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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UWE Bristol have successfully been awarded a South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) Postdoctoral Fellowship funded by the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC). The fellowship was awarded to Dr Freya Wise, who will be joining UWE Bristol to look at “Low carbon residential retrofit: considering the resident as well as the carbon”. Energy use … Continue reading "UWE Bristol successfully awarded a South West Doctoral Training Partnership ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship"
UWE Bristol successfully awarded a South West Doctoral Training Partnership ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship
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A collaborative research project, with support from UWE Bristol, has been asked to exhibit at V&A Museum as part of the London Design Festival. The SIM Project uses the SIM card as a platform to shape new ways of sharing and archiving stories of migration. A SIM card is many things. An international ID card held … Continue reading "UWE Bristol research project to be shown at V&A Museum as part of London Design Festival"
UWE Bristol research project to be shown at V&A Museum as part of London Design Festival
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Improving road safety for the Nepalese community was just one of the activities undertaken by twenty-four Explorer Scouts from Cabot District (Bristol North West), who recently ran a camp in the Chitwan area of Nepal for 300 local Scouts. As well as creating fun workshops for Scouts of all ages, Scout Leader Fiona Lawrence, Director of Business … Continue reading "Three zebra crossings installed in Nepal thanks to a joint project between Explorer Scouts and UWE Bristol"
Three zebra crossings installed in Nepal thanks to a joint project between Explorer Scouts and UWE Bristol
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UWE Bristol are delighted to announce that our PhD student Charlie Gerlis has made it through to the UK national final of Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) 2024. 3MT® challenges postgraduate researchers to explain their research and its importance compellingly, using non-specialist language and all in just three minutes. From its origins at The University of … Continue reading "UWE Bristol student makes it to UK final of Three Minute Thesis"
UWE Bristol student makes it to UK final of Three Minute Thesis
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The Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing held its annual Showcase Conference online on 2nd July 2024, followed by a meeting of its advisory board. Using a quick-fire format presentations and discussant responses providing external stakeholders, alumni, students and staff colleagues with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into building capacity and collaborative working generate … Continue reading "The Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing Showcase Conference"
The Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing Showcase Conference
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UWE Bristol and BPM Contracting Services are thrilled to announce their 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), funded by Innovate UK. KTPs consist of a unique three-way collaboration between a business, a university and a graduate with the aim of creating positive impact, enabling transformational improvements, and driving innovation. BPM Contracting Services has been operating for … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with BPM Contracting Services"
UWE Bristol announce new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with BPM Contracting Services
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UWE Bristol has helped to fund a Vagina Museum exhibition about the menopause led by Dr Marie Mulvey-Roberts, Professor in English Literature (College of Arts, Technology and Environment). However, the Vagina Museum is lacking crucial funding to launch the exhibition and has launched a public fundraising campaign to help. The world’s first bricks-and-mortar museum dedicated … Continue reading "“Nobody wants to fund menopause”: UWE Bristol helps to fund Vagina Museum for menopause exhibition"
“Nobody wants to fund menopause”: UWE Bristol helps to fund Vagina Museum for menopause exhibition
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Leading expert on sexual violence, Dr Jane Meyrick has won funding to become the Researcher in Residence at the Bridge Sexual Assault and Rape Centre (SARC), in Bristol, match funded from the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. The Bridge SARC in Bristol is leading part of an NHS England funded pathfinder project … Continue reading "Dr Jane Meyrick announced as Researcher in Residence at the Bridge SARC "
Dr Jane Meyrick announced as Researcher in Residence at the Bridge SARC
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
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Bristol
BS16 1QY
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Research support
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