Improving lives through engineering
This National Engineering Day, we’re celebrating staff and students at the University of Bristol who are improving lives through engineering.… Read more
Category: Health and Society
Democratising microfluidics: getting ‘lab on a chip’ tools to where they’re needed most
Democratising microfluidics: getting ‘lab on a chip’ tools to where they’re needed most
A team from the University of Bristol has developed a low-cost way of prototyping microfluidic devices, which could revolutionise access to medical diagnostic devices.… Read more
EPIC-KITCHENS: bringing helpful AI closer to reality
Bristol University celebrates three years of EPIC-KITCHENS
Computer vision could revolutionise all aspects of everyday life.… Read more
Social distancing and safety in Engineering
Social distancing and safety in Engineering
As lockdown restrictions are eased in England, we have re-opened some of our buildings.… Read more
Building bridges to a fairer future
Building bridges to a fairer future
Our teaching staff are passionate about passing knowledge and expertise on to the next generation.… Read more
Students for sustainability
Students for sustainability
Find out what inspired three of our undergraduates – Ellie Nelson-Coles and Helen Inman (Engineering Design) and Jade Low (Mechanical Engineering) – to study their subjects and help tackle global issues such as climate change and sustainability.… Read more
DIY health and a wider approach to medical tech
DIY health and a wider approach to medical tech
It’s estimated that around four million people are living with diabetes in the UK and it’s on the increase.… Read more
Cooking With Electricity In Nepal
Cooking With Electricity In Nepal
PhD student Will Clements tells us how switching from cooking with biomass to cooking with electricity is saving time and saving lives in Nepal.… Read more
Fitter, Happier… The Rise Of Social Robots
Fitter, Happier… The Rise Of Social Robots
PhD student Katie Winkle explains how socially assistive robots can provide motivation and guidance for those in need of a companion.… Read more
Earthquake-Proofing Schools In Nepal
Earthquake-Proofing Schools In Nepal
Professor Anastasios Sextos explains how his group have developed a new method for building earthquake-proof schools in Nepal.… Read more