Research

Leila Powell is a Community Engagement Researcher working on an Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) project with Via, tackling one of society’s most complex challenges: drug and alcohol dependency and its wider impacts. Inspired by the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) model, AKT creates short-term collaborations between businesses and UK knowledge bases to accelerate innovation over two … Continue reading "Accelerated Knowledge Transfer Associate Spotlight: Leila Powell"

Written by Juliet Lennox, Knowledge Exchange Manager Two researchers from UWE Bristol’s Centre for Print Research (CFPR) have been awarded places on the competitive ARC Accelerate programme, supporting them to transform their groundbreaking arts and humanities research into scalable commercial ventures. Each award includes up to £62,500 in funding, alongside specialist training, mentorship and networking … Continue reading "UWE Bristol researchers selected for prestigious national ARC Accelerator Programme"

Written by Professor Alpesh Maisuria, Professor of Education Policy, and Education and Childhood Research Group (ECRG) Lead How is policy made in Parliament?Where along this journey can academic research make an impact?And how can academics engage meaningfully with policymakers? Engaging with the policymaking process is often mystified, yet it is essential for shaping the policies … Continue reading "Engaging with Policymakers: Lessons from a Parliamentary Academic Fellowship"

Research and External Engagement (REE) has launched a new series of interactive, in-person workshops designed to help UWE Bristol academics, researchers, and knowledge exchange professionals build confident, purposeful collaborations with external partners. Each session is hands-on, practical, and themed around one of UWE’s four RISE beacons. You’ll explore how to position your expertise, craft compelling … Continue reading "New REE Workshop Series: Build confident, impactful business collaborations across the RISE beacons"

Academics from UWE Bristol have been named among the world’s top researchers in two highly respected global rankings: the Stanford Top 2% Scientists list and Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025. These recognitions place UWE scholars in the top tier of global research, highlighting the impact, reach and influence of their academic work across disciplines. Stanford … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academics recognised among the world’s top researchers in prestigious global rankings"

Researchers from UWE Bristol and the University of Bath are working together on an innovative AHRC Impact Accelerator initiative that brings the people of Avonmouth into conversation about the area’s future – using arts-based methods, community voices and futures thinking to explore what a fair, sustainable transition could look like. Led by Dr Judith Aston … Continue reading "A Just Transition for Avonmouth: Using arts-based methods to bring business, community and environment into future-facing dialogue"

A year in conversation, connection and compassion What started as a conversation between two colleagues has grown into a podcast series that’s now carved out its own place in UWE Bristol’s health and care landscape. Across 10 episodes, Let’s Talk Health and Care –  hosted by Professor Peter Brindle and Professor Marc Griffiths –  has … Continue reading "Let’s Talk Health and Care: 10 Episodes, 15 Guests, Countless Insights"

Guest Writer Lily Majid Student Ventures Thanks to the incredible generosity of UWE Bristol alumnus Peter Fane, who donated £250,000 to support our entrepreneurial ecosystem over five years, we’re proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Entrepreneurial Futures Award. Each winner receives up to £20,000 in funding, plus tailored support from our Student Ventures … Continue reading "Introducing the 2025 Entrepreneurial Futures Award Winners"