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What is human-computer interaction?

Posted on 11/01/202410/05/2024 by Clare Lapworth

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What is human-computer interaction?

Human-computer interaction (HCI), is the study of how technology influences the way we make sense of the world.… Read more

Posted in Computer Science, Robots and Autonomy, Tech

Building a better world: My journey into sustainable engineering

Posted on 01/11/202315/10/2024 by rhiannon.williams

Building a better world: My journey into sustainable engineering

Fuelled by her childhood curiosity, Professor Kathryn Terzano’s journey into Engineering stems from a deep love for people and the planet.… Read more

Posted in Civil Engineering, Energy and Environment, Engineering Includes Me, Materials and Manufacturing, Women in engineering

Exploring digital health through a broader lens

Posted on 08/03/202310/05/2024 by Kathryn Bastow

Nishika at her stand at Bristol Futures 2022

Exploring digital health through a broader lens

How an unexpected encounter with engineering inspired Neshika Wijewardhane’s academic pathway.… Read more

Posted in Engineering Includes Me, Health and Living, Postgraduate (taught)

Should I apply for a PhD?

Posted on 23/01/202314/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Josh Poole and students working on the earthquake shaking table

Should I apply for a PhD?

A PhD can be a really exciting road to take, but before you apply you need to consider whether it’s the right route for you.… Read more

Posted in Uncategorized

Sustaining the Suspension Bridge: digital twinning the built environment

Posted on 07/11/202214/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Sam Gunner, Dr Elia Voyagaki and Dr Maria Pregnolato from the Digital Twin team with the Suspension Bridge in background

Sustaining the Suspension Bridge: digital twinning the built environment

The smooth running of everyday life is hugely dependent on our national infrastructure.… Read more

Posted in Civil Engineering, Transport and InfrastructureTagged digital twin

Improving lives through engineering

Posted on 02/11/202214/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

National Engineering Day - 2022

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

Posted in Design Engineering, Energy and Environment, Health and Living, Health and Society, Outreach, Robots and Autonomy, Transport and Infrastructure

Shaping the future of clean tech with additive manufacturing

Posted on 19/06/202214/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Composite image of Nick Simpson and 3D printed part

Shaping the future of clean tech with additive manufacturing

Electrical machines will play a major role in breaking our dependency on fossil fuels, but they need to be lighter and more efficient to properly meet our future demands.… Read more

Posted in Energy and Environment, Net Zero

Emissions-busting morphing blades for helicopters

Posted on 30/05/202214/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Dr Benjamin King Sutton Woods at Glastonbury Festival

Emissions-busting morphing blades for helicopters

There’s a huge amount of innovation taking place in the aeronautical sector.… Read more

Posted in Energy and Environment, Materials and Manufacturing, Net Zero, Transport and InfrastructureTagged Aerospace Engineering, atmosphere, helicopter blades, rotor, Sustainability

Egocentric computer vision – a giant leap

Posted on 15/03/202214/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

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Egocentric computer vision – a giant leap

Artificial Intelligence can digest and codify the information sighted humans take for granted in our day-to-day processing.… Read more

Posted in AI and Data Science, Computer Science

Democratising microfluidics: getting ‘lab on a chip’ tools to where they’re needed most

Posted on 31/01/202214/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

The microfluidics team enjoying the Bristol harbourside

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

Posted in Health and Living, Health and Society, Mechanical Engineering, Tech

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