Research in the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies

The department has a drive to engage in research which is of direct relevance to industry, society and the environment.

Our research covers a wide range of subjects within the fields of computer science, computer systems and information systems.

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Research centres, groups and labs

Creative Technologies Lab

The Creative Technologies Laboratory (CT Lab) is an interdisciplinary research group that spans and intersects computer science and the creative arts. We aim to create and evaluate seamless interfaces between people and technology to enhance human perception and creative expression.

Unconventional Computing Group

We employ complex dynamics in physical, chemical and biological media to design novel computational techniques, architectures and working prototypes of non-linear media based computers.

Computer Science Research Centre

The Computer Science Research Centre (CSRC) research activities cover many of the facets of 21st century computer science, from artificial intelligence to graphene sensors for IoT applications.

Research with impact

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Next generation flight design

Next generation flight design

'Onto REM' combines cutting edge requirements alongside project and business timelines, shaping the next generation of aircraft.
Privacy

Public statistics, individual privacy

A team at UWE Bristol created statistics software used by the UK’s Office for National Statistics which protects anonymity when publishing public information.
Measuring solid objects

Measuring solid objects automatically

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

Enabling expression in music with musical gloves

Creating music through movement with motion capture and AI enabled gloves.

Postgraduate research

We welcome enquires from those interested in postgraduate research study with us. With state-of-the-art facilities and experienced academic staff, we are perfectly equipped to carry out some of the most unique and exciting research in our subject areas.

Postgraduate research study

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