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about Student midwife recognised at national awards

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Student midwife recognised at national awards

A UWS student who has campaigned for better funding for Scottish maternity services and student midwives is a finalist at an upcoming national nursing awards.

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about UWS student and staff recognised by RCN

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UWS student and staff recognised by RCN

A student that designed resources to reassure patients and a team of colleagues that pioneered a dementia care learning programme with the State Hospital are finalists in the upcoming RCN Awards.

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about Pioneering dementia education celebrated

4 days ago

Pioneering dementia education celebrated

Ground-breaking educational and research initiatives to improve the lives of those living with dementia have been highlighted in a new report.

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about Arts and Media Showcase Festival returns to Ayr

5 days ago

Arts and Media Showcase Festival returns to Ayr

Our Arts and Media Annual Showcase Festival returns on Tuesday 19 to Thursday 22 May 2025 at the Ayr campus.,

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about Digital Dairy Chain launches exec talent forum

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Digital Dairy Chain launches exec talent forum

The future workforce needs of the UK dairy industry are being addressed through the launch of Talent Forum, a group formed to lead the future of workforce skills for the £5.7 billion sector.

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about Funded PhD studentships available at UWS

Thursday 24-04-2025

Funded PhD studentships available at UWS

Eight studentships, which aim to find research-led solutions to solutions to major global problems are now open for application at University of the West of Scotland (UWS).

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about First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency

Wednesday 14 May 2025

First 100 Days of the Trump Presidency

Paisley

Join Professor Murray Leith as he gives a lecture looking back over the first 100 days of the Trump Presidency 2.0.

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about Arts and media annual showcase - Wed 21 May

Wednesday 21 May 2025

Arts and media annual showcase - Wed 21 May

Ayr

Join us for a week-long celebration of creativity, featuring a vibrant series of showcase events produced by students from across our Creative and Cultural Industries programmes within the Division of Arts and Media.

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about Arts and media annual showcase - Thu 22 May

Thursday 22 May 2025

Arts and media annual showcase - Thu 22 May

Ayr

Join us for a week-long celebration of creativity, featuring a vibrant series of showcase events produced by students from across our Creative and Cultural Industries programmes within the Division of Arts and Media.

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about EDM–Engineering Pathways & Real-World Impact

Thursday 22 May 2025

EDM–Engineering Pathways & Real-World Impact

Workplace Learning Spotlight: Uncover the energy and innovation behind Engineering, Design & Manufacturing at UWS. Celebrates technology, real-world learning through it!

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about Postgraduate Open Evening - Paisley Campus

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Postgraduate Open Evening - Paisley Campus

Paisley

Join us on Wednesday, 28th May from 4:30pm to 7:00pm at our vibrant Paisley campus.

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about Workplace Learning: Business Skills

Thursday 29 May 2025

Workplace Learning: Business Skills

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Get inspired by the GA Business Management programme. Features real experiences for shaping future talent from programme leader and employer

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