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'Immigration sanctions do not work', new research says

Tough sanctions against companies who take on undocumented migrants do not stop the exploitation of foreign workers, according to new research.

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Professor urges public to take survey seeking views on cosmetic procedures

A leading academic in appearance research is encouraging people to take part in an online survey on the ethical and social questions raised by the growing use of cosmetic procedures.

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Connected autonomous vehicles promise travel freedom for older adults in the...

An interdisciplinary team from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory is playing a key role in development of connected autonomous vehicles(CAVs) that...

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Combating the rise of the urban gull

Academics and students from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) have begun a unique project studying the interaction between humans and urban gulls. A team of psychology undergraduates...

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New device could end blood test agony for thousands

Patients could be spared the unpleasant ordeal of having blood taken in future thanks to the work of a University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) academic who has devised a new breath testing device.

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Professor hails 'world-changing' technology proven to extend shelf life of...

Trials of potentially 'world-changing' technology aimed at prolonging the life of fresh produce have proved successful.

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Television viewers shun mobile devices when watching favourite shows

Television viewers are turning their noses up at using mobile devices to enhance their favourite programmes, according to research carried out at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).

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New training could help health workers support millions across Europe with...

New training developed by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) could help the next generation of health workers support millions of patients across Europe burdened by 'visible...

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Study findings could help prevent female genital mutilation in U.K.,...

Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and City University London say the findings of a study on female genital mutilation could help prevent the practise in the UK.

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Microbial fuel cell technology recharges smartphones with urine

The microbial fuel cell technology, which is also inside the 'Pee Power' urinals developed at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), now has the capacity to power up and recharge a...

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Project to cut accident rate in building industry by targeting prevention...

Researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) are leading an international project aimed at reducing occupational injuries and illnesses in the construction industry.

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Smart bricks will transform how buildings work

Smart bricks capable of recycling wastewater and generating electricity from sunlight are being developed by a team of scientists from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). The bricks...

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Fuel made from recycled plastic could power ship engines

New research will test whether Plaxx, a fuel made from mixed plastic waste, can be used as an alternative to crude derived fuels in industrial and marine engines.

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Impact of road transport on air quality not given sufficient priority in UK...

UK transport planning is not sufficiently taking into account the environmental impacts of transport choices according to researchers from the Centre for Transport and Society and Air Quality...

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Experiences of small businesses in flood-stricken town help shape new...

The experiences of small businesses in a town struck by severe flooding twice in the past 10 years have been used to create an internet tool designed to strengthen flood resilience among similarly...

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Animations help students with emotional resilience

Wellbeing Practitioners at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) have created a series of animated videos for students to help them manage some of the typical difficulties, like anxiety...

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Researchers study human reaction to sharing control with driverless car

The first trials of the Venturer autonomous vehicle project, a Government backed research project, have focussed on a critical aspect in the field of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology.

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Police worried they lack powers to probe phone involvement in crashes: new study

Police officers are worried they lack the right powers and resources to properly investigate whether a mobile phone was being used by a driver at the time of a crash, a new study has found.

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Study praises new approach to GP visits

A cultural shift in how patients access care through their GPs is one step closer after a university study highlighted the benefits of an emerging approach known as 'social prescribing'.

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Self-build projects can transform lives of homeless veterans, researchers find

A unique self-build project undertaken by homeless former military personnel has the potential to be expanded nationwide, according to experts from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol).

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U.S.-Mexico borderland communities are resilient, says researcher

An academic from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) who has extensively studied communities on the borderlands between the US and Mexico, says these communities' strong cross-border...

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Virtual simulation will test new transport services

As part of the Mobility on Demand Laboratory Environment (MODLE) project, Transport Systems Catapult, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and Esoterix Systems are developing a...

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Black cab trade needs overhaul to compete with Uber, say researchers

London's traditional black cab industry needs regulatory reform to respond to the emergence of Uber, a university study suggests.

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3-D facial recognition technology on brink of commercial breakthrough

A 3-D facial recognition system could be used commercially in the UK for the first time as part of a Government-backed project.

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Expert says banning petrol and diesel cars is symbolically important

Following the announcement yesterday that the government plans to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2040 Professor Graham Parkhurst, Director of the Centre for Transport and Society at the University of...

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Living near fast food outlets linked to weight gain in primary school children

Children with greater access to fast food outlets are more likely to gain weight compared to those living further away, new research suggests.

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An additional 20 minutes commuting each day lowers job satisfaction...

An additional 20 minutes of commuting each working day is equivalent to a 19 percent annual pay cut when it comes to measuring how satisfied people say they are with their jobs, a new study has found.

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Researchers report novel collision-based computing technique

Researchers have published a paper that demonstrations the first laboratory experiment to use liquid marbles to create collision-based computation in research.

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Small changes to homes can improve quality of life and relieve pressure on...

A new report published today finds that making small changes to older people's homes, such as installing handrails, ramps and level-access showers, alongside carrying out simple home repairs, could...

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Study reveals reasons behind big drop in British young people driving cars...

Sweeping changes to social-economic conditions and living circumstances are the main factors behind a marked drop in car ownership among young people over the past 25 years, academics from the...

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