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Science pioneers
Lynne Walling
“As mathematicians we look at things differently, which means that we can produce things that other people aren’t going to, and that’s exciting.”
Science pioneers
Jeffrey Neal
“Being able to solve problems and have a genuine impact on society gives you quite a buzz.”
Science pioneers
Alexandre Anesio
“One of the best things about science is that it’s curiosity driven and everything you discover has an impact...”
Science pioneers
Tim Dokchitser
“Maths is a language; it’s a little bit like learning Chinese poetry – you can’t do it in five minutes, you have to learn the culture.”
Some of the most significant discoveries of the last century are associated with research carried out in Bristol.
We currently enjoy an outstanding international reputation as is evidenced by the excellent outcome of the last two Research Assessment Exercises, which placed Bristol in the nation's top four science faculties.
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Earth Sciences
Experimental Psychology
Geographical Sciences
Mathematics
Physics- “The faculty consciously creates an environment in which groundbreaking research can take place.”
Professor Jon Keating, Dean of Science
Doctoral Training Centres
The faculty hosts three Doctoral Training Centres and is jointly involved in two others.
Courses are run in association with with major industry partners whose workforce in turn benefit from Bristol's exceptional research and training opportunities.
Research centres
The faculty contributes to a number of research centres, expertly placed to respond to some of the most pressing challenges facing global society, and drawing on the exemplary strengths at the heart of scientific enquiry.
Impact stories
Did you know?
In addition to six Nobel Laureates, the Faculty of Science is proud to count 29 researchers among Bristol's growing number of Fellows of the Royal Society.
Looking to join us?
Our postgraduate students work alongside world-leading experts on a number of taught and research programmes.