Research
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SW England and South Wales to become the UK’s first Hydrogen Ecosystem
3 August 2022
The Western Gateway partnership and the GW4 Alliance, of which the University of Bristol is a member, have unveiled a vision for South West England and South Wales to become the UK’s first Hydrogen Ecosystem, to lead development of low carbon energy and meet goals to slow climate change.
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Russian connections of reptile from the Jurassic Coast
30 August 2018
The Triassic red rocks of the Devon coast around Sidmouth, some 240 million years old and pre-dating the earliest dinosaurs preserve fossil fishes, amphibians and reptiles, and a new specimen, uncovered with help from palaeontologists at the University of Bristol, shows distinct connections with Russia.
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Landmark study shows consistent approaches to surgical innovation are urgently needed
3 August 2022
A consistent approach to NHS policies on surgical innovation is urgently needed, a landmark study by University of Bristol researchers has shown.
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What goes around comes around: the brain networks of learning, sleeping and struggling
28 November 2018
The brain is built from billions of interconnected cells that change their activity patterns thousands of times per second, but somehow manage to stay in synch – most of the time. At a public lecture next week [Wednesday 5 December] the University of Bristol's new Director of Bristol Neuroscience will discuss how brain cells – neurons, co-ordinate information processing to achieve coherent thoughts and memories.
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Brighter pupils raise the bar for classmates
16 December 2010
Primary-school pupils in England typically do better in key stage 2 English and maths tests when they are taught with more able children. But children who are close to the average of their classmates (at key stage 1) benefit far more from having smarter children in the class than do less able pupils. These are the central findings of new research by Steven Proud from the University's Centre for Market and Public Organisation.
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Vaccine study underway to combat meningitis
14 December 2009
Scientists at the University of Bristol have embarked on a ground-breaking study to help protect people from the killer disease meningitis. Volunteers will be given a vaccination and then the reaction of the immune system in the back of their throats will be analysed as part of a wider project to reduce cases of the disease.
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Beermats to boost conversations in pubs and tackle loneliness in older men
29 October 2018
Specially-designed beermats have been created to highlight the important role traditional pubs have to play in tackling loneliness in older men.
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³Ô¹ÏÍøless women need shelter from the cold
16 December 2010
Bristol needs a dedicated night shelter for homeless women, according to a new report by researchers from the University's School for Policy Studies that reviewed the Women's Night Service, a six-month pilot project that provided emergency accommodation to vulnerable homeless women.
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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.
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Mathematical modelling could lead to simple blood test for brain tumours
3 August 2022
University of Bristol research could lead to better detection of the most common type of malignant brain cancer.
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