News from 2025

Rational choices in irrational games: concussion, risk and youth sport 

By Dr Daniel Walker is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at University of Bradford's School of Law and Social Sciences. His research examines the negative psychological consequences of concussion in sport, which often include poorer mental health, impaired cognitive ability and reduced quality of life. Here, he argues we need to be more aware of the risks involving sports such that can result in head injuries, such as rugby and football.

Mental health campaigner leads business summit on resilience

An award-winning mental health campaigner will be among the speakers at an MBA Summit on resilience held at the University of Bradford.

Animal-free drug tests with ‘organ on a chip’

‘Organ-on-a-chip’ technology is being used at the University of Bradford for the first time, marking a bold step toward the future of cancer drug testing, one that could ultimately reduce the need for animal models. 

Bradford Energy Network to slash University’s carbon footprint by 90%

Bradford Energy Network, described as a blueprint for carbon reduction across the UK, is set to slash carbon emissions at the University of Bradford by up to 90%.

Library turns the page on its first 50 years

A half-century of stories and study was celebrated as the University of Bradford’s library marked its milestone anniversary.