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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As part of this year’s Black History Month ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ theme; here in Research, Business and Innovation at UWE Bristol we are closing the month of events and activities with a focus on the reclaiming of Black Narratives in Social Justice. To mark this theme, we spotlighted The Young Foundation’s Community Knowledge Fund and fund … Continue reading "Black History Month: Spotlight on The Young Foundation and Camden Giving"
Black History Month: Spotlight on The Young Foundation and Camden Giving
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UWE Bristol are proud to launch a special series of the Changemaker podcast that shines a light on some of the incredible work our Black academics are doing to drive change. The Changemaker Podcast Series is about highlighting work that is taking place across UWE Bristol to transform futures and drive positive impacts. This special … Continue reading "Celebrating UWE Bristol Black Excellence podcast series"
Celebrating UWE Bristol Black Excellence podcast series
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Dr Roger Griffith MBE is a part-time Lecturer specialising in Creative Writing in the College of Arts, Technology and the Environment and working on several community projects at UWE Bristol. He is also a writer, social activist and has a passion for sharing cultural stories, global observations and insights on race, inclusivity and social inequality. He … Continue reading "Roger Griffith: A Journey of Life-Long Learning "
Roger Griffith: A Journey of Life-Long Learning
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Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer from the School of Architecture and Environment (College and of Arts and Technology, UWE Bristol) was invited by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), Regional Institute for Higher Education Development (RIHED), to share his experience and work on Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (GEDI) with 40 government and … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academic contributed to a workshop on Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in Bangkok"
UWE Bristol academic contributed to a workshop on Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in Bangkok
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A team at UWE Bristol and Milbotix have won Innovate UK funding to deliver an initiative that seeks to re revolutionise dementia care with advanced wearable technology. Dementia poses significant challenges globally. It often leads to communication difficulties, and people with dementia may become easily confused by new situations. Milbotix is developing SmartSocks®, a family … Continue reading "UWE Bristol & Milbotix project wins funding to revolutionise dementia care with advanced wearable technology"
UWE Bristol & Milbotix project wins funding to revolutionise dementia care with advanced wearable technology
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UWE Bristol is excited to announce a new three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with WASE Limited, funded by Innovate UK. A KTP is a unique collaboration between a business, a university, and an associate. It aims to create a positive commercial impact, enable transformational improvements, and drive innovation. WASE provides their customers with decentralised, next-generation … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with WASE Limited"
UWE Bristol announce new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with WASE Limited
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In this blog post, our Degree Apprenticeship Project Support Officer Angel Capili, speaks to Roland Jones about his Civil Engineering apprenticeship. Roland didhis apprenticeship with WSP, technical experts who design comprehensive and sustainable solutions and engineer projects that will help societies grow. When asked about the most enjoyable aspect of his apprenticeship, Roland highlighted the invaluable … Continue reading "Meet the apprentice: Roland Jones"
Meet the apprentice: Roland Jones
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In this blog post, we highlight some of the groundbreaking discoveries Black academics have made that have significantly advanced our understanding and capabilities in numerous areas. Black History Month is a time to honour and celebrate the rich contributions of Black individuals to various fields, including innovation and research. The theme for this Black History … Continue reading "Black History Month: Spotlight on Research and Innovation Contributions "
Black History Month: Spotlight on Research and Innovation Contributions
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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Research support
Research support from Library Services at UWE Bristol includes our searchable research and data repositories, managing research data and support for open access publishing.