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Scottish University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2026
"We’re incredibly proud to be named as the leading university in Scotland for social inclusion through the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. This accolade recognises our deep commitment to supporting our diverse student population and the impact our graduates make in the communities they serve."
Professor James A. Miller FRSE, Principal of University of the West of Scotland
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UWS ranked in top 300 in the world for sustainable development
UWS is committed to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). In the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, UWS has been ranked in the world’s top 300 universities for sustainable development.
And 26th in the world for impact on reducing inequalities (Sustainable Development Goal 10).
"We’re incredibly proud to have achieved this ranking. As Scotland's leading university for widening participation, with the belief that education should be available to all, this achievement is testament to the hard work of each and every colleague in embedding that ethos.”
Professor James Miller, Principal and Vice-Chancellor
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