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In this blog, Simon Flenley – Assistant Director of Research & External Engagement (Skills) at UWE Bristol – shares a unique perspective on apprenticeships, shaped by his dual experience. With years of strategic involvement in the skills landscape, Simon recently completed his own Level 7 apprenticeship, offering valuable insights from both sides of the journey. … Continue reading "Skills that empower – From Self-Doubt to Distinction: My MBA Senior Leader Apprenticeship Journey"

How university funding helped launch a creative enterprise that’s now making a real difference in Bristol When Art Sync’s co-founders pitched their idea during UWE’s Venture Ready funding programme, they had a vision: to support BillyChip in creating a powerful marketing mural that would raise awareness of Bristol’s homelessness crisis. This month, that vision becomes … Continue reading "From Student Ventures to Social Impact: UWE Bristol Graduates Tackle Homelessness Through Art"

From Disciplinary Isolation to Programme Leadership: A 36-Year Journey Accelerated by Strategic Support Dr. Ronke Eyitayo, Senior Lecturer in Information Systems at UWE Bristol, exemplifies the power of combining technical expertise with pedagogical passion. As an accomplished educator and researcher with over 36 years of experience spanning Nigeria, Botswana, and the UK, she has dedicated … Continue reading "Dr. Ronke Eyitayo: Transforming Digital Literacy Through Mentorship and Determination"

Written by Allan Macleod, Head of Civic and Inclusivity Ask anyone in Bristol what the biggest challenges the city faces are, and you will find three main responses, inequality, transport and housing. In many ways the three are interlinked but the rise of homelessness is becoming ever more evident and the cost of housing and … Continue reading "Housing and Homelessness, a Civic matter: Housing Matters 60th Anniversary"

At first glance, a badminton tournament might just seem like an enjoyable recreational event. But for Dr Praveen Kumar, Associate Professor in Stroke Rehabilitation at UWE Bristol, it has become a powerful vehicle for innovation, student engagement, and community impact. Now in its eighth year, the annual charity tournament – held at UWE Bristol’s Centre … Continue reading "Innovation with impact – How a badminton tournament became a catalyst for community health research"

This is a guest blog by James Buchanan. Who are you, what are you studying, who did you do your placement with, and how did it come about? My name is James, and I am a third-year Marketing student at UWE Bristol. I carried out my placement with Bristol City Leap, a partnership between Bristol … Continue reading "My Placement at Bristol City Leap"

Future Finance is a partnership of industry and academic financial services experts, committed to creating positive change in the financial services sector and supporting financial services SMEs to adopt new technologies and innovation to grow their businesses. UWE Bristol has several Future Finance events lined up; join our collaborative challenge programme and get paid to … Continue reading "Future Finance – Collaborative Challenge Programme"

This is a guest blog written by Kat Corbett, Interim Head of Circular Economy at UWE Bristol. On 18 October, International Repair Day is celebrated worldwide. It is a moment to recognise the power of repair not only to reduce waste and emissions, but also to strengthen communities and reimagine our relationship with the things … Continue reading "International Repair Day: UWE Bristol at the heart of a global movement"