Alumni Edit
Quarterly email for UWE Bristol graduates, bringing the best of our stories, news and memories straight to your inbox.
September 2026
John Adesoye’s journey from electrician to nurse at the age of 64 proves it's never too late to learn. His dream of a caring profession was made real by a nurse degree apprenticeship.
Also find out who we've honoured and what amazing things they've done, and celebrate with us our anti-racism award. The Vice President of Bristol Law Society’s gives five top tips for new graduates and Degree Apprentice alum Alexia receives an OBE at just 26 years old.
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Alumni Edit archive
Catch up on previous editions of Alumni Edit.
May 2026
Read about alumni change-makers; Thanaselan empowering Malaysian communities, BAFTA winner Dave helping us bond with bugs and why Tommy ran 52 marathons including one around Glenside Campus.
February 2026
Find out about the Prince of Wales’ visit to see our pioneering robotic tech tackling big health challenges. Celebrate alumni recognised in the Kings Honours, welcome our latest graduates, meet our prize-winning printer and a BAFTA-winning filmmaker.
December 2025
Hear news of our rise in national university rankings, read alum Silas Adekunle’s UN speech on inclusive AI development, celebrate our latest creative talent and alumni making the world a better place through the circular economy.
August 2025
Hear stories from our two big summer celebrations - July's graduations and the creative degrees Showcase. Plus introducing two new alumni sculptures in Bristol: Ringmaster Gromit and Link of Freedom. Meet the makers and discover their work.
May 2025
We profile three fantastic female alumni who are standing out with their strength, determination and curiosity. Meet our Burmese Python fighting for women, Mia Collins our BBC Apprentice and Nicol our Space Exploration Scientist.
February 2025
We celebrate a 50-year reunion, 50 years of drama and four incredible alumni in the King's New Year Honours list. Countdown's Carol Vorderman joins our community and we share a new virtual 360° Bristol tour.
October 2024
Visit campus virtually in 360 degrees and reminisce about student music and drama with the vintage programmes we found. Hear about our internationally recognised Olympic silver medal winning student and an awe-inspiring astro-photographer.
July 2024
We welcomed nine new honorary graduates and celebrated our first ever graduations at Bristol Beacon. Plus, an immersive reality adventure with alumni and new award-winning Passivhaus student accommodation.
April 2024
Artist and alum Mr Doodle exhibits in Bath, in Bristol alumni speak candidly about the Colston statue at M Shed, and alumni explore space and deep under the ocean.
January 2024
We bid farewell to Bristol Cathedral graduations, share memories of the late Honorary Graduate Benjamin Zephaniah and meet artist and alum Valda Jackson MBE.
November 2023
Exciting news of our outstanding student experience, plus the chance to take a campus tour to see how things look now and share your old photos.
July 2023
Our first ever Alumni Edit includes summery feel-good news to share, from knighthoods and unicorns to carnival and an alum centenarian!
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