Research

Vertical farms for crops eliminate the soil microbes that, in the field, help plants grow – UWE Bristol academics are putting the microbes back.  Professor Neil Willey, Dr Mukesh Sharma, and PhD student Segun Ogunmefun are part of a €6 million European Innovation Commission (EIC) project, ‘Microbial Hydroponics (Mi-Hy)’, that is making vertical farms more … Continue reading "UWE Bristol Researchers Developing a Prosthetic Microbiome for ‘Vertical Farms’  "

‘SmartScent. A portable & compact scent monitoring device housing Altered Carbon’s latest AI-powered chip.’ In the fast-paced world of technology startups, deep tech ventures face unique challenges. Resolving complex technical issues, securing adequate funding, and transitioning from concept to commercial operation demands time, resources, and unwavering patience. At UWE Bristol, we understand these challenges and have … Continue reading "Nurturing Deep Tech Success: UWE Bristol’s long-term support propels Altered Carbon to new heights."

As part of this year’s Black History Month ‘Reclaiming  Narratives’ theme; here in Research, Business and Innovation at UWE Bristol we are closing the month of events and activities with a focus on the reclaiming of Black Narratives in Social Justice. To mark this theme, we spotlighted The Young Foundation’s Community Knowledge Fund and fund … Continue reading "Black History Month: Spotlight on The Young Foundation and Camden Giving"

UWE Bristol are proud to launch a special series of the Changemaker podcast that shines a light on some of the incredible work our Black academics are doing to drive change. The Changemaker Podcast Series is about highlighting work that is taking place across UWE Bristol to transform futures and drive positive impacts. This special … Continue reading "Celebrating UWE Bristol Black Excellence podcast series"

Dr Roger Griffith MBE is a part-time Lecturer specialising in Creative Writing in the College of Arts, Technology and the Environment and working on several community projects at UWE Bristol. He is also a writer, social activist and has a passion for sharing cultural stories, global observations and insights on race, inclusivity and social inequality. He … Continue reading "Roger Griffith: A Journey of Life-Long Learning "

Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer from the School of Architecture and Environment (College and of Arts and Technology, UWE Bristol) was invited by the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), Regional Institute for Higher Education Development (RIHED), to share his experience and work on Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (GEDI) with 40 government and … Continue reading "UWE Bristol academic contributed to a workshop on Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity in Bangkok"

A team at UWE Bristol and Milbotix have won Innovate UK funding to deliver an initiative that seeks to re revolutionise dementia care with advanced wearable technology. Dementia poses significant challenges globally. It often leads to communication difficulties, and people with dementia may become easily confused by new situations. Milbotix is developing SmartSocks®, a family … Continue reading "UWE Bristol & Milbotix project wins funding to revolutionise dementia care with advanced wearable technology"

UWE Bristol is excited to announce a new three-year Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with WASE Limited, funded by Innovate UK. A KTP is a unique collaboration between a business, a university, and an associate. It aims to create a positive commercial impact, enable transformational improvements, and drive innovation. WASE provides their customers with decentralised, next-generation … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce new Knowledge Transfer Partnership with WASE Limited"