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 development opportunities and extra-curricular activities, and other interesting things to engage with at uni. West Fest runs at the same time as your Student Union Fresher’s Fair so you can visit both and snag all your freebies in one day!
Schedule of events
Tuesday 9th September
Lanarkshire Campus
WEST FEST
The Street/Reception
11 am – 3pm
Student Union Fair
The Street/Union Area
11 am – 3pm
Paisley Campus
Super Skills Event
hosted by West Fest
Atrium area/Student Hub
Times TBC
Wednesday 10th September
Ayr Campus
WEST FEST
The Basement Atrium
11 am – 3pm
Student Union Fair
The Basement Atrium
11 am – 3pm
Paisley Campus
Wellbeing Event
hosted by West Fest
Atrium area/Student Hub
Times TBC
Thursday 11th September
Paisley Campus
WEST FEST
The Student Hub
11 am – 3pm
Student Union Fair
Student Union Building
11 am – 3pm
Friday 12th September
Dumfries Campus
WESTFEST
Room 2061
11 am – 3pm
Student Union Fair
Room 2061
11 am – 3pm
Getting started at UWS
Learn more about enrolment and induction at UWS.
Welcome goodie bag
When you attend your School Welcome you will also be able to collect your FREE welcome goodie bag with a few useful items to start your university journey off right!
Last updated: 22/07/2025