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Women's health network

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and St Mirren Football Club signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2024, demonstrating their shared commitment to boosting innovation, community pri...

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ASCPP's international links

Founded in 2013, the Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice is an innovative partnership between UWS and Alzheimer Scotland, providing a high-quality environment for applied research, educa...

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Phoenix Instinct

Phoenix Instinct designs, develops and sells innovative mobility equipment giving greater independence for wheelchair users.

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$1M Global Mobility prize for UWS KTP Partner

An ultralight wheelchair developed in partnership with University of the West of Scotland (UWS) academics has helped Phoenix Instinct land a $1 million global competition prize.

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Care Workers' Pandemic Experiences

Scotland’s care sector needs a cultural overhaul to improve the quality of work and care, according to interviews with front-line workers compiled in a new report from UWS researchers

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Find out more about Colours of the Alphabet screened across Africa
Colours of the Alphabet screened across Africa

The documentary Colours of the Alphabet, produced by Professor Nick Higgins of the School of Business & Creative Industries, was screened across Africa in 2018.

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Find out more about Eye Disease Breakthrough
Eye Disease Breakthrough

UWS academics have discovered the world’s first treatment for serious eye condition, Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK), which affects millions of people across the globe annually.

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Find out more about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme is a flagship open innovation programme from Innovate UK, helping businesses to innovate and grow for the past 50 years.

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Search Research System

PURE is the University's research information management system and provides a single source of research information for UWS. It is used to record and manage research activity with details of research outputs, funding applications, conference contributions, external impact and staff profiles.

Last updated: 28/01/2025

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