Author Archives: Joe McAllister

Ottie Uden Memorial Cup

Rugby fans take note that this Saturday 17th March is the annual match against Nantes Medical School. An absolutely huge occasion for our medical school and a chance to reclaim the trophy we lost last year. This year the match will be renamed after Ottie Uden. For those unaware, Ottie was a brilliant student who… Read More »

Medfest 2018

UoB Psychiatry Society is holding an international short film festival, Medfest, on 15th March at 7pm in the Merchant Venturers Building. Medfest is an international film festival which is held at universities and teaching institutions all over the world. Every Spring a selection of short films are shown and discussed by a panel of distinguished… Read More »

Have you thought about Allergy as a Specialty?

The British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology are working to promote Allergy as a subspecialty career. Bristol Medical students who are interested to find out more can attend their annual meeting 30 September – 2 October 2018 There is a specific poster category for undergraduates with the Barry Kay award for the best submission. Travel… Read More »

To all students in years 1-5 of the MB ChB programmes

The Undergraduate Programme for medicine has for the last several years been able to review its exam results as part of the annual process called Annual Programme Review, presented in a meeting that tends to occur in September every year. In doing that, we have noted some concerning patterns in the ways in which students… Read More »

Evolution of Bioethics Conference

The students of the intercalated BSc Bioethics programme are hosting a conference , Evolution of Bioethics on Friday 23rd March 2018. All medical students welcome – please see flyer for more information and how to book: Bristol_Bioethics_Student_Conference

University Mental Health Day Public Lecture

UNIVERSITY MENTAL HEALTH DAY PUBLIC LECTURE:  A Psychiatrist’s Experience of Depression Thursday 1st March 19:00 – 20:30pm Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol In commemoration of University Mental Health Day 2018, the prominent author and psychiatrist Dr Linda Gask will be joining us to share her wisdom when it comes to mental health. Tickets are FREE for… Read More »

Disability Badminton Opportunity

UoBBC has set up a disability badminton session for staff and students which takes place on Sundays 3-5pm at Kingsdown Sport’s Centre (Portland Road, BS2 8HL). We cater for all forms of disability and allow those with an injury to find alternative means of training. The sessions are free of charge this academic year and… Read More »

7th Annual OxFEST Symposium (24 Feb): Inviting all STEM students to attend and present

We are delighted to bring a fantastic all-day programme to you in OxFEST’s 7th Annual Symposium. This one-day event features interactive discussions and an opportunities fair alongside insightful speakers, panels, and workshops on topics ranging from data science and entrepreneurship to the evolution of technology and diversity in STEM. It is hosted by OxFEST (Oxford Females… Read More »