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Our impact
We're breaking research boundaries and changing the world.
We're ambitious. We think big and want to make a positive difference to our planet. We transform futures through our actions and practice with a focus on solving real world challenges.

Research centres and groups
Our world-leading research centres and groups are working to make a real difference in society. Find out how we’re leading the way.

Postgraduate research study
Develop your ideas and skills with leading edge researchers at our Doctoral Academy.
Rise with us.
Collaborating with industry, public sector bodies and communities, we’re redefining horizons and challenging conventions to impact lives positively.

RISE beacons

Shaping integrated healthcare
We’re driving innovation in health and social care education, workforce and technology.

Harnessing creativity and technology
We're working with industry and the public sector to develop skills, talent, and innovation for the future economy.

Enriching culture, place and community
We collaborate with national policymakers, local authorities, educators and industry to improve public spaces, infrastructure, and communities.

Securing a green, resilient future
Tackling global challenges by promoting social justice, empowering communities and protecting the environment.
Research strategy
Our 2030 Research Strategy is growing world-leading research with real-world impact, prioritising challenge-based research, driving enterprise and enhancing the student experience.
Research Governance
Read about our governance and policies we have in place to maintain the integrity and ethical standards of our research.
Research staff support
Our community of inspiring research staff are the key to our success. Find out how we support and develop our research community.
Arts and Humanities Research Council IAA
UWE Bristol was successful in receiving funding from the Impact Accelerators Account (IAA) awards. Find out how more about this funding and who to contact.
Research and External Engagement (REE) blog
Keep up-to-date with news about our innovative research, Business Services, Degree Apprenticeships, Professional Development, Graduate Talent and Recruitment.
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Protected: UWE Bristol win funding to use Deep Learning to create a Holistic Assessment of Animal Welfare
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The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and True to Nature was established to develop a high-performance underwater drone (ROV) called Mako for capturing cinematic footage of fast-moving marine animals like sharks and dolphins. The project aimed to enhance True to Nature’s innovation capabilities and establish in-house R&D … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership Case Study – True to Nature"
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Case Study – True to Nature
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Fourteen UWE Bristol academics have been recognised as leading experts in their fields by ScholarGPS, which ranks the most productive and influential researchers globally based on the impact of their published work. Spanning disciplines including Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering, Linguistics and Biomedical Sciences, the list celebrates both long-term research excellence and recent impact across the … Continue reading "14 UWE Bristol academics named among world’s top scholars by ScholarGPS"
14 UWE Bristol academics named among world’s top scholars by ScholarGPS
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In June 2025, UWE Bristol hosted the UK’s first dedicated research workshop on Ecocide in Global Politics, bringing together early career researchers from across the country to explore this urgent and emerging issue. The event was convened by Dr Suwita Hani Randhawa, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, with support from the British Academy … Continue reading "UWE Bristol researcher leads first UK workshop on ecocide in global politics"
UWE Bristol researcher leads first UK workshop on ecocide in global politics
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As a member of the UK delegation to the State of Para, Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer from the School of Architecture and Environment (UWE Bristol) visited Brazil to mentor Early Career Researchers (ECRs) on biodiversity and climate resilience. This visit (from 9 to 13 August 2025) is part of the Eco Brazil project that … Continue reading "Project Eco Brazil: Mentoring Early Career Researchers on biodiversity and climate resilience"
Project Eco Brazil: Mentoring Early Career Researchers on biodiversity and climate resilience
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Over three unforgettable weeks in May and June, the 2025 Project Zulu Choir Tour brought energy, rhythm and joy to audiences across the South West and Wales. Twenty young performers and five teachers from Sipheni Senior Primary School and Sithobelumthetho Primary School in Madadeni Township, South Africa, travelled to the UK to share traditional Zulu … Continue reading "A record-breaking tour: The 2025 Project Zulu Choir visit"
A record-breaking tour: The 2025 Project Zulu Choir visit
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With autumn approaching, it’s the ideal time to invest in professional growth – for yourself or your team – and build valuable new skills. At UWE Bristol, we’re pleased to be delivering a range of programmes and courses, many of which are heavily subsidised and open to both independent learners and employees of small and … Continue reading "Funded Skills Programmes and Professional Development courses starting at UWE Bristol in Autumn 2025"
Funded Skills Programmes and Professional Development courses starting at UWE Bristol in Autumn 2025
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How can universities better embed health and wellbeing into everything they do – from teaching and research, to student experience and policy? That was the focus of the 2025 International Health Promoting Campuses (IHPC) Conference, hosted by the University of Limerick, where UWE Bristol helped shape a major new global framework. Associate Professor Dr Liz … Continue reading "UWE helps shape international Framework for Health Promoting Campuses"
UWE helps shape international Framework for Health Promoting Campuses
Research enquiries
If you have any questions or you would like further information about our research.
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