Breaking research boundaries
We’re tackling the big issues of today and tomorrow head on.
An active, collaborative research community. Bold, original thinkers, breaking boundaries, immersed in the now, opening the way into new futures.
This is big, brave thinking for a better future. It’s research done well. Research with the power to transform lives, transform the future.
Ground-breaking research
We are asking ourselves the difficult questions and inspiring others with our areas of expertise.

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.

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.

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.

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 case studies
A selection of individual stories that show how we're tackling the big issues head on.

Air quality
We are working with policymakers and community groups across Europe, putting people at the heart of environmental change, to facilitate lasting change to the world’s air pollution crisis.

Alzheimer’s disease
Our researchers are working to resolve the challenge of understanding the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s, in an ever-increasing ageing population, with the hope of identifying earlier interventions for the disease.

Body image
Our researchers have been working with Unilever on the Dove Self-Esteem Project global education programs, addressing the psychological, social, cultural and resource-based challenges to improving self-esteem and body image among young people.

Cyber crime
We are helping authorities worldwide to tackle the ever-evolving problem of financial crime. Drawing on our expertise, we are turning the tables on fraudsters by empowering police forces to intervene.

Novel print processes
From wearable technology that will give people the power to monitor their health, to futuristic composite materials that will make transport more environmentally sustainable, researchers at UWE Bristol are on the case.

Safeguarding public data
Fresh insights into Artificial Intelligence, are transforming the way confidential data is processed and publicised by UK government and statistical bodies.

Water safety
Innovative methods for improving the quality and health of water, food and people.

Wearable technology
Our collaboration with some of the world’s leading musicians is combining artificial intelligence and human motion for a unique take on musical gloves as wearable technology.
Postgraduate research study
Our Doctoral Academy offers you the opportunity to contribute to our dynamic and leading edge research.
Postgraduate research studyResearch, Business and Innovation (RBI) blog
Keep up to date with all of our innovative research via our blog.
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Research
Discover how research at UWE Bristol is making a real impact.

Research with impact
Our research is all about changing people's lives for the better, locally and globally.

Research centres and groups
Browse UWE Bristol's portfolio of research areas, expertise, staff and publications.