
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 at our Doctoral Academy.
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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By Professor Kieran McCartan On Friday the 24th January, we hosted the 10th Public Health and Criminal Justice network event at UWE Bristol. The event focused on “What next for Health and Justice?” and had over 80 participants from academic, health, public health, prisons, policing, probation and local government from across the southwest of England. … Continue reading "SW Public Health and Criminal Justice Network: What next for Health and Justice?"
SW Public Health and Criminal Justice Network: What next for Health and Justice?
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A collaborative research team, led by UWE Bristol, has produced a policy briefing based on findings from a legislative and policy analysis of Welsh educational documentation. The project team consists of researchers from Cardiff Metropolitan University; Swansea University, University of South Wales and UWE Bristol. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funded project has … Continue reading "UWE Bristol research project launches policy briefing outlining findings from a legislative and policy analysis of Welsh educational documentation "
UWE Bristol research project launches policy briefing outlining findings from a legislative and policy analysis of Welsh educational documentation
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UWE Bristol is thrilled to announce its participation in Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) // Future Citizens Project, an inspiring initiative taking place from 24th February to 2nd March. Traditionally held in September, SFW is expanding with a February edition to align with global fashion weeks, amplifying its reach and impact. This new week of action … Continue reading "UWE Bristol joins forces with Sustainable Fashion Week // Future Citizens Project to drive climate action through community events"
UWE Bristol joins forces with Sustainable Fashion Week // Future Citizens Project to drive climate action through community events
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The Global Migration Network, a research group at UWE Bristol chaired by Dr Emily LeRoux-Rutledge, brings together 60+ academics and practitioners from across the university working on migration-related research. The aim is to facilitate and contribute to cross-disciplinary research on migration, inform policy and public debate, and engage with users of migration research. The Network has … Continue reading "Global Migration Network Seminar Series 2025"
Global Migration Network Seminar Series 2025
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Simon Flenley-Pond, Assistant Director of Apprenticeships, explains how apprenticeships develop real-world skills to apply into the workplace and why higher and degree apprenticeships are so important for the employer, university, and apprentice. Find out more about our higher and degree apprenticeships and explore the many higher and degree apprenticeship courses on offer with us. To choose UWE … Continue reading "Why UWE Bristol are so invested in Higher and degree apprenticeships"
Why UWE Bristol are so invested in Higher and degree apprenticeships
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By Dr. Sarah Chicken, UWE Bristol & Dr. Jacky Tyrie, Swansea University On Tuesday 21st of January we were delighted to participate in the Education: Insights Practice to Policy Event at the House of Lords organised by colleagues at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London and sponsored by Lord Hastings of Scarisbrick. The event brought together … Continue reading "Young Children’s Participation in Schools: What Needs to Change?"
Young Children’s Participation in Schools: What Needs to Change?
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Dr James Costello, Senior Lecturer in the College of Health, Science and Society, has written a new book on “Philosophical Foundations of Psychotherapy: Radical Relationality”. The book challenges the unhelpful misconception that philosophy is for philosophers alone, because human reality is too complex for therapists to be unaware of the foundations, difficulties, and contradictions within … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academic releases book on Philosophical Foundations of Psychotherapy"
UWE Bristol academic releases book on Philosophical Foundations of Psychotherapy
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Above: Dr Tariq Umar with UPRA Management and Project Team. Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management at the School of Architecture and Environment (UWE Bristol), visited UPRA as part of the funded project “Improving soft skills, learning outcomes and employability of women students, graduates, and early career professionals in STEM”. The aim … Continue reading "Collaborative visit to Universidad Politecnica de Ramos Arizpe – UPRA, Mexico"
Collaborative visit to Universidad Politecnica de Ramos Arizpe – UPRA, Mexico
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
UK.
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