About
The University of the West of England (UWE), also known as UWE Bristol, is a public research university, located in and around Bristol, England. With over 38,000 students and 4,500 staff, it is the largest provider of higher education in the South West of England.
The institution was formed as Bristol Polytechnic in 1970 and received university status in 1992, becaming the University of the West of England, Bristol. In common with the University of Bristol and University of Bath, it can trace its origins to the Merchant Venturers' Technical College, founded as Bristol Trade and Mining School in 1856.
UWE Bristol is made up of several campuses in Greater Bristol. Frenchay Campus is the largest campus in terms of student numbers, as most of its courses are based there. City campus provides courses in the creative and cultural industries, and is made up of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Watershed. The institution is affiliated with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and validates its higher education courses. Glenside Campus is home to most of the College of Health, Science and Society.