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.
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 staff support
Our community of inspiring research staff are the key to our success. Find out how we support and develop our research community.
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.