http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/ Latest news from the University of Bristol en-gb Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:08:26 +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/2010/6832.html The John Cabot Academy Team A, in conjunction with the Environment Agency, have won the Go4SET Best Overall Project Award for their project on water and recycling at the Go4SET Bristol Celebration and Assessment Day (CAD). The prize was presented by Dr Askin Isikveren, Director of Engineering Design at Bristol University. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:34:03 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6832.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6831.html Swimming lessons for both adults and children (aged five and over) wanting either to learn how to swim, gain confidence or improve their stroke begins from Monday 22 February at the University of Bristol swimming pool in Clifton. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:53:41 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6831.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6826.html A new study by researchers at the University of Bristol has found that the UK domestic cat and dog population is larger than previously reported by industry figures. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6826.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6830.html Dr Emma Hitchings, Senior Lecturer in the University’s School of Law, has been appointed a member of the Law Commission's Advisory Group on Marital Property Agreements. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:46:50 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6830.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6829.html The University’s Equality and Diversity Team has launched a new website for staff, bringing together resources and information on balancing work and family. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:10:15 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6829.html Staff notices http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6819.html Children from urban areas whose mothers suffer from depression during pregnancy are more likely than others to show antisocial behaviour, including violent behaviour, later in life, according to new research from the Universities of Cardiff and Bristol published today in 'Child Development'. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:05:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6819.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6824.html Testing has begun on a device that can sniff out the presence of disease by smell, thanks to a £1.3 million award from the Wellcome Trust. OdoReader, developed by Chris Probert from the University and Norman Ratcliffe from UWE, uses pioneering technology to rapidly diagnose Clostridium difficile, by ‘reading’ the odour of stool samples. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6824.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6828.html The recent state of the roads is a clear illustration of what happens when water freezes into crystals of ice. But despite its frequent occurrence, the crystallisation of water is remarkably difficult to understand in detail. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6828.html Research news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6827.html This academic year has already witnessed a remarkable series of success stories around enterprise and innovation from all faculties across the University of Bristol. As the deadline approaches for its annual New Enterprise Competition (NEC), the University pays tribute to some of its inspiring young innovators from 2009. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:52:39 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6827.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6825.html Using satellite transmitters to track the movements of Mediterranean shearwaters – a type of sea bird – researchers found that the bird’s foraging range shrinks on days when fishing boats are operating in the area. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:05:46 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6825.html Research news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6823.html This year’s Semana Cultural (Cultural Week) begins on Monday 8 March. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:06:28 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6823.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6822.html The Students’ Union, which represents University of Bristol students, is hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week (Thursday 4 February). The event gives students the opportunity to have a say about how the Union works for them. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:49:49 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6822.html Other news http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6821.html Carbon emissions from air travel could be reduced thanks to a new collaboration between engineers from the Universities of Bristol and Bath and the aerospace industry. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:41:44 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6821.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6820.html A new analysis of the way the body responds to stress suggests that administering constant high levels of drugs is not the best way to treat this condition. A better way might be to design drugs that follow the body’s own naturally-occurring rhythms. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:18:37 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6820.html Press releases http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6818.html Professor David Wynick has been appointed as the new Director of Research for North Bristol NHS Trust and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:04:40 +0000 http://www.bris.ac.uk/news/2010/6818.html Press releases