Our contributions to the fight against coronavirus

The University has been at the forefront of the national effort to save lives. From using our conference centre as a Nightingale Hospital to producing essential protective equipment, we are doing all we can to support the NHS.

Role of UWE Bristol's physician associates in supporting the NHS

UWE Bristol’s Physician Associate (PA) graduates have been playing an important role in the nation’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

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Blaise Castle park in Bristol photographed from the air.

Researchers launch public survey to investigate the use of parks under lockdown

A team of researchers from UWE Bristol are conducting a survey to investigate how social distancing measures have changed the way that residents are using green spaces and connecting with nature in the West of England.
A London bus by the Houses of Parliament.

UK can afford to keep fighting Covid-19 crisis, according to study co-led by UWE Bristol economist

The government can afford continued measures to fight the Covid-19 crisis and to invest in a broad-based recovery stimulus, as debt levels will remain manageable in the medium term, according to economists in a discussion paper.

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UWE Bristol signs new business drive to help nation through Covid-19 crisis

The University has joined businesses from across the UK to help the country pull through the coronavirus emergency.
NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol

NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol is opened virtually on UWE Bristol campus by HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex

NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol was officially opened by HRH Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, on the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol’s) Frenchay campus.
Technician at Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) with protective visors for NHS staff.

Technicians begin manufacture of visors for NHS staff

Technicians at Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) are using laser cutting technology to produce protective visors for NHS staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
The front of the NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol on Frenchay Campus.

UWE Bristol's Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC) to be used as a temporary NHS hospital treating COVID-19 patients

Work has begun to convert the Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC) on UWE Bristol’s Frenchay campus into a 300-bed temporary hospital to provide hundreds of extra beds if local services need them during the peak of coronavirus.

Coronavirus blog

Read our COVID-19 blog, which highlights UWE Bristol's response to the fight against coronavirus.

Coronavirus blog

NHS Nightingale Hospital Bristol time-lapse build

This timelapse video shows how the Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC) on UWE Bristol’s Frenchay Campus was converted into a 300-bed temporary hospital to provide hundreds of extra beds if local services need them during the peak of coronavirus.

Services and guidance

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Coronavirus guidance

The latest coronavirus guidance for students, staff, new applicants, and parents and supporters.
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Changes to services

Coronavirus information on changes to services at UWE Bristol.

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