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about First system for academic AI misuse gets funding

6 days ago

First system for academic AI misuse gets funding

A Scottish start-up which aims to tackle the rise in academic misuse linked to artificial intelligence (AI) has secured £250,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

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about Academic awarded medal for supporting communities

Tuesday 23-09-2025

Academic awarded medal for supporting communities

An academic has been recognised for his dedication to creating opportunities and mentoring students and scholars.

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about UWS has helped hundreds to upskill in past year

Monday 22-09-2025

UWS has helped hundreds to upskill in past year

UWS has helped over 500 people pick up new skills and improve their career prospects in the past year, through its Centre for Continuing Professional Development.

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about UWS Scottish uni of the year for social inclusion

Friday 19-09-2025

UWS Scottish uni of the year for social inclusion

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has been named The Times and The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026.

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about Report explores how tech could support veterans

Tuesday 02-09-2025

Report explores how tech could support veterans

Technology can provide support to help veterans live independently in their community according to a new report by researchers at University of the West of Scotland.

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about Welfare benefits system failing those with PMDD

Thursday 21-08-2025

Welfare benefits system failing those with PMDD

The welfare benefits system is failing those who suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), new research has found.

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about Autumn Open Day 2025 - Dumfries

Thursday 09 October 2025

Autumn Open Day 2025 - Dumfries

Dumfries

Autumn Open Day 2025 - Dumfries Campus

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about Autumn Open Day 2025 Paisley Campus

Saturday 18 October 2025

Autumn Open Day 2025 Paisley Campus

Paisley

Autumn Open Day 2025 - Paisley Campus

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about Online information session - Postgraduate

Tuesday 28 October 2025

Online information session - Postgraduate

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Join us for our Postgraduate Online Information Session to learn about our postgraduate programmes and find out if UWS is the right place for you!

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about Personal statement - Top tips

Thursday 30 October 2025

Personal statement - Top tips

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Join the UWS team as they provide you with their top tips to make writing your UCAS personal statement easier and answer any questions you may have.

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about Postgraduate Autumn Open Evening

Thursday 06 November 2025

Postgraduate Autumn Open Evening

Paisley

Join us on Thursday November 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm 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 08 November 2025

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 on 14 January 2026.

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