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Sharing the latest research and business opportunities from UWE Bristol
🆕 New study led by Dr Miles Thompson (@mvdct.bsky.social) explores who is most responsible for tackling environmental & social challenges - data suggests governments top the list.
🔗 Study: doi.org/10.1007/978-...
📝 Blog: blogs.uwe.ac.uk/psychologica...
📩 Contact: people.uwe.ac.uk/Person/Miles...
Graphic with the Bristol Robotics Laboratory logo on the left. On the right, text reads: Exploring Robotic Solutions for Dementia Care. At the bottom, the UWE Bristol logo appears alongside the words RISE With Us
🤖 Can robots help support independence and dignity for people living with dementia?
We spoke with Carlos Cifuentes from the BRL about new technologies and how they’re being co-designed with carers and communities.
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/EiDfM
#RISE #InnovationWithImpact #DementiaCare #Robotics
🌟 Kicking off our weekly #RISE stories with the Visible Difference Support Hub - a modern, inclusive space bringing UWE research & lived experience together.
Free resources for children, parents, teachers & more 👉 blogs.uwe.ac.uk/research-ext...
#VisibleDifference #Inclusion
We're thrilled to announce that Jon Newton, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science at University of the West of England, has been shortlisted for 'Most Innovative Teacher of the Year' at the 21st annual THE Awards 2025! 🎉
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/xovvd
Future Space at UWE Bristol became one of the UK's first University Enterprise Zones ten years ago.
It's since become a thriving hub of innovation, collaboration and economic growth, and a launchpad for ideas.
Hear from Tracey John, Director of Research & External Engagement: go.uwe.ac.uk/rxhyf
🌍Can ecocide become an international crime?
UWE Bristol’s Dr Suwita Hani Randhawa led the UK’s first academic workshop on ecocide in global politics - tackling questions of justice, power & environmental harm.
📝 Read: shorturl.at/HZqO0
#Ecocide #ClimateJustice #UWEresearch #EnvironmentalPolitics
Curious about upskilling this autumn? Our Skills Bootcamps offer flexible, funded training designed to help you grow in your career.
Watch to learn what a Skills Bootcamp is, and how it can benefit you.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/vvsff
Join our next information session: go.uwe.ac.uk/axmyg
📢 The Bristol Health Partners 2024/25 Impact Review is now live!
This review highlights the collaborative work making real impact across the region 🌉
It's so great to see UWE Bristol’s contributions featured alongside so many partners working to improve health and wellbeing in the West of England.
UWE Bristol is proud to unveil 'Link of Freedom', a striking 5.2m stainless steel sculpture generously donated by alum Cedric Koukjian. Crafted from six hand-hammered links, the sculpture symbolises unity and the power of interconnectedness.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/otdyn
Are you looking to invest in professional growth - for yourself or your team - and build valuable new skills? 💡
Find out more about our suite of programmes, bootcamps and professional development courses starting at UWE Bristol in the autumn, and secure your place now.
go.uwe.ac.uk/fifep
Project Zulu choir members in bright yellow traditional outfits sing with passion during a concert performance on stage at Bristol Beacon.
Over £34,000 raised! 🙌
A record-breaking tour for Project Zulu – and memories to last a lifetime.
💛 Read the full story behind the 2025 choir visit and its incredible impact:
👉 shorturl.at/qLwl7
#ProjectZulu #UWEBristol #ChoirTour2025 #EducationForAll #GlobalCitizenship #FundraisingSuccess
On 15 July, UWE Bristol's Inspire Sustainability Team partnered with Ambition Lawrence Weston to host the Future Ambition Fair. This event brought together local organisations offering advice on jobs, apprenticeships, further education and green career pathways.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/xncqm
A recent study led by Dr. Miles Thompson published in the Journal of Community Psychology, highlights how a deeper understanding of social change can help bridge the gap between global challenges and real-world action—especially in tackling climate change.
www.uwe.ac.uk/news/new-soc...
Huge congratulations to all of the brilliant winners at the SPARKies Awards last week!
Special shoutout to Future Space - Bristol for taking home the Commitment to Talent Award, and to NPK Recovery for being recognised as Engineering Product/Business of the Year.
Read more: go.uwe.ac.uk/pozzm
Proud to launch the Visible Difference Support Hub, a free & research-backed site from our Centre for Appearance Research (CAR).
It offers practical, tested tools to support people with visible differences and their families, from bullying to self-confidence and more.
www.uwe.ac.uk/news/visible...
The final round of Immersive Arts funding is officially open, offering three types of grants, open to artists at any stage of their immersive arts funding. Grants of £5k-£50k are available, with online information sessions taking place on the 24 & 28 July.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/yjubt
UWE Bristol is offering community, voluntary, and social enterprise organisations the opportunity to receive free consultancy through the Community Action and Knowledge Exchange (CAKE) Scheme.
Find out more about the topics for consultancy, past projects and how to apply here: go.uwe.ac.uk/skuty
🧦 UWE Bristol just got its first SmartSocks® from local start-up Milbotix!
Smart tech that looks like regular socks, collecting real-time data to help older adults stay active + independent
📖 Read more here: blogs.uwe.ac.uk/research-ext...
#SmartWearables #HealthyAgeing #UWEBristol #Milbotix #BRL
Are you a current or aspiring leader in the creative industries sector?
Our highly-subsidised Skills Bootcamp on Leadership and Resilience for Creative and Cultural Work will help businesses and freelancers to thrive in a competitive market.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/pvaez
My fantastic colleague Emma Noble has a great poster on their research about tech facilitated relationship abuse with young people and education staff
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We're thrilled to share that UWE Bristol has been named Training Provider Skills Champion of the Year at the Enginuity Awards 2025!
UWE Bristol has also been shortlisted as University of the Year at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards.
Congratulations to all involved!
More: go.uwe.ac.uk/uegrl
Emmanuel Adukwu, Professor of Applied Microbiology at UWE Bristol, has spoken to the BBC about his campaigning for more diversity within academia: go.uwe.ac.uk/jwwfq
Hear more about Emmanuel's work and how he is driving change in this episode of the UWE Changemaker Podcast: go.uwe.ac.uk/ulxdw
Congratulations to Nikki Dodd, UWE Bristol MA Wildlife Filmmaking student, who has won a 2025 BAFTA Student Award for her documentary 'One Last Farm'.
Nikki's film will be screened at the Somerset Food Trail Festival on 25 July. Find out more and secure your ticket: go.uwe.ac.uk/osnbj
Our new 90% funded Skills Bootcamp on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies will provide professionals in the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors with the digital expertise needed to drive innovation and efficiency in modern industry.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/babay
UWE Bristol is supporting the development of an innovative, not-for-profit food processing centre in Devon.
The centre will tackle food waste, support sustainable farming, and offer industry-relevant skills training to those facing barriers to work.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/poxuc
Are you an entrepreneur, founder or emerging leader in the green tech sector?
Our new 90% funded Skills Bootcamp in Scaling Preparedness: Green Tech Startup Growth will equip participants with the leadership, strategy and sales skills needed to scale sustainably.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/gvahf
The University and Avon and Somerset Police have signed a new 10-year agreement, extending their successful partnership to deliver high-quality, forward-thinking police education and training.
Since 2019, the collaboration has welcomed more than 1,200 student officers onto a variety of programmes
Our 90% funded Skills Bootcamp on the Digital Built Environment: Fabrication & Manufacturing will equip individuals with cutting-edge digital construction and manufacturing capabilities, experiencing the full design process from 3D design to prototype fabrication.
Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/cpnxr
Interested in intellectual property and how smart IP strategies can unlock investment, enable growth and safeguard innovation? 💡
Join the next Innovate Together: The Breakfast at Future Space, UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus next Wednesday 2nd July from 09:00-10:30.
Sign up here: go.uwe.ac.uk/fsufs
A coral coloured character hangs upside down and peers across the screen. Underneath them it's a bright sunny day in Bristol with loads of colourful houses and trees.
We are pleased to announce that the next round of funding will go live in July and will be open for apps until the end of Sep 25. Awards will be announced in Jan 26, with funded projects starting in Feb 26.
Read more: immersivearts.uk/news/updates-on-the-next-funding-round-opening-july-2025
