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Launching a new toolkit for MAKERS: Repair, Belonging, and Sustainability in Action

At UWE Bristol, the MAKERS project – Making And Knowledge Exchange for Repair and Sustainability – has been showing how practical repair and making activities can transform engineering education. Now, we’re excited to share the next step: the launch of the How to Create MAKERS guide and toolkit, designed to help other universities and colleges … Continue reading “Launching a new toolkit for MAKERS: Repair, Belonging, and Sustainability in Action”

Internship Reflection: Finding Purpose Beyond the Pay | CATE’s internship scheme

By Nicolle Hanselmann I was lucky to be accepted into the School of Engineering’s summer internship programme. While everyone knows students are often broke (yes, money does help), my motivation came from somewhere deeper. A little background before I dive into my experience. I’m a mature student studying Mechatronics, about to begin my third year … Continue reading “Internship Reflection: Finding Purpose Beyond the Pay | CATE’s internship scheme”

Future Ambition Fair brings skills, support and opportunity to Lawrence Weston

On Tuesday 15 July, UWE Bristol’s Inspire Sustainability Team partnered with Ambition Lawrence Weston to deliver the Future Ambition Fair – a community event designed to connect local residents with employment, training, and support opportunities. Held at Ambition Lawrence Weston’s community hub, the fair brought together a wide range of local organisations offering advice on … Continue reading “Future Ambition Fair brings skills, support and opportunity to Lawrence Weston”

Shaping a circular future: UWE Bristol hosts collaborative workshop on new demonstrator project

On Thursday 17 July, UWE Bristol’s School of Engineering and the Bristol Repair Coalition brought together more than 30 representatives from across the region for a dynamic workshop to co-design a new Circular Economy Demonstrator for Bristol. Held at the Bristol Business School, the event convened participants from local authorities, community organisations, academia, industry, and … Continue reading “Shaping a circular future: UWE Bristol hosts collaborative workshop on new demonstrator project”

Inspire team feature at the Festival of Nature

UWE Engineering’s Inspire Sustainability team took part in the Festival of Nature events in Bath and Bristol city centres between 7th and 15th of June – speaking to visitors about green jobs in our region. The Festival of Nature is a huge annual celebration of the natural world, with a whole range of activities and … Continue reading “Inspire team feature at the Festival of Nature”

UWE Bristol’s MAKERS Project at the Parliamentary Repair Café

Last week, Kat Corbett, Coordinator of the School of Engineering’s MAKERS Project and Repair Cafe, was among a select group of community repair leaders invited to take part in a unique event inside the Houses of Parliament. Kat was one of 20 representatives from repair cafés across the UK who supported a Parliamentary Repair Café … Continue reading “UWE Bristol’s MAKERS Project at the Parliamentary Repair Café”

Stitching confidence and sustainability: MAKERS Project supports young creatives at Fairfield Highschool

This spring, the UWE Bristol MAKERS project proudly partnered with Fairfield Highschool, Sustainable Fashion Week’s Future Citizens Project, and the Old Library Community Hub in Eastville to deliver a series of hands-on sewing workshops that brought together sustainability, creativity, and personal growth. Over the course of six weeks, a group of nine enthusiastic students aged … Continue reading “Stitching confidence and sustainability: MAKERS Project supports young creatives at Fairfield Highschool”

Building a Greener Future: UWE Bristol Brings Together Sustainability Researchers

In April, UWE Bristol welcomed early career researchers from across the UK for a vibrant day of collaboration and knowledge-sharing at the 3rd Sustainability Multidisciplinary Meet-Up: SHAPEing Net Zero. Hosted at the Bristol Business School and organised by Dr Jill Zhao from the School of Architecture and Environment, the event explored how research and innovation … Continue reading “Building a Greener Future: UWE Bristol Brings Together Sustainability Researchers”

UWE Bristol’s Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers Honoured with WISE Nurturing New Talent Award

Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers, Associate Professor for Engineering in Society at UWE Bristol, has been awarded the prestigious Nurturing New Talent Award at the 2025 WISE Awards, held at IET London: Savoy Place. The ceremony, attended by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, celebrated individuals and organisations making significant strides towards gender equity in STEM. Championing … Continue reading “UWE Bristol’s Dr Laura Fogg-Rogers Honoured with WISE Nurturing New Talent Award”

Green Futures workshops reaches over 2000 young people in first 3 months

Engineering’s Inspire Sustainability team are leading on a new exciting project to inspire local children into green jobs (thanks to funders the West of England Combined Authority). Last year they recruited 48 local people in green jobs to feature on a top-trump card pack and hot off the printing press in February – the cards … Continue reading “Green Futures workshops reaches over 2000 young people in first 3 months”