University of Bristol

05/06/2026

We’re proud to welcome the first students to our new Hartcliffe and Withywood Microcampus.

Charlotte, Stacy and Mak spoke to the BBC this week about how they’re enjoying our first micro-qualification ‘Skills for a Changing World: Entrepreneurship and Professional studies’ which has been co-designed with the local community and delivered in partnership with Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures.

As a mum of five, Charlotte never imagined she would go to uni.

Now, she's one of 14 women studying for a micro‑qualification at University of Bristol - not on campus, but in her own community ➡️
https://bbc.in/4fUE6Mc

03/06/2026

Officially the UK's coolest city 😎

From our brilliant food scene to our a creative culture, we aren't surprised that Bristol has claimed the title in the 🌈🍧

(We even think it's pretty cool 😉)

29/05/2026

Did you know it’s National Walking Month? 👟

Step back in time and join Dr Evan Jones as he brings Bristol’s medieval past to life. Follow a route fellow Bristolians have walked for centuries – and one you can still do today!

Walk Bristol's oldest walk yourself by following the purple line on Evan's map: https://brnw.ch/21x2UfF

29/05/2026

We celebrated our very first Student Teaching Awards last night 🏆

These awards recognise the incredible staff and teams who make a real difference to teaching and the student experience across the University.

Co-created with Bristol Students’ Union, students have been at the heart of the awards, from nominating and shortlisting to presenting on the night.

With more than 600 nominations submitted, it’s clear just how much impact great teaching and support have on our community.

Guests also enjoyed brilliant performances from the String Quartet Society and the Bristol University Latin American and Ballroom Dancing Society, showcasing the amazing talent of our students.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners 👏

Read the full story here: https://brnw.ch/21x2VTb

18/05/2026

We’re excited to announce the winner of this year’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition! 🎉

First place went to Gulnur Zulpukarova (Chemistry), whose research into antibacterial nanostructured surfaces offers an innovative way to tackle harmful bacteria without relying on antibiotics 🏆

Runner-up was Rachael Laidlaw (Interactive Artificial Intelligence, PhD), recognised for her work using AI to improve wildlife monitoring and support conservation 🥈

The People’s Choice Award was won by Amaia Alcalde Anton (Biological Sciences, PhD) for her presentation on butterflies and memory 👏

Well done to all eight finalists for delivering brilliant research in just three minutes and showing the strength of Bristol’s postgraduate community!

Read more about the competition: https://brnw.ch/21x2AS5

15/05/2026

A night to remember ✨

Yesterday evening, we celebrated the power of sport and our remarkable athletes, coaches, and volunteers who have excelled over the past 12 months.

Our annual Reds Awards, held at Goldney Hall, were also an opportunity to recognise how sport brings people together, on and off the pitch, by promoting a sense of belonging, removing barriers to participation, and recognising achievement comes in many forms.

We were delighted to be joined by special guest Sabrina Pace-Humphreys , ultra-runner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners, along with our Vice-Chancellor Evelyn Welch.

Congratulations to this year’s winners; you are all role models and continue to be a source of inspiration 👏 💫

Find out more about the Reds Awards 2026 👇
https://brnw.ch/21x2wIC

(Pictures courtesy of FineTime Photography 📸)

11/05/2026

A major milestone reached ⏱️

The main phase of construction is now complete on the flagship building of our new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus!

It’s been incredible to see the transformation of the derelict Royal Mail Sorting Office site into a new space for learning, collaboration and innovation - plus new public spaces, walking and cycling routes to connect it with the city 🧑‍🎓✨

A huge thank you to everyone who has played a part in getting us here and bringing the project to life, including Sir Robert McAlpine, our partners, suppliers and colleagues across the University.

Watch the video below for a glimpse inside as we enter the final phase before opening our doors to students, staff, partners and the wider community in September… 👇

Read the full story here: https://brnw.ch/21x2oaE

08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough! 🎂

Today, we celebrate a century of inspiration from one of the world’s greatest naturalists.

Sir David was awarded an honorary degree from the University in 1977 and has since filmed programmes with our academic experts, opened our Life Sciences and Animal Welfare and Behaviour buildings, and received the Lifetime Achievement Award at our inaugural Alumni Awards 🏆

Here’s to 100 remarkable years, and to a legacy that continues to inspire generations at Bristol and beyond! 🌍

📷 University of Bristol, and Special Collections, University of Bristol Library (DM1978/5/2)

04/05/2026

Good luck to everyone with assessments this week! 🤞

Don't forget to take plenty of breaks and plan in a treat for when deadlines are over ☀️❤️

Campus is closed for the bank holiday today, but our team will respond to any messages when it reopens tomorrow 📨🌼

23/04/2026

Lights, Camera, Reaction! 🎥

This week, our Smart Cinema is being put to the test, capturing an audience’s response to a film for the very first time.

The one-of-a-kind cinema looks at how audiences respond to what they’re watching, measuring reactions such as heart rate and eye movement.

This will help build a clearer picture of what pulls people into a story and will be used by filmmakers to inform the editing process.

MyWorld's Smart Cinema is based at The Sheds, within the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.

An audience of 200 watched short sci-fi film RENO as part of the study. Produced by Lux Aeterna, RENO was also filmed in MyWorld’s experimental studio on its virtual production stage.