Research
Our impact
We're breaking research boundaries and changing the world.
We're ambitious. We think big and want to make a positive difference to our planet. We transform futures through our actions and practice with a focus on solving real world challenges.
Research centres and groups
Our world-leading research centres and groups are working to make a real difference in society. Find out how we’re leading the way.
Postgraduate research study
Develop your ideas and skills with leading edge researchers at our Doctoral Academy.
Breaking research boundaries
Our research focuses on four key areas: Creative industries and technologies, Digital Futures, Health and Wellbeing and Sustainability and climate change resilience. This is research with the power to transform lives and transform the future. This is research done right.
Ground-breaking research
We are asking ourselves the difficult questions and inspiring others with our areas of expertise.
Creative industries and technologies
Creativity powers innovation and progress. We’re creating new futures in everything from film and TV, animation and digital story-telling, games and virtual reality.
Digital futures
Digital technologies will reshape and recode our world. From big data and machine learning to cyber security, digital ethics, deep fakes and beyond.
Health and wellbeing
We’re living longer. But are we living better? We’re tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow from genomics and new diagnostics to advanced health technologies, transforming health and wellbeing futures for all.
Sustainability and climate change resilience
The future of the planet is at stake, and we won’t get a second chance. We’re tackling the big issues of climate change, carbon reduction, sustainability and pollution head-on to protect our world for future generations.
Research strategy
Our 2030 Research Strategy is growing world-leading research with real-world impact, prioritising challenge-based research, driving enterprise and enhancing the student experience.
Research Governance
Read about our governance and policies we have in place to maintain the integrity and ethical standards of our research.
Research staff support
Our community of inspiring research staff are the key to our success. Find out how we support and develop our research community.
Arts and Humanities Research Council IAA
UWE Bristol was successful in receiving funding from the Impact Accelerators Account (IAA) awards. Find out how more about this funding and who to contact.
Research, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog
Keep up-to-date with all our innovative research via our blog.
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Research embedded within restorative ceramic tile company Craven Dunnill Jackfield, by the Centre for Print Research (CFPR) via a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, has helped to restore a beloved British pub. Back in 2001, a historic pub in the heart of the community in Wolverhampton was destroyed by developers before the pub could be listed as … Continue reading "UWE Bristol research helps to restore historic pub "
UWE Bristol research helps to restore historic pub
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Recently there has been an increase in awareness surrounding sibling sexual behaviour (SSB) in practice and research debates. However, it is important to note that this is not a new form of intrafamilial sexual abuse. In recent months these conversations have come to the fore via popular culture and media such as a File On … Continue reading "Recommendations for the development of policy and practice to better understand sibling sexual behaviour"
Recommendations for the development of policy and practice to better understand sibling sexual behaviour
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UWE Bristol and DistGen are thrilled to announce their 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK. KTPs consist of a unique three-way collaboration between a business, a university and a graduate to create positive impact and drive innovation. DistGen started in 2005 with the express intent of making a positive difference in the … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with DistGen"
UWE Bristol announce new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with DistGen
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In an exciting development for UWE Bristol’s Launch Space incubator, three graduate entrepreneurs have been awarded funding from Innovate UK to develop their business ideas. The Innovate UK Unlocking Potential Award is a two-strand pilot competition designed to unearth and empower today’s untapped innovators and businesses, aiming to foster diverse talent across the UK. The … Continue reading "Three UWE Bristol Launch Space residents win national award to accelerate innovation"
Three UWE Bristol Launch Space residents win national award to accelerate innovation
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Picture: From L-R UWE Bristol has announced a Partnership PhD with Woodland Heritage and Forest Research to research the effects of management practices on Acute Oak Decline and the rhizosphere microbiome of parkland oak trees. The PhD is to be jointly funded by UWE Bristol and Woodland Heritage. Through its pioneering new woodland in Somerset, … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce Partnership PhD with Woodland Heritage"
UWE Bristol announce Partnership PhD with Woodland Heritage
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In celebration of International Women’s Day Daisy, an Aerospace Engineer apprentice, talks about her experience of working in a male dominated environment and the opportunities her higher and degree apprenticeship has given her. Collectively we can all #InspireInclusion and celebrate women’s achievement. Find out more about our higher and degree apprenticeships and explore the many … Continue reading "Celebrating International Women’s Day"
Celebrating International Women’s Day
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International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women; recognising the value that women bring to individual communities, professional spheres and collectively to the world. The day also serves as a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. To mark this important day here in … Continue reading "International Women’s Day: Spotlight on Professor Sue Durbin"
International Women’s Day: Spotlight on Professor Sue Durbin
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The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has launched its Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme for 2024; these year-long Fellowships (two years 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 … Continue reading "ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships Expression of Interest Guidance for Applications to UWE Bristol "
ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships Expression of Interest Guidance for Applications to UWE Bristol
Research enquiries
If you have any questions or you would like further information about our research.
Email: research@uwe.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 86216
Postal address:
Research, Business and Innovation
Northavon House
UWE Bristol
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK.
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