Harnessing creativity and technology

Answering the challenges faced by our society.

We’re harnessing creativity and technology to power economic growth, working in partnership with industry and the public sector to develop the skills, talent, and innovation needed for the future economy.

Future-ready skills
We connect people, places, and industries to develop the skills and talent pipelines needed for long-term success. Through outreach and training, we help businesses find and train the expertise they need to thrive.
Accelerating innovation and investment
Our University Enterprise Zone (UEZ) is a national hub for innovation, attracting multi-million-pound investments and supporting business growth.
Supporting entrepreneurs
Our innovation spaces – Future Space, Launch Space, Bristol Robotics Lab, and the Pervasive Media Studio – provide start-ups and scale-ups with the space and expertise to turn ideas into reality.
Shaping the future economy
From AI and robotics to cybersecurity and the creative industries, we’re driving progress, strengthening high-growth sectors, and keeping the UK at the forefront of global innovation

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Case studies

Transforming the print industry

Our expert printmakers and digital specialists are helping to craft the future of print for artists and commercial producers.

Confidential data

UWE Bristol research has led to changes in public data sharing laws around the world after proving that a risk-averse approach was ineffective.

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Safeguarding public data

Fresh insights into Artificial Intelligence, are transforming the way confidential data is processed and publicised by UK government and statistical bodies.

Global boost for alternative film culture

Activists, artists, filmmakers and exhibitors have joined forces as part of the world’s largest alternative film network.

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Art books

Once the preserve of a niche audience, artists’ books have been reframed as a widely accessible art form, connecting artists with fans and collectors.

City of Film

Our research and our support of Bristol's film industry has led to the city being awarded UNESCO City of Film status.

Measuring solid objects automatically

Innovative techniques developed at UWE Bristol for measuring the dimensions of difficult solid objects automatically are now being used commercially.

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.

Shifting perceptions of criminal justice

Public engagement in the criminal justice system has been enhanced by our work, thanks to an innovative and digitised approach to capturing the history of the UK’s courthouses.