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UWS to host global talks on growth in Africa

Academics, industry leaders and policymakers from around the world will come together this week to explore new approaches to economic development in Africa

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about In memory of Jim Prime

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In memory of Jim Prime

Renowned musician, songwriter and former UWS lecturer Jim Prime has sadly passed away, aged 64, following a short battle with cancer.

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about UWS hosts world soccer conference

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UWS hosts world soccer conference

UWS welcomed world-leading sports scientists from across the globe to Ibrox and Celtic Park this week, to tackle some of football’s most pressing challenges. 

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about UWS celebrate national wins at RTS awards

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UWS celebrate national wins at RTS awards

UWS has continued its incredible run of success in student filmmaking, with two national wins at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Student Television Awards.

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about Pupils put legal skills to the test in mock trial

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Pupils put legal skills to the test in mock trial

Young legal minds had their day in court as pupils from two local schools put forward their case in a mock trial at UWSs new moot courtroom in a drive to inspire future lawyers across Scotland.

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about Double success for UWS at nursing awards

Tuesday 17-06-2025

Double success for UWS at nursing awards

A student who designed resources to reassure patients and a team of colleagues pioneering a dementia care learning programme with the State Hospital have been recognised at nursing awards.

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Everything you need to know about Clearing

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Are you thinking about using UCAS Clearing? Join us to find out everything you need to know about how Clearing works before SQA results day.

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Thursday 31 July 2025

Get Ready for Clearing

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Are you thinking about using UCAS Clearing? Join us to find out everything you need to know about how Clearing works before SQA results day.

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about CMDCI Conference 2025

Friday 12 September 2025

CMDCI Conference 2025

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This interdisciplinary conference organised by CMDCI London invites early career scholars, emerging academics, researchers, and students who conduct research around transnational identit(ies) and senses of belonging among diverse migrant’s groups to submit abstracts for our online conference on 12 September 2025.

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Undergraduate Autumn Open Day 2025 - Lanarkshire

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Undergraduate Autumn Open Day 2025 - Ayr Campus

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Undergraduate Autumn Open Day 2025 - Dumfries

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