The city of Bristol
Bristol Cathedral
There are many reasons why you would want to . As well as being one of the very best universities in the UK, is a vibrant and exciting city, the major city in the south west of England and the economic powerhouse of the region. The School of Physics is situated on the main University precinct, within the and within easy reach of some of the best entertainment hotspots, including a multitude of galleries, theatres, concert halls, museums and cinemas to more community-based projects like art trails, neighbourhood carnivals, poetry slams and farmers' markets.
The city is home to a diverse community of artists, scientists, engineers and academics, creating a rich culture of festivals, arts and film events and Bristol's famous .
With a population of over 400,000, Bristol is the largest city in the south west and the region’s leading centre for business, culture and education. It has a long tradition of trade and engineering, and is also home to many of the newer financial services and creative and media industries. The historic docks in the city centre, now a thriving focus for leisure and the arts, retain many echoes of Bristol's maritime history. Theatre, music, the fine arts and cinema are all well represented, and the neighbouring city of Bath also offers a wide range of cultural activities. Bristol is well provided with open space and parkland and is within easy reach of attractive coast and countryside, including the Cotswolds and several national parks.
Bristol was recently named European City of the Year, Provincial City of the Year and Britain’s most sustainable city. It has been officially designated a Centre of Culture and a Science City by the UK government. It is also the only UK city to be shortlisted for the European Green Capital Award 2010/11, and is England’s first Cycling City.
For more on some of the highlights of life, work and play at the University of Bristol, see this .
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