WEST FEST
West Fest is your welcome festival as you begin your journey at UWS. You can expect to find games and fun activities as well as stalls with useful information about the wide range of support available at UWS. There will also be information on Team UWS sports, student societies, development opportunities and extra-curricular activities, and other interesting things to engage with at uni.
When you attend your School Welcome you will also be able to collect your school specific UWS lanyard to help start your university journey off right!
Schedule of events
Paisley Campus
Paisley Campus
Thursday 15th January: Undergraduate West Fest activities
- Upper Atrium (upstairs from main reception area) 9am – 10am AND 12pm – 2pm
- Student Hub 12pm – 2pm
Thursday 22nd January: Postgraduate West Fest activities
- Upper Atrium (upstairs from main reception area) 9am – 10am AND 12pm – 2pm
- Student Hub 12pm – 2pm
Friday 23rd January: Postgraduate West Fest activities
- Upper Atrium (upstairs from main reception area) 9am – 10am AND 12pm – 2pm
- Student Hub 12pm – 2pm
Lanarkshire Campus
Lanarkshire Campus*
Tuesday 20th January: Postgraduate West Fest activities
- The Street (ground floor main building) 10am – 11am
- The Street (ground floor main building) 12pm - 1.30pm
London Campus
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Last updated: 05/12/2025