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Media Relations Team

25 April 2025

Opinion: ‘Where is the vision in the WECA mayoral race?’

Dr Thom Oliver, senior lecturer in politics, gives his expert opinion as voters prepare to head to the polls to elect a new WECA mayor on 1 May. 

Media Relations Team

24 April 2025

Laying Pluckley’s ghosts to rest: new research uncovers the truth about the most haunted village in England

New research from UWE Bristol has solved a series of tantalising mysteries associated with Pluckley in Kent, known as the ‘most haunted village in England’. 

Media Relations Team

17 April 2025

UWE Bristol art students showcase work at Spike Island Open Studios

Spike Island – the home to UWE Bristol’s BA and MA Fine Art courses - opens its doors for the annual Open Studios on 2 May.

Media Relations Team

16 April 2025

UWE Bristol academic paper named as one of this century’s most-cited

A UWE Bristol academic has co-authored the third most-cited academic paper of this century, according to new analysis released by research journal Nature. 

Media Relations Team

16 April 2025

More than 80 UK projects receive nearly £1.2 million in first Immersive Arts funding round

Almost £1.2 million has been allocated to 83 artist-led projects across the UK.

Media Relations Team

11 April 2025

UWE Bristol academics among emerging scientific leaders to receive share of £7.6m for health research

Two UWE Bristol researchers are among the recipients of a £7.6 million investment from the Academy of Medical Sciences aimed at tackling urgent health challenges.

Media Relations Team

09 April 2025

UWE Bristol academics shaping the future of design across disciplines

Three senior leaders from the College of Arts, Technology and Environment have been appointed to prominent national roles in architecture, art and design.

Media Relations Team

09 April 2025

New research to support a thriving health and care workforce is launched

A national research partnership will explore ways to support wellbeing and sustainability in the NHS and social care same day and urgent care workforce.

Media Relations Team

08 April 2025

Associate Professor named among newest members of UK Young Academy of emerging leaders

The Royal Society has named UWE Bristol’s Dr Alexandros Stratakos, Associate Professor and Principal Investigator in Sustainable Agri-Food Production, as one of the emerging leaders across the UK who are the newest members of the UK Young Academy. 

Media Relations Team

04 April 2025

New partnership between UWE Bristol and Bristol Creative Industries will develop student talent network

UWE Bristol and Bristol Creative Industries (BCI) have formed a new partnership to support Bristol’s thriving creative businesses and provide enhanced careers opportunities to students entering the industry.

Media Relations Team

03 April 2025

Interdisciplinary studio bridging the gap between creative industries and technology opens at UWE Bristol

A new £3.6m laboratory has opened at UWE Bristol which will provide a unique arts, humanities and technologies multi-disciplinary space for researchers, entrepreneurs and businesses across the West of England. 

19 March 2025

Professor plays key role in formation of Europe’s first conference for minoritised life scientists

A professor from UWE Bristol has played a leading part in organising Europe’s first conference supporting scientists from marginalised and underrepresented backgrounds.