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UWE Bristol are proud to work with many Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across the region. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) account for up to 90% of businesses, 60% to 70% of employment, and they account for half of global GDP, according to the United Nations.   To celebrate World MSME Day 2022 we are … Continue reading "UWE Bristol celebrating world Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Day 2022 "

written by Tom Smith The Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN) is a research and knowledge exchange group, created and jointly co-ordinated  by Dr Tom Smith (Associate Professor in Law). Founded in 2021, the NICJN is primarily focused on promoting an evidence-led approach to the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in criminal justice systems. Tom … Continue reading "Introducing the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN)"

In this Academic Spotlight we asked Dr Emmanuel Adukwu, Deputy Head of Department for Applied Sciences, a few questions about the research he is involved with at UWE Bristol. Tell us about your background and how you became interested in your research area? I graduated with a degree in Biomedical Sciences at Coventry University. During my … Continue reading "Academic Spotlight: Dr Emmanuel Adukwu"

Written by Linda Pengelly (MSc Student for Environmental Management) In the early to mid-1900s, the hangover from Britain’s Industrial Revolution of the previous two centuries (when emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2) were at their peak) was still raging (Ritchie, 2017a). Between 1900-1920, Bronchitis attributed to atmospheric coal smoke was the second-leading cause of death in … Continue reading "Inhale the Future, Exhale the Past: The Evolution of UK Air Pollution"

Salmonella causes more than 93 million cases of salmonellosis, resulting in 155,000 deaths annually worldwide. Many severe cases are associated with the production and consumption of pork: salmonella is found in the pig gut and is often multidrug-resistant. The bacteria can be transmitted through the pigs’ oral−fecal route at the farm, the slaughterhouse, and the … Continue reading "UWE Bristol-led study explores natural alternative to antibiotics in fight against Salmonella in pig farming"

By Professor Danielle Sinnett The Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments (SPE) aims to develop an understanding of how to achieve healthy, resilient, sustainable and smart places, in the context of climate and ecological emergencies. We are a multidisciplinary centre of academics researching different aspects of healthy places, in terms of the benefits they provide … Continue reading "Research Centre spotlight: Showcasing the Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments’ research into healthy places"

Dr Tavs Jorgensen, who is an Associate Professor at UWE Bristol’s Centre for Print Research (CFPR), is among a group of leading artists that has been selected by renowned sculptor Peter Randall-Page for an exhibition to celebrate the relaunch of the one of the UK leading craft institutions, formally known as ‘The Devon Guild of … Continue reading "UWE Bristol Researcher Exhibits at the re-launch of leading Craft Gallery"

The Old Library Community STEM Club has become a well-established weekly event in Eastville since it was first launched in September 2021: every Thursday after school, children and their parents or carers make their way to the Old Library Community Hub to take part in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) based activities, and to … Continue reading "Community STEM Club connects local community, engineering students, and industry professionals"