Research in the Department of Architecture and the Built Environment
The Department of Architecture and the Built Environment has an extensive programme of research and consultancy combining academic excellence and policy relevance, for which it has a well-established national and international reputation.
We have a strong track record of securing project funding from bodies which include the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the European Union. We also work with a wide range of clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
Research centres
Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research
Developing innovative approaches, technologies and techniques that support the design, management, reconfiguration, maintenance and operation of buildings and their environments.
Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments
The Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments (SPE) aims to develop understanding of how to achieve places that are environmentally sustainable, socially just and economically competitive.
WHO Collaborating Centre for Healthy Urban Environments
Promoting sustainable settlements through research, teaching, consultancy, knowledge exchange and publications. We work closely with external organisations including the WHO European Healthy Cities network.
Postgraduate opportunities in the Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research
The Centre for Architecture and Built Environment Research (CABER) welcomes applications from students wanting to gain a PhD research degree in a range of built environment themes.
Postgraduate research study
Our Graduate School offers you the opportunity to contribute to our dynamic and leading edge research.
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Research centres and groups
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Research ethics
UWE Bristol is committed to promoting high ethical standards in the conduct of research undertaken by its staff and students.
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
UWE Bristol's approach to REF 2021 and information on REF 2014 results.