Research with impact

 pee power toilet blockPEE POWER®: Delivering sustainable energy and sanitation across the globe Harnessing the potential of microbial fuel cells, using urine as a biological energy source.
mosquito biting skinEliminating malaria through organisation development The UWE Bristol Business School is leading the way in delivering organisational systems improvements in malaria zones to help eradicate the disease.
green infrastructure at bristol harboursideHealthy living – raising the standard of green infrastructure in the built environment In collaboration with the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, research conducted by UWE Bristol is being used to develop a framework for high quality green infrastructure.
a person's hand wearing a musical gloveEnabling expression in music with musical gloves Creating music through movement with motion capture and AI enabled gloves.
female teaching using a whiteboard to explain an equationBuilding a mentoring scheme to support professional women in aerospace and aviation Challenging gender inequalities in male dominated industries by empowering women to further their careers through advice and support.
british currency notes and coinsInfluencing the minimum wage Resulting in a direct impact on the wider community, research conducted by the Bristol Business School has been used to shape the setting of and compliance to the minimum wage.
facial recognition technology in pigsFacial recognition technology using 3D machine vision State-of-the-art technology is being used to develop a tool to detect the different emotional states in pigs.
Dr Tom Smith standing on some steps in China with his project teamReducing the use of pre-trial detention in China Assisting in the introduction of pre-trial detention hearings in the Chinese criminal justice system.
Dr Appolinaire Etoundi, Mike Rose and Mayur Hulke holding theprosthetic leg socked designed for Tania GoddardImproving the design of prosthetic legs Helping to develop a more comfortable prosthetic socket for Paralympics hopeful Tania Goddard, part of the British Shooting Talent Pathway Programme for Team GB.
3D printed ceramics 3D printing of ceramics UWE Bristol's innovative ceramic 3D printing material has helped ceramic tableware companies improve their industrial processes.
Flooding in an urban environment Flood resilient communities UWE Bristol researchers co-work with communities and agencies to transform thinking on resilience to floods/extreme weather.
Group of teenagers taking a selfie Tackling negative body image Negative body image is a significant global health issue. UWE Bristol research has informed major industry and policy initiatives to tackle it.
Medical professionals walking in a hospital Sensing our health UWE Bristol researchers are developing cutting-edge technology called ‘magnetic-biosensors’ to accurately detect biological molecules.
CERN - Large Hadron Collider Making Big Data work for you UWE Bristol designed CRISTAL software is giving scientists the power to understand and analyse more data than ever before.
Children drawing with chalking in a playgroundHelping children’s communication UWE Bristol research has led to improved services and therapy for children with impaired communication.
Teacher helping a child with their reading Promoting children’s literature Research at UWE Bristol is making a big impact on the writing, teaching and reading of children’s literature internationally and in the UK.
Supporting people with cleft lip Care for people with cleft lip and palate now includes support from a professional psychologist thanks to UWE Bristol research.
Countryside view at sunset Improving the quality of the air we breathe UWE Bristol research has improved air quality management in the UK and around the world.
Caught fish on display Closing the net on overfishing Research at UWE Bristol has been instrumental in establishing marine reserves, including the world’s largest.
Earth at night with luminous flight paths representing major air routes Changing policy on human trafficking Research at UWE Bristol has influenced policy on international human trafficking and improved the human rights of exploited migrants.
Houses against a background of blue sky Shaping sustainable suburbs Researchers at UWE Bristol are helping to shape sustainable suburbs for the future.
Motion blur picture of a London bus and commuters Connecting people to places A third of a million people every week use an online travel service thanks to UWE Bristol research.
magnified microbes Developing healthcare products A technique from UWE Bristol has led to the creation of new mouthwashes and wound dressings.
Teenagers taking a selfie Engaging young people in healthier living Ground-breaking research at UWE Bristol has accelerated the success of public health initiatives for young people and helped to dramatically improve their quality of life.
X-ray of a knee joint Helping people with osteoarthritis UWE Bristol research has developed a programme of exercise and support that is bringing cost-effective relief to patients across the UK.
Smartphone on a map with compass and pen Pervasive media: building a new digital world UWE Bristol research has enabled companies to create innovative digital products for mobile devices.
Young people working together Improving engagement with education Research at UWE Bristol has helped improve young people’s achievements in education by stimulating new partnerships between universities, colleges and schools.
Male presenting to colleagues in a meeting Helping front-line managers improve operational performance Leading organisations have benefited from research at UWE Bristol that highlights the importance of front-line managers in their role as people managers.
Artists Book: Life in a Box by Eri Funazaki and Danny Flynn Promoting awareness of artists' books UWE Bristol research has widely influenced understanding and appreciation of artists’ books benefiting artists, educators and the public.
A fingerprint as part of a network diagram Public statistics, individual privacy Agencies around the world use methods developed at UWE Bristol to safeguard people’s privacy when they release statistics to the public.
Transferring money via mobile banking on a smartphoneExpanding mobile banking Legal research at UWE Bristol has helped a multinational telecoms business expand the availability of mobile banking in emerging markets.
Senior citizen with is head in his hands Helping people with rheumatoid arthritis Researchers at UWE Bristol have developed a self-management intervention that significantly reduces fatigue and improves the quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers.
Two female scientists working in a labA germ that can speed up leukaemia treatment Our researchers have harnessed the glow-in-the-dark properties of bacteria to help some leukaemia sufferers receive swifter treatment.
doctors and nurses looking after a patient Careful talk saves lives UWE Bristol research has led to improved teamwork between healthcare professionals during hospital emergencies.
Construction industry professionals looking at buildingsCollaborative culture in construction Collaboration and communication toolkits designed at UWE Bristol are changing things for the better.
An AIRBUS plane in flight Next generation flight design‘OntoREM’ combines cutting-edge requirements modelling alongside project and business timelines, shaping the next generation of aircraft.
Two graduates at a graduation ceremony What sort of graduates do we need? UWE Bristol research has helped create a standard tool to inform school leavers, universities and policymakers.
Coloured shipping containers Measuring solid objects automatically Couriers, freight handlers and other companies use a UWE Bristol technique to measure difficult solid objects in challenging environments.
Journalist holding a microphone while interviewing Community participation in gathering local news UWE Bristol research has informed the BBC and community groups in working together to widen the range of voices in local news.
Connected cogs representing teamwork Research insights influence labour productivity Insights from research at UWE Bristol on the factors influencing labour productivity have informed ambitious policies that are fuelling regional economic growth.

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