Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) team has won the Heroes Award at the University Alliance Awards 2026. 🏆 Our Anti-Racism Strategy was co-produced with 250+ staff, students and community partners and is helping drive lasting change across our university. More ⬇️

UWE Bristol wins Heroes Award for Anti-Racism Strategy | UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) team has been recognised with a prestigious prize at the University Alliance Awards 2026.

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How can we better support people living with the effects of head and neck cancer? Dr Helena Lewis-Smith from our Centre for Appearance Research has been awarded £455k to lead research developing tailored support for body image distress, co-produced with people w/ lived experience and clinicians. ⬇️

Researcher to lead £455k body image project supporting people with head and neck cancer | UWE Bristol

A researcher has been awarded £455,313 to lead a project to develop a body image programme for people living with and beyond head and neck cancer.

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Our Photography graduate Archie Byron has spent six years documenting life in his hometown of Weston-super-Mare. His graduate project Love and Other Feelings explores identity, inequality and community while challenging how coastal towns are represented. ⬇️ (cr: Archie Byron and BBC)

Graduate photographer breathing life into Weston-super-Mare’s own identity | UWE Bristol

A graduate photographer from Weston-super-Mare has created a 'love letter' to his home town to shine a light on struggling coastal communities.

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Congratulations to Jon Newton, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science, who has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship Jon has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to simulation-based learning, delivering immersive training experiences for up to 500 students annually.

UWE Bristol lecturer wins prestigious teaching excellence award for interprofessional simulation | UWE Bristol

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We’re bringing The Big Thing 2026 to Llandudno from 9–11 September. Part of our nationwide @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social programme, the event will bring together artists, producers and technologists for 60+ talks, workshops, performances and opportunities to collaborate. More and tickets ⬇️

North Wales to host major UK immersive arts event ‘The Big Thing’ | UWE Bristol

Artists, producers and technologists will gather in Llandudno in September as a national event exploring the future of immersive arts heads to North Wales.

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Join us in Llandudno, Wed 9 - Fri 11 September for our annual event The Big Thing! This year's theme, Play's the Thing, explores how artists invite audiences into their work in playful, meaningful and empowering ways. Read about the full programme: immersivearts.uk/news/the-big-thing-in-llandudno

"It's never too late to learn." After balancing his studies with caring for his mum, Graham Marchmont graduated with a BA (Hons) Primary Education and will start teaching this September. Congratulations, Graham! 🎓❤️ Read his inspiring story ⬇️

Emotional graduation for mature student who collects degree after mother’s death | UWE Bristol

A mature student whose mother passed away three months before he completed his degree has graduated in an emotional ceremony.

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Future Space is celebrating 10 years of impact! Our innovation centre for high-tech start-ups and scale-ups has contributed £56m to the economy, helped generate £136m+ in investment and grant funding, supported 178 businesses and created nearly 1,000 skilled jobs across the West of England.

UWE Bristol’s innovation centre Future Space contributes £56 million to the economy over the last 10 years | UWE Bristol

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New research led by the University's Tom Youngman responds to the Mayor of London’s call for guidance on a potential ban on high carbon advertising across Transport for London’s network.

Researchers develop guidance to tackle ‘high carbon’ advertising on London’s transport network | UWE Bristol

Researchers have answered the Mayor of London’s call for guidance regarding a possible ban on the advertising of ‘high carbon’ products and services.

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Our MA Showcase 2026 opens at Spike Island this month, featuring work from 60+ postgraduate Art and Design students. Explore personal and thoughtful projects across Fine Art, Curating, Photography, Printmaking, Illustration and Graphic Design. Free exhibition: 16–22 July ⬇️

Postgraduate Art and Design students showcase personally-inspired work | UWE Bristol

Discover emerging talent at UWE Bristol’s MA Showcase at Spike Island, with art and design work spanning illustration, photography and more.

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Universities West and Colleges West have formally launched, bringing together @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social , @bathspauni.bsky.social, @uniofbath.bsky.social, @bristoluni.bsky.social and regional colleges to support skills, learners, employers and growth across the West of England. More ⬇️

West of England universities and colleges formally launch joint forums to boost skills, growth and opportunity | UWE Bristol

Universities West and Colleges West have launched, bringing together the region’s universities and colleges through two new regional forums.

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We welcomed Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, to Frenchay campus to showcase how we’re working with employers to support future skills, degree apprenticeships and regional growth. More ⬇️

Industry-led training showcased as Minister for Skills visits UWE Bristol | UWE Bristol

Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister for Skills, visited UWE Bristol’s Frenchay campus to learn more about the breadth of skills programmes offered.

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We’ve been awarded £233k for Water Warriors, a project working with 180 primary school pupils to explore children’s ideas for more sustainable water use. The research will help understand how young people can shape water-saving behaviours at school, home and beyond. More ⬇️

UWE Bristol awarded £233k for project working with children to develop water efficiency solutions | UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol been awarded £233,000 for a project that will see researchers work with children across the UK to explore their ideas for sustainable water use.

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We’re celebrating Women in Engineering Day with a special podcast featuring women at different stages of their engineering journeys. They reflect on belonging, representation and why engineering is a place where more women should feel like they belong. More ⬇️

Skills that empower: Celebrating Women in Engineering | Research and External Engagement

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) is celebrated annually on 23 June, and is a global celebration of the achievements, influence, and impact of ...

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A promising breakthrough from UWE Bristol could transform how bleeding and clotting disorders are diagnosed worldwide 🌍 More ⬇️

Scientists develop low-cost tests for people with bleeding and clotting disorders | UWE Bristol

Patients with bleeding and clotting disorders living in low-income countries could benefit from new low-cost testing devices being developed at UWE Bristol.

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Print experts at the University's Centre for Print Research (CFPR) recently partnered with a bride to be to create a truly meaningful, bespoke solution - a custom-designed cover for her prosthetic leg. Shannon said: "It allowed me to embrace my disability rather than hide it." More ⬇️

‘It allowed me to embrace my disability rather than hide it’ – print experts create prosthetic leg cover for bride | UWE Bristol

Print experts at UWE Bristol developed an innovative solution for a bride-to-be – by creating a bespoke covering for her prosthetic leg.

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Huge congratulations Alexia Williams MBE, who has been awarded an MBE in the June King’s Honours for services to Education and Skills. Alexia studied a degree apprenticeship in Aerospace Engineering, works at Rolls-Royce Bristol and is a passionate advocate for STEM careers and women in tech.

26 year-old Chartered Engineer amongst alumni honoured by the King | Alumni blog

Chartered Engineer and STEM ambassador Alexia Williams has been awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire in the June King’s Honours. Alexia studied ...

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Our researchers have developed a toolkit with charity Via, to help people recovering from drug and alcohol dependency connect with community support. The work highlights the importance of warm, human connections, not just signposting. More ⬇️

Researchers develop new approach for connecting people with substance use dependency to community support | UWE Bristol

UWE Bristol researchers have developed a digital toolkit to help people living with drug and alcohol dependency access community services.

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A recent study from the University highlights a powerful insight: young children who struggle with reading are far more likely to read for pleasure when the books reflect what they’re already passionate about. Previous studies show that weaker reading skills often lead to lower motivation. More ⬇️

Research study identifies best ways to encourage weaker readers to take up reading for pleasure | UWE Bristol

Children who struggle with reading would be more inclined to read for pleasure if they were offered books that matched their interests, a study has found.

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Huge congratulations to our BA Filmmaking students on winning five awards at the Kodak Student Commercials Awards 2026. Including Best in Brief, Second Place Overall and three Craft Awards, these results showcase outstanding emerging filmmaking talent.

Students’ success at national film awards | UWE Bristol

Filmmaking students from UWE Bristol have won five awards at the Kodak Student Commercials Awards, held at the Regent Street Cinema, London.

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Our research is helping make Bristol festivals more accessible for people with dietary requirements. Working with Team Love, we’ve helped inform changes at Love Saves the Day and FORWARDS, including clearer allergen information and more gluten-free options for festivalgoers.

Research by UWE Bristol influences change at two Bristol festivals for people with dietary needs | UWE Bristol

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Our annual Showcase 2026 is back from 4–10 June, featuring inspiring work from more than 1,200 graduating students across 30 courses in our College of Arts, Technology and Environment. See what our students have created: bit.ly/3RkMBG7

Huge congrats to our 3rd-year filmmaking students for winning Best Environmental Messaging at the NAHEMI-UK Green Film Network Competition! Their stunning short film, Save Our Seas, explores humanity's deep connection to water through three intergenerational coastal stories. Read more ⬇️

Filmmaking students win award at inaugural NAHEMI–UK Green Film Network Competition | UWE Bristol

The third-year student film ‘Save Our Seas’ received The UK Green Film Network Award for Best Environmental Messaging

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Academics at the University have expanded the UK’s most comprehensive study of its kind on young people’s smartphone use. Led by Dr Benjamin Knight and Dr Paul Redford, the Bristol Smartphone Experience and School Policy Project gathered insights from thousands of pupils, parents and teachers.

UWE Bristol researchers expand their work on smartphone use among young people | UWE Bristol

Academics who conducted the most comprehensive survey of its type on smartphone experiences and school policy in the UK have expanded their research work.

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A mysterious archive of artworks will be unveiled at Spike Island Open Studios (1–3 May), by students of the University to celebrate Spike Island’s 50th birthday 🎉 Expect exhibitions, performances, films & workshops. More ⬇️

Art students celebrate Spike Island’s 50th year at annual Open Studios weekend | UWE Bristol

A mysterious archive of artworks donated by studio holders and staff will be unveiled by UWE Bristol students during Spike Island's Open Studios.

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Encouraging progress in neonatal care in the South West 👶 Rates of hypothermia in babies born before arrival at hospital have halved over the past five years, following research led changes to prehospital care by Dr Laura Goodwin, a researcher from the University,

The University's International Qualified Teacher Status programme has been awarded the highest possible Grade 1 following a Department for Education inspection. The top grade reflects the strength of the University's initial global impact on teaching and learning.

UWE Bristol receives highest possible grade after inspection of international teaching qualification | UWE Bristol

Teacher training delivered by UWE Bristol for trainee teachers working at schools overseas has been given top marks following a government inspection.

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Proud to lead a new £1m research project to tackle agricultural pollution in the River Wye. Appointed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and Welsh Government, we’ll work with farmers & communities to co-design practical solutions for better water quality. Read more ⬇️

UWE Bristol leads £1m research into agricultural pollution in River Wye | UWE Bristol

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Professor of Knowledge Mobilisation and Musculoskeletal Health at the University, Nicola Walsh , has been appointed a Senior Investigator by the National Institute for Health and Care Research - one of the highest honours in applied health and social care research.

We're excited to announce 142 artists across the UK awarded over £2M in the second round of Immersive Arts. Proud to lead this amazing programme supporting artists to Explore, Experiment, and Expand their use of immersive tech, from VR and spatial audio to AI and connected textiles.

More than 140 UK projects receive over £2 million in second Immersive Arts funding round | UWE Bristol

Over £2 million has been allocated to 142 artist-led projects across the UK in the second round of Immersive Arts funding.

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