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UCAS
Applicants 2010 Visits
Applicants to courses
in engineering and science are invited to visit the University
to meet staff and students and tour facilities
New Dean of Science and Technology UWS has appointed leading neuroscientist Professor Roddy Williamson, to its new senior management post of Dean of Science and Technology.
Summer
Study in Biology, Forensic Science and Quality
A range of modules
in Science and Quality Management are available over summer
2008. These modules are open to the public for part time study.
Topics include forensic science, food, introductory biology
and quality management.
Information
for European Students wishing to carry out short placements
in Paisley (STAGES)
Every Year a number of students from
Europe come to Paisley for around 10 weeks for a placement
which is part of their studies in their home country. Information
on how to apply for this is available here.
Research Success There have been a number of recent successes in research. Including a top award for two engineering staff based at the Hamilton campus
Student
on placement develops detective skills.
Chris Reid of the
Forensic Science course is investigating counterfeit whisky
while on his paid work placement
Maths
Challenge Winners 2007
An award ceremony
has been held for Scotland’s annual Mathematical Challenge
Competition winners.
Top
Environmental Appointment for Professor
Professor Andrew
Hursthouse, Professor in Environmental Geochemistry, has been
elected President of the National Society for Clean Air &
Environmental Protection (NSCA) Scotland.
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