Human Resources, Work and Employment research group (HRWE)

By Hilary Lowe and Chathushka Kiriella Creative journalling is a reflective practice that combines writing, images, collage and other creative materials to help people explore ideas, experiences and emotions in a more open and personal way. In this blog post we, Chathushka Kiriella and Hilary Lowe from the Human Resources, Work and Employment research group … Continue reading "Creative Journalling with the HRWE Group"

By Chathushka Kiriella  This event, hosted by UWE Bristol, on 6 March 2026, brought together researchers, practitioners and students to explore an urgent theme: challenging gender-based violence. Almost two months on, it is important that these conversations do not lose momentum. The issues raised throughout the event remain pressing for both individuals and institutions, reminding … Continue reading "International Women’s Day 2026: Challenging Gender-Based Violence"

By Chathushka Kiriella “Is it still worth staying in the UK?” That’s a question many international students are asking themselves now. Not about their coursework or career ambitions, but about whether the future they planned is still possible. For many, the answer is becoming increasingly uncertain. In May 2025, the UK government released its white … Continue reading "Restoring control or reinforcing exclusion? UK immigration policy and international students"

By Chathushka Kiriella On 21st January 2026 the Job Share South West (JSSW) inaugural event brought together leaders, managers and researchers to explore the potential of job sharing. Organised by Clare Freshwater-Turner and Annabelle Richards from Lloyds Banking Group and Sarah Houghton and Louise Cuthberston from BT Group, the event, held at the Lloyds Banking … Continue reading "Job sharing in the South West – meet, learn and connect"

By Dr Hilary Lowe Placements are a key part of employability in higher education. They give students real world experience and help employers spot future talent. However, for disabled students, placements can involve barriers that are not always visible. In a recent systematic literature review co-authored with Dr Laura William from the University of Greenwich … Continue reading "Breaking barriers: what HR professionals need to know about disabled students and placements"

By Chathushka Kiriella, Tinkuma Edafioghor, Vanda Papafilippou and Susan Durbin  The last couple of weeks have been an incredibly busy and productive time for for HRWE group members as we celebrated International Women’s Day with a series of inspiring events. We wanted to share what we have been doing to Inspire Inclusion and Accelerate Action, … Continue reading "Empowering Change Across Borders: The HR, Work and Employment (HRWE) Group’s  International Women’s Day Celebrations "

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Dr Tinkuma Edafioghor is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management and a member of HRWE. She holds a PhD from the University of York, their research focuses on the intersection of HRM and organizational resilience, particularly in SMEs. Tinkuma brings valuable insights from both academia and industry to her teaching and her research. Her … Continue reading "The 100 Black Women Professor Now Programme: the power of community and rediscovering my career path!"