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.
Rise with us.
Collaborating with industry, public sector bodies and communities, we’re redefining horizons and challenging conventions to impact lives positively.
RISE beacons
Shaping integrated healthcare
We’re driving innovation in health and social care education, workforce and technology.
Harnessing creativity and technology
We're working with industry and the public sector to develop skills, talent, and innovation for the future economy.
Enriching culture, place and community
We collaborate with national policymakers, local authorities, educators and industry to improve public spaces, infrastructure, and communities.
Securing a green, resilient future
Tackling global challenges by promoting social justice, empowering communities and protecting the environment.
Research strategy
Growing world-leading research with real-world impact, prioritising challenge-based research, driving enterprise and enhancing the student experience.
Research governance
UWE Bristol is committed to promoting excellent research which observes the highest possible standards of integrity.
Trusted Research
Supporting research and innovation that is open, collaborative and responsible, while taking proportionate steps to manage potential risks.
Research staff support
The continuous enhancement and development of our community of inspiring research staff.
Arts and Humanities Research Council IAA
Supporting arts and humanities and interdisciplinary researchers to respond to impact opportunities in a flexible, responsive and creative way.
Research and External Engagement (REE) blog
Keep up-to-date with news about our innovative research, Business Services, Degree Apprenticeships, Professional Development, Graduate Talent and Recruitment.
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Written by Maddy Foard It has now been 3 years since the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Accelerator Account (IAA) opened at UWE, supporting knowledge exchange and impact emerging from arts and humanities-based research. Since then, seven IAA funding calls have awarded 85 grants to projects involving 116 UWE staff members, ranging in size from £1k to £23k. These projects represent a huge range of disciplines within arts and humanities research, including law, media studies, visual … Continue reading "Celebrating three years of AHRC-funded collaboration, knowledge exchange, and real-world impact at UWE"
Celebrating three years of AHRC-funded collaboration, knowledge exchange, and real-world impact at UWE
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Written by Dr Tariq Umar A researcher at UWE Bristol has secured new international funding to explore how informal engineering skills can help accelerate the green transition across Africa. The project, “Unlocking informal green engineering skills in Africa: A comparative pilot for scalable recognition pathways,” is led by Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer in Civil … Continue reading "Royal Academy of Engineering funding awarded to unlock informal green engineering skills in Africa"
Royal Academy of Engineering funding awarded to unlock informal green engineering skills in Africa
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What does long-term business growth actually look like for SME leaders? For more than 330 participants on a high-impact leadership and management course at UWE Bristol, it has meant building stronger strategies, more resilient teams, and lasting peer networks that continue well beyond the classroom. The Help to Grow: Management Course is a 12‑week, 90% … Continue reading "A network that doesn’t disappear after 12 weeks"
A network that doesn’t disappear after 12 weeks
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About Metrea: Metrea is a global defence company, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in London, Harwell, and multiple locations worldwide. The company is the originator and leading provider of specialised services known as “effects as a service” to national security partners. Delivering across multiple domains and over a dozen mission … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership case study – Metrea"
Knowledge Transfer Partnership case study – Metrea
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This Article has been written by Ben Mitchell, Impact Development Manager. UWE Bristol hosted the CHSS (College of Health, Science and Society) Impact Showcase on April 30. This was the fourth occasion an Impact Showcase has been run, and second time for CHSS. It was comfortably the best attended one yet, with well over 100 people … Continue reading "CHSS Impact Showcase: Thursday 30 April 2026"
CHSS Impact Showcase: Thursday 30 April 2026
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This blog is written by Ben Tilley, Employer Engagement Officer in the Student and Graduate Talent team at UWE Bristol. With all careers events now delivered for 2025/26, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on another dynamic year in the Student and Graduate Talent team. In this academic year we welcomed … Continue reading "Employer Engagement: A Year in Review"
Employer Engagement: A Year in Review
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UWE Bristol is proud to host a pioneering trial of the Lendable reusable cup scheme on our Frenchay campus, taking a practical step to reduce single-use cup waste and advance circular economy principles. As a first-of-its-kind initiative, this trial positions UWE Bristol at the forefront of sustainable campus innovation. How the Lendable scheme works From … Continue reading "UWE Bristol launches ground-breaking Lendable reusable packaging scheme trial to cut single-use waste"
UWE Bristol launches ground-breaking Lendable reusable packaging scheme trial to cut single-use waste
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Written by Allan Mcleod. Allan is the the Head of Civic and Inclusivity, leading the University’s partnership work with communities, public sector organisations, and local and regional government, as well as the VCSE sector. Allan has prior experience leading on partnership work at Bristol City Council in the City Office and holds strong links across … Continue reading "The Renters’ Rights Act: why this moment matters for universities, communities and business."
The Renters’ Rights Act: why this moment matters for universities, communities and business.
Research enquiries
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