What if ‘madness’ is just another way our brains try to explain the world? Bugonia isn’t only absurd; it’s deeply human.
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Dedicated to academic achievement across a broad range of disciplines, and to continuous innovation and improvement Research-intensive, supporting both individual scholarship and interdisciplinary or thematic research of the highest quality A centre for intellectually demanding, research-informed education that nurtures independence of mind and helps students achieve their personal goals and serve society’s needs, both during and after their time here An inclusive and collaborative community of scholarship that attracts and retains people with outstanding talent and potential from all walks of life and all parts of the world A stimulating and supportive environment for all students and staff, distinguished by a commitment to high standards, respect for the individual and a strong sense of collegiality Committed to operating in a sustainable manner Engaged with society’s interests, concerns, priorities and aspirations A major contributor culturally, environmentally and economically to Bristol and the South West Well led and responsibly run, with an emphasis on consultative decision-making and open communication as well as personal responsibility and accountability Key to Bristol’s vision is a clear and consistent articulation of and dialogue with its many stakeholder and publics about the wide range of research carried out at the Institution and hence is often featured in many national and international media. It has a proud history of two way dialogue as part of its research activities and addresses the world’s key challenges through an interdisciplinary approach.
The University also plays a lead role in the city of Bristol’s cultural and economic well being and carries out an extensive programme of events and activities on behalf of the city, as well as being a keen supporter of partner organisations’ activities.
The University is keen to support initiatives like The Conversation as part of a continual drive to increase the collective understanding of and input into high quality research.
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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PhD Candidate, Engineering and Maths, University of Bristol
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Professor In Child and Family Welfare, University of Bristol
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Investigadora post-doctoral, University of Bristol
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Senior Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in History of Art and Liberal Arts, University of Bristol
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Associate professor, University of Bristol
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Lecturer, Anatomy, University of Bristol
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Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology, University of Bristol
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Professor of Anatomy, University of Bristol
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Professor of Music, University of Bristol
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Lecturer in the School of Psychological Science, University of Bristol
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol
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Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol
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Senior Research Associate, School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies, University of Bristol
