Research

Our impact
We're breaking research boundaries and changing the world.
We're ambitious. We think big and want to make a positive difference to our planet. We transform futures through our actions and practice with a focus on solving real world challenges.

Research centres and groups
Our world-leading research centres and groups are working to make a real difference in society. Find out how we’re leading the way.

Postgraduate research study
Develop your ideas and skills with leading edge researchers in our Graduate School.
Breaking research boundaries
Our research focuses on four key areas: Creative industries and technologies, Digital Futures, Health and Wellbeing and Sustainability and climate change resilience. This is research with the power to transform lives and transform the future. This is research done right.

Ground-breaking research
We are asking ourselves the difficult questions and inspiring others with our areas of expertise.

Creative industries and technologies
Creativity powers innovation and progress. We’re creating new futures in everything from film and TV, animation and digital story-telling, games and virtual reality.

Digital futures
Digital technologies will reshape and recode our world. From big data and machine learning to cyber security, digital ethics, deep fakes and beyond.

Health and wellbeing
We’re living longer. But are we living better? We’re tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow from genomics and new diagnostics to advanced health technologies, transforming health and wellbeing futures for all.

Sustainability and climate change resilience
The future of the planet is at stake, and we won’t get a second chance. We’re tackling the big issues of climate change, carbon reduction, sustainability and pollution head-on to protect our world for future generations.
Research strategy
Our 2030 Research Strategy is growing world-leading research with real-world impact, prioritising challenge-based research, driving enterprise and enhancing the student experience.
Research Governance
Read about our governance and policies we have in place to maintain the integrity and ethical standards of our research.
Research staff support
Our community of inspiring research staff are the key to our success. Find out how we support and develop our research community.
Arts and Humanities Research Council IAA
UWE Bristol was successful in receiving funding from the Impact Accelerators Account (IAA) awards. Find out how more about this funding and who to contact.
Research, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog
Keep up-to-date with all our innovative research via our blog.
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UWE Bristol research on “Advancing dysphagia-oriented multi-ingredient meal development” has been accepted to top research journal, Food Hydrocolloids. The research looks at optimising hydrocolloid incorporation in 3D printed nutritious meals that are safe and suitable for people with dysphagia (DP). DP is a growing health concern in today’s ageing population, leading to high demand for … Continue reading "Advancing dysphagia-oriented multi-ingredient meal development: Optimising hydrocolloid incorporation in 3D printed nutritious meals"
Advancing dysphagia-oriented multi-ingredient meal development: Optimising hydrocolloid incorporation in 3D printed nutritious meals
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UWE Bristol’s Criminology and Psychology departments are working together to examine mental health in police forces across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Dr Paul Gavin and Dr Cody Porter are leading this and welcome feedback from any servicing police officers. You can find the link to the current survey below: The mental health of police … Continue reading "Mental health in Policing across the UK and Ireland: ongoing research"
Mental health in Policing across the UK and Ireland: ongoing research
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In this spotlight, we meet Brenton Sequeria who is a Machine Learning and Image Integration Engineer Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate with B-Hive Innovations and UWE Bristol. A KTP is a UK-wide, 3-way partnership between a business, a university and talented graduate called an Associate, and aims to help businesses improve competitiveness and productivity, whilst … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Spotlight: Brenton Sequeira"
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Spotlight: Brenton Sequeira
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A community climate book club led by UWE Bristol Academic Dr Sarah Robertson is due to start again after its summer break. Sarah is an Associate Professor at the School of Art’s Department for English Literature and has a particular interest in the literature of the American South, specifically the region of Appalachia. Her publications … Continue reading "Community Climate Book Club lead by UWE Bristol academic is re-starting this October "
Community Climate Book Club lead by UWE Bristol academic is re-starting this October
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To celebrate the launch of the new Climate Education Course on September 20th, the School of Engineering is working with academics to put on several engaging and inspiring activities on the theme of climate action. Unleadership for climate action The activities will include an information stand on Unleadership, a movement that seeks to disrupt traditional … Continue reading "UWE Bristol research and projects showcased at Climate Education Course launch event "
UWE Bristol research and projects showcased at Climate Education Course launch event
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RBI is pleased to announce that booking is open for the 2023-24 Invest in Yourself programme. The programme offers skills development and training to UWE Bristol staff engaged in research. UWE researcher staff of all career stages, contract status and job role are warmly invited to take part, and we also welcome research support staff … Continue reading "‘Invest in Yourself’ Researcher Skills Development Programme"
‘Invest in Yourself’ Researcher Skills Development Programme
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Introducing our new starter Matt Dumbrill, who has recently joined as a Creative Technologies Associate for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with True to Nature Ltd and UWE Bristol. True to Nature is a Bristol-based, independent production company specialising in innovative, world-class natural history content & TV production. The focus of this KTP will be … Continue reading "Introducing our newest Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate; Matt Dumbrill"
Introducing our newest Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate; Matt Dumbrill
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In August 2022, the Government announced its approach to supporting the safe deployment of self-driving vehicles to deliver societal and economic benefits. This led to a deployments competition, where seven successful projects from around the UK form the most advanced set of commercial, self-driving passenger and freight operations anywhere in the world. Following on from … Continue reading "UWE Bristol win funding to support UK supply chain for connected and automated mobility"
UWE Bristol win funding to support UK supply chain for connected and automated mobility
Research enquiries
If you have any questions or you would like further information about our research.
Email: Research@uwe.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 86216
Postal address:
Research, Business and Innovation
Northavon House
UWE Bristol, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol BS16 1QY
Twitter: @UWE_Research

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Research Excellence Framework (REF)
UWE Bristol's approach to REF 2021 and information on REF 2014 results.

Research support
Research support from Library Services at UWE Bristol includes our searchable research and data repositories, managing research data and support for open access publishing.