University of the West of England (UWE)

The University of the West of England (UWE) is one of the leading new universities for research and knowledge exchange, with excellent research ratings and rapid growth in a number of key areas. UWE has a lively innovation culture, with a particular emphasis on interdisciplinary and user-led research, knowledge transfer and consultancy. UWE's diverse portfolio includes: 
 
- Robotics and autonomous systems  
- Artificial intelligence  
- Complex distributed computing  
- Machine vision  
- Aerospace manufacturing  
- Biomedicine and genomics  
- Bio Sensors  
- Environment & technology  
- Low carbon technology  
- Business & management  
- Commercial and international law  
- Health care and health promotion  
- Creative technologies  
- Public engagement and science communication  
 
UWE's knowledge and expertise are anchored down by research in centres of excellence and collaborations such as the Bristol Robotics Laboratory and the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement. New areas are emerging with impact all the time, including the new Institute of Bio-Sensing Technology and the Countryside and Community Research Institute . 
 
Knowledge-based partnerships have been developed with business and many community organisations. 
 
Business services (Research, Business and Innovation) 
 
A range of services are offered to support business needs including: consultancy; knowledge transfer partnerships; business innovation and ideas development;, business planning; business incubation; technology transfer; patenting and licensing; language training; translation services; technical services & facilities such as rapid prototyping. 
 
Professional development & training 
 
High quality continuing professional development and training are available across a wide range of topics: business management; human resource management; accounting; marketing; construction and planning; energy management; advanced technologies; technology management; aerospace; statistics; professional and organisational leadership of public services; health care; counselling; planning law; and practical arts.