Bristol University hosted a panel discussion bringing together scientists and local politicians to discuss the challenges and response of the government in communicating science to the public in the context of COVID-19 and considered the effect of misinformation on perceptions of vaccination.

A new Bristol University study into mental health and COVID-19 has found a significant increase in the anxiety of young people during the pandemic.

A new study led by Dr Siobhan McAndrew from Bristol University will investigate the public’s trust and perceptions of matters relating to COVID-19 like vaccines, to inform ‘world-class information campaigns resilient to misinformation.’

The University of Bristol joins a declaration made by 11 Core cities and 24 universities of the UK, which sets out how Government can aid recovery using the power of cities and universities.

Bristol plays a key role in a new FDA-funded collaboration of international research centres to enhance our understanding of severe coronavirus infections and how COVID-19 progresses.