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Written by Professor Alpesh Maisuria, Professor of Education Policy, and Education and Childhood Research Group (ECRG) Lead How is policy made in Parliament?Where along this journey can academic research make an impact?And how can academics engage meaningfully with policymakers? Engaging with the policymaking process is often mystified, yet it is essential for shaping the policies … Continue reading "Engaging with Policymakers: Lessons from a Parliamentary Academic Fellowship"

Research and External Engagement (REE) has launched a new series of interactive, in-person workshops designed to help UWE Bristol academics, researchers, and knowledge exchange professionals build confident, purposeful collaborations with external partners. Each session is hands-on, practical, and themed around one of UWE’s four RISE beacons. You’ll explore how to position your expertise, craft compelling … Continue reading "New REE Workshop Series: Build confident, impactful business collaborations across the RISE beacons"

Academics from UWE Bristol have been named among the world’s top researchers in two highly respected global rankings: the Stanford Top 2% Scientists list and Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025. These recognitions place UWE scholars in the top tier of global research, highlighting the impact, reach and influence of their academic work across disciplines. Stanford … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academics recognised among the world’s top researchers in prestigious global rankings"

Researchers from UWE Bristol and the University of Bath are working together on an innovative AHRC Impact Accelerator initiative that brings the people of Avonmouth into conversation about the area’s future – using arts-based methods, community voices and futures thinking to explore what a fair, sustainable transition could look like. Led by Dr Judith Aston … Continue reading "A Just Transition for Avonmouth: Using arts-based methods to bring business, community and environment into future-facing dialogue"

A year in conversation, connection and compassion What started as a conversation between two colleagues has grown into a podcast series that’s now carved out its own place in UWE Bristol’s health and care landscape. Across 10 episodes, Let’s Talk Health and Care –  hosted by Professor Peter Brindle and Professor Marc Griffiths –  has … Continue reading "Let’s Talk Health and Care: 10 Episodes, 15 Guests, Countless Insights"

Guest Writer Lily Majid Student Ventures Thanks to the incredible generosity of UWE Bristol alumnus Peter Fane, who donated £250,000 to support our entrepreneurial ecosystem over five years, we’re proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Entrepreneurial Futures Award. Each winner receives up to £20,000 in funding, plus tailored support from our Student Ventures … Continue reading "Introducing the 2025 Entrepreneurial Futures Award Winners"

Renata Mendes is the founder of Bristol Sanctuary Theatre, a community-led company that supports refugees and migrants by creating a platform for joint artistic expression and co-creation. Bristol Sanctuary Theatre helps its community with integration and healing through the creation of original theatre works. About the project Bristol Sanctuary Theatre began when Renata, a UWE … Continue reading "Enterprise that fuels progress: Bristol Sanctuary Theatre, Supporting Refugees Through Creative Expression."

Since our formation in Spring 2025, our team has been dedicated to building meaningful connections between UWE Bristol, our alumni community, and the wider business world. We exist to create and nurture partnerships that deliver real value – for our collaborators, our university, and our students. Working across key sectors such as healthcare, engineering, and … Continue reading "Meet the Business and Alumni Partnerships Team at UWE Bristol"