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.

World-leading conference to explore the impact of COVID on body image

Leading academics from around the world will meet next week to discuss how the COVID pandemic has affected issues around body image and appearance.

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Large-scale Vaccination Centre @UWE set up in exhibition and conference centre

From 7 July, some members of the public will be able to receive their vaccination at UWE Bristol’s Exhibition and Conference Centre (ECC).
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Funding granted for innovative clean air project to learn how Bristol travel changed during pandemic

Dr Fiona Crawford, Research Fellow in Transport Studies, has been awarded funding for a new innovative clean air project, looking at how car and van travel has changed across Bristol during different stages of the pandemic.
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Alliance universities set to play a vital role in the UK's recovery from the pandemic

The 12 universities that make up the University Alliance group will help power a national economic, social and cultural recovery from COVID-19, according to a new campaign launched today.
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Encouraging vaccination uptake– a review of public health messaging in pandemics

A rapid review of studies looking at how the public respond to health messages encouraging vaccination in a pandemic, has found there’s room for improvement when it comes to achieving uptake.
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Major interventions needed to meet global demand for PPE, say scientists

Greater investment in personal protective equipment technology and research, and the creation of local and regional manufacturing centres are just two of the recommendations set out by scientists in a review paper.
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'Stay safe, follow the rules and be respectful'- our message to Bristol's student community

As we approach the new academic term, we remain committed to supporting our community and our city. Our message is simple – stay safe, follow the rules and be respectful.

Coronavirus blog

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

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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.

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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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