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The University of Bristol is a research-intensive university in Bristol, England. Its News and features channel covers research discoveries, grants, and university announcements across science, health, and society.

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Sep 05
Hong Kong History Day 香港歷史日 2026
Clifton campus

Annual Hong Kong History Day 2026 Organized by the Hong Kong History Centre, University of Bristol Registration is now open! Hong Kong History Day 2026 Date: Saturday 5 September 2026 Venue: Arts Com…
Sep 16
Memorial Lecture - Remembering and Honouring Professor Barbara Weaver
Langford campus

A celebration of the life and work of Barbara Weaver, professor of veterinary anaesthesia, bringing together colleagues, collaborators, former students, friends and family. Lectures will be delivered …
Sep 25
FUTURES 2026: Up Late at the Museum: The Future of Work
Museum of Bath at Work

Join us after-hours at the Museum of Bath at Work for a unique evening exploring the future of work with researchers from the University of Bath, Bath Spa and Bristol. Discover how technology, scienc…
Sep 26
FUTURES 2026: Discovery Day
We the Curious

What will you find out at Discovery Day in Bristol? Join us for this free event and experience cutting-edge research brought to life through amazing hands-on activities and incredible conversations. …
Oct 10
150 years young: Opening the doors to Clifton and TQEC for a day of celebrations and activities
Clifton campus

The University of Bristol is opening its doors on Saturday 10 October for a public programme of events, in celebration of our 150th year and the opening of the new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. We…
Nov 13
Festival of Economics
City centre

The 15th edition of the Festival of Economics arrives at a time when artificial intelligence, geopolitical instability and rising costs of living have shifted the global economic mood away from hope a…
Nov 17
Festival of Economics: Marshall Paley Lecture with Alan Manning (‘Why Immigration Policy Is Hard: And How to Make It Better’)
Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus

Join us for the 2026 Marshall Paley Lecture which will be delivered by Alan Manning. This lecture is based on the newly published book, Why Immigration Policy Is Hard. In this lecture Professor Man…
Nov 18
Festival of Economics: The new economics of the left
Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus

The election in 2024 of the first Labour government in a generation was followed by higher spending, increases in taxation and a loosening of fiscal rules. Workers rights were strengthened, parts of t…

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Research News Aug 26, 2026

Ultrasonic beam extends acoustic levitation range sixfold

Scientists have developed a new acoustic levitation technique using an ultrasonic beam capable of levitating and moving small objects in mid-air over distances of up to 40cm, six times further than previously achieved using conventional methods.

Research News Aug 26, 2026

World’s largest menstrual fluid biobank will transform understanding of menstrual health

A new UK study will seek to help women get faster, better treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, through creating one of the world’s largest biobanks of menstrual fluid.

Research News Aug 26, 2026

Hidden hormone spikes may reveal high blood pressure condition, study shows

A common but often overlooked cause of high blood pressure may be hiding in plain sight – and data from a pioneering wearable device could hold the key to its earlier diagnosis, according to new research.

Research News Aug 25, 2026

Honey-lovers set to celebrate unbee-lievable brilliance of bees in Bristol in wake of exceptional summer sting

The University of Bristol Botanic Garden is buzzing with excitement ahead of its 16th annual Bee and Pollination Festival next month – and everyone is encouraged to join the hive of apiary activities amidst what might have been a tough summer for the nation’s beloved humble hard-working bumble bee.

Research News Aug 12, 2026

Immune 'reprogramming' could protect poultry from deadly diseases without antibiotics, study finds

A naturally occurring gut molecule that could strengthen chickens’ immune response against a wide range of bacterial infections, has been identified by University of Bristol-led research. This new breakthrough, published in The Journal of Immunology today [12 August], offers a major step forward in sustainable farming and the global fight against antibiotic resistance.

Research News Jul 29, 2026

Study reveals how realistic volcanic eruptions are on the silver screen

Towering explosions, flowing bright red lava and heroic scientists battling to save communities at risk have become the defining image of volcanoes in popular culture, from disaster films to epic blockbusters. New University of Bristol-led research has found these cinematic portrayals create a distorted view of how volcanoes behave in the real world.

Research News Jul 27, 2026

One year on, UK's most powerful AI supercomputer is driving breakthroughs across the UK

In its first year, the UK's most powerful AI supercomputer, Isambard-AI, has helped researchers tackle some of the world's biggest challenges, from improving dementia diagnosis and developing sovereign AI models to advancing animal welfare and accelerating medical discovery.

Research News Jul 27, 2026

Portable air filters don't cut infection rates in care homes

Portable air filters made no difference to rates of respiratory and other infections in older people’s care homes, a University of Bristol-led trial, published in JAMA Internal Medicine today [27 July] has found. The study’s authors advise care homes to continue with standard infection control measures, including vaccines.

Research News Jul 27, 2026

University of Bristol and Bristol NHS Foundation Trust formalise new partnership

Patient care across the region will receive a major boost thanks to a new partnership between the University of Bristol and Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT).

Research News Jul 21, 2026

Urgent cuts to global greenhouse gas emissions needed to avoid worst sea-level rise flooding in the UK, study shows

A pioneering study has revealed that by the turn of the next century at least half a million more people in the UK will be exposed to risk of coastal flooding – a 25% increase compared to now.

Research News Jul 15, 2026

Loneliness strongly linked to poorer mental health and wellbeing, study finds

People who feel lonely are much more likely to experience poorer mental health and lower wellbeing, a new collaborative study led by the University of Bristol, Nesta and Amsterdam UMC has found. Loneliness was also found to be linked with worse general health, including experiencing multiple health conditions. Social isolation is associated with lower wellbeing, too.

Research News Jul 08, 2026

Replacement ‘climate-friendly’ car refrigerant linked to rising forever chemical pollution in Europe

A newer ‘climate-friendly’ refrigerant used in car air conditioning systems, may already be a significant, and possibly dominant, source of a ‘forever chemical’ pollutant across Europe, according to a new University of Bristol-led study.