This International Women’s Day, we’re bringing our community together to honour women who inspire change, drive progress and make UWE Bristol what it is. Join us next Wednesday for a thought provoking and inspiring session.
📅 11th March
📍 Bristol Business School
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Spike Island is launching Spike Print Fair, a brand-new contemporary printmaking fair running from July 24th -26th.
Showcasing everything from traditional techniques to experimental approaches, the fair champions the region’s creative excellence and artistic innovation.
📅 Deadline : 13 April
Politics & International Relations student Merlahi Jhanda says a recent volunteering trip to the Gambia has “ignited a passion for young leadership”
The trip to the Gambia was made possible through the Daigo Project, a unique partnership between UWE Bristol and the Daughters of Africa Foundation.
Happy Lunar New Year/Chinese New Year to everyone in our community celebrating! 🧧✨
Wishing you a year filled with health, happiness, and good fortune.
新年快乐 (Xīnnián kuàilè) · 恭喜發財 (Gong Hei Fat Choy) · 새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae bok mani badeuseyo) · Chúc Mừng Năm Mới 🎉
From Evolution to Activism: join us for an evening on LGBTQ+ representation, visibility and activism, with Daryn Carter MBE (Bristol Pride), Antonia Forster (LGBTQ+ VR Museum) and chaired by Louise Ndibwirende.
Networking with The Diversity Trust + our LGBTQIA+ Staff Network | bit.ly/4aJQOKI
Julie Armoogum, a senior lecturer in adult nursing, co-authored a policy framework that features in the Government’s National Cancer Plan.
The strategy, promises earlier cancer diagnosis and faster treatment to ensure 3/4 of patients are surviving cancer for at least 5 years by 2035.
Yesterday, the Prince of Wales made a momentus visit to Frenchay Campus to explore our thriving community of tech start-ups at Bristol Robotics Laboratory.
Watch the video to find out more about how UWE Bristol is facilitating the use of robotics and wearable tech to enhance people's lives.
A new report by the University's researchers found that trials of demand responsive transport (DRT) minibus services improved connectivity for people in rural and suburban areas.
DRT aims to enhance social inclusion and access to essential services but faces financial challenges, study finds.
We were delighted to welcome HRH the Prince of Wales to Frenchay Campus today.
During his visit, Prince William explored the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, interacting with our community of pioneering tech start-ups, entrepreneurs, and researchers dedicated to addressing major societal challenges.
We’re now leading the South West hub for the Climate Ambassadors scheme.
The programme connects nurseries, schools and colleges with free access to local climate experts, helping them build climate action plans on decarbonisation, resilience, biodiversity, climate education and green careers.
LivDem, a dementia support course developed by our Professor Richard Cheston, is now being adopted internationally, following UK success.
The small-group programme supports people recently diagnosed with dementia to talk openly, feel less alone, and build confidence.
Proud to share that Dr Will Grant, Associate Director for Postgraduate Studies in the School of Arts, has been appointed to help draft England’s new national Art & Design curriculum, a nationally significant role shaping the future of art education in England.
Last month, Australia announced the "world's first" social media ban for under 16-year olds. Momentum is now building on whether or not this should be considered for the UK.
In this blog we explore if such a ban protects young people’s wellbeing or creates new risks? 🧐
University academics conducted the first UK-based study on the experiences of mothers who became pregnant through rape.
The research explored their lived experiences and found that while these mothers formed strong bonds with their children, they carried deep trauma that had not been disclosed.
Delighted to have risen to 14th in the People and Planet University League 2025-26. 🆙
The rise represents a jump of eleven places, maintaining our position in the table as a 'first class' university for ethical and environmental performance.
More: brnw.ch/21wYqTr
Happy Hanukkah 🕎
As #Hanukkah begins, we’re thinking of our Jewish students, staff, alumni, and friends. May the Festival of Lights be a time of connection, reflection and hope, spent with family and loved ones. ✨
Chloe Barnes, a graduate of the university with a BA in Illustration, has been named Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year 2025, winning a £10,000 commission to paint Professor Hannah Fry for the Royal Society.
More | brnw.ch/21wYiGC
A university study found influencer work is highly demanding, with challenges around mental health, authenticity, follower expectations, work–life balance, and unstable income.
Creators face constant pressure to stay online and manage brand deals.
Bristol-based health-tech company, MyCelcius, has credited our Launch Space incubator as playing a key role in accelerating its product development and engineering breakthroughs.
In partnership with @bristoluni.bsky.social and Cabot Learning Federation, we launched Parent Power Bristol, a new initiative supporting parents and carers to champion their children’s futures by building confidence, strengthening understanding of HE pathways, and expanding access to opportunities.
We collaborated with YTL Developments on a live student design competition, part of YTL’s 70th anniversary celebrations and the transformation of #Bristol 's Filton Airfield into the new Brabazon neighbourhood.
Proud to share that our graduate, Emma Farquhar, won with her vibrant artwork.
Delighted to be named in the top 12 percent of universities globally in the QS World University Sustainability Rankings 2026 ♻️
We climbed an incredible 400 places to be ranked 232 from 2002 universities worldwide 🆙
Huge congratulations to senior paramedic science lecturer, Jon Newton, who has been named the most innovative teacher of the year at the @timeshighered.bsky.social Education Awards 2025 👏
Our new research shows paramedics are increasingly delivering end-of-life care without the training, medicines access or patient information they need. @mariecurieuk.bsky.social is calling for urgent reform to ensure people can receive safe, compassionate care at home.
More | brnw.ch/21wXAxF
Delighted to partner with Alliance Medical UK to develop the UK's first PET-CT Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert).
Huge congratulations to Senior Lecturer Paramedic Science, Jon Newton 🏆 #THEAwards
Centre for Machine Vision (CMV) are leading an international research project that aims to use AI technology to understand how animals feel.
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
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
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
