Research and External Engagement (REE)

We are a bold, connected and impact-driven service, uniting students, apprentices, researchers, alumni, businesses and community partners to drive UWE Bristol’s ambitions in employability, research, innovation, and skills.

At our core, we create a dynamic ecosystem where collaboration sparks ideas, research drives real-world change, and partnerships open doors to new possibilities.

Through cutting-edge research, immersive learning and strategic alliances, we empower individuals to shape the future.

Our ‘one service’ approach puts students, apprentices, academics, and external partners at the heart of everything we do. We operate with a service-first mindset and a commercial edge—delivering clear, accessible products through a digital-first experience.

With a laser focus on impact, we embed transparency and measurable success into every step we take.

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Our structure

Research and External Engagement is organised by three main pillars:

Business and Community
Research
Skills

with four cross-cutting teams:

Business and Alumni Partnerships
Bidding, Income and Development
Civic and Inclusivity
Operations - Engagement and Enabling

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Research and External Engagement (REE) blog

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This blog has been co-authored by Alicia Hallatt and Allan Macleod from the Civic and Inclusivity team. At a time when universities are coming under scrutiny to be more than just places of academic teaching and research, UWE Bristol is continuing to actively embed its civic ambition across the institution. Our role in Bristol One … Continue reading "Reflections on the June 2026 One City Gathering: Inclusive, Equitable and Sustainable Economy"

Reflections on the June 2026 One City Gathering: Inclusive, Equitable and Sustainable Economy
About Lynne Fernandes Optometrists: Lynne Fernandes Optometrists is a highly skilled, national award-winning Optometrists founded by Lynne and Gerard Fernandes. It is one of the most respected and trusted UK independent opticians, with highly qualified optometrists and industry-leading technology. Their innovative eye care and exemplary customer service is continuously improved by investment in equipment and products … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership case study – Lynne Fernandes Optometrists"

Knowledge Transfer Partnership case study – Lynne Fernandes Optometrists
This blog is guest written by Johnathan Hall, Business Partnerships Manager for Health and Social Care. Reflecting on key themes from UWE Bristol’s Festival of Research to explore how stronger collaboration between universities and health organisations can help tackle pressing challenges such as health inequalities and digital integration. This week was UWE Bristol’s Festival of … Continue reading "Collaboration, Innovation and Health: Reflections from the Festival of Research"

Collaboration, Innovation and Health: Reflections from the Festival of Research
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Protected: Case Study: UWE Bristol Leading Inclusive Health Research Through Health Ambassadors
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is celebrated annually on 23 June, and is a global celebration of the achievements, influence, and impact of women in the engineering profession. What began as a UK initiative by the Women’s Engineering Society has grown into an international movement with UNESCO patronage, bringing together communities, organisations, and individuals … Continue reading "Skills that empower: Celebrating Women in Engineering"

Skills that empower: Celebrating Women in Engineering
This week is World Continence Week (15th to 21st June 2026) and researchers from UWE Bristol’s School of Health and Social Wellbeing are working to promote better bladder and bowel health at UWE Bristol and across the region. Bladder and Bowel leakage affects about 1 in 5 adults, which is about as common as hay … Continue reading "Innovation with impact: Supporting the World Federation on Incontinence and Pelvic Problems World Continence Week."

Innovation with impact: Supporting the World Federation on Incontinence and Pelvic Problems World Continence Week.
We are looking for a new pathway lead in Sociotechnical Futures & Digital Methods to support the work of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) at UWE Bristol. Experienced in doctoral supervision? Research active in the ESRC space? Interested in supporting doctoral and researcher development at UWE Bristol? Ready to represent the University externally? … Continue reading "For staff: Expression of Interest: Pathway Lead for Sociotechnical Futures & Digital Methods (SWDTP)"

For staff: Expression of Interest: Pathway Lead for Sociotechnical Futures & Digital Methods (SWDTP)
UWE Bristol’s Master of Architecture (MArch) students and local primary school St Michael’s CofE in Stoke Gifford have recently collaborated on an ‘Exploratory Design Studio’ community project to develop concept designs for a school building’s expansion. Supported by Ann de Graft-Johnson, students Elliot Burningham, Craig Harding, Shahd Jabr, Huw Lansdowne, Charlotte Ongley and Daniel Pinto … Continue reading "Community-led design: Master of Architecture students collaborate with St Michael’s CofE School"

Community-led design: Master of Architecture students collaborate with St Michael’s CofE School