About UWS

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 150 of universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). In the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 90 percent of research at University of the West of Scotland was classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally. UWS was also crowned Higher Educational Institution of the Year 2022 (The Herald Higher Education Awards).

Find out more about A 21st Century University
A 21st Century University

An insight into the University of West of Scotland's vision and priorities for the future.

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Find out more about Corporate Strategy & Plans
Corporate Strategy & Plans

At UWS we have a clear purpose, and a set of truths which are the foundation of all we do.

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Find out more about Governance
Governance

UWS is formed as a "body corporate" under the terms of a Statutory instrument. The University's constitutional basis is contained within the UWS Order of Council 2019.

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Find out more about Chancellor
Chancellor

The UWS Chancellor, Yekemi Otaru.

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Find out more about Vice-Chancellor's Executive
Vice-Chancellor's Executive

The Vice-Chancellor’s Executive is the senior leadership and decision-making group within UWS.

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Find out more about Academic Schools
Academic Schools

UWS has four academic schools, four campuses across the west of Scotland and one in London, and a network of research institutes and professional support departments

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Find out more about Departments
Departments

These departments provide essential support and professional services to the UWS academic Schools.

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Find out more about Jobs
Jobs

Thank you for considering a job at University of the West of Scotland. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

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Find out more about UWS Commitments
UWS Commitments

A series of guidelines and commitments have been put into place that lay out a path to achieving the University's goals and objectives.

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Find out more about Compliance
Compliance

This section contains our legal statements, policy information and contact details for UWS staff.

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Find out more about Partnerships
Partnerships

Partnerships: Scottish Baptist College for Theology & Divinity courses, sports organisations (St. Mirren FC, UWS Sirens), a host of local and international schools, colleges and research organisations

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Find out more about UWS Together
UWS Together

Take a look at the various ways we are tackling coronavirus together:

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Find out more about LEARNING AND TEACHING ENHANCEMENT
LEARNING AND TEACHING ENHANCEMENT

The Directorate of Learning and Teaching Enhancement (LTE) comprises two departments of Learning Transformation and The Quality Enhancement & Standards Team. Our focus is working with colleagues acro

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Find out more about Invisible Coffee Initiative
Invisible Coffee Initiative

The University’s Invisible Coffee initiative, gives UWS and its customers the opportunity to cover the cost of a hot beverage for someone who needs it.

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Explore UWS

University of the West of Scotland is a large, modern, multi-campus University with its origins dating back to 1897. We have 4 campuses across the west and southwest of Scotland and one campus in central London.

We are here for our students

At UWS, we invest in our students’ future. Our graduates go out into the world ready to succeed thanks to our industry-relevant courses, cutting-edge facilities and innovative approach to teaching.