News

Liam Barnett (MEng 2010) owes his life and swimming success to a stranger

12 September 2013

Liam Barnett (MEng 2010) was given the gift of life when he received a new liver in summer 2011 and has since won seven Gold medals in seven record times at the World Transplant Games this summer.

Sheila Anderson (LLB 1956) raises the bar for students

30 August 2013

Our passions make us who we are. They dictate everything we do from what we study to how we spend our time. They also dictate how we choose to help others. For Sheila Anderson (LLB 1956) – whose kind legacy donation to Bristol equals more than £1.5 million – law, learning and opportunity were top of her list.

Convocation Elections Results 2013

1 August 2013

In the Convocation elections 2013, over 626 alumni voted for alumni they wanted to represent them. Each year, members of Convocation are elected to various voluntary roles within the University’s governance structure to represent the views of alumni and to help develop the alumni community. All alumni are members of Convocation and eligible to participate, including academic staff and graduands (final year students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, who successfully obtain their degree in July).

Top five things to do in Bristol this summer

24 July 2013

Come to Bristol this summer for a plethora of family activities: see the sky glow, the streets overrun with animated dogs, primal-screams bust out of Ashton Court, and feet march along an ancient, biological pilgrimage. And don’t forget to take advantage of the 10 per cent alumni discount on the cost of a self-catering flat in the University.

It’s an honour, for Roger Holmes (BSc 1981) and other alumni

12 July 2013

It’s an honour, for Roger Holmes (BSc 1981) and other alumni

Alumni runners complete the Virgin London Marathon

1 May 2013

On 21 April in perfect sunny conditions, five Bristol alumni took on the challenge of running the 2013 Virgin London Marathon.

Bristol hosts alumni receptions in Beijing and Shanghai

26 April 2013

Over 300 Bristol alumni joined Bristol's President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eric Thomas (Hon LLD 2004), and 25 Bristol academics, staff and volunteers, for alumni events in Beijing and Shanghai this week.

Alumni donations to UK universities reach record levels

26 April 2013

Alumni donations to UK universities reach record levels

New student internship scheme

21 February 2013

Following its overwhelming success last year, the University of Bristol Internship Scheme is again underway, offering companies a cost-effective method of recruiting highly-qualified and motivated individuals. Alumni who are interested in getting involved and employing an intern are encouraged to act quickly.

Geek Girl by Holly Smale (BA 2004 MA 2006) secures international book deal

15 February 2013

Holly Smale (BA 2004 MA 2006) has secured an international contract for her book “Geek Girl”. As part of a three book deal, which has already been sold in eight languages, the book is a major achievement for a debut author in an increasingly cautious publishing world.