The University is a partner in a ground-breaking project awarded almost £800,000 in funding to protect one of Madagascar’s most precious and threatened forests. The initiative will run for five years and will involve working closely with communities living in TAPA.

We're pleased to announce that Prof. Emmanuel Adukwu has been appointed Dean for Students, focusing on student experience and outcomes for Global Majority students.

A new report highlights how targeted investment in education, R&D, and infrastructure could unlock productivity across the West of England. Led by The University, Futures West & University of Bath. More | www.uwe.ac.uk/news/closing...

We are delighted to have climbed 11 places in @thetimes.com Good University Guide, ranking us among the top 10 modern universities in the UK! 💫 More: brnw.ch/21wVUoj

Our new study shows that a Sex Worker Liaison Officer can rebuild trust between sex workers and police, provide trauma-informed support, and improve safety and justice for vulnerable groups. More | bit.ly/4gDfEgH

We’ve Risen. We're up 26 places in the The Guardian University Guide, a powerful recognition of our ambition, momentum and the impact we create. We don’t ask what if? We ask why not? And then we make it happen. #RISEwithUs More: brnw.ch/21wVIVa

Our researchers are leading a project on Dragons of Afterlands, an AR board game co-created with young people to support those experiencing emotionally based school avoidance. Backed by @innovateuk.bsky.social , it aims to boost wellbeing & re-engagement with learning. More | bit.ly/3VHY3KL

Project Zulu is a UWE Bristol initiative with schools in KwaZulu-Natal 🇿🇦 This summer the Choir toured the UK, sharing song and culture while raising funds for solar power, digital classrooms and vital upgrades back home, creating lasting impact for their communities. More | bit.ly/45X3gVb

Huge congratulations to MA Wildlife Filmmaking graduate, Tatiana McCabe, who has won a 2025 Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) for her documentary which follows a local hero protecting coastal wildlife in Uruguay 🏆

50 students from MA Fine Art, Graphic Arts & Multi-Disciplinary Printmaking will showcase their graduate work this September. 📍 Spike Island, Bristol 🕛 Public exhibition: 5–10 Sept, 12:00–17:00 (free entry) Come and celebrate the next generation of artists, designers & printmakers with us 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨

A new study led by Dr. Miles Thompson (@mvdct.bsky.social) suggests a deeper understanding of social change could help close the gap between challenges and actions, especially on issues like climate change. More: brnw.ch/21wUWdc

The most incredible two weeks of #UWEGraduation 🎓🎉 Best of luck to you all 🤩

Paramedic graduate Daniel Hunt has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. His work as a student to promote the training of British Sign Language to emergency responders is now a permanent part of the Universities Paramedic course. More | lnkd.in/eF_SN33m

Huge congratulations to Sports Rehabilitation student Izzy Thorpe who won a bronze medal in artistic swimming at the World Aquatics Championships! 👏🥉

Tearing up at this week's #UWEGraduation 🥹 Congratulations to all of our amazing graduates! 🎓

Huge congratulations to those that were awarded Honorary Degrees during hashtag #UWEGraduation this week. Individuals "who have made a significant impact on the lives of others both in Bristol and beyond and those who act as a source of inspiration for our students.” 👏 More: brnw.ch/21wUqyX

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...

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 now open! UK-based artists can apply for £5k, £20k or £50k to develop work with immersive tech. Open until Mon 29 Sep 2025. This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/funding/

Scientists at the University helped develop a nitric oxide-releasing wound dressing to speed healing. Now, global firm Convatec will launch it as ConvaNiox, targeting diabetic foot ulcers, after gaining regulatory approval. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/academi...

An academic at the University has secured funding to create an online platform linking people with local health and social care services. This builds on Dr Berrou’s earlier CHERIE project, which delivered health education and screenings in deprived Bristol areas. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/address...

Proud to have been named Training Provider Skills Champion of the Year at the Enginuity Skills Awards. The award recognises organisations with an outstanding commitment to learning and skills development that supports sustainable engineering and manufacturing growth.

We’re proud to be the evaluation and policy partner in a £1.75m project expanding community-led climate and nature action across the West of England. Led by @scicommsuwe.bsky.social, we’re exploring how community voices can influence climate policy for greater impact.

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

We are proud to support Bristol Pride as sustainability partner for 2025 🌈 Bristol Pride launches this Saturday 28th June, and for the next 2 weeks hosts a range of events celebrating the LGBT+ community, ending with the Parade Day Festival on Saturday July 12th. More | bristolpride.co.uk

The University is backing a new food processing centre in Devon to revolutionise food waste management and aid farmers. It will boost food security with a replicable supply model and offer hands-on training in food production and job skills for those facing employment barriers. More ⬇️

Gesture-controlled, AI-powered music tech, MiMU Gloves, developed by our researchers, are heading to the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition this July. Originally created with Imogen Heap, the gloves are now breaking new ground in accessible music, thanks to our collaboration with Drake Music.

Huge congratulations to MA Filmmaking student Nikki Dodd, who won 'Best Documentary' for the fantastic ‘One Last Farm’ - which she produced, directed and shot - at the 2025 BAFTA Student Awards 👏 📸 Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for BAFTA

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

Prof. Phil Legg has been appointed to the UK Government Cyber Advisory Board (GCAB), joining top experts to help shape the future of cyber security in the UK. As digital threats evolve, his insight will support a more secure, resilient, and innovative approach to national cyber policy.

We're proud to support Citizens for Culture, the first-ever Citizens’ Assembly on culture in the UK. 15,000 households across the West of England are being invited to shape a bold new vision for culture that’s for everyone.

“£0.8 billion sounds a lot, and it comes on top of other significant sums provided by central government for sustainable transport in recent years, but transport infrastructure can be fabulously expensive to deliver" Prof. Graham Parkhurst reacts to the news of £800 million investment for WECA

Filmmaking students from the University fought off tough competition from 18 institutions to win four awards at the Kodak NAHEMI Student Commercials Awards 🏆 Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, 3rd in Brief for Ginsters & 2nd in Brief for Alliance Witan were taken home by 3 of the student films

Eid al-Adha Mubarak! Wishing all our students, staff, and community members a joyful and peaceful celebration. May this time of reflection and generosity bring unity, kindness, and hope to all.

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.

Join us this week and celebrate over 1,200 students from a range of creative courses, as they exhibit their innovative final year projects 🥳 📍Frenchay Campus 6-11 June | City Campus 7-11 June

Join TV presenter Alex Beresford, Empire Fighting Chance + REACH from Edmonton to hear how two communities, an ocean apart, are using sport, mentoring & public health to give young people a fighting chance. 📅 today, 4 June ⏰ 18:00–21:00 📍 @wshed.bsky.social & online 🎟️ bit.ly/4jVn53O

Join us for #BristolLectures x Festival of Nature! Hear Dr Darren Reynolds, The Rivers Trust’s Emma Brisdion, and Plymouth’s Dr Eva Perrin explore how rivers are the planet’s ancient gut health, and how we can better care for them. 📅 11 June, 6–9pm 📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social 🎟️ bit.ly/4jum0i8

Congratulations to our BA Filmmaking graduate Hugo Pettitt for winning a @bafta.org BAFTA TV Award for Best Factual Series as producer of Channel 4’s To Catch a Copper. An inspiring achievement for the next generation of filmmakers from UWE Bristol. 👏🎬 ©BAFTA/Kate Green/Getty Images for BAFTA

Bristol to Canada: Two cities, one mission🥊 Join Martin Bisp ( #Bristol, Empire Fighting Chance) & Jan Fox ( #Edmonton, REACH) for #BristolLectures on tackling youth violence & empowering young people through boxing and community action. 📅 4 June, 18:00–21:00 📍 Watershed + online 🎟️ bit.ly/4jVn53O

The University has launched the Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET), a collaborative platform to support African-led innovation, research and higher education initiatives that respond to some of the continent’s key social and economic priorities

Academics Charlotte Crofts and Mark Bould from the university are featured in a new documentary about the fascinating journey of the former Bristol IMAX cinema as it transforms into the Bristol Megascreen. This significant cinematic space has been deserted in the heart of the city for over a decade

Proudly presenting Showcase 2025, our annual degree show. Discover the creativity and ideas of over 1,200 students from more than 40 courses, from art, design and animation to architecture, fashion and engineering. 🗓️ 5th – 11th June 📍 Bower Ashton, Arnolfini, SpikeIsland & Frenchay Campus

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.

University-led, nationwide programme @immersiveartsuk.bsky.social launch their first major event, bringing together the country's immersive arts community. The Big Thing will unite artists, producers, technologists, and researchers to explore the future of immersive arts.

Our latest research, led by Prof Alessandro Chiolerio, reveals Norway spruce trees can anticipate a solar eclipse, displaying synchronized electrical activity up to 14 hours beforehand. This suggests trees may function as interconnected networks, responding collectively to environmental changes.

Our new research reveals 53% of people with dietary needs have avoided outdoor events due to limited food options, cross-contamination worries, and feeling excluded. Based on 710 respondents, the study highlights how medical, religious, and ethical dietary needs remain overlooked in event planning.

🥊 Next in #BristolLectures: A Tale of Two Cities Join us as speakers from Bristol and Canada share how they're tackling youth violence through boxing therapy and community-led prevention, giving young people a fighting chance. 📅 4 June, 6–9pm 📍 Online and @wshed.bsky.social 🎟️ FREE: bit.ly/4jVn53O

Excited to announce our new partnership with Cranfield School of Management! Our business students now have a guaranteed place on Cranfield’s MSc programmes, a fantastic opportunity to step into a globally recognised master’s degree and boost their career prospects. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/cranfie...

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...