News from 2025

Bradford to Beijing: a story of love, science and service

Professor Phil Coates has been at the University of Bradford for nearly half a century. In those 47 years, he has built one of the strongest international reputations in polymer engineering, bridging scientific communities in China, Europe, and the UK. He has published more than 120 papers with Chinese authors, secured millions of pounds in research funding, and brought distinction to the University with collaborations that stretch across continents. But if you ask him how it was all possible, he unflinchingly points to his late wife Jane.

From Bradford to the world: Graduates transform global dialogue

Three University of Bradford graduates are breaking new ground across the globe, leading an organisation’s innovative work in virtual exchange and intercultural dialogue.

Module shortlisted for sustainability award

A University of Bradford module on sustainability has been shortlisted for a prestigious international award.

Bake-off TV test Slovak style for Lenka

A University of Bradford staff member is gearing up for TV stardom as a contestant on the Slovakian version of The Great British Bake-off.

Bradford ranked top for first-generation and ethnic minority students

The University of Bradford has been ranked top in England and Wales for its number of first-generation and black and ethnic minority background students, according to the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Bradford academics lead WHO report to transform physical activity in schools across Europe 

A major new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has placed University of Bradford researchers at the heart of efforts to tackle physical inactivity among children and young people across Europe. 

Bussing Out to hit the road for national tour

An exhibition which spotlights ‘bussing out’ - the social policy of dispersing non-white children in the 1960s and 1970s - is set to go on the road for a national tour thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England funding.

Ece wins national student prize for academic excellence

A University of Bradford student who was part of a scholarship to encourage women to continue their research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has received a national prize.

Bradford academic awarded £2.2m to develop batteryless healing tech 

At University of Bradford researcher has secured £2.2 million prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship funding to develop a revolutionary new biomaterial that could transform healthcare – from healing broken bones to powering pacemakers using nothing but body movement. 

National top 10 success and rankings climb in Guardian guide

Subjects taught at the University of Bradford have been ranked in the top 10 nationally in the Guardian University Guide 2026.