http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/ Latest news from the University of Bristol en-gb Thu, 23 May 2013 09:17:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss news-team@bristol.ac.uk news-team@bristol.ac.uk http://www.bris.ac.uk/university/web/terms-conditions.html 60 Search news archive by keyword news_text http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/news-results.html http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/ http://www.bristol.ac.uk/images/rss.logo.gif http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9405.html Great George, the nine-and-a-half-ton bell in the tower of the University of Bristol’s Wills Memorial Building, will ring for five minutes at 1.30pm today [Wednesday, 22 May] to mark the anniversary of the University’s Royal Charter. Wed, 22 May 2013 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9405.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9398.html The winners of an inaugural competition to capture the essence of health and wellbeing on camera have been revealed, with staff and students at the University of Bristol exercising their photographic skills to produce some colourful and thought-provoking images. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9398.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9388.html Staff and students who want to improve their fitness and raise money for charity have the chance to run the Bristol Half Marathon for the University Cancer Research Fund. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:40:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9388.html Staff notices http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9369.html A manager from the University of Bristol’s Human Resources team has become the 500th person to volunteer at the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games, which will be held in Bristol and Bath in August. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:20:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9369.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9372.html Members of the School of Physics’ Micro- and Nano structural Materials research group took the prize for Best Team Perfomance in a four-week University challenge to promote walking organised by the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:46:24 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9372.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9346.html The University’s Single Sign-On (SSO) page, which is used to authenticate staff’s access to a number of University online services, is changing from next Tuesday [7 May 2013]. Thu, 02 May 2013 10:14:10 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9346.html Staff notices http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9339.html 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. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:43:57 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9339.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9316.html The Spring issue of Nonesuch, the University of Bristol’s magazine, is available now. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9316.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9311.html Researchers at the Universities of Bristol and Cardiff will today [Friday 19 April] show how groundbreaking ultra high definition (UHD) technology is making a real difference in remote medical training and diagnosis, with 3D demonstrations on a ‘virtual patient’. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9311.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9294.html Deputy Vice-Chancellor David Clarke provides staff and students with an update on capital building projects across the University. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:35:01 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9294.html Staff and student notices http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9288.html The second phase of the Google implementation will be taking place this week with the aim that all staff and postgraduate research students will use Google Calendar from Monday 15 April. This will replace the Oracle Calendar service. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:25:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9288.html Staff notices http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9272.html Over the Easter weekend email for staff and postgraduate research students at the University of Bristol moved to Gmail. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9272.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9223.html The use of words with emotional content in books has steadily decreased throughout the last century, according to new research from the Universities of Bristol, Sheffield, and Durham. The study, published today in PLOS ONE also found a divergence between American and British English, with the former being more 'emotional' than the latter. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9223.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9217.html Students and staff can now view plans for the next stage of the Priory Road development in the café of the Social Sciences Complex in Priory Road. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:30:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9217.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9211.html One of Bristol’s most historic buildings is to be transformed into a business and innovation hub thanks to an agreement between the University of Bristol and the city council. A total of £1.5 million is being invested to breathe new life into the Engine Shed, which was built by Brunel and previously housed the Empire and Commonwealth Museum at the entrance to Bristol Temple Meads station. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:02:52 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2013/9211.html Press releases