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November: University of Bristol to develop new ‘British Library’ for the AI age | News and features | University of Bristol

🌐 Bristol is building the future of AI!

A new National AI Data Facility will sit alongside Isambard-AI, the UK’s most powerful supercomputer, creating a ‘British Library’ for the AI age.

Read the full story here – www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/no...

Empowering Indigenous Voices through Animation | The Enterprise Sessions with Dr. Camilla Morelli Dr. Morelli shares her journey from Italy to the Amazon, where she spent 15 years conducting ethnographic fieldwork with an indigenous group

What happens when anthropology meets animation?

Dr. Camilla Morelli was interviewed by Professor Michele Barbour on The Enterprise Sessions about her work with Indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest to coproduce animated films.

🎧 Listen here brnw.ch/21wXCOW

Our Vice-Chancellor @evelynwelch.bsky.social joined the UK’s largest trade mission to India with Keir Starmer.

She reflected: “India is a key partner in global higher education. The visit strengthened ties and reaffirmed our commitment to collaboration.”

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWzJe

October: Bristol Vice-Chancellor joins Government delegation to Mumbai | News and features | University of Bristol

(2/2) As previously announced, we’re opening our first international campus in Mumbai in 2026. We've also recently announced a formal agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, focusing on innovation in teaching and translational research.

Learn more: brnw.ch/21wWtnM

(1/2) Our Vice-Chancellor and President Professor @evelynwelch.bsky.social is among 125 UK leaders to join Prime Minister Keir_Starmer on the UK’s largest ever trade mission to India, strengthening our growing partnerships.

Why Are Kids So Funny? The emergence of humor so early in life suggests something important about human nature.

Why are kids so funny?

Before kids can talk, they joke 😂🍼

Our researcher Elena Hoicka talks to the @newyorker.com about her research on how humour is one of the first ways we learn to think and connect.

👇 Dive into the science of early humour: www.newyorker.com/culture/open...

🚀 Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith has officially opened our new micro-campus in Hartcliffe and Withywood.

The initiative, run in partnership with Hartcliffe and Withywood Ventures, is designed to make higher education more accessible to all.

Learn more: bristol.ac.uk/news/

🏅 Professor Anthony Davis has received the 2025 Royal Medal for Applied Sciences. His work on glucose-binding molecules led to GluHUT, a synthetic receptor that could transform diabetes management. The research also led to spinouts Ziylo, Carbometrics, and Science Creates. Learn more brnw.ch/21wVeQK

Team Bristol advances to Round Two of University Challenge 🛎️

A strong showing and a proud moment for the University!

#UniversityChallenge #TeamBristol #UoB

🚀 The University of Bristol has been named Research University of the Year 2026!

🎓 We’ve also jumped to 8th in the overall league table! Learn more about the Daily Mail University Guide 👉 brnw.ch/21wUUUA

Congratulations to everyone getting their A-Level Results today 👏

We have Clearing spaces available for students to join us in September: brnw.ch/21wUU2x

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#ResultsDay

'Wouldn’t it be great if we could encourage healthier, greener meal choices without people noticing?
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Researchers have found a clever way to switch up options on a weekly menu to do just that. Take a peek how⬇️
bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/au...
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BBC Inside Science BBC Radio 4 has been exploring the most powerful computer the UK has ever seen 🖥️🤯

Hear how our Isambard-AI #supercomputer is being used to carry out groundbreaking new research: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

📢 We’re thrilled to announce a historic milestone for the University of Bristol: our first international campus in Mumbai.
A collaboration across cultures and communities, the campus will unite two cities through education, innovation and partnership ➡️ bristol.ac.uk/news/2025/july/mumbai-campus.html

In his first year Archie suffered a serious spinal injury threatening his daily life and education.

Despite this he never gave up and has achieved a first-class Biological Sciences master's! 🙌

Archie has been an inspirational student, read about his many accomplishments here: brnw.ch/21wUdq9

When Paul was 17 he was in a life-threatening accident, putting his life on hold and delaying his university ambitions by a decade.

Now, despite living with debilitating pain, Paul has graduated at 32 with his medical degree! 🙌

Congratulations to you Paul! 👏 Read his story here: brnw.ch/21wUmIK

We're still reflecting on yesterday’s historic launch of the UK’s most powerful supercomputer, Isambard-AI 💻

A behind-the-scenes look – from the switch on with Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology Peter Kyle, to a glimpse of the system itself. Read more 👉 brnw.ch/21wUdXk

🚀 The UK’s most powerful AI supercomputer, Isambard-AI, is now live in Bristol. Officially launched at the NCC today by Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology Peter Kyle, it can complete 80 years of human work in one second. A new era for research begins🔬
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