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Professor awarded for equality & anti-racism work

A UWS professor has been awarded by the UK’s leading educational research authority for her work in driving equality and embedding anti-racism practices within the Scottish education system.

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about Researchers given funds to tackle major challenges

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Researchers given funds to tackle major challenges

Research into teacher wellbeing, end-of-life care in rural Scotland and support for people living with brain tumours has received more than £19,000 from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).

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about King's Baton Relay visits UWS's Ayr campus

Tuesday 21-07-2026

King's Baton Relay visits UWS's Ayr campus

The King's Baton Relay visits UWS's Ayr campus as the University supports final preparations of Commonwealth Sport's GAPS athletes.

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about TV host swaps A Place in the Sun for place at UWS

Friday 10-07-2026

TV host swaps A Place in the Sun for place at UWS

Scottish television personality and broadcaster Jean Johansson has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate at UWS's summer graduations.

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about Women who transformed Scottish football celebrated

Friday 10-07-2026

Women who transformed Scottish football celebrated

Two iconic women in sport have been celebrated for transforming the women’s game and championing equality in Scottish football. 

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about Dad's dementia journey inspires scholarship grad

Friday 10-07-2026

Dad's dementia journey inspires scholarship grad

A student inspired to pursue a dementia research scholarship after his father's diagnosis has graduated from UWS.

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