Gregor McLennan obituary Other lives: Sociologist and cultural theorist at Bristol University The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’ Exclusive: Prof Evelyn Welch, vice-chancellor of Bristol University, believes her daughter’s success shows value of arts education The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Don Egginton obituary Other lives: Economist and head of department at Bristol University with a parallel occupation as an accomplished artist The Guardian - UK · Jun 28
It’s a myth that Bristol is the UK’s coolest city Letters: This myth that masks the city’s deprivation problems is perpetuated by the privileged alumni of Bristol University who barely ever stepped out of Clifton and its leafy surrounds, says Jane Ghosh The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
Andy Whitelaw obituary Doctor whose groundbreaking techniques for premature babies include ‘therapeutic cooling’ for newborns with oxygen deprivation The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025
Oliver Russell obituary Other lives: Policy expert on care for people with learning disabilities who helped draw up the Blair government’s 2001 Valuing People white paper The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2025
‘DIY swab kits? It’s better than doing nothing’: the controversial scheme to tackle rape on campus We join volunteers in Bristol as they hand out DNA test kits they say can empower victims and deter perpetrators … and hear from critics who call the project reckless The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2025
‘It’s the robot we were all expecting – like C3PO’: why aren’t humanoids in our homes yet? Tesla and others are trying to infuse robots with artificial intelligence, yet their development is dogged by technical and safety challenges. But the dream of a multipurpose domestic droid lives on The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2024
‘I feel disgusted and ashamed’: Bristol student camp one of many protesting at university ties to Israel Staff offer support to protesters as locals donate food, drink, bedding and books The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2024
‘Sneaky’ social media ads are luring young into gambling, say campaigners Call for stricter rules for betting firms to stop use of promotions with references to popular culture that appeal to under-18s The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024
Thomas Kingston: the remarkable life of the royal who died by suicide after struggling with anti-depressants The ‘exceptional’ financier, one-time hostage negotiator and husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor died by suicide last February. Maddy Mussen reports on his private but remarkable life Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2024
The British national anthem is ponderous rubbish – if a university wants to ditch it, it’s doing us all a favour Was Bristol University giving into ‘woke ideology’, or simply cutting the least good song from an overlong ceremony, asks Guardian contributor Tim Dowling The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
‘Like unscrambling an egg’: scientists alter DNA to save Scottish wildcats A bold genomic process is being harnessed to eliminate decades of interbreeding with domestic moggies The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023
Bristol University to remove slave trader Edward Colston’s emblem from logo An open letter from the vice-chancellor apologises to people who have experienced racism at the university. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023 High court to consider whether universities owe students legal duty of care Campaigners say move would save lives and bring England and Wales in line with other countries
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023 ‘Unthinkable cruelty’: Kenyan expert working at Bristol University denied visa for six-year-old daughter Furious colleagues denounce decision that there are ‘no compassionate grounds’ to allow the child to join her mother
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023 Hannah Lowery obituary Other lives: Archivist who spent a quarter of a century at Bristol University, where she expanded its collection of documents
The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023 Ellen Malos obituary Other lives: Researcher into domestic violence who was involved in the creation of the Bristol Women’s Centre
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023 University students in England ‘have 50p a week to live on after rent’ Maintenance loans almost entirely wiped out by accommodation costs, according to research
Bristol Post · Jun 15, 2023 University of Bristol strikes: UNISON confirms more walk-outs as pay dispute continues The university says it respects their decision but "these are not issues that Bristol can solve on its own"
Bristol Post · Jun 10, 2023 Bizarre signpost at Kingswood Park that points to the sky in man's memory Visitors are encouraged to look up
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Jess Phillips avoids sanction despite again failing to declare payment on time The shadow safeguarding minister declared a payment of £1,000 for giving a lecture at Bristol University two days’ late.
Bristol Post · Jun 6, 2023 Natasha Abrahart's mum speaks in Parliament about student suicides - 'we must stop this' A petition signed by 120,000 forced a debate following the death of a Bristol University student
Bristol Post · Jun 2, 2023 Strikes at Bristol University could clash with open days They are set to walk out again on a five-day strike
Bristol Post · May 26, 2023 Bristol students worried UCU marking and assessment boycott will delay graduation The universities have offered some reassurance