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The University of Bristol is a red brick research university in Bristol, England. It received its royal charter in 1909, although it can trace its roots to a Merchant Venturers' school founded in 1595 and University College, Bristol, which had been in existence since 1876. Bristol is organised into six academic faculties composed of multiple schools and departments running over 200 undergraduate courses, largely in the Tyndalls Park area of the city. The university had a total income of £642.7 million in 2017-18, of which £164.0 million was from research grants and contracts. It is the largest independent employer in Bristol.

New realistic computer model will help robots collect Moon dust

“A new computer model mimics Moon dust so well that it could lead to smoother and safer Lunar robot teleoperations. The tool, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol and based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, could be used …

Research reveals rare metal could offer revolutionary switch for future quantum devices

“Quantum scientists have discovered a rare phenomenon that could hold the key to creating a ‘perfect switch’ in quantum devices which flips between being an insulator and superconductor. The research, led by the University of Bristol and published in Science …

Touchy subject: 3D printed fingertip ‘feels’ like human skin

“A highly sensitive, 3D-printed fingertip could help robots become more dexterous and improve the performance of prosthetic hands by giving them an in-built sense of touch. Machines can beat the world’s best chess player, but they cannot handle a …

Bristol scientists develop insect-sized flying robots with flapping wings

“A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots has been developed by a University of Bristol team, using a new method of electromechanical zipping that does away with the need for conventional motors and gears. This new advance, published …

Pioneering new process creates versatile moldable wood

“Structures and vehicles built with sustainable materials are in high demand to meet today’s needs and for future generations. Natural wood already boasts an inherently lower life cycle cost than other materials and is a naturally strong, lightweight, and …

Scientists develop energy saving technique which could help pave way for a carbon neutral society

“Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered a method which will allow for faster communication systems and better energy saving electronics. The breakthrough was made by establishing how to remotely measure the electric field inside a semiconductor device for …

Machine learning algorithm helps unravel the physics underlying quantum systems

“Scientists from the University’s Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QETLabs) have developed an algorithm that provides valuable insights into the physics underlying quantum systems - paving the way for significant advances in quantum computation and sensing, and potentially turning a new …

Combining electronic and photonic chips enables new record in super-fast quantum light detection

“Bristol researchers have developed a tiny device that paves the way for higher performance quantum computers and quantum communications, making them significantly faster than the current state-of-the-art. Researchers from the University of Bristol’s Quantum Engineering Technology Labs (QET Labs …

Revolutionary quantum breakthrough paves way for safer online communication

“The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and an answer to the growing threat of cyber-attacks, thanks to a team of international scientists who have created a unique prototype which could transform how we communicate …

Quantum leap: Bristol’s photon discovery is a major step toward large-scale quantum technologies

“A team of physicists at the University of Bristol has developed the first integrated photon source with the potential to deliver large-scale quantum photonics. The development of quantum technologies promises to have a profound impact across science, engineering and society …