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Category: Health and Living

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)

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

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

DIY health and a wider approach to medical tech

Posted on 27/03/202016/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Dr Aisling O'Kane

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

Posted in Computer Science, Engineers in Action, Health and Living, Health and Society, Tech

Fitter, Happier… The Rise Of Social Robots

Posted on 05/09/201920/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Man on treadmill and humanoid robot with 'only 1km to go' display

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

Posted in Engineering Maths, Health and Living, Health and Society, Robotics, Robots and Autonomy

Detecting Deadly Diseases With Sound Waves

Posted on 07/12/201820/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Detecting Deadly Diseases With Sound Waves

Professor Bruce Drinkwater explains how he and his colleagues in Brazil are using acoustics to detect disease.… Read more

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

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