News from 2023

Could sewers be used to heat our homes?

Thermal energy trapped in the sewer system could be used to heat our homes, according to a University of Bradford professor.

UK's first Peace Studies turns 50

In the University of Bradford archives, there is a copy of a letter addressed to former Prime Minister Ted Heath, asking if he would contribute to a Quakers' appeal to fund a School of Peace Studies. 

University of Bradford students take their own pitch to Bradford City AFC

Bradford City AFC knows exactly what makes a good pitch - and we're not just talking about the grass kind. The partnership between the University of Bradford and Bradford City AFC has given five students a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity to take their own pitch to the football ground - a presentation of their marketing strategies to the Bantams' Director of Brand, Marketing and Media Luke Flacks.

Autistic people are 'misunderstood': The 'double empathy' problem

AUTISTIC people are “misunderstood” by society which may lead to poor mental health, according to academic research. 

Suicide prevention apps lack input from those with experience, according to new study

The vast majority of online suicide prevention tools have not been co-designed by those with experience of mental health concerns, which may mean users do not engage as effectively, according to a new study. 

Grant success cements Bradford’s place as ‘applied AI’ capital of UK

The University of Bradford has been awarded a further £800,000 (£400,000 per year) to continue its hugely successful ‘applied AI and data analytics’ course.

Africa's Long March to 2063: Bradford lecture offers insight into continent’s future

Africa’s past, present and future will form the basis of the first Annual Lecture of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Wednesday March 29.

Geo-archaeologists hunting for evidence of humans amid sunken ice age landscapes

Geo-archaeologist Dr Simon Fitch from the University of Bradford is about to embark on a “first of its kind” mission to map sunken ice age landscapes lost to the oceans millennia ago.

Tributes paid to world renowned plastic surgeon and inventor of Bradford sling the late Professor David Sharpe

Tributes have been paid to the late University of Bradford Professor David Sharpe OBE, who died yesterday (March 22) aged 77.

Northern Power Women Awards for professor and honorary graduate

Last night’s Northern Power Women Awards resulted in two awards for people linked to the University of Bradford.