Bristol's research in 2014-15
In 2014-15, both universities performed strongly in health subjects in the Research Excellence Framework. The…
UWE Bristol invests in simulated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System
The University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) is the first Higher Education Institution…
Can Bristol age positively?
Guy Robertson, Director of Positive Ageing Associates, explores how negative attitudes to ageing can affect…
New Associate Dean of Social and Clinical Medicine
Sarah Purdy, Professor of Primary Care in the School of Social and Community Medicine at…
Study finds patients will discuss more problems with GPs they know well
Patients often complain that they can't see the same doctor, but does this matter? A…
AWP involved in dementia delay drug
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust's clinical trials centre, the Kingshill Research Centre, has…
NHS innovation challenge prizes
More than £150,000 will be awarded to new ideas to address England's biggest healthcare challenges…
Primary school pupils lead the way to sun safety
Pupils from May Park Primary School have been recognised for their good work making sun…
Domestic abuse awareness campaign launches in West
A new campaign designed to raise awareness about how to spot domestic violence and abuse…
New evidence linking brain mutation to autism
Findings, published on 15 July in Nature Communications, reveal the extent a mutation associated with…
Ultrasound accelerates skin healing
Healing times for skin ulcers and bedsores can be reduced by a third with the…
Bristol’s work to reduce smoking recognised with award
Bristol City Council has won the CLeaR Leadership award for its continued efforts to reduce…
