Our goal: Growing our global impact
Strategy 2030
UWS is a place where local action has global impact through our research, education and knowledge exchange.
We are a global university, proud of our roots in the West of Scotland and the opportunities for learning, research and innovation we have provided in Scotland since our foundation in 1897. Since our origin, the knowledge and skills of our graduates and colleagues have supported educational development and promoted prosperity across the world.
We will build on our domestic expertise to be global leaders in social inclusion and reducing inequalities by welcoming students from all backgrounds; by working in communities across the world; and by being proud leaders in values-based education and research across the globe.
As placemakers working with partners, we build the capacity for strong global economies, fair work, equality and sustainability, focusing on:
- Working collaboratively, with a spirit of co-creation to build education and research capacity in the OECD developing nations, to support and strengthen our communities and communities that share our values around the world
- Growing transnational education, to enable students from across the world to be UWS students in their home nation
- Collaborating in global research, building international co-authorship and consortia for research grants, to deliver research benefitting from diversity of experience, perspective and context
- Building cohesive communities by bringing international students to our Scottish and London campuses, valuing the creative diversity of students on campus, and supporting our students to undertake international mobility experiences
- Being recognised for excellence and expertise as a leader in
life-changing opportunities for education and research
Our case studies
Explore the Strategy 2030 case studies.
Our Student Success model
Our Supporting Student Success model is built on our firm belief that every student deserves the chance to fulfil their potential.
UWS/NCL Undergraduate School
UWS and New College Lanarkshire have formed Scotland's first joint undergraduate school located on a college campus.
St Mirren partnership
UWS and St Mirren Football Club have formalised their longstanding relationship with a partnership, demonstrating their shared commitment to community pride, and excellence in education and sport in Paisley.
Tackling the research gap in women's health
Our Women's Health Research Network is our response to underrepresented research in Women's health, amplifying women's voices in research that leads to impactful change in policy and everyday lives.
Sensing success with spinout Novosound
UWS is the birthplace of one of Scotland’s most successful spinout companies: Novosound.
Improving dementia care globally
Our Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy and Practice (ASCPP) is a unique partnership between UWS and Alzheimer Scotland, providing a high-quality environment for applied research, education and social enterprise.