News and events from the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR)
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Latest news from the Centre for Appearance Research
02 June 2026
International conference on body image and appearance research set to be staged in Bristol
Leading experts from across the globe are preparing to travel to Bristol for a major conference dedicated to body image and appearance research.
16 July 2025
Researchers launch support hub for people with visible differences and their families
A first of its kind website offering evidence-based psychological support for people with visible differences and their families has been launched by university researchers.
30 January 2025
Women exercising in gyms face barriers including body image and harassment, study finds
Women exercising in gyms often feel judged for their appearance and performance, leading to a persistent sense of inadequacy, according to a new study.
15 November 2024
Global body confidence education project supported by UWE Bristol reaches 20 year milestone
A global initiative supported by UWE Bristol to build body confidence and self-esteem for the next generation of young people has celebrated its 20th anniversary.
24 May 2024
Impact of world-leading Centre for Appearance Research celebrated on 30th anniversary
It has grown from two researchers and a PhD student to become what is considered the largest research centre in the world focussed on appearance and body image. Now the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) has celebrated its 30th anniversary.
22 May 2024
Psychology researchers set to stage world’s only international conference on appearance and body image
Researchers from UWE Bristol are getting ready to stage the world’s only international conference focused on issues around appearance and body image.
16 August 2023
New director appointed at UWE Bristol’s Centre for Appearance Research
UWE Bristol has appointed Professor Elizabeth Daniels as Director of its Centre for Appearance Research.
22 September 2021
Global study looks to improve lives of individuals with congenital condition
A major five-year study led by researchers at UWE Bristol and Seattle Children’s Hospital looks to improve care for people with craniofacial microsomia.
08 July 2021
World-leading conference to explore the impact of COVID on body image
Leading academics from around the world will meet next week to discuss how the COVID pandemic has affected issues around body image and appearance.
28 June 2021
Researchers seek 2,000 young people for new study into appearance and body image
Researchers at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at UWE Bristol are looking for young people to take part in a research about body image.
26 May 2021
Somali people with visible facial differences sought by researchers for new study
Researchers at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) are looking for Somali people to take part in a new research study.
12 March 2021
Study explores women's experiences of medical tattooing
A recent study by the Centre for Appearance Research at UWE Bristol has explored women's experiences of medical tattooing.
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