Research
World-class thinking that solves real-world problems.
Research with purpose
In today’s fast-paced world, research helps us understand and adapt to new developments, make informed decisions, identify new opportunities, and solve challenges.
We're ambitious. We think big and want to make a positive difference for our city, region and beyond. Our research is action-orientated and practice based. Our active, collaborative research community of bold, original thinkers break boundaries, immerse themselves in the now and open the way to new futures.
Its research done well. Research with the power to transform lives, advance knowledge and support sustainable economic growth.
University Enterprise Zone
Opportunities and outstanding spaces for a thriving community of start-ups, fast-growth businesses, graduate entrepreneurs and cooperative research in the high-tech, robotics, digital and health-tech sectors.
University Enterprise ZoneRISE: Research
Our work spans the boundaries of science and creativity. You can read about our research by exploring our research case studies.
On a mission to shatter appearance ideals
As leaders in the psychology of appearance and body image research, we’re on a mission to shatter appearance ideals so young people are not held back by low body confidence.
Case Study: Delivering a healthy and sustainable food system
How our work is creating and delivering a healthy and sustainable food system that’s accessible to all - REE blog.
Tracing data in science and commerce
Businesses across Europe have been able to improve how they work, save on costs and increase revenue by using innovative computer software designed by UWE Bristol.
Cyber crime
We are helping authorities worldwide to tackle the ever-evolving problem of financial crime. Drawing on our expertise, we are turning the tables on fraudsters by empowering police forces to intervene.
Digital ethics
We are working to preserve creative freedom after the democratisation of machine learning has opened up a world of possibilities, and ethical conundrums, for the film and TV industry.
Safer drugs
UWE Bristol scientists' pioneering work has improved hospital treatments for potentially fatal conditions such as tuberculosis and sepsis.
Uplifting visual storytellers
In an era of fake news and disposable media, visual reportage has an increasingly influential role to play, as proven by an award-winning UWE Bristol artist.
University strategy 2030
Our ambitious 2030 strategy is focused on transforming futures. From powering the future workforce and helping local economies thrive, to shaping the health and sustainability of our communities and creating solutions to solve global challenges.
Strategy 2030Research and External Engagement (REE) blog
Keep up-to-date with news about our innovative research, Business Services, Degree Apprenticeships, Professional Development, Graduate Talent and Recruitment.
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This week is World Continence Week (15th to 21st June 2026) and researchers from UWE Bristol’s School of Health and Social Wellbeing are working to promote better bladder and bowel health at UWE Bristol and across the region. Bladder and Bowel leakage affects about 1 in 5 adults, which is about as common as hay … Continue reading "Innovation with impact: Supporting the World Federation on Incontinence and Pelvic Problems World Continence Week."
Innovation with impact: Supporting the World Federation on Incontinence and Pelvic Problems World Continence Week.
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We are looking for a new pathway lead in Sociotechnical Futures & Digital Methods to support the work of the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) at UWE Bristol. Experienced in doctoral supervision? Research active in the ESRC space? Interested in supporting doctoral and researcher development at UWE Bristol? Ready to represent the University externally? … Continue reading "For staff: Expression of Interest: Pathway Lead for Sociotechnical Futures & Digital Methods (SWDTP)"
For staff: Expression of Interest: Pathway Lead for Sociotechnical Futures & Digital Methods (SWDTP)
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UWE Bristol’s Master of Architecture (MArch) students and local primary school St Michael’s CofE in Stoke Gifford have recently collaborated on an ‘Exploratory Design Studio’ community project to develop concept designs for a school building’s expansion. Supported by Ann de Graft-Johnson, students Elliot Burningham, Craig Harding, Shahd Jabr, Huw Lansdowne, Charlotte Ongley and Daniel Pinto … Continue reading "Community-led design: Master of Architecture students collaborate with St Michael’s CofE School"
Community-led design: Master of Architecture students collaborate with St Michael’s CofE School
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About Duku: Duku Product Design is a UK-based engineering design consultancy with over a decade of experience in transforming client ideas into market-ready products. The company specialises in end-to-end product development, from concept through to design for manufacture and production delivery. In recent years, Duku has expanded beyond consultancy into the development of its own proprietary technologies, with … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership case study – Duku EV "
Knowledge Transfer Partnership case study – Duku EV
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UWE Bristol is delighted to once again take part in the Festival of Nature, the UK’s largest celebration of the natural world. UWE staff, families, and friends are warmly invited to join us at Millennium Square, Bristol City Centre, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, where our researchers will be showcasing an inspiring range … Continue reading "UWE Bristol Returns to the UK’s Biggest Celebration of Nature."
UWE Bristol Returns to the UK’s Biggest Celebration of Nature.
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Black voices remain underrepresented across many areas of health economics, research leadership and policy decision-making. The newly launched Black Health Economists’ Network (BHEN), founded by Dr Chizoba Esio-Bassey at UWE Bristol, aims to help change that. BHEN is a new platform that brings together Black researchers, students, practitioners, policy professionals and allies working across health … Continue reading "Building a Community for Inclusivity, Equity and Impact: Introducing the Black Health Economists’ Network (BHEN)"
Building a Community for Inclusivity, Equity and Impact: Introducing the Black Health Economists’ Network (BHEN)
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Written by Maddy Foard It has now been 3 years since the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Impact Accelerator Account (IAA) opened at UWE, supporting knowledge exchange and impact emerging from arts and humanities-based research. Since then, seven IAA funding calls have awarded 85 grants to projects involving 116 UWE staff members, ranging in size from £1k to £23k. These projects represent a huge range of disciplines within arts and … Continue reading "Celebrating three years of AHRC-funded collaboration, knowledge exchange, and real-world impact at UWE"
Celebrating three years of AHRC-funded collaboration, knowledge exchange, and real-world impact at UWE
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Written by Dr Tariq Umar A researcher at UWE Bristol has secured new international funding to explore how informal engineering skills can help accelerate the green transition across Africa. The project, “Unlocking informal green engineering skills in Africa: A comparative pilot for scalable recognition pathways,” is led by Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer in Civil … Continue reading "Royal Academy of Engineering funding awarded to unlock informal green engineering skills in Africa"
Royal Academy of Engineering funding awarded to unlock informal green engineering skills in Africa
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Health Tech Hub
The Health Tech Hub focuses on advancing technology that enables people to live independently and manage their own health and well-being, thereby ensuring they spend the least possible time in hospital.