Research and External Engagement (REE)

Dr Tariq Umar, from the School of Architecture and Environment at UWE Bristol, received the prestigious Southeast Asia-UK Gender Challenge Grant for strengthening leadership with gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity in higher education institutions in Southeast Asia project. The funding is part of the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships programme jointly introduced by Southeast Asian … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academic recipient of the Southeast Asia-UK Gender Challenge Grant"

SPIKA challenges inequality and urban food futures through microbial innovation. UWE has been a key part of a development that has taken centre stage at one of the world’s biggest design exhibitions – the Triennale di Milano – with a striking new installation exploring nature, inequality and the future of food. Launched on 13 May, … Continue reading "UWE researchers launch futuristic hydroponics installation at Triennale di Milano"

Abdulrazaq is a Software Engineer as part of our Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with WASE and UWE Bristol. A KTP is a UK-wide, 3-way partnership between a business, a university and talented graduate, and aims to help businesses improve competitiveness and productivity, whilst also boosting the career prospects of the graduate.    WASE and the … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Spotlight: Abdulrazaq Sanni"

Dementia Action Week, 19-25 May HUG®, a sensory device co-designed during the Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded LAUGH project at Cardiff Metropolitan University, is transforming care for people living with dementia. HUG is a large cuddly sensory doll that people living with dementia find comforting and soothing to embrace.  HUG has long arms, a simulated … Continue reading "Assistive technologies HUG by LAUGH® and Milbotix SmartSocks® announce a Care Collaboration to improve quality of life for people living with dementia."

At UWE Bristol, we believe that a truly inclusive learning and working environment benefits everyone. In today’s diverse workforce, recognising and supporting neurodivergent individuals is not just a matter of inclusivity – it’s a strategic advantage. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where neurodivergent individuals can thrive academically and professionally. By understanding and … Continue reading "Empowering Neurodivergent Talent: Apprenticeship Inclusion"

Guest blog by Amy Adams & Kieran McCartan. Sibling sexual behaviour and abuse (SSB-A) is an emerging research area in the field of preventing and responding to harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) in children and young people (CYP). Over the last five years the authors have been involved in several research projects (including the first government … Continue reading "The Sibling Sexual Behaviour & Abuse (SSB-A) Practice Outcomes Framework for services and organisations supporting and responding to sibling sexual behaviour and abuse."

Are you aged 21 or over and considering a career in Health and Social Care? UWE Bristol is hosting a dedicated Insight Event for mature learners to help you take the next step in your education or career. Taking place on Tuesday 22 July 2025, from 10am to 1pm at our Glenside Campus, this event is designed to support adults who are thinking … Continue reading "Explore a career in Health and Social Care – an insight event for mature learners at UWE Bristol"

The incredible Project Zulu Choir returns to the region in May for their biennial tour. Project Zulu is a suite of educational development projects run by UWE Bristol to promote lifelong learning opportunities across township schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Project involves a choir of 20 children aged 11 to 14, from two of … Continue reading "Project Zulu Choir returns to Bristol for the biennial tour – book your tickets"