Research

Researchers from UWE Bristol and the University of Bath are working together on an innovative AHRC Impact Accelerator initiative that brings the people of Avonmouth into conversation about the area’s future – using arts-based methods, community voices and futures thinking to explore what a fair, sustainable transition could look like. Led by Dr Judith Aston … Continue reading "A Just Transition for Avonmouth: Using arts-based methods to bring business, community and environment into future-facing dialogue"

A year in conversation, connection and compassion What started as a conversation between two colleagues has grown into a podcast series that’s now carved out its own place in UWE Bristol’s health and care landscape. Across 10 episodes, Let’s Talk Health and Care –  hosted by Professor Peter Brindle and Professor Marc Griffiths –  has … Continue reading "Let’s Talk Health and Care: 10 Episodes, 15 Guests, Countless Insights"

Guest Writer Lily Majid Student Ventures Thanks to the incredible generosity of UWE Bristol alumnus Peter Fane, who donated £250,000 to support our entrepreneurial ecosystem over five years, we’re proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Entrepreneurial Futures Award. Each winner receives up to £20,000 in funding, plus tailored support from our Student Ventures … Continue reading "Introducing the 2025 Entrepreneurial Futures Award Winners"

Renata Mendes is the founder of Bristol Sanctuary Theatre, a community-led company that supports refugees and migrants by creating a platform for joint artistic expression and co-creation. Bristol Sanctuary Theatre helps its community with integration and healing through the creation of original theatre works. About the project Bristol Sanctuary Theatre began when Renata, a UWE … Continue reading "Enterprise that fuels progress: Bristol Sanctuary Theatre, Supporting Refugees Through Creative Expression."

Since our formation in Spring 2025, our team has been dedicated to building meaningful connections between UWE Bristol, our alumni community, and the wider business world. We exist to create and nurture partnerships that deliver real value – for our collaborators, our university, and our students. Working across key sectors such as healthcare, engineering, and … Continue reading "Meet the Business and Alumni Partnerships Team at UWE Bristol"

UWE Bristol is delighted to announce a new Accelerated Knowledge Transfer (AKT) partnership with Bristol Drugs Project, co-funded by Innovate UK. This collaboration aims to develop and trial a digital communications campaign to facilitate engagement with early intervention in ketamine dependency. The development of the campaign will involve: Ketamine use has risen dramatically among young … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce new Accelerated Knowledge Transfer with Bristol Drugs Project"

Join the Women Researchers Mentoring Scheme (WRMS) Launch Event 2026/27 on Wednesday 03 December 2025, 12pm – 2pm at Frenchay Campus. This event is open to all UWE Bristol staff, a great opportunity to learn more about the WRMS and find out how to become a Mentor (open to women & men) or a Mentee (open to … Continue reading "WRMS 2026 Launch Event – 3 December"

Nicola Reeves is the Managing Director of Happy Hour Productions, a Bristol-based TV and video advertising agency that blends strategy, creativity and production under one roof. In 2023, she enrolled on the Help to Grow: Management Course at UWE Bristol, seeking to sharpen her leadership skills and steer her agency’s next chapter with confidence. Olly … Continue reading "Skills that empower: How mentorship and strategy fuelled a leadership journey"