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, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog
Keep up-to-date with all our innovative research via our blog.
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The menopause is a natural life transition stage that will affect 51% of the population. The menopause may lead to a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms and individuals may encounter difficulties at work as a result of their symptoms. Did you know, nationally, 25% of women leave their role during menopause? This is … Continue reading "New Short Course: Managing Menopause in the Workplace"
New Short Course: Managing Menopause in the Workplace
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As part of Women’s History Month 2023, we are spotlighting some of the amazing women we work with or who inspire us. In this blog we highlight Ann, Jac and Sarah who are all UWE Bristol academics, and Katherine and Sado who have partnered with us on different projects. Katherine Piper After being made redundant … Continue reading "Women’s History Month 2023: Katherine, Sarah, Ann, Sado and Jac"
Women’s History Month 2023: Katherine, Sarah, Ann, Sado and Jac
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Following a competitive tendering process, staff from the College of Health, Science and Society at UWE Bristol have been awarded a Health Education England (HEE) contract to deliver two new programmes – a Postgraduate Certificate in Sleep Medicine and a Graduate Diploma in Respiratory Science. Commissioning of these programmes forms part of the response to … Continue reading "UWE Bristol to deliver new Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Science courses"
UWE Bristol to deliver new Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Science courses
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The College of Health, Science and Society (CHSS) brings together experts from all areas of Health, Science and Society. The College is made up of four schools: The College has a vibrant research culture organised primarily through research centres, groups and institutes. Research Centres Centre for Appearance Research The Centre for Appearance Research is the world’s … Continue reading "Spotlight on Research in the College of Health, Science and Society"
Spotlight on Research in the College of Health, Science and Society
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As part of Women’s History Month 2023, we are spotlighting some of the amazing women we work with or who inspire us. In this blog we highlight Aisha, Sara and Verity. Verity is a UWE Bristol academic, and Aisha studied with us. Sara delivered several workshops for us on the Green Skills programme. Aisha Thomas … Continue reading "Women’s History Month 2023: Aisha, Sara and Verity"
Women’s History Month 2023: Aisha, Sara and Verity
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As part of Women’s History Month 2023, we are spotlighting some of the amazing women we work with or who inspire us. In this blog we highlight Jenna and Jo who are both UWE Bristol academics and Maya who worked with us to provide support and consultancy around creating a safe and inclusive learning environment … Continue reading "Women’s History Month 2023: Jenna, Maya and Jo"
Women’s History Month 2023: Jenna, Maya and Jo
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As part of Women’s History Month 2023, we are spotlighting some of the amazing women we work with or who inspire us. In this blog we highlight Rebecca and Laura who are UWE Bristol academics and Tara who we partnered with on our Green Skills for jobs and Entrepreneurship Programme. Dr Rebecca Windemer Rebecca is … Continue reading "Women’s History Month 2023: Rebecca, Tara and Laura"
Women’s History Month 2023: Rebecca, Tara and Laura
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Dr Natasha Bradley, Research Fellow in Realist Evaluation, Centre for Health & Clinical Research Background Virtual wards (VWs) rounds deliver multidisciplinary care to people with fluctuating health conditions such as frailty, within their own homes or usual place of residence. The aim can be to prevent hospital admission and to support self-management. Existing evidence showed … Continue reading "Rapid Realist Review of Virtual Ward Rounds for People with Frailty"
Rapid Realist Review of Virtual Ward Rounds for People with Frailty
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
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