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about Two filmmakers nominated in BAFTA Scotland Awards

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Two filmmakers nominated in BAFTA Scotland Awards

Two filmmakers from UWS have been nominated in this year’s BAFTA Scotland Awards.

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about Head of Oxfam Scotland awarded UWS Hon Doc

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Head of Oxfam Scotland awarded UWS Hon Doc

The Head of Oxfam Scotland has been recognised at the first of the University of the West of Scotland’s winter graduations.

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about Schools welcome international student teachers

Monday 13-10-2025

Schools welcome international student teachers

Three Renfrewshire primary schools have welcomed international teaching students from Czechia, Ukraine, China and France into their classrooms.

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about BAFTA scholarship for UWS graduate

Friday 10-10-2025

BAFTA scholarship for UWS graduate

A UWS graduate has been named among the UK’s most promising new filmmakers after securing one of only six BAFTA Scholarships awarded across the country this year.

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about Violence in Scottish schools to be studied

Thursday 09-10-2025

Violence in Scottish schools to be studied

The causes of violent and aggressive behaviour in Scottish schools, early learning and childcare settings are to be investigated by researchers at University of the West of Scotland (UWS).

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about New blockchain course for dairy businesses

Thursday 02-10-2025

New blockchain course for dairy businesses

A new course is set to help Scotland’s rural dairy businesses embrace blockchain and crypto-currency, in a move that could transform financial access and transparency across the sector.

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about Online information session - Postgraduate

Tuesday 28 October 2025

Online information session - Postgraduate

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Join us for our Postgraduate Online Information Session to learn about our postgraduate programmes and find out if UWS is the right place for you!

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about Personal statement - Top tips

Thursday 30 October 2025

Personal statement - Top tips

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Join the UWS team as they provide you with their top tips to make writing your UCAS personal statement easier and answer any questions you may have.

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about Postgraduate Autumn Open Evening

Thursday 06 November 2025

Postgraduate Autumn Open Evening

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Join us on Thursday November 6th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at our vibrant Paisley campus. This is your chance to explore our wide range of postgraduate programmes, meet our academics, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and get all your questions answered.

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about Undergraduate subject showcase - Paisley Campus

Saturday 08 November 2025

Undergraduate subject showcase - Paisley Campus

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Our Subject Showcase - Paisley Campus gives you the perfect opportunity to get in-person experience of your subject and course of choice before the UCAS application deadline on 14 January 2026.

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about Undergraduate subject showcase Lanarkshire Campus

Thursday 13 November 2025

Undergraduate subject showcase Lanarkshire Campus

Lanarkshire

Our Subject Showcase - Lanarkshire Campus gives you the perfect opportunity to get in-person experience of your subject and course of choice before the UCAS application deadline on 14 January 2026.

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about Personal statement - Top tips

Thursday 20 November 2025

Personal statement - Top tips

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Join the UWS team as they provide you with their top tips to make writing your UCAS personal statement easier and answer any questions you may have.

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