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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Professor of Criminology at UWE Bristol, Kieran McCartan has recently been appointed to the RMA Scotland Reducing Serious Harm Board. The RMAS works across Scotland to reduce the risk of serious harm posed by violent and sexual offending. To protect the public, they make sure that effective risk assessment and risk management practices are in … Continue reading "UWE Bristol Professor appointed to the RMA Reducing Serious Harm Board"
UWE Bristol Professor appointed to the RMA Reducing Serious Harm Board
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If you are a Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise organisation based in the West of England region, UWE Bristol invite you to register for a free in-person workshop delivered by Dr Jackie Barker and Rob Tucker from the College of Business and Law. The benefits from attending this free workshop • Understanding the difference between … Continue reading "Would you like help evaluating impact?"
Would you like help evaluating impact?
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UWE Bristol and Bedminster Pharmacy announce new Regional Innovation Fund project: Developing Evidence-Based Approaches to Promote Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship at Community Pharmacy Level UWE Bristol with Bedminster Pharmacy have been successful in securing grant funding from UKRI Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) to form a new 4-month project. Bedminster Pharmacy is an NHS multi-award-winning independent pharmacy … Continue reading "UWE Bristol and Bedminster Pharmacy announce new Regional Innovation Fund project"
UWE Bristol and Bedminster Pharmacy announce new Regional Innovation Fund project
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UWE Bristol nursing apprenticeships are innovative and transformational, equipping apprentices with the skills, knowledge and behaviour for a fulfilling career in healthcare. “My name’s James Salmons. I’m the Associate Director of Apprenticeships within the School of Health and Social Wellbeing here at UWE Bristol. Degree apprenticeships offer a really good way for apprentices to be … Continue reading "UWE Bristol nursing apprenticeships are innovative and transformational"
UWE Bristol nursing apprenticeships are innovative and transformational
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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
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 support
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