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31 July 2025

Sculpture representing unity installed at UWE Bristol after alum donation

A large sculpture symbolising unity and interconnectedness has been donated to UWE Bristol by one of its alum. 

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30 July 2025

Bristol Pride director awarded honorary degree

Daryn Carter MBE, director of Bristol Pride, has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol in recognition of his service to the LGBTQ+ community in Bristol.

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29 July 2025

Graduation for ‘tireless’ student committed to improving healthcare for deaf people

A paramedic science student who single handedly brought British Sign Language and deaf awareness training to hundreds of his fellow students has graduated.

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29 July 2025

School of Arts students win prestigious awards

A group of students from UWE Bristol’s School of Arts are celebrating after winning top industry prizes.

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28 July 2025

Student wins bronze medal at World Aquatics Championships on her graduation day

UWE Bristol sports rehabilitation student Izzy Thorpe made waves at the World Aquatics Championships winning a bronze medal in artistic swimming on the same day she was meant to be crossing the stage at her university graduation ceremony. 

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22 July 2025

Angellica Bell receives honorary doctorate from UWE Bristol

Angellica Bell, a prominent figure on British television and radio, has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol. 

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21 July 2025

Fortnight of celebrations begin at UWE Bristol's Graduation ceremonies

The university will celebrate nearly 6,000 graduates at ceremonies running over the next two weeks (21-31 July) at the Bristol Beacon.

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17 July 2025

Want social change? A deeper understanding could be key, study suggests

New study suggests a deeper understanding of social change could help close the gap between challenges and actions, especially on issues like climate change.

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16 July 2025

Vast majority of rural councils have no targets for social housing, study finds

New research reveals a serious shortfall in rural social housing, with only 20 per cent of local authorities setting targets to deliver it. 

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16 July 2025

Researchers launch support hub for people with visible differences and their families

A first of its kind website offering evidence-based psychological support for people with visible differences and their families has been launched by university researchers.

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11 July 2025

Wound dressings developed with support from UWE Bristol to be launched by global firm

Technology that a team of UWE Bristol scientists helped develop to aid the healing of chronic wounds will be used in new ‘smart dressings’ being launched by global medical company.

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10 July 2025

Researcher awarded funding to develop digital health platform that connects people to local services

A UWE Bristol academic has received funding to develop an online platform that connects people to local community organisations offering health and social care support.