University of Bristol Europe Office

🔆 Bristol Summer 2025 is Here!   Are you an undergraduate student or recent graduate? This is your chance to join one of our dynamic, immersive short-term programmes!    ❓ What's New for 2025?  7 exciting programmes — including 2 brand-new options:    ✅ Arts, Activism & Social Justice  ✅ Biomedical Sciences Lab  ✅ Environmental Humanities  ✅ Exploring Environmental Research (NEW!)  ✅ Innovation & Entrepreneurship  ✅ Medieval Studies (NEW!)  ✅ STEM Research Internships — now with the option to combine 2 projects into a 6-week experience!    ➡️ Most of our programmes are 3 weeks long and offer 10 UK credits (roughly equivalent to 5 ECTS credits or 3 US semester credits).     🌍 Why Choose Bristol Summer?  Students gain an international academic experience, earn credits at a top 10 UK university, develop skills to boost their postgraduate options and careers, and get to explore one of the UK's most vibrant cities.  For more information visit https://lnkd.in/e3ytggPP. For inquiries contact bristol-summer@bristol.ac.uk 

The University of Bristol has been awarded more than €5.5 million in European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant funding! The awards will support three exceptional research projects across diverse disciplines. Many congratulations to: 🏆 Dr. Naomi Millner from Human Geography for research into community involvement in peatland conservation. 🏆 Dr. Thomas Sharp from Biochemistry for a project on proteins that could pave the way for therapies for hard-to-treat diseases. 🏆 Dr. Konstantinos Tsetsos from Psychological Sciences for research into human information processing in decision making.   This success places Bristol joint second in the UK for the number of ERC Consolidator Grants awarded this year—a testament to the outstanding work of our researchers!   Congratulations to the awardees for this achievement! 🎉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gBiqXvbG #ERC #ResearchExcellence #UniversityOfBristol #Innovation

The University of Bristol invites you to the Discover Masters Fair in Paris! We are pleased to announce the University of Bristol’s participation in the Masters Fair taking place this Saturday, 30th November at the InterContinental Le Grand Hotel, Paris, from 10:00 to 15:00. This event offers an excellent opportunity to engage with our representatives, gain insights into our Master’s programmes, and explore how postgraduate study at Bristol can support your academic and professional aspirations. Event Details: Date: Saturday, 30th November 2024 Time: 10:00 – 15:00 Location: InterContinental Paris Le Grand Admission: Free We encourage prospective students to register via the link or QR code on the flyer. We look forward to welcoming you to this informative event. https://lnkd.in/gDXxYy9X

We're delighted to read excellent summaries of and positive feedback on our recent event in Brussels on the #AfricaCharter, organised together with the University of Bristol's Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC), the Coimbra Group and University of Bergen (UiB). - Anneke Newman, PhD https://lnkd.in/enEy6x8m - Louise Nolle https://lnkd.in/esj2iAwu - Eduardo Herrmann https://lnkd.in/ecRbVR6u - Vincenzo Lorusso https://lnkd.in/e6juiR6w Many thanks to all of the speakers and participants for your active involvement - watch this space for the report, photos and film of the event, as well as the launch of a dedicated web-platform for the community of interest around the #AfricaCharter in early 2025!

We are delighted to introduce 2 new colleagues in the University of Bristol Europe Office! Carla F., originally from Germany, completed her BSc in Politics and International Relations at the University of Bristol in 2024. She previously worked at the University as a Student Fellow at the Bristol Institute for Learning and Teaching, leading the Student Research Journal as its Editor-in-Chief, and in two positions as Research Assistant. Alongside her interest in European policy, she is engaged in volunteering activities around democracy protection and political extremism. Outside work she enjoys martial arts and has a brown belt in Karate. Katerina Korneliou, originally from Cyprus, graduated from the University of Bristol Law School in 2023 and has recently finished her MSc in Global Governance and Ethics at UCL. She has previously worked as Student Advisor at the University of Bristol Law Clinic and served as General Secretary of the University of Bristol Law Club in the academic year 2022/23. Her interests include European policy and diplomacy, human rights and climate justice. In her free time, she enjoys taking walks, reading fiction and learning French. Both Carla and Katerina will be working to support the University’s European activities as Policy and Research Development Officers over the next year – welcome both to the team! 

We are excited to co-host a workshop on The Africa Charter: Advancing Transformative Research Collaborations between Africa and the Rest of the World on 6./7. November 2024 in Brussels! This interactive event, convened jointly with the Coimbra Group, with the support of the University of Bergen, will focus on fostering more equitable and impactful research partnerships between African universities and global institutions. Join us to explore how the Africa Charter, co-facilitated by the University of Bristol’s Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC), can deepen research collaboration and further shape Africa-Europe R&I policy and funding. 📅 Date: 6./7. November 2024 📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium Learn more and sign up for the event: https://lnkd.in/eJPq2bwd #AfricaCharter #ResearchCollaboration #PARC #GlobalPartnerships #CoimbraGroup

We are excited to announce that the Bristol & Bath Brussels Office has become the University of Bristol Europe Office! This new, dedicated office is based in Brussels and comes with fresh branding, updated facilities, and the addition of 2 graduate officers to the team this autumn. Headed up by Paul Davies, the Europe Office will focus on supporting colleagues across the University with their European activities. These include raising the profile of the University in Europe, monitoring and influencing policy and funding initiatives, and building relations with key partners. The Europe Office is 1 of 6, which represent the University of Bristol overseas, in China, India, Latin America, Malaysia and North America. It is part of the International Office in the Global Engagement Division. You can keep in touch with our activities via LinkedIn and X (@UoBEurope)!

Find out more about studying at one of the top Vet Schools in the world! The University of Bristol is holding a webinar for international students interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate #Veterinary Medicine in 2025 to learn about studying in the UK, admissions into the Vet School and life as an international student at Bristol. The webinar is open to prospective international students, parents, and student advisors / counsellors, and a recording of the webinar will be made available to all registrants. Date: Wednesday 04/09/2024 Time: 13:00 –14:00 BST Register now via the link below! https://lnkd.in/eEUdbgkb

Thanks to all who joined us for the B&BBO summer drink this week!   It was great to see many University of Bristol students and alumni, and friends of the Office at Woodpecker Kiosk in the sunny Parc de Bruxelles.   Have a great summer and look forward to catching up again soon 🌞   #BristolInBrussels

Join us for our annual B&BBO Summer Drink!    The informal event is open to all University of Bristol alumni, students, and friends of the Office in Brussels.    Where? Woodpecker Kiosk Parc Royal, Pl. des Palais 5, 1000 Brussels When? Tuesday 25th June 2024 from 18:00 Register now via the link below   A welcome drink is included, and additional drinks and snacks will be available to buy from the bar.    We're looking forward to seeing you soon! https://lnkd.in/eu_b3yfv 📸 Woodpecker Park