University of the West of England - UWE Bristol - Glenside

Although UWE Bristol is a modern university, its educational roots date back to the 16th Century.

We have a history built on partnerships and collaborations dating back to 1595. Over the years, UWE Bristol has continued this tradition in order to grow and transform itself to meet the demands of modern day students and higher education teaching.

Change the world!

At UWE Bristol, we’re focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise.

Here, we empower our students to make a choice. To choose a university that pushes itself as much as it pushes them. To choose a community of original thinkers - breaking new boundaries and leading the way.

From our enterprise support programmes to industry masterclasses. Professional mentoring to business incubators. World-leading research facilities to work experience opportunities across the globe. We give our students the tools they need to act on their ideas and make them happen.

Each of our pioneering courses have been created in partnership with industry professionals. And over 150 come with professional accreditation from industry bodies. Coupled with world-class teaching, they’re designed to equip students with the most in-demand skills, and the kind of mindset that employers want and need. So that when you graduate from UWE Bristol, you’re ready to take on the world.

Our strategy:

Our ambitious 2030 strategy is focused on transforming futures. From powering the future workforce and helping local economies thrive, to shaping the health and sustainability of our communities and creating solutions to solve global challenges.

Our teaching:

We’ve been awarded Gold in the Government’s 2018 Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework, TEF. This is the best rating achievable and was awarded for our outstanding quality of teaching, alongside the exceptional performance of our graduates.

Careers and enterprise:

We make sure our graduates stand out - with the skills employers want and need. Enterprise is built into our curriculum, and our links to over 7,000 employers help shape many of our courses. It’s no surprise we’re in the top 10% of UK institutions for sustained employment three years after graduating.

Our facilities:

Spread over three campuses, all just a short bus ride from one another, each site offers something unique. Over the last five years, we’ve invested £300 million into our state-of-the-art facilities. Creating the most effective and empowering setting for our students and people to discover their potential.

Our impact:

Many of our academics are globally recognised for their groundbreaking research in a wide range of fields, including robotics and body image. They’re the ones on the front line, solving global challenges and transforming lives.

We believe that it’s only when you ask 'what if?' that you discover 'why not?'. That’s why we’re not afraid to ask difficult questions – and tackle the big issues head on. It’s our way of continuing to make a real difference to the way we learn, analyse and contribute to the world we live in.

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