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New short courses in human rights

1 May 2013

The Human Rights Implementation Centre (HIRC) based in the University of Bristol Law School is offering three new short courses in human rights.

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Children’s brain processing speed indicates risk of psychosis

1 May 2013

New research from Bristol and Cardiff universities shows that children whose brains process information more slowly than their peers are at greater risk of psychotic experiences.

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Widespread coverage for research on shape-shifting mobile devices

30 April 2013

Research by Dr Anne Roudaut and Professor Sriram Subramanian in the Department of Computer Science about prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand received widespread media coverage in the UK and across the world.

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Delve into the history of Bristol’s hidden gardens

30 April 2013

A rare glimpse into the city’s horticultural history is being offered through a series of guided tours at two of Bristol’s most beautiful and historic gardens. The University of Bristol is inviting people to delve into the rich history of two hidden gems - Goldney Garden and Royal Fort Garden – through tours taking place between May and September.

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Athena SWAN awards

29 April 2013

The University is pleased to announce that the Schools of Social and Community Medicine and Oral and Dental Sciences have both been awarded Silver in their respective applications for Athena SWAN awards.

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Bristol’s School of Chemistry scoops five RSC awards

29 April 2013

Four academics in Bristol’s School of Chemistry have received individual prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and a project involving academics from the Schools of Chemistry, Biological Sciences and Biochemistry has picked up a fifth award for 'world-leading collaborative research'.

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Xenon gas successfully delivered to babies in ambulance

29 April 2013

Two babies at risk of brain injury following a lack of oxygen at birth have received xenon gas and cooling therapy while being transferred from one hospital to another in a specially equipped ambulance.

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Shape-shifting mobile devices

29 April 2013

Prototype mobile devices that can change shape on-demand will be unveiled today [Monday 29 April] by academics in the University’s Department of Computer Science and could lay down the foundation for creating high shape resolution devices of the future.