University of the West of England

The University of the West of England (also known as UWE Bristol, or simply UWE) is a public university located in and around the city of Bristol, United Kingdom. The present institution received university status in 1992, though alongside the University of Bristol and the University of Bath, it first started as the Merchant Venturers Navigation School in 1595 and Technical College in 1894.[3] According to the Higher Education Statistics Agency, 96% of UWE Bristol graduates are in work or further study 6 months after graduating, with 78% working in professional roles. These compare to national averages of 94% and 71% respectively. UWE Bristol is made up of several campuses in the West of England. Frenchay Campus is the main campus, providing most of the courses.All creative and cultural courses are delivered in the city of Bristol, being one of the most creative cities in the UK. The City Campus is made up of Bower Ashton Studios, Arnolfini, Spike Island, and Watershed. The institution is formally associated with the Bristol Old Vic through its Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education. The Royal West of England Academy also forms part of the university. UWE Bristol also a campus in Glenside which is home to most of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, while nursing and midwifery courses are based at Gloucester Campus.Hartpury Campus provides training in animal sciences, sport, equine, agriculture and conservation