and their families in the short- and long-term and care is often inconsistent. To address how to measure the impact of the care bereaved families receive, researchers from the University of Bristol are appealing to parents who have experienced a stillbirth to find out what impact the loss has had on their health.

Fair rules for welfare reforms 3 December 2008 The Government should extend conditionality so that virtually no one can claim benefits without taking active steps to address barriers to work, according to an independent review by Professor Paul Gregg published today.