Research
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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UWE Bristol is delighted to announce a new Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) partnership with Bristol Drugs Project, co-funded by Innovate UK. This collaboration aims to develop and trial a digital communications campaign to facilitate engagement with early intervention in ketamine dependency. The development of the campaign will involve: Ketamine use has risen dramatically among young … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce new Accelerated Knowledge Transfer with Bristol Drugs Project"
UWE Bristol announce new Accelerated Knowledge Transfer with Bristol Drugs Project
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Join the Women Researchers Mentoring Scheme (WRMS) Launch Event 2026/27 on Wednesday 03 December 2025, 12pm – 2pm at Frenchay Campus. This event is open to all UWE Bristol staff, a great opportunity to learn more about the WRMS and find out how to become a Mentor (open to women & men) or a Mentee (open to … Continue reading "WRMS 2026 Launch Event – 3 December"
WRMS 2026 Launch Event – 3 December
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Nicola Reeves is the Managing Director of Happy Hour Productions, a Bristol-based TV and video advertising agency that blends strategy, creativity and production under one roof. In 2023, she enrolled on the Help to Grow: Management Course at UWE Bristol, seeking to sharpen her leadership skills and steer her agency’s next chapter with confidence. Olly … Continue reading "Skills that empower: How mentorship and strategy fuelled a leadership journey"
Skills that empower: How mentorship and strategy fuelled a leadership journey
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In this blog, Professor Matt Freeman, Centre Director of Future Space, UWE Bristol’s innovation centre for high-tech businesses, shares his journey from academic to start-up founder to university-business innovation leader, reflecting on what it truly takes to bridge these worlds and make collaboration thrive. If you had met me a few years ago, I might … Continue reading "Innovation with impact: Matthew Freeman, Bridging Universities and Start-ups"
Innovation with impact: Matthew Freeman, Bridging Universities and Start-ups
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UWE Bristol is leading a new international partnership with Universidad Tecnológica de Saltillo (UTS) the Secretaría de Educación de Coahuila (SEDUC), and Universidad Politecnica de Ramos Arizpe (UPRA) Mexico, under the British Council’s HE Connects 2025 programme. The project, titled “Strengthening systems to improve the quality and efficiency of Higher Education Institutions in Coahuila, Mexico,” … Continue reading "Strengthening Higher Education systems through UK-Mexico collaboration"
Strengthening Higher Education systems through UK-Mexico collaboration
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The Global Migration Network, a research group at UWE Bristol chaired by Dr Emily LeRoux-Rutledge, brings together over 60 academics and practitioners across the university working on migration-related research. The network supports cross-disciplinary collaboration, informs public debate and policy, and fosters engagement with communities affected by migration and displacement. For the 2025/26 academic year, the … Continue reading "UWE Global Migration Network: Upcoming Seminar Series 2025/26"
UWE Global Migration Network: Upcoming Seminar Series 2025/26
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The ongoing collaboration between Dr Francesco Tava, Associate Professor of Philosophy at UWE, and HSBC has reached a new phase in October 2025. Francesco has been invited to design and co-lead a series of high-impact workshops on Critical Thinking for HSBC’s legal teams in London, Birmingham, and Leeds. For this initiative, he partnered with professionals … Continue reading "UWE Philosophy and HSBC Deepen Collaboration with Critical Thinking Workshops for Legal Teams"
UWE Philosophy and HSBC Deepen Collaboration with Critical Thinking Workshops for Legal Teams
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We spoke with Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu (MBChB, MSc, PhD, PGCTHE, FHEA), Associate Professor of Physical Activity and Health Promotion, School of Applied Sciences, College of Health Science and Society, UWE Bristol, about a new collaboration designed to strengthen independence and wellbeing among older adults and people requiring reablement support. About the project Happy Care Ltd first … Continue reading "Research with purpose: Supporting independence through reablement: The Happy Care Project "
Research with purpose: Supporting independence through reablement: The Happy Care Project
Research enquiries
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