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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Marzia Dulal was awarded the prestigious Commonwealth PhD Scholarship for 2021 in the UK, which enabled her to join UWE Bristol in September 2021. She is currently undertaking a PhD at the Centre for Print Research. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Commonwealth PhD scholarships contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth … Continue reading "Spotlight on UWE Bristol’s Commonwealth PhD Scholar: Marzia Dulal"
Spotlight on UWE Bristol’s Commonwealth PhD Scholar: Marzia Dulal
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UWE Bristol with Synoptix Ltd have been successful in securing grant funding from UKRI Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) to form a new 3.5-month project. Synoptix is a Systems Engineering Consultancy business, deploying multi-disciplinary systems engineering teams and professional services in order to define and deliver projects. This project aims to improve comprehension and reduce complexity … Continue reading "UWE Bristol and Synoptix Ltd announce new Regional Innovation Fund project: Leveraging Industry 4.0 Visualisation for Cross-Sector Systems Engineering Excellence in UK Industry"
UWE Bristol and Synoptix Ltd announce new Regional Innovation Fund project: Leveraging Industry 4.0 Visualisation for Cross-Sector Systems Engineering Excellence in UK Industry
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Narrative Technologies is a workshop, followed by seed-funding, aiming to bring together a diverse group with a common interest in how creative technologies can enable new ways of telling stories or representing experiences. The initiative hopes to foster new collaborations between researchers from University of Bristol, UWE Bristol and those working in the creative technology sector. … Continue reading "Narrative Technologies Workshop"
Narrative Technologies Workshop
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Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Environment at UWE Bristol, in collaboration with the Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta, Indonesia, secured funding from British Council, Indonesia to develop inclusive policies and practices for greater accessibility in Higher Education. Statistics from Indonesia and UK indicate that disabled people from both countries … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academic secures funding from British Council to develop inclusive policies and practices in Indonesian Higher Education"
UWE Bristol academic secures funding from British Council to develop inclusive policies and practices in Indonesian Higher Education
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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
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
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Bristol
BS16 1QY
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Research Excellence Framework (REF)
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Research support
Research support from Library Services at UWE Bristol includes our searchable research and data repositories, managing research data and support for open access publishing.