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about New joint apprenticeship addresses key skills gaps

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New joint apprenticeship addresses key skills gaps

University of the West of Scotland and West College Scotland to offer unique partnership for workplace learning in Scotland.

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about UWS documentary shares para-athletes’ GAPS stories

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UWS documentary shares para-athletes’ GAPS stories

A documentary that looks at the challenges Para athletes face across the Commonwealth, and the role of GAPS initiative in addressing them, is being released this week.

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about Glasgow Games deliver benefits beyond medals

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Glasgow Games deliver benefits beyond medals

The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games brought communities together, improved sporting facilities and gave more people opportunities to try sport, according to an independent impact report

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about Chief Nursing Officer visits Lanarkshire campus

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Chief Nursing Officer visits Lanarkshire campus

Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer, Professor Aisha Holloway, praised University of the West of Scotland (UWS) for widening access to nursing education.

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about Scotland’s first joint Undergraduate School opens

Friday 23-10-2026

Scotland’s first joint Undergraduate School opens

New College Lanarkshire (NCL) and University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have unveiled a new learning hub to support the advancement of degree provision in Lanarkshire.

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about Four students recognised at UWS graduations

Thursday 22-10-2026

Four students recognised at UWS graduations

Four inspirational students have been awarded for their academic achievements at University of the West of Scotland’s Dumfries graduation ceremony this week.

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about Undergraduate subject showcase Lanarkshire Campus

Saturday 07 November 2026

Undergraduate subject showcase Lanarkshire Campus

Lanarkshire

Our Subject Showcase - Lanarkshire Campus gives you the perfect opportunity to get in-person experience of your subject and course of choice before the UCAS application deadline.

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about Undergraduate Subject Showcase - Dumfries Campus

Thursday 12 November 2026

Undergraduate Subject Showcase - Dumfries Campus

Dumfries

Our Subject Showcase - Dumfries Campus gives you the perfect opportunity to get in-person experience of your subject and course of choice before the UCAS application deadline.

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about The Mid-Term US Congressional Elections 2026

Wednesday 18 November 2026

The Mid-Term US Congressional Elections 2026

Paisley

Join Professor Murray Leith at UWS Paisley campus for his latest topical lecture focused on the US political sphere - 'Trump's Half Time Report - The Mid-Term US Congressional Elections 2026'.

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about Postgraduate Autumn Open Evening

Thursday 19 November 2026

Postgraduate Autumn Open Evening

Paisley

Join us at our vibrant Paisley campus. This is your chance to explore our wide range of postgraduate programmes, meet our academics, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and get all your questions answered.

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about Undergraduate subject showcase - Paisley Campus

Saturday 21 November 2026

Undergraduate subject showcase - Paisley Campus

Paisley

Our Subject Showcase - Paisley Campus gives you the perfect opportunity to get in-person experience of your subject and course of choice before the UCAS application deadline.

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about Engineering Design & Manufacture Webinar

Wednesday 25 November 2026

Engineering Design & Manufacture Webinar

Discover more about this innovative programme, delivered in partnership between UWS and West College Scotland. The course offers both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering pathways, combining academic study with practical workplace experience to help you develop the skills sought by employers.

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