We are a bold, connected and impact-driven service, uniting students, apprentices, researchers, alumni, businesses and community partners to drive UWE Bristol’s ambitions in employability, research, innovation, and skills. 

At our core, we create a dynamic ecosystem where collaboration sparks ideas, research drives real-world change, and partnerships open doors to new possibilities.

Through cutting-edge research, immersive learning and strategic alliances, we empower individuals to shape the future. 

Our ‘one service’ approach puts students, apprentices, academics, and external partners at the heart of everything we do. We operate with a service-first mindset and a commercial edge—delivering clear, accessible products through a digital-first experience.

With a laser focus on impact, we embed transparency and measurable success into every step we take.

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Our structure

Research and External Engagement is organised by three main pillars:

  • Business and Community
  • Research
  • Skills

with four cross-cutting teams:

  • Business and Alumni Partnerships
  • Bidding, Income and Development
  • Civic and Inclusivity
  • Operations - Engagement and Enabling
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Research at UWE Bristol

Discover how research at UWE Bristol is making a real impact.

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Business and community partners

Services we offer to businesses and community engagement.

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