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about New study on Gaelic and school leavers

5 days ago

New study on Gaelic and school leavers

A new study will explore if Gaelic Medium Education (GME) gives school leavers in Scotland an advantage when it comes to their career is being carried out by researchers at UWS.

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about Health could be monitored without touching patient

Tuesday 01-07-2025

Health could be monitored without touching patient

New research from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has found a way to monitor people’s health without touching them, by using data gathered from sensors in a room.

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about Drugs and alcohol impact on unpaid carers study

Monday 30-06-2025

Drugs and alcohol impact on unpaid carers study

The UWS-Oxfam Partnership fund is funding a study exploring the role of unpaid carers who support people affected by alcohol and drug use.

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about 80% of teachers confident teaching about Holocaust

Friday 07-02-2025

80% of teachers confident teaching about Holocaust

A recent survey revealed that 80% of teachers involved in the Vision Schools Scotland programme reported significant improvements in their motivation and confidence when teaching about the Holocaust.

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about Professor elected to prestigious role

Tuesday 12-11-2024

Professor elected to prestigious role

A University of the West of Scotland (UWS) academic has been appointed to join the Barvalipe Academy.

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about UWS Launches New Women's Health Research Network

Tuesday 22-10-2024

UWS Launches New Women's Health Research Network

The underrepresentation of women’s health in research is being addressed in a new initiative by University of the West of Scotland.

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