Research
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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.
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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.
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Postgraduate research study
Develop your ideas and skills with leading edge researchers at our Doctoral Academy.
Breaking research boundaries
Our research focuses on four key areas: Creative industries and technologies, Digital Futures, Health and Wellbeing and Sustainability and climate change resilience. This is research with the power to transform lives and transform the future. This is research done right.
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Ground-breaking research
We are asking ourselves the difficult questions and inspiring others with our areas of expertise.
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Creative industries and technologies
Creativity powers innovation and progress. We’re creating new futures in everything from film and TV, animation and digital story-telling, games and virtual reality.
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Digital futures
Digital technologies will reshape and recode our world. From big data and machine learning to cyber security, digital ethics, deep fakes and beyond.
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Health and wellbeing
We’re living longer. But are we living better? We’re tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow from genomics and new diagnostics to advanced health technologies, transforming health and wellbeing futures for all.
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Sustainability and climate change resilience
The future of the planet is at stake, and we won’t get a second chance. We’re tackling the big issues of climate change, carbon reduction, sustainability and pollution head-on to protect our world for future generations.
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, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog
Keep up-to-date with all our innovative research via our blog.
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Jan is a Machine Learning Engineer Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate with Lyons Davidson Solicitors and UWE Bristol. A KTP is a UK-wide, 3-way partnership between a business, a university and talented graduate, and aims to help businesses improve competitiveness and productivity, whilst also boosting the career prospects of the Associate. Based in Bristol, Lyons … Continue reading "Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Spotlight: Jan Klimaszewski"
Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate Spotlight: Jan Klimaszewski
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Image: From right to left, Abdullahi Arabo from UWE, Mehe, Maxens and Lukas from University Institute of Technology (UIT) of Reunion Island, Mohammad from ESIRIO University of Reunion Island and David from University Institute of Technology (UIT) This year marks the 6th anniversary of UWE Bristol’s research and internship collaboration with the University of Reunion … Continue reading "Celebrating UWE Bristol’s research and internship collaboration with the University of Reunion Island"
Celebrating UWE Bristol’s research and internship collaboration with the University of Reunion Island
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20 June 2024 is Clean Air Day. To celebrate we are sharing this blog post from MSc Environmental Consultancy student Jozie Beattie: The quality of our air is a critical concern affecting both public health and the environment. To address these issues both the UK and EU have published legislation aimed at improving air quality. This … Continue reading "Clean Air Day: Clearing the Air: Understanding Current UK and EU Legislation on Air Pollution"
Clean Air Day: Clearing the Air: Understanding Current UK and EU Legislation on Air Pollution
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20 June 2024 is Clean Air Day. To celebrate we are sharing this blog post from MSc Environmental Management student Kirsten Commesso: Air pollution stands as one of the most significant challenges of our time. Implications include impacts on the environment and human health. Particulate Matter (PM), for example, poses serious risk to human health as … Continue reading "Clean Air Day: Methods of Assessing Air Quality – Pros and Cons"
Clean Air Day: Methods of Assessing Air Quality – Pros and Cons
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UWE Bristol has been successful in securing grant funding from Innovate UK to form a new 36-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with a pioneering nurse call systems business. They are trusted by leading healthcare trusts, hospitals, and care home operators to deliver dependable 24/7 nurse care systems that make life better for patient and residents, … Continue reading "UWE Bristol announce Knowledge Transfer Partnership with a pioneering nurse call systems business"
UWE Bristol announce Knowledge Transfer Partnership with a pioneering nurse call systems business
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UWE Bristol have been successful in receiving funding from the UKRI ESRC to support an international research project that will examine options for climate mitigation and adaptation among communities who face water insecurity (e.g. shortage, inundation, poor water quality). The project will see UWE Bristol work with University of Saskatchewan (USask), University of New Hampshire, … Continue reading "Innovative research project receives funding to explore climate change through a theatre-based approach"
Innovative research project receives funding to explore climate change through a theatre-based approach
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Image credit: Vinita Nawathe UWE Bristol has been successful in receiving funding from UKRI and their Creating Opportunities Evaluation Development Fund to look at the role of Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) in connecting people to opportunities in less densely populated areas. The project, led by Professor of Travel Behaviour, Kiron Chatterjee, and Research Fellow, … Continue reading "UWE Bristol receives funding to investigate whether on-demand buses can improve access to opportunity in rural areas "
UWE Bristol receives funding to investigate whether on-demand buses can improve access to opportunity in rural areas
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Photo: Professor Ana Elisa Spaolonzi Queiroz Assis Academics from University Campinas, Brazil will visit UWE Bristol on 2nd July to talk about their work and ways we can collaborate. The Education and Childhood Research Group (ECRG) will be hosting Professor Ana Elisa Spaolonzi Queiroz Assis and her colleagues in a visit. As part of … Continue reading "Join academics from University Campinas, Brazil to discuss future collaborations"
Join academics from University Campinas, Brazil to discuss future collaborations
Research enquiries
If you have any questions or you would like further information about our research.
Email: research@uwe.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 86216
Postal address:
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Research support from Library Services at UWE Bristol includes our searchable research and data repositories, managing research data and support for open access publishing.