Welcome Week Term one 7th September – 14th September 2026

Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire & Paisley Campuses

West Fest is your welcome festival as you begin your university 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. You can also visit the student support drop  in space to meet the teams and ask any questions you may have.

Top ten things to do at West Fest:

  1. Get to know your classmates
  2. Tour your new campus
  3. Meet the Student Buddies
  4. Sign up for a Student Society
  5. Visit the Union Freshers Fair
  6. Check out Team UWS sports teams
  7. Learn about extracurriculars & development opportunities
  8. Attend a specialist talk or listen to some live music
  9. Enjoy some snacks
  10. Grab some freebies!

Check back for event times coming soon.

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Last updated: 01/07/2026