University of Bristol

Balancing life in medical scrubs with a professional cricket career? That's no small feat. 🏏🙌

We're so proud of Kamran Dhariwal who has signed his first professional cricket contract, joining Gloucestershire Cricket on a two-year deal.

Kamran, currently studying medicine at the University of Bristol, has already enjoyed a successful rookie year with the club, with this new contract coming after he made his senior debut in May.

Congratulations, Kam 🎉

Read more here 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x4Jqa

📸 Photo credit: Ciara Hillyer

Tell us your favourite Bristol memory! 📣💭

As we approach our 150th anniversary, we're looking back at the moments, friendships and experiences that have shaped our community over the years.

Whether you studied, worked, taught, researched or visited here, we'd love to hear your favourite University of Bristol memory ❤️

It could be:
A graduation day you'll never forget🎓
A lifelong friendship 🫶
Your favourite spot on campus 🏛️
A moment that changed your life 🌟

Share your memory in the comments and help us celebrate 👇

We're moving in! 📦🥳

Over the summer, staff are starting to move into our new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus.

Here's a sneak peak inside the Sloane Robinson Building as we get ready for September 👀✨

Fur the love of animals...🐾♥️

The University of Bristol's world-renowned Veterinary School will be appearing in the new season of the ITV series “Fern Britton: Inside the Vet’s” this Sunday (July 19) at 11:30am.

This heart-warming series, which has become a must-watch for animal lovers everywhere, takes viewers behind the scenes in episode two to see our incredibly dedicated and talented staff deliver first-rate teaching for our students as they develop their practical veterinary skills.

Nestled on the edge of the beautiful Mendip hills, Bristol Veterinary Hospital can be found at our Langford Campus. Here we work closely with our clinical partners Langford Vets multidisciplinary, small animal referral hospital, farm animal and small animal practices.

Make sure to tune in this Sunday:

📺 “Fern Britton: Inside the Vet’s” on ITV - Episode 2
🗓️ Sunday 19 July
⏰ 11:30am

From Bristol to BAFTA and back again!

Krishnendu Majumdar, award-winning producer, former BAFTA Chair and Bristol alumnus, has received an honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University of Bristol for his outstanding contribution to film and television, and leadership in championing diversity and inclusion within the creative industries.

A Bristol Drama and English graduate, Krishnendu has built a distinguished career spanning more than three decades – winning a BAFTA for the acclaimed Channel 4 drama I Am Ruth by Dominic Savage, starring Kate Winslet, and an International Emmy for the David Hasselhoff mockumentary Hoff the Record.

He served as Chair of BAFTA between 2020 and 2023, becoming both the youngest person in 35 years and the first person of colour to hold the role.

We were both proud and delighted to welcome Krishnendu back to the University to celebrate his outstanding talent, creativity, and commitment to telling stories that matter.

Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21x4db7

We’re incredibly proud of Dennis Chin, who has just graduated with a masters degree in mechanical engineering despite suffering from eczema so bad he couldn’t hold a pen.

Thanks to specialist medical treatment and support from his senior tutor, he managed to overcome his condition and was presented with a special award from his department in recognition of his achievements.

Congratulations Dennis, you’re an inspiration to us all and we wish you well for your future career 🎉

Read more about his motivational story here: https://brnw.ch/21x4cDR

Happy Graduation to Bristol’s Class of 2026 ✨🎉🎓

We’ve loved celebrating all your hard work with you and hope you’ve enjoyed yourselves! 👏❤️

Thanks to hannah__land_ on Instagram for sharing this fabulous graduation photo in the Palm Temple on campus 📸🌈

“A highlight of my year” 🎓❤️

Charles is one of the amazing volunteers who helps make graduation season special for our guests and graduates ❤️

As a himself, he’s been helping build Bristol’s alumni community in different ways for 18 years!

Interested in getting involved with the University of Bristol alumni and friends community? Hear more from Charles about his experiences: https://brnw.ch/21x49C7

Meet the fossil collector whose lifelong passion earned him an honorary degree 🎓🦴

Simon Carpenter, who began finding fossils in the garden of his childhood home, has been recognised for his contributions to scientific discovery and education 📚

Among his most significant discoveries is a previously unknown species of pliosaur, later named Pliosaurus carpenteri in his honour.

Today, a life-sized model of the giant marine reptile, affectionately known as "Doris", hangs from the ceiling of Bristol Museum & Art Gallery 🖼️

️Read more about Simon's story here: https://brnw.ch/21x49g4