Breaking research boundaries

We’re tackling the big issues of today and tomorrow head on.

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Health and wellbeing

From novel diagnostics to appearance research, we’re tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow, transforming health and wellbeing futures for all.

Health and wellbeing
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Creative industries and technologies

Creativity powers innovation, growth and human progress. Here at UWE Bristol we’re working with industry-leaders to generate new creative futures.

Creative industries and technologies
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Sustainability and climate change resilience

UWE Bristol are tackling the critical issues of sustainability and climate change first hand with their research.

Sustainability and climate change
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Digital futures

Digital is everywhere and touches everything we think or do. Here at UWE Bristol we’re exploring the future of digital.

Digital futures

An active, collaborative research community. Bold, original thinkers, breaking boundaries, immersed in the now, opening the way into new futures.

This is big, brave thinking for a better future. It’s research done well. Research with the power to transform lives, transform the future.  

Ground-breaking research

We are asking ourselves the difficult questions and inspiring others with our areas of expertise.

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Creative industries and technologies

Creativity powers innovation and progress. We’re working with industry-leaders to create new futures in everything from film and TV, animation and digital story-telling, games and virtual reality.
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Digital futures 

Digital technologies will reshape and recode our world. We’re exploring ways of transforming lives, from big data and machine learning to cyber security, from digital ethics to deep fakes and beyond. 
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Health and wellbeing

We’re living longer. But are we living better? From novel diagnostics to appearance research, coping with dementia to boosting self-esteem, we’re tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow, transforming health and wellbeing futures for all.  

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Sustainability and climate change resilience

The future of the planet and our world is at stake and we won’t get a second chance. Net-zero carbon buildings, sustainable mobility, green agriculture, emissions and air quality are just some of the critical issues we are tackling. 

Research case studies

Individual stories that show how we're tackling the big issues head on. 

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Creative ecologies

We are proud to be part of the South West Creative Technology Network and involved in coming up with creative, sustainable solutions to today’s problems.

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Alzheimer’s disease

Our researchers are working to resolve the challenge of understanding the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s, in an ever-increasing ageing population, with the hope of identifying earlier interventions for the disease.

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Cyber crime

We are helping authorities worldwide to tackle the ever-evolving problem of financial crime. Drawing on our expertise, we are turning the tables on fraudsters by empowering police forces to intervene.
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Digital ethics

We are working to preserve creative freedom after the democratisation of machine learning has opened up a world of possibilities, and ethical conundrums, for the film and TV industry.

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Novel print processes

From wearable technology that will give people the power to monitor their health, to futuristic composite materials that will make transport more environmentally sustainable, researchers at UWE Bristol are on the case.

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Assistive robotics

We are leading the way in the design of assistive robots, understanding how people and robots can interact intuitively, safely and effectively; and designing and testing robots that will be acceptable and enjoyable to use.
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Body image

Our researchers have been working with Unilever on the Dove Self-Esteem Project global education programs, addressing the psychological, social, cultural and resource-based challenges to improving self-esteem and body image among young people.
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Air quality

We are working with policymakers and community groups across Europe, putting people at the heart of environmental change, to facilitate lasting change to the world’s air pollution crisis.

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Cycling

Our experts in transport policy are working internationally to bridge the gaps in cycling infrastructure to bring the many advantages of cycling to our cities.

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Virtual realities

Our researchers are helping to steer the emerging field of virtual reality and the critical questions asked around power, responsibility and creative potential in a positive direction.

Research, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog

Keep up to date with all of our innovative research via our blog.

RBI blog
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"Our ambition is quite simply that, through our outstanding research with real-world impact, we will transform futures. Our aim is to advance knowledge, support sustainable economic growth, enhance social and cultural development, promote health and wellbeing, pursue equality and diversity, and raise the quality of built and natural environments."

Professor Martin Boddy, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise

Professor Martin Boddy Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise

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