Research Frontiers
Discover how academics at the University of Bristol are bringing life to research
Welcome to Research Frontiers, the University of Bristol's quarterly newsletter bringing you the latest innovation and discoveries from our community to yours.
In this issue we look at:
- Why we're mapping the world's tree canopies
- What it means to be home to the UK's largest supercomputer
- How we're mending little hearts.
We also welcome our new Pro VC for Global Engagement, Professor Michele Acuto, who will be responsible for shaping our global civic ambition.
Bristol research news
Advancing AI discovery
Host to the UK’s most powerful supercomputer, Bristol is spearheading AI innovation and scientific discovery.
Closer to a cure for HIV
A new study has shown a virus-like particle (HLP) can effectively 'shock and kill' latent HIV reservoirs.
New lead for global civic
Welcome to our new PVC for Global Engagement, Professor Michele Acuto, who joins us from Melbourne.
Bristol research impact
Cybersecurity and the Classics
How lives intersect with technology has been debated for over 3,000 years. New research shows that some of our concerns were just as relevant in the classical era - providing lessons for navigating today’s digital world.
Mending little hearts
Congenital heart defects develop in the womb. For children living with these defects, repeated surgeries can be traumatic. Ground-breaking technology in the form of mesenchymal cell heart plasters that grow with a child's heart offer hope.
Supporting victims of GBV
Gender based violence (GBV) is globally recognised as a violation of human rights. Our research has improved support for survivors of gender based violence - and led to changes in policy and healthcare practice around the world.
Bristol ResearchPods
Hydrogen as renewable fuel
Dr Neha Chandarana discusses potential applications of hydrogen, from a heat source to enabling net zero in aerospace.
Creating resilience in deep tech
CEO of Science Creates talks about the ecosystem that is putting Bristol on map as a global centre for deep tech.
Advancing antibiotic stewardship
Dr Neciah Dorh's journey from PhD student to health-tech CEO was shaped by a drive to end antibiotic resistance.
Bristol research films
Mapping world tree canopies
Discover how establishing an international network of forest data is providing a new picture for global forest health.
Tackling the UK housing crisis
How could a move to enhance the protection of tenants, inadvertently trigger unlawful evictions of tenants?
Debunking nuclear myths
Uncover the biggest misconceptions of nuclear energy - and how much waste reactors really produce.
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