Research

We are thrilled to celebrate Sydney Winter, a Level 7 Architectural Apprentice at BoonBrown who recently won the ‘Apprentice of the Year’ Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2026. We had the opportunity to have a chat with Sydney in the lead up to the final about her apprenticeship journey. How did you feel when … Continue reading "Spotlight on Sydney Winter: Winner of Apprentice of the Year Award at the Somerset Business Awards 2026"

How machine vision is unlocking new ways to understand and improve animal welfare AWARE-AI, a new two-year research project led by the Centre for Machine Vision (CMV) at UWE Bristol, bringing together partners from academia and industry to explore how artificial intelligence can recognise and track animal emotions through visual behaviour analysis has been backed … Continue reading "Teaching AI to understand animal emotion: Inside UWE Bristol’s new AWARE-AI project"

This blog is written by Dr Francesco Tava, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Course Leader for CT Lab at UWE Bristol. AI can perform tasks that resemble critical thinking—such as analysing information, evaluating arguments, and identifying patterns or inconsistencies—but it does not truly think in the human sense. Unlike humans, AI lacks consciousness, self-awareness, understanding, … Continue reading "CT Lab: Rethinking Critical Thinking in the Age of AI"

Guest blog by Waqas Qaimkhani, Alumni Engagement Officer at UWE Bristol. In my role, I have the privilege of talking to alumni and students. These talks often involve alumni sharing their experiences with me – experiences that would be invaluable to students and recent graduates who are at the beginning stages of their careers. The … Continue reading "Skills that empower: Building careers and community through Alumni Connect"

Written by Dr Tariq Umar Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management, has recently taken up two Visiting Professor appointments at: These appointments reinforce UWE Bristol’s commitment to global collaboration in built environment, architecture, civil engineering and sustainable development – reflecting our strategic ambition to foster internationally impactful research and transnational education. Why … Continue reading "Strengthening global partnerships"

A wearable device developed through three years of research and testing is helping women manage hot flushes – demonstrating how innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration can translate ideas into real-world impact. For many women, hot flushes are one of the most disruptive symptoms of menopause – affecting sleep, confidence and day-to-day life. Yet, like many issues … Continue reading "Innovation with impact: How a UWE Bristol start-up is using wearable cooling technology to support women’s health"

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has launched its Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme for 2026. These nine-month Fellowships (eighteen months if part-time) aim to provide a development opportunity for those at the immediate postdoctoral stage of their career, giving applicants the opportunity to consolidate their PhD through developing publications, expanding their networks, as well as their research … Continue reading "Advance your research career: ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 now open via SWDTP"

Written by Paschal Anosike The Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET), in partnership with the University of Lagos, Covenant University, the University of Ibadan and the British Council, recently convened a Project Impact Showcase for the Bridging Borders Project themed Transnational Education Pathways between the UK and Nigeria at the Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research … Continue reading "Advancing entrepreneurship education innovation in Nigeria"