University of Bristol

Bristol is a city famous for its blue glass, but the beautiful Large Blue butterfly, once almost extinct, is perhaps lesser known. Bristol is a city famous for its blue glass, but the beautiful Large Blue butterfly, once almost…

In new research physicists have wielded the power of chess to design a group of intricate mazes, which could ultimately be used to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Their unique labyrinthine creations, inspired by…

The meeting focused on promoting High Quality Research, as part of the Breaking Barriers to Black Academia programme which supports the training and development of scientists of Black heritage. Professors Evelyn Welch,…

Snowy areas in in the Rocky Mountains of North America, the European Alps and northern Europe are thawing prematurely as the Earth warms. Additionally, seasonal flows in less snowy areas are delayed as warm-season rain arrives later in the…

Climate change experts from the University of Bristol are all set to champion inclusivity and ensuring a fair shift to a net zero economy at a major United Nations summit – the Bonn Climate Change Conference in Germany this week. Drs…

Of the 5,663 leading institutions assessed by QS, Bristol was found to be in the top 3.6%. 54th place is a rise of one from last year and means Bristol is the ninth best university in the UK and 11th best in Europe, according to QS.…

Now scientists from the University of Bristol and University of Southampton can reveal that bones found in Triassic rocks in 1935 are one of the last thalattosaurs, a large sea-lizard that behaved like an otter. For years it was assumed…

Mr Welbourn said: “I’m thrilled to bits with this new position, which will be in addition to my role as a surgeon at the trust.” Richard first became interested in bariatric surgery in 2002 when the first round of National…

Progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) — a common condition impacting central vision, for which there are currently no effective treatments, affects around 200-million people worldwide. This number is expected to rise to …

Pigeons are known for their ability to travel long distances to specific locations. Like many birds, they navigate using the sun and by sensing the earth’s magnetic field. Though these senses help pigeons find their bearings, they do not…