Our values, vision and strategy
Change the world
At UWE Bristol, we’re focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise.
Here, we empower our students to make a choice. To choose a university that pushes itself as much as it pushes them. To choose a community of original thinkers - breaking new boundaries and leading the way.
From our enterprise support programmes to industry masterclasses. Professional mentoring to business incubators. World-leading research facilities to work experience opportunities across the globe. We give our students the tools they need to act on their ideas and make them happen.
Each of our pioneering courses have been created in partnership with industry professionals. And over 150 come with professional accreditation from industry bodies. Coupled with world-class teaching, they’re designed to equip students with the most in-demand skills, and the kind of mindset that employers want and need. So that when you graduate from UWE Bristol, you’re ready to take on the world.

Our mindset
We believe that it’s only when you ask 'what if?' that you discover 'why not?'. That’s why we’re not afraid to ask difficult questions – and tackle the big issues head on. It’s our way of continuing to make a real difference to the way we learn, analyse and contribute to the world we live in.
Our strategy
Our ambitious 2030 strategy is focused on transforming futures. From powering the future workforce and helping local economies thrive, to shaping the health and sustainability of our communities and creating solutions to solve global challenges.
Strategy 2030Our partnerships
Our partnerships with industry-leading organisations and businesses across the globe are what keep our courses relevant and our graduates in demand. BBC, Rolls Royce, Lloyds Banking Group and Airbus and just some of the partners who play an important role in shaping course content and modules.
Our values
Ambitious
We’re not afraid to shape, challenge and tackle the big issues, to take the initiative and pave the way.
Inclusive
We make UWE Bristol a supportive and inspiring place to learn and work – somewhere where diversity of experience and perspective is encouraged, and learning and research is shared and accessible.
Innovative
We create new opportunities for the people who work and study with us. We embrace different ideas and pioneer new and sustainable ways of doing things.
Collaborative
We have strong connections locally and globally. We help people and organisations be the best they can, building trust throughout our university community and beyond.
Enterprising
We instil a thirst for new knowledge, its creation and application, empowering our students and staff to demonstrate a creative questioning approach, a 'can-do' confidence, and ability to navigate uncertainty.