Articles for University Of Bristol

UK tribunal says academic discriminated against due to anti-Zionist beliefs
10 months, 2 weeks ago

UK tribunal says academic discriminated against due to anti-Zionist beliefs

Al Jazeera  

Professor David Miller hails decision after employment tribunal rules he was unfairly and wrongfully dismissed by University of Bristol. At the conclusion of proceedings on Monday, Miller successfully claimed discrimination “based on his philosophical belief that Zionism is inherently racist, imperialist, and colonial, a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010”, said his legal representatives, Rahman Lowe. Miller, who was …

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Climate change study puts expiration date on all mammals
1 year, 2 months ago

Climate change study puts expiration date on all mammals

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The newly emerged supercontinent would effectively create a triple whammy, comprising the continentality effect, hotter sun and more CO …

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Man completes his PhD after 50 years!
1 year, 10 months ago

Man completes his PhD after 50 years!

Hindustan Times  

Nick Axten received a Fulbright scholarship for a PhD in mathematical sociology at the University of Pittsburgh in 1970 but after five years, he returned to the UK with unfinished business. Dr Nick Axten in the early 1970s and on the day of his graduation On February 14, 2023, he received his PhD from the University of Bristol. “They are …

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University of Bristol professor is sacked after disciplinary hearing into comments about Israel
3 years, 2 months ago

University of Bristol professor is sacked after disciplinary hearing into comments about Israel

Daily Mail  

A University of Bristol academic who received a barrage of criticism for comments he allegedly made about Israel has been dismissed. University of Bristol academic David Miller, who received a barrage of criticism for comments he allegedly made about Israel, has been dismissed But supporters of Prof Miller have previously warned of 'an attack on academic freedom' and the academic …

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Study finds certain drug targets for memory enhancement
3 years, 3 months ago

Study finds certain drug targets for memory enhancement

Hindustan Times  

Specific drug targets within the neural circuits that encode memories and pave the way for significant advances in the treatment of a broad spectrum of brain disorders have been identified by a new University of Bristol-led research. Lead author, Professor Jack Mellor, from the University of Bristol's Centre for Synaptic Plasticity, said: "These findings are about the fundamental processes that …

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