Steve Tillotson R&I

Image promoting the 'Raynaud's - More than just cold hands' article by Ria Vaportzis on the University of Bradford Research blog

On the @uniofbradford.bsky.social Research Blog, Dr Ria Vaportzis describes how her personal experiences of Raynaud's have led her to look at the mental health effects on others with the condition, leading to a recently published study.

www.bradford.ac.uk/blogs/resear...

Novel scientific method proves pit circle near Stonehenge was man-made, say researchers Archaeologists use multiple types of geophysics equipment to analyse ‘extraordinary structure’

Great coverage in The Guardian of our Archaeology research at @uniofbradford.bsky.social: 'Novel scientific method proves pit circle near Stonehenge was man-made, say researchers'
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

University of Bradford Research and Innovation Annual report 2024/25 front cover featuring BD25, our robot dog in front of Bradford City Hall.

We have now launched our 2024/25 Research and Innovation Annual Report, showcasing 20 of our most notable and interesting stories from the @uniofbradford.bsky.social research community in the last year.

www.bradford.ac.uk/research/Ann...

Dr Ethan Perkins, lecturer in Cancer Biology & Therapeutics, has secured a £24,900 grant from Animal Free Research UK to develop a fully humanised ‘organ-on-a-chip' model of prostate cancer. (1/3)

Women’s voices are essential in the fight for climate justice, and we’re making space for them. Join us on Thursday 6 November for an interactive event featuring leading voices in climate action and policy.

Book your place: bit.ly/475bvxz

#ClimateJusticeforWomen #GenCGov #Bradford2025

In this new article, Dr Daniel Walker, Assistant Professor in Psychology at @uniofbradford.bsky.social's School of Law & Social Sciences argues we need to be more aware of the risks involving sports such that can result in head injuries, such as rugby and football.
www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive...

Children in the North are losing up to 10 years of life due to inactivity and inequality - 2025 - News - University of Bradford Today the University of Bradford joins with universities across the North to call on the Government to take urgent action to improve the lives of children as part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign, which...

Today the University of Bradford joins with universities across the North to call on the Government to take urgent action to improve the lives of children as part of the #ChildrenFirst campaign, which highlights inequalities in the health of young people in the North of England. bit.ly/4nYY7Ck

Polymer innovation takes centre stage at AMRI 2025 - 2025 - News - University of Bradford University of Bradford will host the 2025 International AMRI Conference showcasing cutting-edge research in biopharma, med-tech, and sustainable polymer science.

The University of Bradford is welcoming leading scientists and innovators from across the globe for the Advanced Materials Research Institute (AMRI) Conference this week.

bit.ly/46uMwog

Should nursery care be free in the UK?

Parents can now claim 30 hours of free childcare, but Professor Kerry Papps warns it could backfire and lead to higher costs. www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive...

#ChildcareReform #EarlyYears #EducationFunding #PolicyMatters #WorkforceSupport #UKPolicy

Weight loss drug demand continues to grow in the UK – here’s what’s being done to keep supplies readily available The development of new weight loss drugs is one way that patient access can be ensured in the future.

Demand for weight loss drugs is soaring but what does the future hold for these medicines and will demand outstrip supply?
@lizbreen.bsky.social @jonsilcock.bsky.social

theconversation.com/weight-loss-...

Café Scientifique | National Science and Media Museum Join us in Bradford for a discussion of the latest ideas in science and technology—everyone’s welcome!

Café Scientifique is BACK! 👏

Join us after hours on Thursday 26 June from 18.30 for another evening of discussion around the latest ideas in science and tech. 💭

Head over to our website to book and for more info: www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/caf...

Star-studded line-up for Bradford Literature Festival - 2025 - News - University of Bradford TV stars and political figures will be among the contributors to this year’s Bradford Literature Festival events with University of Bradford links.

Bradford Literature Festival 2025 will be held at a host of venues across the city, including the University of Bradford, a strategic partner of the event, between Friday 27 June and Sunday 6 July.

www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive...

Two surgeons operating on a patient with the word unidentified and the University of Bradford logo.

From using AI to revolutionise donor organ transplants to a one-hour PE test that diagnoses movement skills deficit in children, we use our research and expertise to identify & solve problems that will improve the health and wellbeing of people locally & globally. www.bradford.ac.uk/different/id...

A silhouetted woman kneeling in front of a wind turbine at sunset, with the University of Bradford logo and the word unequal.

We’re making sure those most affected by climate change have their voices heard and cutting deaths and serious illness in pregnant migrant women.Find out more about our work to make the unequal equal: www.bradford.ac.uk/different/eq...

Bradford academic helping to empower children in Pakistan - 2025 - News - University of Bradford A University of Bradford academic has led community engagement events to empower youngsters in Pakistan as part of her study into child sexual abuse (CSA) in the country.

Great story about the work Dr Samina Karim, Associate Professor of Social Work at @uniofbradford.bsky.social, is doing in Pakistan to protect children: www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive...

A virtual laser scan of Bradford City Centre with the word unimaginable and the university logo.

Innovative use of technology, combined with our expertise is helping to shape the future of archaeology and heritage. Find out more about how we take the unimaginable and make it a reality. Different is what we do. www.bradford.ac.uk/different/im...

Another insightful article from Dr Becky Alexis-Martin (@mysteriousdrbex.bsky.social), Lecturer in Peace, Science, and Technology at @uniofbradford.bsky.social on The Conversation:

The latest article on @uk.theconversation.com from Nirma Sadamali Jayawardena, Assistant Professor in Marketing here at @uniofbradford.bsky.social:

Prof Ashraf Ashour in the structural engineering lab at the University of Bradford

Our latest academic profile features Professor Ashraf Ashour, whose #research at the University of Bradford includes the development of green concrete that has the potential to cut CO2 emissions by the construction industry: www.bradford.ac.uk/research/imp...

YouTube video by History Hit Medieval Skeletons Reveal Brutal Final Moments

New video: Dr Jo Buckberry, from the University of Bradford’s School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences, shared her expertise on the latest History Hit film:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBiM...

Image featuring cutaways of young people at a workshop and a profile pic of Dr Eleanor Bryant with the title 'Examining YOung People's mental health'

The most recent Academic Profile on the @uniofbradford.bsky.social Research website is based on my chat with Dr Eleanor Bryant, where she talks about her research on eating behaviours and young peoples mental health... www.bradford.ac.uk/research/imp...

Obligatory first post post. Seeing if we can make BlueSky happen as a place for interesting research-related stuff from our Bradford community... #bradford #research