New study links wealth inequality and human sustainability across millennia
Wealth inequality has been linked to human sustainability for over 10,000 years. That’s according to a new study led by Professor Dan Lawrence from our Archaeology department.
University of Bristol academic’s Radio 4 drama Man Friday wins prestigious award
University of Bristol lecturer Dr Edson Burton has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Tinniswood Award which recognises the best audio drama script of the year.
Light bulb moment for understanding DNA repair switches
Researchers from the University of Birmingham have uncovered answers that provide the detail to explain two specific DNA repair processes that have long been in question.
Not Supernova Born: Warwick and ESA researchers discover unusual birthplace of magnetar neutron star
Researchers and alumni from The University of Warwick have worked as part of a European Space Agency (ESA) team...
Philosophy study suggests ‘negligent racism’ shaped global Covid-19 response
Were the lockdown policies implemented around the globe during the Covid-19 pandemic racist?
Graduate entrepreneurs release period cup cleaning case
Bristol graduates who won funding from the University to launch their startup have today released their portable period cup cleaning and sterilisation case.
Transition day helps underrepresented students prepare for university life
The University of Southampton hosted 50 A-level students from across the UK at a ‘transition day’ to support their step up to university.
Building soil carbon with beneficial microbes
Field trials conducted at The University of Queensland show microbial biotechnology could be a game-changer for farming with simultaneous benefits for soil regeneration, crop yield and carbon sequestration.
Caspian Sea decline threatens endangered seals and coastal communities
Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University of Leeds has found.
World’s largest study reveals the long-term health impacts of flooding
The world’s largest and most comprehensive study of the long-term health impacts of flooding – via analysis of over 300 million hospitalisations records in eight countries prone to flooding events...