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.
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
See all blogsKeep up to date with all our innovative research via our blog.
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At UWE Bristol we are proud of our active and collaborative research community of bold and innovative thinkers that are breaking research boundaries. Our four key research strengths are: Creative industries and technologies Digital Futures Health & Wellbeing Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience Over the past three months we have been sharing content around our … Continue reading "Introduction to our research strength focus: Creative Industries and Technologies"
Introduction to our research strength focus: Creative Industries and Technologies
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Sign up now for a FREE place on our highly rated Introduction to Zero Carbon Buildings MOOC. The department of Architecture and the Built Environment at UWE Bristol has developed this free Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to raise awareness of zero carbon design and construction and provide a grounding for students and early year … Continue reading "Introduction to Zero Carbon Buildings MOOC"
Introduction to Zero Carbon Buildings MOOC
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In this Academic Spotlight interview, we asked Dr Harriet Shortt, Associate Professor in Organisation Studies at UWE Bristol Business School, about her area of research. Tell us about your background and your research interests? I am interested in the spaces and places of work and how they make people feel, and how the material environment … Continue reading "Academic Spotlight: Dr Harriet Shortt"
Academic Spotlight: Dr Harriet Shortt
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Young people aged 16-24 use buses more than older age groups and have lower access to a car. Yet they face a postcode lottery in accessing free and discounted bus fares, a new policy briefing from UWE Bristol and Sustrans finds. Access to buses can affect the experiences and life-defining opportunities that young people are … Continue reading "Fair Bus Fares for Young People Policy Briefing"
Fair Bus Fares for Young People Policy Briefing
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Recent research conducted by undergraduate forensic students at UWE Bristol has revealed levels of drug contamination on the Bristol Pound (£B) notes. A high percentage of circulating bank notes across the world are contaminated with illicit drugs. Contamination on bank notes can be spread through direct contact and contamination from cash points, whilst paper-based bank … Continue reading "Illicit Drug Contamination of the Bristol Pound"
Illicit Drug Contamination of the Bristol Pound
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In this Academic Spotlight we asked Dr Pippa Tollow, Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology at UWE Bristol. Tell us about your background and how you became interested in your research area? It was during my undergraduate degree and a sandwich year working in the NHS that I discovered an interest in health psychology and decided this … Continue reading "Academic Spotlight: Dr Pippa Tollow"
Academic Spotlight: Dr Pippa Tollow
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The Prevention of Sexual Abuse Springboard (part of UWE Bristol’s Expanding Research Excellence scheme) currently pulls together existing areas of research strength at UWE Bristol, drawing on our work with victims and those who have committed sexual abuse. The Springboard investment has provided an opportunity for the team to take a more multi-disciplinary approach that … Continue reading "UWE Bristol’s Expanding Research Excellence scheme: The Prevention of Sexual Abuse"
UWE Bristol’s Expanding Research Excellence scheme: The Prevention of Sexual Abuse
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Adapted from post by the University of Leeds. UWE Bristol academics have helped to develop an innovative device to tackle chronic limb pain which is currently being trialled across the UK. The Sensory Training System aims to help patients regain a finer range of nerve sensation in their limbs, which they often lose due to … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academics developing sensory training system for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome"
UWE Bristol academics developing sensory training system for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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 support
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