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UWE Bristol completes largest low carbon student accommodation development in UK
New student accommodation at UWE Bristol which is the largest low carbon development of its kind in the UK has been completed.
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17 July 2024
Chief executive of charity that runs Bristol Beacon receives honorary degree
The chief executive of the charity set up to manage Bristol Beacon, the renowned music venue in the city, has been awarded an honorary degree by UWE Bristol.
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16 July 2024
Watershed chief executive recognised with honorary doctorate from UWE Bristol
The chief executive of one of Bristol’s leading cultural organisations has been awarded an honorary doctorate.
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16 July 2024
UWE Bristol launches major new suite of online degrees and expands partnership with Skilled Education
UWE Bristol is launching a major new suite of online degrees. In partnership with global experts in online higher education, Skilled Education, students can study Master’s degrees in Data Science, Education Leadership and Human Resource Management entirely online.
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15 July 2024
Graduate filmmaker wins BAFTA Student Award for documentary
Nyal Mueenuddin, a UWE Bristol graduate, has won a prestigious 2024 Yugo BAFTA Student Award – a global competition which celebrates the next generation of talented and innovative storytellers.
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15 July 2024
UWE Bristol’s Graduation ceremonies get underway at new venue
UWE Bristol's Graduation ceremonies have started today (Monday 15 July) and nearly 6,000 graduates will cross the stage at the Bristol Beacon over the next fortnight.
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12 July 2024
Bristol start-up collects urine from Bristol Pride to develop sustainable fertiliser
A start-up based at UWE Bristol is collecting urine from this year’s Bristol Pride to support the development of a sustainable nutrient-rich plant fertiliser.
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11 July 2024
UWE Bristol completes largest low carbon student accommodation development in UK
New student accommodation at UWE Bristol which is the largest low carbon development of its kind in the UK has been completed.
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08 July 2024
UWE Bristol students share powerful refugee and migrant stories
A new podcast ‘Wisdom from the Global Majority’ tells the stories of both migrants and refugees in Bristol through their own words.
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04 July 2024
Opinion: ‘Generation Z risks having their concerns sidelined in the General Election’
As the polls open to millions of voters, UWE Bristol student Phoebe Challis asks what the political parties offer the younger voter.
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26 June 2024
Water security and climate action to be explored through theatre with communities
UWE Bristol will support an international research project that will embed theatre practice to work with less heard communities who face water insecurity.
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25 June 2024
Students win at Royal Television Society awards
UWE Bristol students have won three categories at the national RTS Student Television Awards 2024.
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20 June 2024
Academic elected as President of Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation
Professor Glenn Lyons has been announced as the new President for 2024 / 25.
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