University of Bristol

Our News on Newswise
View All >

Newswise: 66d05fecbf618_Drylandsimage.JPG

New study highlights expansion of drylands amidst impact of climate change

Nearly half of the world’s land surface is now classified as drylands and these areas are accelerating their own proliferation, according to new research.
29-Aug-2024 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Newswise: 66c5d6c717a3c_antlionimage.jpg

Life after (feigned) death

A new study led by scientists from the University of Bristol has revealed what animals do after they have feigned death in order to avoid being killed by a predator and what the context of this behaviour is.
21-Aug-2024 7:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Newswise: 66c311c92948d_HFCspaperimage1.jpg

Pioneering study shows effective regulation and monitoring is key to tackling emissions of a super-greenhouse gas

New research has revealed factories globally are not properly destroying one of the most potent greenhouse gases emitted from the production of fluoropolymers like Teflon, and refrigerants.
19-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Newswise: 66c4691b94fec_MemmottPhoto3Butterflyonmint.JPG

Mobile species are ‘glue’ which connect different habitats together, study finds

A groundbreaking study conducted across 30 field sites in the southwest UK has revealed the importance of incorporating varied habitats into the landscape at large.
20-Aug-2024 5:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Study of 18 million people finds increased mental illnesses incidence following severe COVID-19, especially in unvaccinated people

A new study that examined health data on 18 million people reveals higher incidence of mental illnesses for up to a year following severe COVID-19 in unvaccinated people.
19-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Research shows reducing future global flooding hinges on cutting greenhouse gas emissions

Pioneering research forecasts worldwide flooding is likely to be significantly worse in future decades if countries fail to meet official pledges to cut carbon emissions.
19-Aug-2024 9:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Pioneering research sheds light on how babies and young children understand the art of pretence

Babies recognise pretence and around half of children can pretend themselves by 12 months, new research has found.
12-Aug-2024 7:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

VIDEO

Steady flight of kestrels could see aerial safety soar

A new joint study by RMIT and The University of Bristol has revealed the secrets to the remarkably steady flight of kestrels and could inform future drone designs and flight control strategies.
6-Aug-2024 4:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

See All News

Our Experts on Newswise

Newswise: 655f2561321ee_MattPalmerimage.png

Bristol researchers set to join leading experts at COP28 as world ‘stands on edge of burning bridge’ to tackle climate change

A team of University of Bristol experts are poised to join the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will hold the world to account in addressing humanity’s most urgent and ambitious challenge.
23-Nov-2023 5:05 AM EST

Top Climate Experts Set to Share Expertise on Global Stage at COP27

A team of leading University of Bristol researchers on hot topics, ranging from climate change policy to adapting to a warming world and ensuring the transition to a net zero economy is fair, are poised to join the 2022 United Nations Climate Change...
4-Nov-2022 10:45 AM EDT

Miscarriage and Stillbirth Expert Available to Comment on New Study Linking Miscarriage with Stroke, and Sharon Stone Who Has Confirmed She Suffered 9 Miscarriages

24-Jun-2022 10:05 AM EDT

Newswise: COP26 experts media release - climate justice article image .jpg

Leading global experts set to join charge against climate change at COP26

A team of University of Bristol experts on a wide range of hot topics spanning climate change, environmental justice, emissions, sustainable energy, green finance and the economy are poised to join the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference,...
25-Oct-2021 9:00 AM EDT

Emily Vosper, climate scientist at Bristol: Hurricane Sally could be the 2nd stalling hurricane to hit the US in recent years

16-Sep-2020 8:00 AM EDT

See All Experts

Our YouTube Videos
View All >

About

With £1.75m in scholarships, discover your potential at Bristol. Follow in the footsteps of Nobel prize-winners. Top 10 in UK. Russell Group University. QS World Top 50. 4th in UK for Research. Degree programs: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering.

Experts

SCIENCE

Jonathan Rossiter, B.Eng.

Professor of Robotics and Head of the Soft Robotics Group

Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence,Robotics,Robots,smart materials ,soft robots

SCIENCE

Kristen Reyher, PhD

Reader in Veterinary Epidemiology and Population Health

Keywords:
Antibiotic Resistance,antimicrobial stewardship,Cattle Disease,Farm Animal Health,Farming,Livestock

MEDICAL

Liz Coulthard, PhD

Associate Professor in Dementia Neurology

Keywords:
Alzheimer's,cognitive neurology,Dementia,Memory,Sleep

SCIENCE

Emily Blackwell, PhD

Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Keywords:
Animal Behavior,Animal Psychology,Animal Welfare

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Ian Craddock, PhD

Professor in data driven health

Keywords:
Digital Health,Health at Home,Health Data,Health Technology,Medical Technology

SCIENCE

Adam Crewe, PhD

Reader in Earthquake Engineering

Keywords:
Built Environments,earthquake engineering,Earthquakes,Structural Dynamics

MEDICAL

Frank DeVocht, PhD

Professor In Epidemiology & Public Health

Keywords:
Alcoholics,Environmental Health,Grace,non-communicable diseases,nuclear radiation

SCIENCE

Matthew Rigby, PhD

Professor in Atmospheric Chemistry

Keywords:
Air Quality,Atmospheric Chemistry,banned substances,Carbon Emissions,Carbon Reductions,Climate Change,Greenhouse Gases,ozone depleting substances,ozone depletion

LIFE

Gavin Phillipson, BA(Hons), CPE, LLM

Professor of Public Law and Human Rights

Keywords:
Free Speech,Hate Speech,Media Law,Privacy,Right to Privacy

MEDICAL

Adam H. R. Finn, MD

Professor of Paediatrics

Keywords:
Immunology,Infectious Diseases,Vaccines

LIFE

Aidan Dodson, PhD

Professor of Egyptology

Keywords:
Ancient Egypt,Egypt

SCIENCE

Alan Champneys, D. Phil.

Professor of Applied Nonlinear Maths

Keywords:
data,mathematical models,oscillations,stem

SCIENCE

Andy Radford, PhD

Professor of Behavioural Ecology

Keywords:
Animal Behavior,Animal Sounds,Bioacoustics,Habitats,Wildlife

LIFE

Ann Singleton, BA

Senior Research Fellow

Keywords:
Migrants,Migration,Migration Data

SCIENCE

Awais Rashid, PhD

Professor of Cyber Security

Keywords:
computer fraud,Computer Science,cyber crimes,Cyber Criminals,Cybersecurity

SCIENCE

Bruce W. Drinkwater, PhD

Professor of Ultrasonics

Keywords:
Acoustics,Aircraft Safety,Levitation,Mechanical Engineering,soundwaves,Ultrasonics,Ultrasound

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Charlie Foster, BEd Hons, MSc, PhD

Professor of Physical Activity & Public Health

Keywords:
Exercise,Health,Mental Health,Physical Activity,Public Health,Sports and Recreation

LIFE

David Gordon, PhD

Professorial Research Fellow in Social Justice

Keywords:
Climate Change,Hunger,Poverty,Social Justice,Social Mobility

MEDICAL

David Matthews, PhD

Reader in Virology

Keywords:
COVID-19,Ebola,Proteomics,Respiratory Viruses,SARS-CoV-2,Transcriptomics

SCIENCE

Dimitra Simeonidou, PhD

Professor and Director, Smart Internet Lab Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering - University of Bristol

Keywords:
mobile technology,Optical Communication,smart cities,Telecommunications

LIFE, BUSINESS

Dr Katie Bales, PhD in Law

Lecturer in Law

Keywords:
Asylum Seekers,Detainees,Human Rights,Migration,Poverty,Refugees,Social Mobility

MEDICAL, SCIENCE

Ellen Brooks-Pollock, MSci, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health

Keywords:
Infectious Diseases,mathematical modelling,Social Contact Networks

SCIENCE

Jakob Vinther, PhD

Senior Lecturer

Keywords:
Fossils,macroevolution,Paleontology

LIFE

James Freeman, PhD

Lecturer in Digital Humanities (History)

Keywords:
Conservatism,Election,Government,Ideology,Liberty,Neoliberalism,Political Campaigns,Politics

SCIENCE

Kate Hendry, PhD

Associate Professor

Keywords:
Climate Change,Geochemistry,Nutrients,Oceanography,Oceans,Sea Life

SCIENCE, LIFE

Kirsten Cater, PhD

Professor of Human-Computer Interaction

Keywords:
augmented reality,Big Data,Crowdsourcing,Gamification,Immersive Technology,Virtual Reality

LIFE

Leah Tether, PhD

University Education Director

Keywords:
Digital Humanities,medieval literature,medieval studies,Merlin

SCIENCE

Lucy Berthoud, PhD in Space Physics

Professor of Space Systems Engineering

Keywords:
Asteroids,Engineering Education,MARS,Satellites,Space,Space Debris and Micrometeoroid Impact,Space Engineering,Space Exploration,Space Missions,Spacecraft

SCIENCE