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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

🤖 Can robots help support independence and dignity for people living with dementia? We spoke with Carlos Cifuentes from the BRL about new technologies and how they’re being co-designed with carers and communities. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/EiDfM #RISE #InnovationWithImpact #DementiaCare #Robotics

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We're thrilled to announce that Jon Newton, Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science at University of the West of England, has been shortlisted for 'Most Innovative Teacher of the Year' at the 21st annual THE Awards 2025! 🎉 Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/xovvd

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Curious about upskilling this autumn? Our Skills Bootcamps offer flexible, funded training designed to help you grow in your career. Watch to learn what a Skills Bootcamp is, and how it can benefit you. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/vvsff Join our next information session: go.uwe.ac.uk/axmyg

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

UWE Bristol is proud to unveil 'Link of Freedom', a striking 5.2m stainless steel sculpture generously donated by alum Cedric Koukjian. Crafted from six hand-hammered links, the sculpture symbolises unity and the power of interconnectedness. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/otdyn

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Are you looking to invest in professional growth - for yourself or your team - and build valuable new skills? 💡 Find out more about our suite of programmes, bootcamps and professional development courses starting at UWE Bristol in the autumn, and secure your place now. go.uwe.ac.uk/fifep

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Over £34,000 raised! 🙌 A record-breaking tour for Project Zulu – and memories to last a lifetime. 💛 Read the full story behind the 2025 choir visit and its incredible impact: 👉 shorturl.at/qLwl7 #ProjectZulu #UWEBristol #ChoirTour2025 #EducationForAll #GlobalCitizenship #FundraisingSuccess

Project Zulu choir members in bright yellow traditional outfits sing with passion during a concert performance on stage at Bristol Beacon.

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

UWE Bristol is offering community, voluntary, and social enterprise organisations the opportunity to receive free consultancy through the Community Action and Knowledge Exchange (CAKE) Scheme. Find out more about the topics for consultancy, past projects and how to apply here: go.uwe.ac.uk/skuty

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Are you a current or aspiring leader in the creative industries sector? Our highly-subsidised Skills Bootcamp on Leadership and Resilience for Creative and Cultural Work will help businesses and freelancers to thrive in a competitive market. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/pvaez

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We're thrilled to share that UWE Bristol has been named Training Provider Skills Champion of the Year at the Enginuity Awards 2025! UWE Bristol has also been shortlisted as University of the Year at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards. Congratulations to all involved! More: go.uwe.ac.uk/uegrl

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Emmanuel Adukwu, Professor of Applied Microbiology at UWE Bristol, has spoken to the BBC about his campaigning for more diversity within academia: go.uwe.ac.uk/jwwfq Hear more about Emmanuel's work and how he is driving change in this episode of the UWE Changemaker Podcast: go.uwe.ac.uk/ulxdw

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Congratulations to Nikki Dodd, UWE Bristol MA Wildlife Filmmaking student, who has won a 2025 BAFTA Student Award for her documentary 'One Last Farm'. Nikki's film will be screened at the Somerset Food Trail Festival on 25 July. Find out more and secure your ticket: go.uwe.ac.uk/osnbj

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Our new 90% funded Skills Bootcamp on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies will provide professionals in the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors with the digital expertise needed to drive innovation and efficiency in modern industry. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/babay

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

UWE Bristol is supporting the development of an innovative, not-for-profit food processing centre in Devon. The centre will tackle food waste, support sustainable farming, and offer industry-relevant skills training to those facing barriers to work. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/poxuc

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Are you an entrepreneur, founder or emerging leader in the green tech sector? Our new 90% funded Skills Bootcamp in Scaling Preparedness: Green Tech Startup Growth will equip participants with the leadership, strategy and sales skills needed to scale sustainably. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/gvahf

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Our 90% funded Skills Bootcamp on the Digital Built Environment: Fabrication & Manufacturing will equip individuals with cutting-edge digital construction and manufacturing capabilities, experiencing the full design process from 3D design to prototype fabrication. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/cpnxr

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Interested in intellectual property and how smart IP strategies can unlock investment, enable growth and safeguard innovation? 💡 Join the next Innovate Together: The Breakfast at Future Space, UWE Bristol Frenchay Campus next Wednesday 2nd July from 09:00-10:30. Sign up here: go.uwe.ac.uk/fsufs

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

We are excited to launch a series of new highly-subsidised Skills Bootcamps at UWE Bristol, with a number of offers supporting the engineering and manufacturing, construction and creative industries sectors. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/suonh

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🎭 “Noman’s Land” - a powerful theatre performance created with young refugees, UWE drama students, Bristol Beacon musicians & City of Bristol College🎭 🗓️Thurs 19 June, 7:30pm 📍Bristol Beacon 🎟️Tickets & info: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/nom... #RefugeeWeek #CommunityTheatre #UWEBristol #BristolEvents

Promotional poster for a theatre performance titled Noman’s Land. The poster features a collage of diverse young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, as well as UWE drama students, positioned across a textured background. Some are playing musical instruments like the oud and djembe, others are mid-performance or in costume. Logos at the bottom include Bristol Sanctuary Theatre, Bristol Beacon, UWE Bristol, City of Bristol College, Cotham Parish Church, and Bristol Refugee Festival. Event details read:

Date: Thursday, 19 June 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Bristol Beacon, Lantern Hall
Tickets: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/nomans-land/

There is also a QR code linking to the event page.

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We’re delighted to share that Celsius Innovations, an early-stage business at Launch Space at University of the West of England, won the "One to Watch Award" at the Medilink South West ceremony on 14 May 2025. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/cwhbl

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

At UWE Bristol, we're not just imagining the future - we're building it. Our unique multi-disciplined, system-led approach to research, innovation, skills, enterprise and ethical practices drive societal improvements, transforming futures for the better. Find out more about RISE go.uwe.ac.uk/weklv

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

🌊 Rivers = planet's gut health?! Join us for Reimagining Our Rivers, our final spring #BDAS talk in collab w/ Festival of Nature. 🗓️ 11 June, 6-9pm 📍 Watershed + online 🎟️ Free: www.uwe.ac.uk/events/bdas-... #Rivers #Nature #BristolEvents #BlueHealth #CitizenScience #FestivalOfNature

A square social media graphic featuring a photograph of a peaceful river surrounded by lush green forest. The border is dark teal with a dotted gold pattern. Logos for UWE Bristol and Festival of Nature 2025 are in the top right, and a circle in the top left reads “The Bristol Distinguished Address Series.”

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🎧New episode of Appearance Matters: The Podcast is live! Dr Maia Thornton chats with Virginia Ramseyer-Winter & Savannah Roberts about how body image, gender & sexuality intersect 🔗 soundcloud.com/appearance-m... #Gender #Sexuality #Intersectionality #PrideMonth #AppearanceMatters #UWEBristol #REE

A romantic close-up of two women about to kiss, smiling and holding each other affectionately. A circular graphic in the top left reads “#101”. Text at the bottom says:
“Appearance, Sexuality & Gender – with Associate Professor Virginia Ramseyer-Winter (University of Minnesota) and PhD student Savannah Roberts (University of Pittsburgh). Appearance Matters: The Podcast!”

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

New on the Psychological Sciences Research Group blog: The use of the arts within social prescribing is expanding globally. But, what is art on prescription and what does the research on its efficacy suggest? blogs.uwe.ac.uk/psychologica...

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

From Bristol to Milan - UWE researchers are reimagining the future of food. SPIKA is a stunning hydroponic installation powered by microbial fuel cells and has just launched at the Triennale di Milano, on exhibit until November 2025. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/nukms

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Our next cohort for the Leadership Fundamentals Programme is now open for registrations. This 10-week, 90% funded programme is designed to support SMEs to improve collaboration and communication through the implementation of effective leadership practices. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/hoaeb

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) team at UWE Bristol recently caught up with Abdulrazaq Sanni to hear more about their experience as a Software Engineer as part of our KTP with WASE so far. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/rkfib

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Apprenticeships provide a practical pathway for neurodivergent individuals to apply their strengths in real-world settings. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/qveoe

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Join us at Strange Brew for an outstanding day and night of music, performance, technology, and sound art. Curated by and featuring the emerging talents of students studying Music Technology at UWE Bristol. lnkd.in/ePX9nrrb

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The incredible Project Zulu Choir is returning to the region in May for the biennial tour. Over three weeks the choir will tour the South West, showcasing their traditional Zulu song and dance in concert halls, schools, and busking in city centres. Find out more: go.uwe.ac.uk/sfajn

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Dr Jack Lowe at UWE Bristol has recently completed the prestigious ARC Accelerate programme, spending six months transforming his innovative ideas into a scalable venture, with the support of this AHRC/ESRC-funded initiative. Find out more about Pin the Tale and the ARC pathway: go.uwe.ac.uk/bwmzn

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Students at the School of Engineering at UWE Bristol recently undertook a series of live consultancy projects for real-world clients, gaining hands-on experience in solving real, complex problems with genuine social, environmental, and economic impact. go.uwe.ac.uk/fqfvp

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Join our Green and Healthy Futures Fair, 19 May, St Pauls Learning Centre. Meet Babbasa, Youth Environmental Service, City of Bristol College, Centre for Sustainable Energy, FareChance, FixMyTek, Bristol Waste, Wheels to Work and more. Free workshops, tech support, career advice. bit.ly/44eOLM2

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

New research from UWE Bristol has solved a series of tantalising mysteries associated with Pluckley in Kent, known for over 70 years as the "most haunted village in England". Dr Simon Moreton set out to discover the definitive story of how the village gained its ghostly notoriety. go.uwe.ac.uk/ucjjy

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Delivered by small business experts at UWE Business School, the Help to Grow course covers a range of topics, from strategy & innovation, to building a brand and high performing teams. Find out more about Help to Grow and our next cohort starting in September 2025: go.uwe.ac.uk/adktk

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Psychology associate professor Dr Victoria Clarke has co-authored the third most-cited academic paper of this century, according to new analysis released by the prestigious research journal Nature. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/nature-...

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Join us for a free event to discover how Arts & Humanities researchers are collaborating with local partners in Global Majority communities on innovative methods to help amplify Indigenous, minority and historically excluded voices go.uwe.ac.uk/uforv

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Build a neuro-inclusive workforce that boosts recruitment and drives retention. Join our event with specialists from Inclusive Change and discover how to make apprenticeships work for everyone. go.uwe.ac.uk/ckxjs

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The Royal Society has named UWE Bristol’s Dr Alexandros Stratakos, Associate Professor and Principal Investigator in Sustainable Agri-Food Production, as one of the emerging leaders across the UK who are the newest members of the UK Young Academy 🥳 www.uwe.ac.uk/news/uk-youn...

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

The The British Psychological Society has featured Appearance Matters: The Podcast! by the Centre for Appearance Research in their publication, The Psychologist. This is in recognition of the podcast’s 100th episode & 10 years of research of appearance-related issues. bit.ly/3FWfT8x7 #BodyImage

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

On Monday, the wonderful Cohort 31 completed their final module of the Help to Grow: Management Course at UWE Bristol Business School 🎉 This cohort included SME leaders from a diverse range of industries and sectors. Find out more about Help to Grow go.uwe.ac.uk/dslyg

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

2025 marks 50yrs of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs). @innovateuk.bsky.social have supported organisations to bridge the gap between unis & businesses. We have fostered KTPs with 100+ companies over the past 25 years. Find out how a KTP could support your business. go.uwe.ac.uk/dslyg

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

New on the Centre for Sustainable Planning & Environments blog: What’s needed for urban development to better deliver for biodiversity? Examining the goals, co-benefits, barriers and enablers to biodiversity delivery in new urban development and redevelopment go.uwe.ac.uk/neagw @uwe-spe.bsky.social

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Join our Future Space at their next Innovate Together: The Breakfast – ‘University-Partnered R&D'. April 2 · 9 - 10:30am The breakfast brings together business and academic speakers, sharing insights and perspectives on the role of universities in helping to shape practices of R&D lnkd.in/e6Y55vgU

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Concert and busking dates announced for unmissable Project Zulu Choir. The choir of 20 children, from two township schools in South Africa, will travel to Bristol in May with their accompanying teachers, as the biennial tour returns to the region. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/project...

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Professor Lars Kunze, Professor in Safety for Robotics and Autonomous Systems at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory at UWE Bristol, has been awarded an Enterprise Fellowship by Responsible Ai UK (RAi UK). Lars’ project aims to realise a new cloud-based software-as-a-service. go.uwe.ac.uk/rrnon

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Our friends at @pmstudiouk.bsky.social are hosting a lunch time talk on Friday with their residents The Peeps for a whirlwind tour of what they've been up to in recent months in their endlessly weird world of Generative AI projects. Find out more ➡️ go.uwe.ac.uk/soyvp

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Professor of Robot Ethics, @alan-winfield.bsky.social recently attended the inaugural conference of the International Association for Safe & Ethical AI in Paris. In his guest blog post, he writes about this remarkable meeting. lnkd.in/eCs45Tfs #AI #EthicalAI #RobotEthics #Robotics

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

New on the @scicommsuwe.bsky.social blog: Exploring engineering and sustainability through Minecraft: Science Hunters resources. The long-running Science Hunters programme launched Building to Break Barriers, a project to support children to explore engineering through Minecraft go.uwe.ac.uk/aoeji

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🔬✨ It’s #BritishScienceWeek! ✨🔬 Love & Science is a Bristol radio show run by @scicommsuwe.bsky.social bringing fascinating science and fun to the airwaves! George, one of the presenters and #ScienceCommunication students has written all about it—read the blog here 👉 bit.ly/3QYlBc1 #BSW2025

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Research & External Engagement UWE Bristol @ree-uwe.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Students from Ashton Park School and UWE Bristol have brought creativity and a splash of colour to a well-used city underpass by painting a new mural celebrating diversity and inclusivity. www.uwe.ac.uk/news/underpa...

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