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UWE's world-leading research increases by 170%
18/12/2014
The volume of world-leading research at UWE Bristol (the University of the West of England, Bristol) has gone up by 170%, according to the results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 out today.
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Low body confidence thwarts girls' and women's work and education aspirations - says new report
03/12/2014
New report by Centre for Appearance Research and AnyBody reveals low body confidence is thwarting girls' and women's confidence and aspirations in education and the workplace.
'Costing the Invisible' report is an urgent call to challenge the economic and psychological costs of low body confidence.
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How can we improve the way we communicate with people diagnosed with Alzheimer's?
27/10/2014
A professor from the University of the West of England is seeking participants for a survey that aims to inform and eventually improve how the diagnosis of dementia is communicated.
The study is led by UWE Bristol, working in collaboration with researchers from the University of Southampton, and is funded by the Alzheimer's Society.
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UWE seminars input into national 'nudge' policies on obesity, sustainability and online security
04/09/2014
UWE Bristol is bringing together top national speakers, researchers and policy makers in a new approach to explore ways of tackling major societal issues like obesity.
The next in a series of nine seminars on behaviour change organised by UWE's Bristol Social Marketing Centre is being held in London on 11 September. It will focus on obesity, food and physical activity.
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Two UWE Bristol researchers amongst world's leading scientific minds
15/08/2014
Two scientists from the University of the West of England have been listed in a report called 'Highly Cited Researchers 2014' that highlights 3,200 of the world's leading scientific minds.
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High-quality traffic-free routes encourage more walking and cycling
18/07/2014
New study finds overall physical activity is increased by proximity to routes
The provision of new, high-quality, traffic-free cycling and walking routes in local communities has encouraged more people to get about by foot and by bike, according to a new study published today in the American Journal of Public Health.
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10 years of Science Communication at UWE Bristol
08/04/2014
In 2014 UWE Bristol's Science Communication Unit (SCU) is celebrating a decade of postgraduate programming at the University. Now recognised as one of the leading Science Communication programmes in the country, the MSc focuses on providing students with practical skill and development alongside theoretical understanding and knowledge.
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Male blood donors 'preferred' as plasma from UK women is discarded
07/04/2014
The UK policy of discarding female blood plasma without first informing women donors is discriminatory, according to Professor Julie Kent from UWE Bristol. In her research she raises questions about the ethics of blood donation since 2003 when a policy of 'male donor preference' was adopted by the UK National Blood Service.
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Ethics of routine treatment to pregnant women questioned
27/03/2014
Routine treatment given to pregnant women who have a RhD negative blood group is being questioned on ethical grounds in a recent report published in Biomedical Central.
A group of researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), the Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust are calling for an ethical review in light of developments that enable clinicians to detect the blood group of the foetus which may be the same as that of the mother.
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UWE Bristol helps residents to voice their traffic concerns
18/03/2014
James Coleman, a Research Associate at UWE Bristol, has launched a new website, run by Bristol City Council, that gives local residents the information needed to actively engage in the management of traffic and road safety in their neighbourhood.
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Final places for Feeding Tomorrow's City
14/03/2014
There are just a few places left for an exciting conference that will take place on May 6th to set the agenda on planning for good food. It's not always obvious, but good 'Planning' is a key ingredient in good food for all. In the past planning decisions have led to cities with out-of-town hypermarkets, flats with cramped kitchens, schools without gardens, producers without markets, and prime farmland paved with tarmac. Cities have become places that make it difficult to get good food for people - and food that is good for the planet. A fresh approach is needed to connect food, health and planning in the urban environment.
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Majority of police officers lack confidence in government plans - study reveals
11/02/2014
A new independent study of police attitudes and morale reveals a majority of police officers have a lack of confidence in government plans for police reform. Findings include:
- Only 1.1% positively report confidence in long-term government plans for policing.
- Only 1.7% agree or strongly agree that the changes being made to the police service are in the public's best interest.
- 83.8% of respondents agree or strongly agree that the Winsor reviews will negatively impact on their ability to do their job.
- 80.4% think current proposals will give criminals the upper hand.
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Study calls for better support for fathers of children with cleft lip or palate
09/12/2013
Research psychologist Nicola Stock says fathers need better support to enable them to deal with the challenges of having a child born with a cleft lip or palate. Her research shows that appropriate support is not yet available to fathers even though they play a key role in their child's development and family well-being.
Nicola, whose paper on the experiences of fathers of children with cleft has just been published in the Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, is from UWE Bristol's Centre for Appearance Research.
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New research shows 'hung-over driving' as dangerous as driving under influence
09/12/2013
A hangover following a night of heavy drinking can impair driving performance as much as driving under the influence of alcohol, according to new research by Associate Professor Chris Alford of the University of the West of England and Assistant Professor Joris Verster of Utrecht University.
The complementary studies were presented at the Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs (APSAD) 2013 Conference. They recommend that drivers should be warned that the effects of heavy drinking last longer than a measurable blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and that hangover immunity is largely a myth.
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Treasuring our memories: UWE and Alzheimer's Society's week of Dementia Awareness activities
02/12/2013
The University of the West of England and Alzheimer's Society in Bristol are working together to run a week raising awareness of dementia beginning Monday 9 December.
A number of events will be taking place across UWE campuses, including a half-day conference on 9 December, a Memory café and a theatre production of the play 'Grandma Remember Me'.
