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Calling all writers: The Bristol Tab is recruiting editors for its 2026/27 team
1+ week, 17+ min ago (1083+ words) There's loads going on across Bristol's universities" from campus updates to Varsity drama " so there'll be no shortage of stories to cover. No experience needed! We're open to students of all years and courses. As long as you're studying at…...
Revealed: New report highlights UWE's impact within Bristol and beyond
1+ week, 4+ day ago (457+ words) Released last week, Oxford Economics" annual report has revealed the UWE Bristol'contributed an estimated "547m to'the West'of England alone in 2023/24. As the largest university in the area,'UWE supported'nearly 9000'jobs in the same period and had an overall impact worth over…...
University of Bristol to implement new mandatory uniform next academic year
1+ mon, 6+ hour ago (503+ words) Leaked images seen by The Bristol Tab reveal plans from the University of Bristol's vice-chancellor, Professor Evelyn Welch, to introduce a mandatory university uniform for all students from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. The move will mean the University…...
It's a 10: Bristol University ranked 10th out of top 12 UK unis
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (585+ words) The QS World University Ranking by Subject 2026 has now been released, scoring universities across the world on academic reputation, reputation among employers, and how often research from each university is cited, pitting over 1, 500 institutions against each other across 55 different disciplines....
Luck of the Irish: An exploration of Bristol's unique obsession with Irish culture
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (125+ words) This being said, Bristol on Saint Patrick's Day is just good craic all round. I hope everyone gets the performative Instagram story they were dreaming of, if not a grand night out. Apparently, we've all caught the Celtic craze. You…...
Vegan in Bristol? Try these five places for a vegan roast dinner
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) One of the most superior plant-based roasts is the Canteen. One of Bristol's trendiest live-music venues by night, the Canteen transforms into a fully vegetarian restaurant, serving a delicious Sunday roast. Right now, the menu offers three main options: Nut…...
A royal visit; Prince William impressed by University of Bristol X UWE tech developments
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) Thursday 22nd January marked a very exciting day for both the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England as the Prince of Wales travelled down from Kensington Palace to learn about the developments both universities are making…...
Bristol one of many universities accused of grade inflation
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (628+ words) The Financial Times (FT) has reported that since 2010/11, there has been an unexplained rise in the number of first-class degrees awarded by top universities, including the University of Bristol. Although Bristol is not amongst the worst offenders, the Office for…...
Uni of Bristol threatened with legal action for not protecting freedom of speech
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (785+ words) A University College London professor has threatened legal action against the University of Bristol, alleging it failed to protect her right to freedom of speech after a talk on gender was disrupted by trans rights protesters. Professor Alice Sullivan led…...
Wills Memorial Building tower tours raise "50, 000 for Bristol Children's Hospital charity
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (439+ words) Thousands of visitors globally have visited the University of Bristol's Wills Memorial Building for its tower tours. By climbing the 68 metre tower, an amazing "50, 000 has been raised towards caring for sick babies and children in the city. "The Grand Appeal…...