Research
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ground-breaking research
We are asking ourselves the difficult questions and inspiring others with our areas of expertise.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 has helped to fund a Vagina Museum exhibition about the menopause lead by Marie Mulvey-Roberts. However, the Vagina Museum is lacking crucial funding to launch the exhibition and has launched a public fundraising campagin to help. The world’s first bricks-and-mortar museum dedicated to vaginas, vulvas and the gynaecological anatomy said that it had … 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
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By Professor Kieran McCartan On Friday the 28th June 2024 we held a professional workshop at UWE Bristol on Epi Crim approaches to understanding and responding to sexual abuse. The workshop was based on research activities that took place across UWE Bristol over the past 5 years, with colleagues from criminology, sociology, psychology, law, and … Continue reading "Epi Crim approaches to understanding and responding to sexual abuse event"
Epi Crim approaches to understanding and responding to sexual abuse event
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The Ageing Lifestyle in Blacks and Asians (ALIBSA) webinar was launched in February 2023. It is a monthly series aimed at addressing health inequalities and enhancing the well-being of South Asian and Black older adults globally. The webinar was founded by Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu, an Associate Professor of Physical Activity and Health Promotion at the … Continue reading "The first ALIBSA Annual Congress 2024: Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, 1st July 2024, The Watershed (Bristol)"
The first ALIBSA Annual Congress 2024: Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, 1st July 2024, The Watershed (Bristol)
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Professor Shawn-Naphtali Sobers has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Arts University Bournemouth (AUB), in recognition of his unique contribution to the field of filmmaking, photography and writing. AUB stated “Shawn is an exemplary academic and artist, who has made a huge impact on AUB through his exhibition in TheGallery, AUB in February 2023 … Continue reading "Professor Shawn-Naphtali Sobers awarded Honorary Fellowship from the Arts University Bournemouth"
Professor Shawn-Naphtali Sobers awarded Honorary Fellowship from the Arts University Bournemouth
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Our Skills Pathway Programme has delivered it’s first cohorts and is now recruiting to the next wave. The fully funded programme offers individuals a flexible way develop the skills needed to drive your career and business forward. You will focus on the challenges and opportunities you currently experience at work, enabling you to develop new … Continue reading "Skills Pathway Programme: Case Studies"
Skills Pathway Programme: Case Studies
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Last week Future Space won the Community Award at techSPARK annual awards, the SPARKies. Future Space is an innovation centre and community hub for start-ups and fast-growth high tech businesses in the heart of our University Enterprise Zone. Located at UWE Bristol, Future Space currently comprises 50+ trailblazing science and tech businesses, and with the … Continue reading "Future Space win at the techSPARK annual awards"
Future Space win at the techSPARK annual awards
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After a successful third year of delivering the Small Business Charter accredited Help to Grow: Management Course, UWE Bristol is welcoming more business owners, managers and senior decision makers to register for upcoming cohorts. Since March 2021, UWE has helped over 250 business leaders to complete the course. With modules covering strategies for growth and … Continue reading "90% Funded Management Course enters Fourth Year of Delivery at UWE Bristol"
90% Funded Management Course enters Fourth Year of Delivery at UWE Bristol
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
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Research support from Library Services at UWE Bristol includes our searchable research and data repositories, managing research data and support for open access publishing.