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UWE Bristol researcher awarded fellowship by Royal College of Nursing
15/05/2023
A UWE Bristol researcher has received a fellowship from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN).
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Giving healthcare students training in British Sign Language and Deaf awareness vital for safety and inclusion
03/05/2023
Marking Deaf Awareness Week (1 May to 7 May 2023), the President of UWE Bristol's British Sign Language (BSL) society is calling on universities and healthcare organisations to equip healthcare students with BSL and Deaf awareness training.
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Research to tackle growing problem of road traffic injuries in Nepal
26/04/2023
A programme of research will address the growing problem of road traffic injuries in Nepal. The Safe systems approach for enabling traffic injury prevention in Nepal (SAFETRIP Nepal) project has been funded through a grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). It is a collaboration between UWE Bristol and Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, Nepal, in cooperation with the two NGOs; Mother and Infant Research Activities (MIRA) and Safe and Sustainable Travel Nepal (SSTN).
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Rheumatology patients shielding during pandemic struggling with return to normal life, research reveals
28/02/2023
Rheumatology patients who shielded during the pandemic are finding it difficult to return to normal life following the lifting of restrictions, academics at UWE Bristol have found.
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UWE Bristol pioneers the development of wearable health-monitoring e-textiles
21/02/2023
The reality of every-day use sustainable, washable and comfortable wearable electronic-textiles for personalised health monitoring has moved one step closer, thanks to innovative work by UWE Bristol academics at the Centre for Print Research (CFPR).
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New art exhibition questions how society values maternal work
26/09/2022
Motherhood and how social reproductive work are valued in society is explored in a new online art exhibition.
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Study to assess impact of national scheme to reduce head trauma injuries in babies
21/09/2022
A national programme introduced to reduce rates of abusive head trauma in babies will be assessed as part of a new research study.
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West of England health tech firms earning national recognition thanks to UWE Bristol support
21/07/2022
Two companies supported by UWE Bristol’s Health Technology Hub have received prizes in a prestigious national healthcare industry awards ceremony.
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Aviation disaster is the scenario for major incident training exercise
24/06/2022
A commercial airliner disaster was the scenario for a major incident training exercise for students at Glenside campus.
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Tailored group exercise benefits over-65s with mobility limitations
22/03/2022
Landmark study demonstrates long-term positive impacts and cost effectiveness of tailored group exercise for over-65s with mobility limitations.
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New research reveals cuts, competition and comparison may increase mental health difficulties among university students
19/10/2021
Students’ experiences in earlier stages of education may lead to increased levels of psychological distress and fewer skills to help them cope at university, reveals a UK study published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology, today (19 October).
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Global study looks to improve lives of individuals with congenital condition
22/09/2021
A major five-year study led by researchers at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and Seattle Children's Hospital will explore how best to improve healthcare and support services for individuals born with craniofacial microsomia (CFM), a complex long-term condition present from birth that most commonly affects the ears and jaw.
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Official launch for UWE Bristol's School of Health and Social Wellbeing
16/09/2021
UWE Bristol's new School of Health and Social Wellbeing was officially launched by West of England Metro Mayor Dan Norris at a ceremony at Glenside campus.
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Network launched to explore how robots can be used to support people living with frailty
05/06/2021
A network of universities, led by UWE Bristol, has come together to explore how robots can be used to support people to better self-manage the conditions that result from frailty, providing information and data to healthcare practitioners, and enabling more timely interventions.
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Exposure to green spaces is key to preventing anxiety and depression in young people, study finds
12/01/2021
A study carried out by UWE Bristol researchers has found that exposure to green spaces and nature can benefit the mental health of young people.
