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Sep 25, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Rhiannon Jenkins |Maud Humphries |Josie Hodgson
By Rhiannon Jenkins, News Co-Deputy Editor The Guardian and The Complete University Guide both rank Bristol 16th in the UK, while the QS World Rankings place the university at 9th nationally and 54th globally. With the new academic year just around the corner, the 2025 UK university rankings have arrived! From The Guardian to The Complete University Guide and the QS World University Rankings, we’re here to see how the University of Bristol measures up.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Maud Humphries
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May 8, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Cara Hene |Maud Humphries |Milan Perera
By Cara Hene, Digital Music EditorIn response to the growing pro-Palestine encampment, VC Evelyn Welch emailed students today saying that the university will not 'adopt an institutional position in relation to the ongoing conflict'. The encampment began on 1 May with seven activists and has since grown in number with numerous tents spanning the grassy area opposite the Indoor Sport Centre.
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Jan 29, 2024 | 
epigram.org.uk | Maud Humphries |Will Standring
By Maud Humphries, News Digital Editor This year's Annual Member's Meeting (AMM) will be held on Thursday 1st February in the Richmond Building, all students can vote and attend. The AMM occurs every year as an opportunity to pass policy and hold SU officers to account. Motions which pass become active SU policies for 3 years.
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
epigram.org.uk | Milan Perera |Maud Humphries
By Milan Perera, Deputy Editor As part of the Black History Month celebrations, the legendary reggae artist Troy Ellis was invited for an in-depth discussion on the origins of reggae music and an intimate performance at the Anson Rooms Bar on Saturday, October 7. The event was organised by the Black Students’ Network (BSN) among other events to mark Black History Month. The proceedings for the evening were led by Madu Ellis of Ujima Radio, who introduced Troy Ellis to the audience.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
epigram.org.uk | Maud Humphries |Milan Perera |Sapphire Hope
By Maud Humphries, News Digital EditorBen Meehan, a University of the West of England student, painted the University of Bristol's Queen's Building orange in a call to action for 'students and faculty staff to join in civil resistance' for Just Stop Oil. The student sprayed the glass building with orange paint using a fire extinguisher.
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Oct 1, 2023 | 
epigram.org.uk | Lottie Leigh |Maud Humphries
By Lottie Leigh, News ReporterThis autumn, the season of apple picking, Bristol University wants students to donate apples which will then be turned into a free drink of either fresh apple juice or cider. The event will take place on Sunday the 8th of October from 11am to 3pm where donations can be graciously received by the University for free access to the University of Bristol Botanical gardens for the day.
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Sep 30, 2023 | 
epigram.org.uk | Maud Humphries |Jake Paterson |Daniel Hutton |Rachel Bronnert
By Maud Humphries, News Digital EditorThe announcement came in July from the Conservative PM that the government will take action on higher education courses that they feel are 'low-value'. This action, much anticipated, is in response to the Augar review under May's government in 2017 looking into the quality of courses offered at university.
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Sep 10, 2023 | 
epigram.org.uk | Lottie Leigh |Amelia Shaw |Will Standring |Maud Humphries
By LottieLeigh,News ReporterOn Saturday the 9th of September, Bristol University welcomed approximately 20,000 prospective students to its wonderful campus spread out across the heart of the city. Although the last open day to be held until term starts, it certainly was not one to forget and that is not just because of the scorching temperature! The occasion was even noticeable to the general public with Tyndall Avenue, Woodland Road and Priory Road closed off.
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Sep 10, 2023 | 
epigram.org.uk | Amelia Shaw |Will Standring |Maud Humphries |Milan Perera
By Amelia Shaw, News Deputy Editor and Will Standring, News EditorAfter months of uncertainty, the Marking and Assessment Boycott (MAB) has been suspended. The University and College Union (UCU) have notified there will be five more days of strike action. On the 6th September, UCU announced that 60% of its members voted in favour of calling off the strikes after several months of collective action. The MAB had a previous mandate from union members to continue until 30th September.
