More than 1,400 students are currently holding a rent strike, claiming the university has not offered them enough support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bristol University U-turns over threats to take unpaid rent out of bursaries

725 students at the university have now tested positive for coronavirus and want to withhold rent payments.

Bristol University students set for rent strike

Cases at the university have risen by more than 100 cases in a single day.

More than 500 Bristol University students test positive for coronavirus

A University of Bristol halls of residence building has been placed in lockdown after 40 students tested positive for coronavirus.

University halls placed in lockdown as coronavirus cases double

As the West Country's infection rate increase yet again David Wood takes a look at the role Universities are playing in it all.

David Wood: Coronavirus and our universities

Students arriving at the University of Bristol are being warned to keep to strict Covid rules or risk being thrown off their courses. 

Students told 'keep to the Covid rules' or risk getting thrown out

Research findings will create new knowledge and tools to help schools deal with an outbreak of COVID-19.

Bristol University research hopes to limit coronavirus transmission in schools

The Student Union passed the 'Changing our language to embrace body positivity' in June and will be active for the next three years. The policy will mean staff undertake training around the harmful impact of weight stigma. 

The University taking on 'fatphobia' in its sports facilities

The new study reveals findings that people might find surprising.

Teenagers' anxiety levels improved during lockdown, according to researchers

The parents of a student who suffered with severe social anxiety and took her own life are seeking legal action against Bristol University, claiming their daughter's mental health was neglected while she was there. 

Parents of student who took her own life to sue university 

Professor Hugh Brady, vice-chancellor and president, acknowledged racism was 'still very much part of everyday life.'

Bristol University set to review building names with links to slave traders

A student who was in foster care for years say those without families need more support during the pandemic.


Student says care leavers need more support during coronavirus

Around 220 medics from the University of Bristol and more than 50 from the University of Exeter have qualified early to help fight Covid19.

Hundreds of medical students fast tracked to help in fight against Covid19

Bristol researchers are studying different forms of coronavirus to better understand it.

Bristol scientists studying coronavirus to understand the virus

The researchers are hoping their findings will help to identify young girls at risk and prevent them from developing the disorders.

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