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New report on discrimination and lack of diversity in airline training
07/03/2022
A major report shines a light on the significant problem of gender discrimination and the lack of gender diversity amongst pilots in the airline industry.
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New animation aims to help people with eating disorders safely navigate social media
15/09/2021
Researchers from UWE Bristol, Loughborough University and Bristol Health Partners' Eating Disorders Health Integration Team (HIT) have teamed up with UK charity Beat to create an animated video that explores how social media affects people with an eating disorder.
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Study launched to investigate whether paramedics can ease GP workload
01/06/2021
The READY study, launched today, will evaluate how paramedics support GPs and whether they can help reduce GP workloads.
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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.
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Honorary degree awarded to Maggie Williams
29/11/2018
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Maggie Williams in recognition of her commitment to providing genetics and genomic service to the UK and internationally, for delivering the 100,000 genomes project as our partners in the WoE Genomics Medicine Centre and for supporting UWE's genetics and genomics education and research.
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Innovation in health education helping children ride ups and downs of life, study shows
24/10/2018
A new study by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) into work going on in Gloucestershire schools shows that young people are becoming more responsible for looking after their own health.
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Honorary degree to be awarded to Suzanne Rastrick
26/07/2018
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Suzanne Rastrick in recognition of her exceptional contribution made to the education and development of Allied Health Professions, nationally and at UWE.
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Honorary degree to be awarded to Eileen Roberts
26/07/2018
UWE Bristol awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science to Eileen Roberts in recognition of her commitment to providing genetics and genomic service to the UK and internationally, for delivering the 100,000 genomes project as our partners in the WoE Genomics Medicine Centre and for supporting UWE's genetics and genomics education and research.
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Colouring reduces stress and boosts creativity, study finds
03/05/2018
Taking up colouring can help reduce stress and improve creativity in adults, a study by a researcher at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) has revealed.
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Dr Caroline Flurey appointed President of the British Society of Health Professionals in Rheumatology
02/05/2018
Dr Caroline Flurey, Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of the West of England is to be appointed President of the British Society of Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR), a section of the British Society for Rheumatology. The appointment will be conferred at the British Society for Rheumatology's annual conference taking place in Liverpool this week (1-3 May).
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Small changes to homes can improve quality of life and relieve pressure on NHS and social care
29/11/2017
A new report published today finds that making small changes to older people's homes, such as installing handrails, ramps and level-access showers, alongside carrying out simple home repairs, could play a significant role in relieving pressure on the NHS and social care and reduce costs by millions of pounds each year.
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Melanie Watson awarded Honorary Degree
20/07/2017
Melanie Watson has been awarded the Honorary Degree of Master of Science by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) in recognition of her commitment to educational leadership.
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UWE Bristol to establish an Injury Research Centre in Nepal
14/07/2017
Today the Department for Health has announced National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funding to establish Global Health Research teams across a range of significant health projects led by Universities all over the UK.
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Honorary Degree awarded to Thomas Foot for support of student education
14/07/2017
Thomas Foot was awarded the Honorary Degree of Master of Science (Hon MSc) in recognition of his contribution and loyal support of student education at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) over a number of years.
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Inspiring curiosity for an innovative future
16/05/2017
Curiosity Connections is a new network being launched this week to connect people inspiring primary STEM learning in the Bristol region.
Science teachers and communicators across the Bristol region are coming together to share ideas, resources and learning to help inspire Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in primary schools.
