
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.
Rise with us.
Collaborating with industry, public sector bodies and communities, we’re redefining horizons and challenging conventions to impact lives positively.

RISE beacons

Shaping integrated healthcare
We’re driving innovation in health and social care education, workforce and technology.

Harnessing creativity and technology
We're working with industry and the public sector to develop skills, talent, and innovation for the future economy.

Enriching culture, place and community
We collaborate with national policymakers, local authorities, educators and industry to improve public spaces, infrastructure, and communities.

Securing a green, resilient future
Tackling global challenges by promoting social justice, empowering communities and protecting the environment.
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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What might it mean for time to be felt or embodied? How can the study of time help us understand complex lived experiences such as ageing, illness, incarceration or displacement? These were just some of the questions explored at Touching Time: Duration, Bodies, Politics – a two-day international symposium co-organised by Dr Jessie Stanier, Lecturer … Continue reading "“Touching Time”: UWE Bristol co-hosts international symposium on embodied time and experience"
“Touching Time”: UWE Bristol co-hosts international symposium on embodied time and experience
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The UK Research and Innovation’s National Federated Compute Services (NFCS) NetworkPlus Flexible Fund recently awarded funding to Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer in Construction and Project Management, at the School of Architecture and Environment, UWE Bristol, to lead a major new project. Titled “Enhancing HPC adoption through user-centred design: A roadmap for inclusive innovation in … Continue reading "UKRI funding secured to co-design an inclusive roadmap for future high performance computing infrastructure"
UKRI funding secured to co-design an inclusive roadmap for future high performance computing infrastructure
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UWE Bristol is delighted to announce that we have won Training Provider of the Year at the Enginuity Awards 2025! The Training Provider Skills Champion of the Year award recognises outstanding commitment to learning and skills development that supports sustainable engineering and manufacturing growth through partnerships between providers and employers. Since 2017, UWE Bristol has … Continue reading "UWE Bristol named Training Provider of the Year at the Enginuity Skills Awards"
UWE Bristol named Training Provider of the Year at the Enginuity Skills Awards
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On 18 June, colleagues from across the College of Business and Law came together for the first annual CBL Research Conference – an energising day dedicated to showcasing the breadth and depth of research taking place across the college and with partner institutions. Themed around People, Work and Organisations, the programme brought together academics, early … Continue reading "Celebrating connection, collaboration and creativity at the first College of Business and Law Research Conference "
Celebrating connection, collaboration and creativity at the first College of Business and Law Research Conference
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By Dr Diana Johnson On Thursday 26 June 2025, Dr Diana Johnson and Dr Sam Mapston hosted a launch event for a newly created ‘Economic Crime Experts Directory’ at the Bristol Business School building, UWE Bristol. The Directory is situated on the UWE Bristol website and can be accessed using the link below: The Directory … Continue reading "Launch of the Economic Crime Experts Directory"
Launch of the Economic Crime Experts Directory
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Blog post by Allan Macleod, Head of Civic and Inclusivity at UWE Bristol, following the City Gathering on 23 June 2025. “We want to champion community leadership and expertise. We want to support more action at a community level. We want to partner with communities to find solutions to the new One City Plan missions.” … Continue reading "The power of community: Key takeaways from the City Gathering "
The power of community: Key takeaways from the City Gathering
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As part of the Developing inclusive policies and practices for greater accessibility in higher education project, Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer at the School of Architecture and Environment (UWE Bristol), visited universities in Indonesia to participate in public engagement events. Dr Umar, in collaboration with Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama (UNU) Yogyakarta, Indonesia, had received funding for … Continue reading "Collaborative public engagement events in Indonesia: Inclusive policies and practices for greater accessibility in HE project"
Collaborative public engagement events in Indonesia: Inclusive policies and practices for greater accessibility in HE project
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We’re excited to launch a new series of Skills Bootcamps at UWE Bristol, designed to equip learners with specialist knowledge and hands-on experience that can be applied immediately. These highly subsidised, practical training programmes provide an accessible pathway for freelancers, SMEs, and employees in larger organisations to gain industry-relevant skills and make an immediate impact … Continue reading "Unlock new opportunities with UWE Bristol’s Skills Bootcamps "
Unlock new opportunities with UWE Bristol’s Skills Bootcamps
Research enquiries
If you have any questions or you would like further information about our research.
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