News
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Expert judgement provides better understanding of the effect of melting ice sheets
20 May 2019
Melting ice sheets in Greenland and the Antarctic, and subsequent sea level rise (SLR) this will cause, is widely recognised as posing a significant threat to coastal communities and ecosystems.
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Study using activity monitors to track cats' activity levels
20 May 2019
Does your cat live indoors? Researchers from the University of Bristol Vet School want to hear from indoor cat owners for a new study looking at cats' mobility levels using cat activity monitors.
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New book explores 15 centuries of Welsh literature
20 May 2019
The biggest history of Welsh literature, exploring 15 centuries of Welsh writing, is published this week.
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Bristol science companies at Unit DX raise over 20 million
20 May 2019
The University of Bristol and science incubator Unit DX last week celebrated the second anniversary of its partnership and announced over 20 million raised by Unit DX members.
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Test yourself against real surgeons in a giant game of Operation
20 May 2019
Surgeons from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Bristol Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) will be challenging passers-by to a giant game of Operation in Clifton Down Shopping Centre, Whiteladies Road, today [Monday 20 May] from 9am-4pm to mark International Clinical Trials Day.
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Winchester Cathedrals mortuary chests unlocked
16 May 2019
A team of archaeologists and anthropologists from the University of Bristol have been gradually unlocking the secrets hidden within Winchester Cathedrals mortuary chests as part of an on-going research project supported by the Dean and Chapter of Winchester Cathedral.
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Statement following the inquest of Natasha Abrahart
16 May 2019
Natashas death is a tragedy that has affected everyone at the University but in particular the staff and students who knew and worked with her in the School of Physics.
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Bristol's 5G technology gives aspiring musicians chance to play live with Jamie Cullum
16 May 2019
The University of Bristols Smart Internet Lab is behind a landmark musical event that will see amateur musicians rehearse and perform live with platinum-selling artist, Jamie Cullum, from different venues across the UK at the same time.
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New research reveals what was on the menu for medieval peasants
16 May 2019
Scientists from the University of Bristol have uncovered, for the first time, definitive evidence that determines what types of food medieval peasants ate and how they managed their animals.
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Cooling baby treatment one of Nations Lifesavers
16 May 2019
A University of Bristol researcher who discovered that cooling babies who have suffered a lack of oxygen at birth improves their survival without brain damage in later childhood, is named by Universities UK as one of the Nations Lifesavers.
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