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At UWE Bristol, our unique multi-disciplined, system-led approach to research, innovation, skills, enterprise and ethical practices drive societal improvements, transforming futures for the better.
Collaborating with industry, public sector bodies and communities, we’re redefining horizons and challenging conventions to impact lives positively.
Using big data, AI, augmented and virtual reality, business, research and creative thinking, our highly collaborative teams power the future workforce, drive economic growth and prosperity, shape our communities’ health and sustainability, and create a more just and sustainable future for all.
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Research
World-class thinking that solves real world problems.
Innovation
Not just ideas — solutions that rewrite the rules.
Skills
Upskilling today to build tomorrow's workforce.
Enterprise
Enterprise that fuels progress. Business that drives change.
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 and External Engagement (REE) blog
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Meet Aswath Ganesan Indra MSc Robotics graduate and Co-founder of GI Healthcare – our first international student to successfully secure the Innovator Founder visa. He is on a mission to develop advanced food tech products to make freshly cooked healthy food easily accessible and affordable to anyone anytime, anywhere – even beyond earth. His story showcases how … Continue reading "Enterprise that fuels progress: Aswath Ganesan Indra; Student to Space-Tech Entrepreneur"
Enterprise that fuels progress: Aswath Ganesan Indra; Student to Space-Tech Entrepreneur
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Following the success of the 2024 cohort, UWE Bristol is renewing its partnership with the Women’s Higher Education Network (WHEN) for the 2026 cohort of the 100 Black Women Professors Now programme, addressing career progression gaps for global majority staff as part of our commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution. Throughout this month we will … Continue reading "Programme Spotlight: Dr. Tinkuma Edafioghor, 100 Black Women Professors Now"
Programme Spotlight: Dr. Tinkuma Edafioghor, 100 Black Women Professors Now
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Dr Tariq Umar, School of Architecture and Environment at UWE Bristol, visited University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia to participate in the collaborative activities of external funded project “Building psychological resilience in women leaders: strengthening support systems in Malaysian and Indonesian universities” – funded by Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) Regional Institute for Higher … Continue reading "Research visit to University of Malaya, Malaysia"
Research visit to University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Empowering regional talent through flexible learning At UWE Bristol, we believe that real change begins with people – those who are ready to learn, grow, and lead. The Skills Pathway Programme was created to do just that: to equip professionals across the West of England with the tools and confidence to shape a more sustainable … Continue reading "Skills that empower – the Skills Pathway Programme: building a greener future through retrofit and sustainability"
Skills that empower – the Skills Pathway Programme: building a greener future through retrofit and sustainability
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In early October, the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) will host the 2nd Workshop on Enabling Independence with Robotic Solutions for Enhanced Wellbeing. The event brings together experts from sociology, psychiatry, gerontology, dementia care, and robotics to explore how socially assistive robots can support independence, dignity, and wellbeing for people living with dementia. We spoke to … Continue reading "Innovation with impact – exploring robotic solutions for dementia care: in conversation with Dr Carlos Cifuentes"
Innovation with impact – exploring robotic solutions for dementia care: in conversation with Dr Carlos Cifuentes
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Living with a visible difference, such as alopecia, eczema, burns and skin conditions can affect confidence, wellbeing, and everyday experiences, from school life to social media. For many years, UWE researchers have been working with charities and people with lived experience to create resources that make a difference. Now, for the first time, those resources … Continue reading "Research with purpose – the Visible Difference Support Hub"
Research with purpose – the Visible Difference Support Hub
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A new book from UWE Bristol colleagues is shining a light on how we can take a fresh approach to preventing sexual abuse. Content note: This blog discusses sexual abuse and prevention. The book, Developing and Implementing a Public Health and Criminological Approach to Tackling Sexual Abuse, has been written by Professor Kieran McCartan, Dr … Continue reading "Developing and implementing a public health and criminological approach to tackling sexual abuse"
Developing and implementing a public health and criminological approach to tackling sexual abuse
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The Centre for Machine Vision (CMV) at UWE Bristol have recently won funding to investigate towards a Holistic Assessment of Animal Welfare using Emotion and Deep Learning, building on prior work from CMV. The project aims to develop technology for automated assessment of animal emotional wellbeing through the interpretation of body language, informed by work … Continue reading "UWE Bristol win funding to use Deep Learning to create a Holistic Assessment of Animal Welfare "
UWE Bristol win funding to use Deep Learning to create a Holistic Assessment of Animal Welfare
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