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The University of Bristol’s roots date back to 1876. Since its formation it has become one of the leading institutions among the UK’s Russell Group of universities and operates globally, where it is recognised for its research and academic excellence.
The University has a strong interdisciplinary approach and regularly features among the top ranking institutions in global league tables.
The University of Bristol’s mission is ‘to pursue and share knowledge and understanding, both for their own sake and to help individuals and society fulfil their potential’. This is underpinned by a vision where the University of Bristol is an international powerhouse of learning, discovery and enterprise, whose excellence is acknowledged locally, nationally and globally, and that is:
Dedicated to academic achievement across a broad range of disciplines, and to continuous innovation and improvement Research-intensive, supporting both individual scholarship and interdisciplinary or thematic research of the highest quality A centre for intellectually demanding, research-informed education that nurtures independence of mind and helps students achieve their personal goals and serve society’s needs, both during and after their time here An inclusive and collaborative community of scholarship that attracts and retains people with outstanding talent and potential from all walks of life and all parts of the world A stimulating and supportive environment for all students and staff, distinguished by a commitment to high standards, respect for the individual and a strong sense of collegiality Committed to operating in a sustainable manner Engaged with society’s interests, concerns, priorities and aspirations A major contributor culturally, environmentally and economically to Bristol and the South West Well led and responsibly run, with an emphasis on consultative decision-making and open communication as well as personal responsibility and accountability Key to Bristol’s vision is a clear and consistent articulation of and dialogue with its many stakeholder and publics about the wide range of research carried out at the Institution and hence is often featured in many national and international media. It has a proud history of two way dialogue as part of its research activities and addresses the world’s key challenges through an interdisciplinary approach.
The University also plays a lead role in the city of Bristol’s cultural and economic well being and carries out an extensive programme of events and activities on behalf of the city, as well as being a keen supporter of partner organisations’ activities.
The University is keen to support initiatives like The Conversation as part of a continual drive to increase the collective understanding of and input into high quality research.
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Professor of Developmental Psychology in Society, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer, School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in History of Art and Liberal Arts, University of Bristol
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Research Fellow, School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in Sociology, University of Bristol
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Professor of Dryland Hydrology, School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
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Associate Professor of Law, University of Bristol
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PhD Candidate in Creative Writing, University of Bristol
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Professor of Film and Digital Arts, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer in Anatomy, University of Bristol
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Professor of Quantitative Social Geography, University of Bristol
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PhD student in Paleobiology, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of Bristol
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Professor of Modern History, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Bristol
