Research

Guest blog by: In this blog, we share some of our pilot research into the social and technical viability of installing ground source heat pumps in cemeteries, to generate energy for community buildings. For many, death remains a taboo topic, so this might be a startling proposition, so we will first explain our motivation and … Continue reading "Hidden Heat: Could Cemeteries Power Community Buildings?"

More confident leaders, stronger and more inclusive teams, and measurable business impact: over the past two years, the Leadership Fundamentals Programme has helped SMEs across the West of England region embed better leadership practices, improve resilience and turn learning into positive workplace change. Delivered by UWE Bristol through a West of England Mayoral Combined Authority … Continue reading "Celebrating the Leadership Fundamentals Programme: strengthening leadership across the West of England"

From L-R: Dr Jo Buring (GP, Bristol, NIHR Doctoral Fellow, University of Bristol); Ruby Osunsola (Nilaari); Dr Naabil Khan (Foundation doctor, Kent); Dr Tabinda Rashid-Fadel (Accure Health); Dr Reem Kayyali (UWE Bristol); Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu (UWE Bristol); Francesa Arrigoni (Kingston University, London); Dr Praveen Kumar (Founder and Chair of Ethnic Inequality Research Network) This is … Continue reading "Tackling health inequalities through community voices, inclusive research and action"

For Black History Month this year’s theme, Honouring Communities, recognises those whose contributions create meaningful change. Newly promoted UWE Bristol professors Tinkuma Edafioghor, Mwidimi Ndosi, Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu and Ifeoma Elizabeth Dan-Ogosi share how their work connects academic excellence with community knowledge to improve health outcomes, strengthen organisations and create opportunities for others. Dr Tinkuma Edafioghor … Continue reading "Honouring Communities: Research, Service and Lasting Impact"

This is a guest blog written by Dr Laura Hobbs, Senior Research Fellow in Science Communication and lead for Science Hunters. In August, UWE Bristol’s Science Hunters team travelled to Rutherford Appleton Laboratory’s Summer Stargazing event, where families gathered to witness a near-total solar eclipse. Alongside the excitement of the astronomical event, children had the … Continue reading "Bringing space science to life in Minecraft during a solar eclipse"

Guest blog by James Knight, Technical Specialist: Robotic Fabrication at The Bridge Studios, UWE Bristol. What happens when acting students, engineers, designers and researchers share a stage with a robot? At The Bridge Studios, our collaboration with the Robots, Art, People and Performance (RAPP) Lab gave us the opportunity to explore exactly that, and to … Continue reading "Bringing people together through robotics and performance"

About HVN Labs: HVN Labs is a Bristol-based technology company specialising in drone swarm and light-show UAV design, manufacture and choreography. The business develops both the hardware and software technology stack with respect to drone swarm technology. HVN’s markets span commercial drone light shows, bespoke swarm choreography for events, and drone hardware/software design services, serving … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership case study – HVN Labs"

Next Steps with Bristol After Stroke (BAS) Many stroke survivors become less active after discharge from formal rehabilitation despite evidence that ongoing exercise improves mobility, independence, fitness, and reduces the risk of further stroke. Interviews with participants from the Bristol After Stroke (BAS) Next Steps programme revealed a strong desire for continued rehabilitation support, while … Continue reading "Fundraising, Recognition and Sports Day for Stroke Survivors"