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New research has led to a toolkit that helps councils work more effectively with communities on local street changes.
Built on lessons from Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, it brings together real stories, visuals and data to support decision-making on how our streets are used.
More | bit.ly/4nWOG5L
Built on lessons from Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, it brings together real stories, visuals and data to support decision-making on how our streets are used.
More | bit.ly/4nWOG5L
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
New research has led to a toolkit that helps councils work more effectively with communities on local street changes.
Built on lessons from Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, it brings together real stories, visuals and data to support decision-making on how our streets are used.
More | bit.ly/4nWOG5L
Built on lessons from Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, it brings together real stories, visuals and data to support decision-making on how our streets are used.
More | bit.ly/4nWOG5L
Our robotic alum Silas Adekunle spoke at the United Nations for the launch of the Global Dialogue on #AI Governance.
He called for global inclusion in AI, ensuring innovators from every region, especially across Africa, are supported and heard.
More | bit.ly/4hTclCR
He called for global inclusion in AI, ensuring innovators from every region, especially across Africa, are supported and heard.
More | bit.ly/4hTclCR
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Our robotic alum Silas Adekunle spoke at the United Nations for the launch of the Global Dialogue on #AI Governance.
He called for global inclusion in AI, ensuring innovators from every region, especially across Africa, are supported and heard.
More | bit.ly/4hTclCR
He called for global inclusion in AI, ensuring innovators from every region, especially across Africa, are supported and heard.
More | bit.ly/4hTclCR
Discover how artists are blurring the lines between digital and physical worlds with @veritymcintosh.bsky.social at #BristolLectures. Dive into immersive arts, XR and VR, and see how technology is reshaping the way we create and experience art.
📅 12 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
📅 12 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Discover how artists are blurring the lines between digital and physical worlds with @veritymcintosh.bsky.social at #BristolLectures. Dive into immersive arts, XR and VR, and see how technology is reshaping the way we create and experience art.
📅 12 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
📅 12 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
Join Stephen Page, Chair at @faberbooks.bsky.social, tomorrow for #BristolLectures as he discusses how leadership, creativity, and technology are reshaping the #publishing industry and the broader creative sector.
📅 6 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
📅 6 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Join Stephen Page, Chair at @faberbooks.bsky.social, tomorrow for #BristolLectures as he discusses how leadership, creativity, and technology are reshaping the #publishing industry and the broader creative sector.
📅 6 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
📅 6 Nov, 6–9pm
🎟️ Reserve your free ticket: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
Join Verity McIntosh, our Associate Professor of Virtual & Extended Realities and Director of the £6m Immersive Arts UK programme, for a conversation on how artists are reimagining reality through immersive + interactive tech.
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov, 18:00 - 21:00
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov, 18:00 - 21:00
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
November 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Join Verity McIntosh, our Associate Professor of Virtual & Extended Realities and Director of the £6m Immersive Arts UK programme, for a conversation on how artists are reimagining reality through immersive + interactive tech.
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov, 18:00 - 21:00
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov, 18:00 - 21:00
🎟️ Free tickets: bit.ly/4opkSzK
Huge congratulations to our MA Wildlife Filmmaking 🎬 graduate Tatiana McCabe, winner of the Wildscreen Panda Award.
Her documentary "Tides of Life" tells the story of a local hero rescuing marine wildlife in Uruguay.
Watch the trailer and learn more 👉 bit.ly/4g6M1Ws
(cr. Justin Yockney)
Her documentary "Tides of Life" tells the story of a local hero rescuing marine wildlife in Uruguay.
Watch the trailer and learn more 👉 bit.ly/4g6M1Ws
(cr. Justin Yockney)
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Huge congratulations to our MA Wildlife Filmmaking 🎬 graduate Tatiana McCabe, winner of the Wildscreen Panda Award.
Her documentary "Tides of Life" tells the story of a local hero rescuing marine wildlife in Uruguay.
Watch the trailer and learn more 👉 bit.ly/4g6M1Ws
(cr. Justin Yockney)
Her documentary "Tides of Life" tells the story of a local hero rescuing marine wildlife in Uruguay.
Watch the trailer and learn more 👉 bit.ly/4g6M1Ws
(cr. Justin Yockney)
Join Stephen Page (Faber & Faber) for our next #BristolLectures on how creativity, technology, and leadership are reshaping #publishing, and how inclusion and storytelling can build a more sustainable, representative future.
📅 6 Nov, 6-9 pm
📍 @wshed.bsky.social & Online
🎟️ Free entry: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
📅 6 Nov, 6-9 pm
📍 @wshed.bsky.social & Online
🎟️ Free entry: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
October 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Join Stephen Page (Faber & Faber) for our next #BristolLectures on how creativity, technology, and leadership are reshaping #publishing, and how inclusion and storytelling can build a more sustainable, representative future.
📅 6 Nov, 6-9 pm
📍 @wshed.bsky.social & Online
🎟️ Free entry: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
📅 6 Nov, 6-9 pm
📍 @wshed.bsky.social & Online
🎟️ Free entry: bit.ly/4oAOU3a
This week we hosted the panel talk 'Thriving While Leading: Global Majority voices from health and care', as part of our Black History Month events.
More BDAS events: brnw.ch/21wWUgU
More BDAS events: brnw.ch/21wWUgU
October 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This week we hosted the panel talk 'Thriving While Leading: Global Majority voices from health and care', as part of our Black History Month events.
More BDAS events: brnw.ch/21wWUgU
More BDAS events: brnw.ch/21wWUgU
Next in the Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS), we’re bringing together diverse leaders in health & care for a conversation on leadership, identity, and the lived experiences that influence change in the sector.
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Book here: bit.ly/43gM0s7
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Book here: bit.ly/43gM0s7
October 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Next in the Bristol Distinguished Address Series (BDAS), we’re bringing together diverse leaders in health & care for a conversation on leadership, identity, and the lived experiences that influence change in the sector.
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Book here: bit.ly/43gM0s7
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Book here: bit.ly/43gM0s7
To all our students, staff, alumni, and friends celebrating 🪔 the Festival of Lights, we wish you a very happy #Diwali!
May your day be filled with light, joy, and togetherness. 💛
May your day be filled with light, joy, and togetherness. 💛
October 20, 2025 at 9:44 AM
To all our students, staff, alumni, and friends celebrating 🪔 the Festival of Lights, we wish you a very happy #Diwali!
May your day be filled with light, joy, and togetherness. 💛
May your day be filled with light, joy, and togetherness. 💛
In celebration of Black History Month, our next #BristolLectures event brings together diverse leaders in health and care to explore leadership, identity, and lived experience, amplifying underrepresented voices.
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Free ticket: bit.ly/43gM0s7
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Free ticket: bit.ly/43gM0s7
October 15, 2025 at 8:31 AM
In celebration of Black History Month, our next #BristolLectures event brings together diverse leaders in health and care to explore leadership, identity, and lived experience, amplifying underrepresented voices.
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Free ticket: bit.ly/43gM0s7
📅 22 October, 6–9pm
📍 Online + @wshed.bsky.social
🎟️ Free ticket: bit.ly/43gM0s7
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
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
September 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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
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
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
More: brnw.ch/21wVUoj
September 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
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
More | bit.ly/4gDfEgH
September 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
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
We don’t ask what if? We ask why not? And then we make it happen.
#RISEwithUs
More: brnw.ch/21wVIVa
September 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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
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
More | bit.ly/3VHY3KL
September 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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
More | bit.ly/3VHY3KL
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 👩🎨👨🎨
📍 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 👩🎨👨🎨
August 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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 👩🎨👨🎨
📍 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
More: brnw.ch/21wUWdc
August 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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
More: brnw.ch/21wUWdc
The most incredible two weeks of #UWEGraduation 🎓🎉 Best of luck to you all 🤩
August 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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
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
July 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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
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
Tearing up at this week's #UWEGraduation 🥹 Congratulations to all of our amazing graduates! 🎓
July 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
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
July 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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
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
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...
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...
July 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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...
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/
This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/funding/
July 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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/
This is the last open call—apply now. immersivearts.uk/funding/
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
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
June 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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
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