International Women's Day 2024

National recognition for student's drug use research

A PhD student from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has won a prestigious national award for her research into drug use in Scotland.

Student midwife nominated for prestigious national award

Siobhan Callaghan, changed career after a decade of protecting the nation to follow her life-long dream of becoming a midwife.

Discover more

• UWS graduate named Scottish social worker of the year
• Graduate Apprentices nominated at Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 2024
• UWS Chair of Court writes for Times Higher Education on championing talented women in higher education
• UWS commitment to women in sport celebrated
• Award-winning broadcaster and writer recognised at UWS
• Action Against Stalking charity founder celebrated at UWS graduation
• Dr Khadija Mohammed wins ‘Achievements in Education’ award
• UWS celebrates International Women and Girls in Science Day

Athena Swan

The Athena Swan Charter is a framework that supports the progression of gender equality within higher education and research institutions across the world. University of the West of Scotland currently holds a bronze Athena Swan award, with a renewed submission scheduled for March 2024. The University’s application and action plan will be published and available for download in the months that follow. Find out more.

UWS Students’ Union

The UWS Students’ Union supports a range of women-focused societies, which are available for students to join and/or get involved in, including:

• Women's Liberation Society
• Standing Safe Campaign