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about Funded PhD studentships available at UWS

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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 New Scots Law degree to launch at UWS

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New Scots Law degree to launch at UWS

A new Scots Law degree will start at the University of West of Scotland’s Paisley campus in September 2025.

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about UWS music students’ success in Channel 4 scheme

Monday 14-04-2025

UWS music students’ success in Channel 4 scheme

Students from UWS have won top awards in a music scheme led by Channel 4 TV and London-based music publisher The Nerve.

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about Academic receives Social Sciences Fellowship

Tuesday 08-04-2025

Academic receives Social Sciences Fellowship

Public policy expert and University of the West of Scotland (UWS) academic, Professor Margaret Arnott, has been awarded a Fellowship by the Academy of Social Sciences.

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about UWS in world-first for nuclear technology

Monday 07-04-2025

UWS in world-first for nuclear technology

A cutting-edge radiation detector module for nuclear experiments has been developed by staff and students at the University of the West of Scotland.

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about UWS triumphs with three wins at RTS Awards

Friday 04-04-2025

UWS triumphs with three wins at RTS Awards

Students from UWS claimed three major wins at this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) Scotland Student Awards

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