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Across our four campuses in the West of Scotland - in Paisley, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and Ayr - and our campus in London enjoy access to a wide range of social, leisure and academic facilities to make the most of your time at UWS.

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Research

UWS research work has a tangible, early and positive effect. The innovative technologies we are developing are helping to shape society in Scotland and throughout the world.

In the 2014 REF (Research Excellence Framework) each of our submissions were ranked as international or as world-leading. 

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Business

UWS offers a wide range of commercialisation, consultancy and development opportunities. From specialist expertise and talent, to access to high-quality equipment and facilities, we can benefit commercial businesses, public services and third sector organisations.

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about UWS Undergraduate Summer Open Day - Lanarkshire

Saturday 10 June 2023

UWS Undergraduate Summer Open Day - Lanarkshire

Lanarkshire

Come to our Open Day on Saturday 10th June 2023 (11am –2pm) and experience what student life could be like at UWS Lanarkshire, our award-winning campus at the forefront of modern higher education.

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about 'Invisible' Learners - Online Research Lecture

Wednesday 14 June 2023

'Invisible' Learners - Online Research Lecture

Join Dr Liz Matykiewicz for an online lecture looking at the issue of 'Invisible' learners - is non-participation in online activities a cause for concern? Wednesday 14th June - 1pm-2.30pm.

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about UWS Undergraduate Summer Open Day 2023 - Dumfries

Wednesday 14 June 2023

UWS Undergraduate Summer Open Day 2023 - Dumfries

Dumfries

Visit our Dumfries Campus Open Day on Wednesday 14th June (4pm–7pm) - taking place in our brand new campus, the event will give you the opportunity to find out more about UWS study options in Dumfries

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about UWS Undergraduate Summer Open Day 2023 - Paisley

Saturday 17 June 2023

UWS Undergraduate Summer Open Day 2023 - Paisley

Paisley

Visit our dynamic Paisley campus Open Day on the 17th of June 2023 from 11am – 2pm and discover more about studying with UWS.

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about Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening

Wednesday 21 June 2023

Health and Life Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening

Paisley

Discover more about postgraduate study at UWS in nursing, health-related, sport and biological science postgraduate programmes at our open evening on Wednesday 21st June, 4pm-6pm.

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about Inaugural Lecture - Professor David Ndzi

Thursday 22 June 2023

Inaugural Lecture - Professor David Ndzi

Join us at UWS Paisley campus on Thursday 22nd June for the Inaugural Lecture by Professor David Ndzi, of UWS's School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences.

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