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.
Rise with us.
Collaborating with industry, public sector bodies and communities, we’re redefining horizons and challenging conventions to impact lives positively.
RISE beacons
Shaping integrated healthcare
We’re driving innovation in health and social care education, workforce and technology.
Harnessing creativity and technology
We're working with industry and the public sector to develop skills, talent, and innovation for the future economy.
Enriching culture, place and community
We collaborate with national policymakers, local authorities, educators and industry to improve public spaces, infrastructure, and communities.
Securing a green, resilient future
Tackling global challenges by promoting social justice, empowering communities and protecting the environment.
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 and External Engagement (REE) blog
Keep up-to-date with news about our innovative research, Business Services, Degree Apprenticeships, Professional Development, Graduate Talent and Recruitment.
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Written by Allan Mcleod. Allan is the the Head of Civic and Inclusivity, leading the University’s partnership work with communities, public sector organisations, and local and regional government, as well as the VCSE sector. Allan has prior experience leading on partnership work at Bristol City Council in the City Office and holds strong links across … Continue reading "The Renters’ Rights Act: why this moment matters for universities, communities and business."
The Renters’ Rights Act: why this moment matters for universities, communities and business.
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The Bristol 3D Medical Centre, Integrated Care, and the Power of Collaboration with UWE Bristol Written by Professor Marc Griffiths Healthcare can do more than treat illness; it can transform lives. Nowhere is this clearer than at the Bristol 3D Medical Centre, a pioneering NHS facility where innovation, compassion and collaboration come together, redefining reconstructive … Continue reading "Research with purpose: Rebuilding Identity Through Healthcare"
Research with purpose: Rebuilding Identity Through Healthcare
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The UWE Bristol x Hitachi Female Talent Initiative in Transport, Logistics and Technology event brought together over 30 students and five external speakers to explore careers, challenge assumptions and share honest conversations about the sector. With speakers from industry and academia, the event focused on career pathways, and why diversity of people and perspectives matters more than ever. To open the session, … Continue reading "Squiggly career paths and reflections from the UWE Bristol x Hitachi Female Talent Initiative event"
Squiggly career paths and reflections from the UWE Bristol x Hitachi Female Talent Initiative event
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Dr Karan Vickers-Hulse, Dr Jane Carter and Dr Sarah Whitehouse have been successful in securing funding from the British Academy to deliver a three-day writing and mentorship workshop for early career researchers in South Africa. These workshops will be planned and delivered alongside academics from four universities in South Africa and will focus on early … Continue reading "Strengthening South African Research Networks: Project Zulu Opens Door to British Academy‑Funded Initiative"
Strengthening South African Research Networks: Project Zulu Opens Door to British Academy‑Funded Initiative
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Women in Refugee Law (WiRL) is re-centring the experiences and rights of women within refugee law, policy and practice. Founded and led by Dr Christel Querton (Senior Lecturer in Law, UWE Bristol) and Dr Moira Dustin (Assistant Professor of Law, University of Sussex), WiRL is a global transdisciplinary and cross-sector network- with over 360 members … Continue reading "A platform for knowledge-exchange gaining global influence"
A platform for knowledge-exchange gaining global influence
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A programme that boosts confidence, transforms workplaces, and strengthens the region’s talent pipeline. A Turning Point for Women in Male Dominated Industries When Dr. Laura Fogg ‑Rogers first developed Women Like Me, she wanted to address a long standing, systemic issue that has been historically difficult to approach. Brilliant women were entering professions with enthusiasm, ability, and ambition but getting worn down and burned out quickly, because of the … Continue reading "Enterprise that fuels progress: How Women Like Me Is Redefining What’s Possible for Women in Male Dominated Industries "
Enterprise that fuels progress: How Women Like Me Is Redefining What’s Possible for Women in Male Dominated Industries
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We are thrilled to celebrate Sydney Winter, a Level 7 Architectural Apprentice at BoonBrown who recently won the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2026. We had the opportunity to have a chat with Sydney in the lead up to the final about her apprenticeship journey. How did you feel when … Continue reading "Spotlight on Sydney Winter: Winner of Apprentice of the Year Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2026"
Spotlight on Sydney Winter: Winner of Apprentice of the Year Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2026
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How machine vision is unlocking new ways to understand and improve animal welfare AWARE-AI, a new two-year research project led by the Centre for Machine Vision (CMV) at UWE Bristol, bringing together partners from academia and industry to explore how artificial intelligence can recognise and track animal emotions through visual behaviour analysis has been backed … Continue reading "Teaching AI to understand animal emotion: Inside UWE Bristol’s new AWARE-AI project"
Teaching AI to understand animal emotion: Inside UWE Bristol’s new AWARE-AI project
Research enquiries
If you have any questions or you would like further information about our research.
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