
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 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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A guest blog post by Kieran McCartan, Professor of Criminology, University of the West of England, Bristol and Dr Sophie King-Hill, Associate Professor in the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham Recently there has been a lot of debate about the Netflix show Adolescence. It tells a fictional story of a 13-year-old boy who … Continue reading "The use of TV drama ‘Adolescence’ in schools: why simple solutions to complex problems don’t work"
The use of TV drama ‘Adolescence’ in schools: why simple solutions to complex problems don’t work
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The Education and Childhood Research Group (ECRG) is proud to present a thought-provoking and vital discussion on race, assessment, and higher education. Join us on Friday, 11 April 2025, from 14:30 to 16:30 (UTC) for an insightful session featuring Dr Paul Campbell, Associate Professor in the sociology of race and inclusion at the University of … Continue reading "Addressing the Awarding Gap: A Research Event with Dr Paul Campbell"
Addressing the Awarding Gap: A Research Event with Dr Paul Campbell
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UWE Bristol PhD research exploring how we can engage audiences in climate action Guest blog by Jelena Krivosic, PhD Research Student – Natural History Documentaries and Climate Communication Two years into my PhD at UWE, I sometimes joke that I have learnt more about myself than I have my research topic. I have learnt so … Continue reading "Motivating change through Natural History Documentaries"
Motivating change through Natural History Documentaries
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Professor Lars Kunze, Professor in Safety for Robotics and Autonomous Systems at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory at UWE Bristol, has been awarded an Enterprise Fellowship by Responsible Ai UK (RAi UK). The funding will accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that embed responsibility and trustworthiness in AI deployment. This initiative is a … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academic awarded Rai UK Enterprise Fellowship to realise a new cloud-based software-as-a-service"
UWE Bristol academic awarded Rai UK Enterprise Fellowship to realise a new cloud-based software-as-a-service
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Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer from the School of Architecture and Environment (UWE Bristol), was a guest speaker at the British Academy (BA) Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN) event on gender and Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in November 2024. The event was held at the British Academy in London, which well attended by researchers … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academic shares expertise on gender and EDI at British Academy Early Career Researcher Network event"
UWE Bristol academic shares expertise on gender and EDI at British Academy Early Career Researcher Network event
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UWE Bristol has been selected as part of a pioneering initiative to support the growth of self-funded spinouts in the creative and social sciences sectors. The university was successful in securing funding from Research England Development (RED) fund’s Connecting Capability Fund (CCF) as part of a new consortium led by the University of the Arts … Continue reading "UWE Bristol Part of an Innovative Spinout Pilot Supporting Creative and Social Ventures – STAGE"
UWE Bristol Part of an Innovative Spinout Pilot Supporting Creative and Social Ventures – STAGE
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UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £4.94 million towards a £6.20 million programme, TREvolution, to advance the development of key technical requirements and capabilities for UK Trusted Research Environments (TREs) as part of DARE UK. Awarded under the DARE UK (Phase 2) Transformational Programme, TREvolution will be jointly led by five leading research institutions … Continue reading "New £6.2 million programme to build and test new capabilities for sensitive data research"
New £6.2 million programme to build and test new capabilities for sensitive data research
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We are pleased to welcome Dr Blessing Obinaju Effiong, recipient of the 2023/24 African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Research Development Fellowship to UWE Bristol. Dr Effiong is joining UWE Bristol on a nine-month fellowship from the University of Uyo in Nigeria where she is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Biochemistry at the Faculty of Basic … Continue reading "African Research Excellence Fund Scholar joins UWE Bristol"
African Research Excellence Fund Scholar joins UWE Bristol
Research enquiries
If you have any questions or you would like further information about our research.
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