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Social media influencer work is far more demanding than it looks, research finds

A study exploring the mental health impacts of social media influencer work has revealed that life online is far more demanding than it appears. Researchers from UWE Bristol are conducting research ...
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Health-tech start up MyCelsius launches breakthrough cooling tech for hot flushes developed at UWE Bristol’s Launch Space

A pioneering Bristol-based health-tech company developing cutting-edge cooling technology for hot flushes has credited UWE Bristol’s Launch Space incubator with playing a key role in accelerating its ...
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New community initiative launches to support parents in their child’s education pathway

The first meeting of Bristol Parent Power took place in early November in Barton Hill. A new community initiative supporting parents and carers to become champions for their children’s futures ...
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Urgent reform needed to support ambulance-delivered end of life care, study finds

More than three quarters (78 per cent) of paramedics sometimes fear doing the wrong thing when caring for people in the last year of life, new research has found. Marie Curie, the UK's leading end of ...
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Lessons from Low Traffic Neighbourhoods will drive better public engagement, study finds

Lessons from Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have informed a new toolkit to improve engagement with the public on challenging local street issues. Produced by academics at UWE Bristol as part of the TRUUD ...
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UWE Bristol academic unveils breakthrough in energy-efficient AI at NATO science forum

Dr Jonathan Lancelot, senior lecturer in cyber security at UWE Bristol, has developed a new form of artificial intelligence (AI) that could transform how intelligent machines operate in space, defence ...
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Academic playing role in project to find hidden graves in Mexico using drone technology

A UWE Bristol lecturer is playing a part in a project using drone technology to locate concealed graves in Mexico. Dr Karina Garcia-Reyes has joined a project called FOUND, which is aimed at finding ...
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Smartphone use hitting struggling pupils hardest, major study finds

Parents underestimate the types of harmful content their children are accessing Teachers and parents broadly support stricter school policy on smartphone use Most comprehensive study of its type on ...
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UWE Bristol appoints new Dean for Students

Professor Emmanuel Adukwu has been appointed UWE Bristol’s new Dean for Students, focusing on student experience and outcomes for Global Majority students. Emmanuel will take up the position from his ...
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UWE Bristol climbs 25 places in Guardian University Guide 2026

UWE Bristol has risen 25 places in the Guardian University Guide 2026 to 39. The university is one of the top climbers in this year’s league table, driven by improved student satisfaction scores for ...
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Fortnight of celebrations begin at UWE Bristol's Graduation ceremonies

Nearly 6,000 graduates will cross the stage at the Bristol Beacon to celebrate completing their degrees Nearly 6,000 UWE Bristol students will celebrate their academic achievements at the University’s ...
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Want social change? A deeper understanding could be key, study suggests

A new UK study suggests a deeper understanding of social change could help close the gap between challenges and actions, especially on issues like climate change. There are different types of social ...