Young people struggling with their studies at school are much more likely to have negative experiences on their smartphones. Dr Benjamin Knight & Dr Paul Redford worked closely in collaboration with six secondary schools on this unique study for the university. More | brnw.ch/21wWdS1

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...

🗣️ Prof Beth Daniels, CAR director, gave evidence to the Women and Equalities Committee on the mental health effects of cosmetic procedures. She gave evidence as an expert witness alongside Dr Ruth Holliday and Dr Christopher Roland Payne. 📺 View session here: www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

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

The Royal College of Physicians’ new report on air pollution – featuring contributions from UWE Bristol’s Prof Jo Barnes – has been published on Clean Air Day. The report urges government to treat air quality as a public health issue, not just an environmental one. www.rcp.ac.uk/policy-and-c...

A library of images showing various health conditions on a diverse range of skin tones has been launched as part of a pioneering Reframe project. The images could play an important role in lowering misdiagnosis, speeding up correct diagnosis and offering patients better experiences of healthcare.

New research, in collaboration with @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social, highlights the experiences of Black stroke survivors in the UK, exploring how stroke impacts identity, daily life and access to care. Co-produced short films offer advice for stroke survivors and healthcare professionals.

The university is among the first in the UK to introduce sanitary waste bins in male toilets for the disposal of incontinence products. As part of a pilot project, sanitary waste bins have been installed in cubicles and communal areas in 20 male toilets on campus More www.uwe.ac.uk/news/contine...

We’re excited to announce the first round of artists funded through Immersive Arts, a national project led by @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social. 83 projects across the UK have been awarded nearly £1.2M to Explore, Experiment with, and Expand their use of immersive tech. More: tinyurl.com/45v7f75c

A national research partnership will explore ways to support wellbeing and sustainability in the NHS and social care same day and urgent care workforce Led by the University the partnership will investigate the root causes of frequent various issues with a view to finding solutions.