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“Ground-breaking moment for science, innovation and technology” as UK’s most powerful supercomputer is officially online and debuts in global league
13 May 2024
The UK’S fastest and most powerful supercomputer, located at the University of Bristol, is now officially online, with pioneering technology helping to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence.
- “Ground-breaking moment for science, innovation and technology” as UK’s most powerful supercomputer is officially online and debuts in global league 13 May 2024 The UK’S fastest and most powerful supercomputer, located at the University of Bristol, is now officially online, with pioneering technology helping to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence.
- Message from the Vice-Chancellor: upholding our shared values of mutual respect, support and compassion on campus 8 May 2024 You may be aware that a group of students are currently occupying the grassy area opposite Senate House as a form of protest about the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. This follows similar protests at universities across the UK and the US in the past few weeks. Our Security Services are working hard to ensure that everyone feels safe on campus.
- Unlocking insights into insomnia: UK Biobank data reveals discrepancies between reported symptoms and GP records 8 May 2024 GP data can provide unique insights into common health conditions, new research looking at insomnia symptom prevalence in England has shown. The University of Bristol-led study, published in BMJ Open today [8 May], also highlights the value of improving access to this data for future health research.
- Outstanding students celebrated at glitzy event 2 May 2024 Inspiring students were given the star treatment at a glitzy event celebrating their Outstanding achievements.
- Bristol spinout developing innovative acoustic technology to move cells secures £450,000 funding 2 May 2024 A University of Bristol spinout company that is developing cutting edge technology which uses acoustic waves to move cells inside sterile containers without touching them has closed its first funding round.
- Bristol scientist leading charge to help UK achieve ‘net zero’ wins prestigious fellowship 2 May 2024 A University of Bristol physicist, who is training the next generation of nuclear scientists to meet future energy needs more sustainably, has been awarded a research fellowship.
- Award-winning Chelsea Flower Show garden takes root at the Botanic Garden 1 May 2024 A Gold medal winning garden - crowned ‘Best in Show’ at the 2021 RHS Chelsea Flower Show - that is leading the way in environmental sustainability, and gifted to Bristol by Guangzhou, will be unveiled at the University of Bristol’s Botanic Garden today, Wednesday 1 May 2024, after being rebuilt. Bristol has been twinned with Guangzhou since 2001.
- New study sheds light on the debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery for osteoarthritis 1 May 2024 A new study has provided valuable insights into the ongoing debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery: reverse total shoulder replacement and anatomical total shoulder replacement as a treatment for patients with osteoarthritis.
- Bristol academic wins 2024 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize for pioneering research 30 April 2024 A University of Bristol physicist has been selected as the winner of the Oxford Instruments 2024 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize which recognizes the work of young scientists in Europe researching ultra-low temperatures or high magnetic fields.
- Innovative start-ups receive windfall in boost to Bristol’s creative technology centre 30 April 2024 Creating dialogue for every possible outcome in video games, moving musical experiences from stereo to immersive and holding ticketed events in virtual spaces are among seven pioneering projects which have been granted a share of £1.2 million.
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