The 13thLetters in Applied Microbiology Early Career Scientist Research Symposium was held at UWE Bristol in May. The symposium offers emerging microbiologists a unique platform to present their research, connect with colleagues, and gain insights from experienced professionals in the field. Two of our PhD students, Harsh Modha and Alex Cooper, were selected to deliver presentations and many of our students presented research posters. Our MRes students, Jisa Salim, was awarded the best poster prize across the whole symposium. Several of our students were invited by Applied Microbiology Interna ..read more

In this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) spotlight, Rasheed Lawal shares his experiences as our KTP associate for our African Agricultural KTP (AAKTP) with Obafemi Awolowo University and Taro Agric Farm. An AAKTP is a four-way collaboration between a university in the UK, a university in Nigeria, a business and a recent graduate, known as the associate. The AA KTP aims to solve a particular challenge or problem which will help an agricultural business innovate and grow. Our African Agricultural KTP with Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and Taro Agric Farm looks at the application of data-e ..read more

UWE Bristol with Milbotix Ltd have been successful in securing grant funding from Research England’s Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) to form a new 3.5-month project. The project will look at advancing the integration of kinematic and kinetic sensors for holistic healthcare monitoring in aging adults. Milbotix was founded to improve access to digital technologies for people with unmet needs related to dementia and other neurocognitive diseases. Milbotix founder Zeke Steer conceived of the SmartSocks® after witnessing his great grandmother’s journey with dementia and escalating agitation and aggr ..read more

The JOY Trail project is hosting a special screening of the award-winning Rye Lane, followed by a panel discussion at the Easton Community Centre on Friday 31st May, 7pm – 10pm.  The JOY trail brings you the screening in conjunction with their community partners Come The Revolution, Eastside Community Trust, DET Entertainment and Creative Connex CIC. Doors open at 7pm with the film being shown at 7.30pm. Following the film, the panel discussion featuring local Black creatives, educators, and community leaders, will dig deep into the film’s themes. The panel will particularly focus on the ..read more

Dr Tariq Umar, Senior Lecturer in Construction Project Management from the School of Architecture and Environment (College of Arts, Technology and Environment) at UWE Bristol was among the 30 scientists selected for the The Royal Society Pairing Scheme. The Pairing Scheme gives policymakers and research scientists an opportunity to experience each other’s worlds. Each year, 30 research scientists are paired with UK parliamentarians and civil servants. They learn about each other’s work by spending time together in Westminster and the researcher’s institution. Those taking part gain an insight ..read more

Creative and digital technologies postgraduate research opportunities at UWE Bristol The University of the West of England, Bristol is offering 5 fully-funded doctoral studentships in the creative and digital technologies sectors. The creative industries is now a sector of convergence for novel technologies including immersion, motion tracking, visualisation and advanced manufacturing. Supporting and advancing addressing the challenges of net zero, circular economy or sustainable production through true interdisciplinary practice. Following recent success with an URKI Future Leader Fellowship ..read more

Professor of Criminology at UWE Bristol, Kieran McCartan has recently been appointed to the RMA Scotland Reducing Serious Harm Board. The RMAS works across Scotland to reduce the risk of serious harm posed by violent and sexual offending. To protect the public, they make sure that effective risk assessment and risk management practices are in place. They advocate for a shared approach to risk that is evidence-based, defensible, and proportionate. Effective risk assessment and management can reduce the risk of serious harm to the public and give individuals the best chance of returning to the c ..read more

If you are a Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise organisation based in the West of England region, UWE Bristol invite you to register for a free in-person workshop delivered by Dr Jackie Barker and Rob Tucker from the College of Business and Law. The benefits from attending this free workshop • Understanding the difference between outputs, outcomes and impact • Identifying different sources of impact • Determining when to measure impact • Identifying different standards of evidence • Selecting appropriate data collection methods • Exchanging ideas around impact with other workshop parti ..read more

UWE Bristol and Bedminster Pharmacy announce new Regional Innovation Fund project: Developing Evidence-Based Approaches to Promote Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship at Community Pharmacy Level UWE Bristol with Bedminster Pharmacy have been successful in securing grant funding from UKRI Regional Innovation Fund (RIF) to form a new 4-month project. Bedminster Pharmacy is an NHS multi-award-winning independent pharmacy in Bedminster, Bristol. They provide a complete range of NHS and non-NHS services to the local community. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing problem, and the outlook is ..read more

UWE Bristol nursing apprenticeships are innovative and transformational, equipping apprentices with the skills, knowledge and behaviour for a fulfilling career in healthcare. “My name’s James Salmons. I’m the Associate Director of Apprenticeships within the School of Health and Social Wellbeing here at UWE Bristol. Degree apprenticeships offer a really good way for apprentices to be able to learn and study at the same time, in a way that’s going to equip them with the skills, knowledge and behaviours they need for a really fulfilling career in healthcare, that’s going to allow them to support ..read more