University of the West of Scotland

08/03/2025

On , and as draws to a close, we're shining the spotlight on our inspiring UWS IT: Software Development Graduate Apprentice of the Year 2025,

Nadia, and her sister Natasha, are the first generation in her family to study at university. Find out more about her GA experience so far 👇

07/03/2025

From career advancement to networking and everything in between, Performance PhD student, Kennagh, discusses all the ways a can benefit you in our latest blog.

Check it out: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/how-a-phd-can-benefit-you/

06/03/2025

Did you know you can inform UWS if you are care-experienced, estranged from your family, or a student carer by:

✔️ ticking the box when applying through UCAS
✔️ ticking the box during your enrolment as a new student
✔️ emailing [email protected] at ANY point during your studies

Declaring this information will allow our WeCare Team to contact you directly to offer support and advice. ❤️

04/03/2025

National Student Money Week is here and our fantastic Funding and Advice team have you covered with some great tips!

Ready to survive and thrive? Read our latest Blog: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/national-student-money-week-top-tips-for-uws-students/

Throwing it back to last years events on campus! 📸

03/03/2025

We're kicking off Scottish Apprenticeship Week with Atlanta who is studying a Graduate Apprenticeship in Business Management!

Could a GA be your next move?

02/03/2025

Get ready to find your place in ! You're invited to our online info session to find out more about our PGDE Primary and PGDE Secondary programmes at UWS.

📅 12 March
⌚ 5.30pm

Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1249378347269

28/02/2025

February photo dump!

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28/02/2025

International Stand Up to Bullying Day is here, and we stand firm with our zero-tolerance policy against all forms of bullying and harrassment.

If you've experienced or witnessed any incidents of unacceptable behaviour, please don't hesitate to report them, either with contact detals or anonymously. Report here: reportandsupport.uws.ac.uk/support/i-think-i-have-experienced-bullying-andor-harassment

27/02/2025

National Student Money Week 2025 ( ) runs from 3rd to 7th March. We'll have a range of events, activities, games, information and guidance for you to get your hands on.

Find out what's happening on your campus: www.uws.ac.uk/money-fees-funding/national-student-money-week/

26/02/2025

📣 Parents and Carers Info Session (online)

Is someone you know joining UWS to study this September and you want to find out more about what their experience will be like and how to support them through their studies?

Register for our 13 March event: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1255415905769

25/02/2025

Don't worry if you missed the deadline in January - our team are here to support you in making a late application to our undergrad courses at UWS! Join our online Late Application Workshop TOMORROW to get all your questions answered!

REGISTER: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1224716352579

24/02/2025

22/02/2025

NEW: Excited to welcome the 1st cohort of our new work-based learning undergraduate degree in Town Planning.

RTPI Scotland projected in 2024 - to manage the 16% decline in workforce planning staff - over 700 planners are required over the next 10-15 years and this brand new course will be instrumental in closing the skills gap.

Delighted to have students from across the private and public sectors including Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire Council, East Renfrewshire Council,Falkirk Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Network Rail, ScottishPower Renewables, and Persimmon Homes.

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), the degree course promotes responsible urban development.

Find out more: www.uws.ac.uk/news/uws-is-planning-for-the-future-with-new-workplace-learning-degree/

21/02/2025

Today is - a celebration for people with lived experience of Care. The theme this year is "Celebrating Every Journey". Check out Who Cares? Scotland website for more info: www.whocaresscotland.org/care-day

Students who are care-experienced, student carers or estranged from their families can get support and advice from our friendly WeCare team at UWS by emailing [email protected]. ❤️

18/02/2025

"True inclusivity isn’t about making people come out. It’s about making sure they don’t have to - unless they want to."

As part of , Dr Daniel Muravsky, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, has written our latest blog, exploring how to foster a safe environment for students at university and advice for what to do if you're put on the spot.

Click for a short read: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/coming-out-is-not-a-group-project-and-thats-okay/

17/02/2025

"A move to a care home isn't the end of their life story, it's just the next chapter".

student Connor McDonald delves into his research on Dementia Care, which focuses on helping families create more memorable moments with their loved ones in care homes.

13/02/2025

We're so proud of sudent Theo Panagopoulos whose work has been nominated for a in the Best Short Film category. 👏 🎬

Theo's documentary, 'The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing', reclaims two silent 16mm colour films, originally captured by an unnamed Scottish missionary documenting Palestine’s floral beauty, when the region was under British rule during the 1930s and 40s.

His journey to making the documentary began when he discovered a collection of undigitised film reels at the which had remained unseen for decades.

The Film Awards ceremony will be held at the Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall in central London on Sunday 16 February 2025. 🤞

Read more: www.uws.ac.uk/news/bafta-nomination-for-uws-filmmaker/

13/02/2025

It's ! Are you passionate about and dream of making your mark in the industry? Our BA (Hons) TV, Radio & Podcast Production could be your next move! 👀

📻 Gain practical skills in our state-of-the-art studios
📻 Benefit from UWS's strong ties with the radio industry
📻 Learn from seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in radio broadcasting
📻 Participate in live broadcasts and radio productions

Ready to apply?

Visit www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/tv-radio-podcast-production/