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Free engineering consultancy for local community organisations

The Department of Engineering Design and Mathematics at UWE, Bristol are seeking to partner with local community organisations with project ideas relevant to engineering Postgraduate Diploma students. We welcome project proposals from community, voluntary and social enterprise sectors, and small businesses. The project is an opportunity for organisations to receive free engineering consultancy from a … Continue reading “Free engineering consultancy for local community organisations”

Happy Avonmouth: creating pathways to possibility through community, skills and partnership

As a busy summer of projects draws to a close, we have had the opportunity to reflect on a very special weekend of community engagement in Avonmouth – and, importantly, on some of the connections and opportunities that have continued beyond the events themselves. Earlier this year, UWE Bristol joined Avonmouth CE Primary School, Avonmouth … Continue reading “Happy Avonmouth: creating pathways to possibility through community, skills and partnership”

Looking Back at the Green and Healthy Futures Fair: A Day of Opportunity, Learning and Community

On Monday 19 May, the Green and Healthy Futures Fair brought new energy to the heart of St Pauls as residents from across Bristol gathered at the St Pauls Learning Centre for an afternoon of inspiration, connection, and practical support. Running from 1pm, the event created a welcoming space for people of all ages and … Continue reading “Looking Back at the Green and Healthy Futures Fair: A Day of Opportunity, Learning and Community”

Engineering with Purpose: UWE Bristol Students Deliver Impact through Real-World Projects

As part of the Professionalism of Engineering module at UWE Bristol’s School of Engineering, students recently undertook a series of live consultancy projects for real-world clients. Each project challenged students to think critically about behaviours in the workplace, the role of engineering in delivering safe and sustainable solutions, and the importance of communication and collaboration … Continue reading “Engineering with Purpose: UWE Bristol Students Deliver Impact through Real-World Projects”

Eastville Old Library and the MAKERS Project: Cultivating Community through Food Growing and Sewing Workshops

Over the past year, the MAKERS Project, which was funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Diversity Impact Programme, has partnered with the Eastville Old Library to deliver workshops focused on food growing, sewing, and textile repair. About the Old Library The Old Library, a volunteer-run community hub, is situated in the heart of the … Continue reading “Eastville Old Library and the MAKERS Project: Cultivating Community through Food Growing and Sewing Workshops”

MAKERS project brings engineering skills to young people in St Paul’s

The MAKERS project actively supported local community groups in helping them to develop new skills around making and repair, promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment of individuals and communities, and highlighting engineering as a career choice. As part of this, MAKERS collaborated with three remarkable community organisations in St Paul’s: The Workshops The community partners and the … Continue reading “MAKERS project brings engineering skills to young people in St Paul’s”

Partnership with Easton based Baggator Nexus leads to new community energy project

Student-led designs for a new heat network serving Barton Hill’s tower blocks are being taken forward by Bristol Energy Cooperative and Baggator Nexus. Over 30 students on the third year Professionalism for Engineers module developed potential solutions for the Heat Network and pitched their ideas back to local residents. These proposals are being taken forward … Continue reading “Partnership with Easton based Baggator Nexus leads to new community energy project”

Students and community repairers explore 3D printing of spare parts

Students and community repair volunteers recently had the opportunity to explore a novel way to create spare plastic parts for repair: 3D design and 3D printing. This idea first occurred when coming across a number of snapped plastic parts as part of UWE Bristol’s Repair Café. The traditional way of using glue and epoxy resins … Continue reading “Students and community repairers explore 3D printing of spare parts”

UWE Bristol to launch new Repair Café at the School of Engineering

The Royal Academy of Engineering funded MAKERS project is moving into its next phase, with the UWE Bristol Repair Café set to launch in October. Students, staff, and members of the public are invited to come along to the sessions with their broken items to get them fixed by a team of student and community … Continue reading “UWE Bristol to launch new Repair Café at the School of Engineering”

School of Engineering marks the launch of the new climate education course with a celebration of climate action

To mark the start of the academic year, and the launch of the new climate education course, the School of Engineering is inviting students, staff and members of the public to explore an array of activities dedicated to climate action. All activities will take place on September 20th in the Atrium of Z Block (the … Continue reading “School of Engineering marks the launch of the new climate education course with a celebration of climate action”