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Find out more about The Journey to a PhD at UWS
The Journey to a PhD at UWS

What originally sparked your interest in your field of study, and what specific factors, such as supervisors, facilities, or reputation, made UWS the right place for you to pursue your PhD?

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Find out more about The journey of a UWS Computing Science student
The journey of a UWS Computing Science student

As a 4th year BSc (Hons) Computing Science student, the finishing line is in sight. Looking back, the experience has been about much more than just learning to code, it’s been about finding where I fi...

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Find out more about Future Ready: Money Skills for Success
Future Ready: Money Skills for Success

Our Funding and Advice Team share their top tips to help you manage your money while a student and stay future ready!

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Find out more about UWS Social Sciences – a new start for me
UWS Social Sciences – a new start for me

My journey to UWS was not a conventional one. I arrived as a 43-year-old mature student in 2020, having left school at fifteen with no qualifications.

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Find out more about You missed the UCAS deadline (it’s not that deep)
You missed the UCAS deadline (it’s not that deep)

The "deadline" passed, but our admissions team? Still very much active. 

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Find out more about My Journey from Student to Drama School
My Journey from Student to Drama School

Why Study Performance at UWS?

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Find out more about Wobble Week
Wobble Week

Read our students' empowering stories on how they overcame adversity

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Find out more about 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Uni
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Uni

I’m Alesha, and I’m halfway through my Sport and Exercise Science degree at UWS.

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Find out more about Sweat, Socials & Student Life
Sweat, Socials & Student Life

Check out this blog from Team UWS Sport President, Freya, on sport at UWS

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Find out more about From Finland to UWS and Beyond
From Finland to UWS and Beyond

My journey to UWS wasn’t the most typical. I still remember sitting in a lecture hall in my Finnish Uni thinking – “this isn’t really where I want to be”.

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Find out more about My Studying in Canada Story - Adele Canning
My Studying in Canada Story - Adele Canning

My Experience Traveling to Centennial College

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Find out more about Our offer-holder checklist
Our offer-holder checklist

Accepted an offer to join UWS? We've created a quick list of tasks to check off before starting your studies at UWS!

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Find out more about My Dementia Care PhD Journey
My Dementia Care PhD Journey

Connor McDonald, a PhD Student in the School of Health and Life Sciences at UWS, shares his journey as a Dementia Care PhD student!

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Find out more about My Study Abroad Story
My Study Abroad Story

North American student, Fiona Finchem, blogs about the highlights of her trip to UWS as part of North Carolina State University's Global Leadership Minor (GLM) programme.

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Find out more about How to Make the Most of an Offer Holder Day
How to Make the Most of an Offer Holder Day

Now you have your offer to study at UWS, we share our tips on how to make the most of an Offer Holder Day!

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Find out more about National Student Money Week: Top Tips for Students
National Student Money Week: Top Tips for Students

Whether you're a current student or thinking about joining UWS, our Student Funding team give their tips on to help save precious pennies.

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Find out more about A Day in the Life of a UWS Science Student
A Day in the Life of a UWS Science Student

Anna Munro gives us an insight into her day in the life as a 3rd year Applied Bioscience and Zoology student at UWS.

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Find out more about Where to find great coffee in Paisley
Where to find great coffee in Paisley

We share our recommendations on where to get the best coffee in Paisley!

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Find out more about How to look after your mental health at university
How to look after your mental health at university

Our Wellbeing team share some ways you can improve your wellbeing while studying at UWS.

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Find out more about Top vegan and vegetarian places to eat
Top vegan and vegetarian places to eat

Our top picks of the best places for vegan and vegetarian food near UWS campuses.

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Find out more about A Week in the Life of a PhD Performance Student
A Week in the Life of a PhD Performance Student

Kennagh Spowart tells us about a week in the life of a PhD Performance Student at UWS.

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Find out more about Free things to do around our campuses
Free things to do around our campuses

Check out our top tips for things to do around the UWS campuses that won't break the bank!

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Find out more about The travelling student
The travelling student

Interested in travelling as a student? UWS PhD student, Kennagh Spowart, shares her experiences, hints and tips for how to go about it!

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Find out more about Coming out is not a group project and that's okay
Coming out is not a group project and that's okay

Check out our blog by Daniel Muravsky, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at UWS, who talks about inclusivity and fostering a safe environment for students at university.

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Find out more about How to make the most of your time at UWS
How to make the most of your time at UWS

From volunteering to joining a University Society, here our ideas on how to make the most of your time at UWS.

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Find out more about How a PhD can Benefit You
How a PhD can Benefit You

Considering PhD study? UWS student, Kennagh Spowart, explains how studying for a PhD can benefit your future and career.

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Find out more about Best live music venues near our campuses
Best live music venues near our campuses

Check out our recommendations of the best places to enjoy live music in and around our UWS campuses. 

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Find out more about Why UWS’s Graduate Apprenticeship is so different?
Why UWS’s Graduate Apprenticeship is so different?

The UWS Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) team explain what makes the UWS GA programme so unique. Enjoy!

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Find out more about What is 16 Days of Action?
What is 16 Days of Action?

Euan Johnstone, UWS IT Desktop Analyst and EDI Champion, blogs about the UN Women campaign, 16 Days of Action.

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Find out more about UWS Library Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month
UWS Library Celebrates LGBTQ+ History Month

Heather Hudson shares how UWS Library is celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month.

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Find out more about Make the Most of a UWS Undergraduate Open Day
Make the Most of a UWS Undergraduate Open Day

Our UWS Open Days give you the chance to find out more about our courses and discover what your #LifeAtUWS could look like.

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Find out more about Sustainability - more than just the environment
Sustainability - more than just the environment

The UWS Careers Service team share their top tips and advice when it comes to job-hunting a sustainable employer.

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Find out more about Runs you can take part in near our campuses
Runs you can take part in near our campuses

From local 10K races to scenic trail runs, check out our tips for the best local runs near our campuses.

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Find out more about Staying fit and healthy whilst studying at UWS
Staying fit and healthy whilst studying at UWS

We’re sharing our top tips on how to look after your fitness and wellbeing as a UWS student.

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Find out more about Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day

Emeritus Professor Henry Maitles and Dr Andrew Killen, UWS and Vision Schools, have written a blog to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2025.

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Find out more about UWS Retro Games Room
UWS Retro Games Room

UWS's Retro Games is a fabulous and fun facility to boost student experience, wellbeing, and help build a real sense of community on campus.

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Find out more about Feeling like you belong
Feeling like you belong

Find out about Lee's journey to, and through his studies as a mature student at UWS.

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Become a student blogger

Are you a current student at UWS, keen to develop your writing skills? Then we want to hear from you! We're looking for student bloggers to tell us about their #LifeAtUWS. Email your blog ideas to:

 

digital@uws.ac.uk

 

Our friendly team will be in touch to chat about your ideas. Your blog could end up published on the UWS website and across our social media accounts. Our #LifeAtUWS blog is open to all students currently studying at UWS.