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Are you thinking about applying to study Performance at UWS? Dr Cat Fallow has a special message for you! 🌟 Find your place through Clearing and join us in September: www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/performance
We were pleased to welcome UWS alumna Megan Gallacher to our Lanarkshire campus this week to meet with our Principal and Vice-Chancellor and tour our immersive healthcare suite and aquarium labs.
A special moment at Paisley Abbey last week! @cmcdonald141.bsky.social graduated as the first recipient of the Dr Wendy Baxter Legacy Scholarship. Inspired by caring for his dad, his #PhD research aims to improve care home visits for families affected by #dementia. uws.ac.uk/news/dads-de...
Earn while you learn with our BA Early Learning Graduate Apprenticeship! 100% student satisfaction (NSS 2026) and 1st in Scotland for Childhood & Youth Studies (CUG 2027). Explore: www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/early-learning-and-childcare-graduate-apprenticeship
🚑 UWS student Sophie shares her experience tackling trauma scenarios during the Highland Mist 2026 mass casualty training event. Read her blog to find out how our students prepare for real emergencies: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/my-experience-at-a-major-critical-incident-day
Meet Fahim and Faiza, a husband and wife duo graduating together from UWS! 🎓 After decades focusing on family and business, they teamed up to complete their BA Business & Leadership. Proof that it is never too late to begin again. Congrats! 🎉 #UWS #Graduation2026 @nclanarkshire.bsky.social
Happy International Paramedics Day to our UWS students, colleagues and alumni! Back in May, our Lanarkshire campus hosted Highland Mist 2026, the biggest multi-agency disaster simulation in our history. It involved nearly 600 volunteers and 20 partner agencies! 🚑 #ParamedicsDay #UWS
The gowns are ready, Paisley Abbey is looking stunning, and the excitement is building. It is officially day one of UWS Summer Graduations! Take a breath, take it all in, and have the best day. You have earned every second of this. Congratulations UWS Class of 2026! 🎓🎉 #PaisleyAbbey #ClassOf2026
With graduation approaching, 4th-year BSc Computing Science student Umer reflects on his journey from a nervous fresher to a multi-skilled tech grad. Read his top tips and look back at his 4 years here: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/from-freshers-to-finals
Our Summer Graduations kick off today with our virtual ceremony! 🎓 Huge congratulations to all our graduates wherever you are in in the world! We warmly invite your friends and family to watch the celebrations live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/U8dmw2LXRo8 #UWSGrad #UWS #ClassOf2026
A new UWS report highlights that successfully integrating health and social care comes down to one crucial factor - practical support for the workforce. Read the full story: www.uws.ac.uk/news/health-and-social-care-integration-needs-practical-workforce-support-uws-report-finds #UWS #SocialCare
Clearing is OPEN! Find your place at UWS in September. Explore our courses in #Clearing: uws.ac.uk/clearing #UWS #UCAS #Clearing2026
Imagine working on Outlander or Britain's Got Talent! 🎬 Kate Cotter shares the incredible shows and podcasts our TV, Radio & Podcast Production alumni are working on. Start your journey at UWS: www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/tv-radio-podcast-production
Wrapping up #PrideMonth with creativity and conversation! 🏳️🌈 Friday’s craft workshop was a lovely way for our UWS community to come together. Thanks to everyone who joined us to mark the occasion. The zines look fantastic! ✂️ #Pride #Crafting #UWS
UWS has ranked number one in the UK for Decent Work and Economic Growth in the THE Sustainability Impact Ratings. We are also joint 1st in Scotland for Quality Education, and remain in the top 300 globally. www.uws.ac.uk/news/uws-tops-uk-for-contribution-to-decent-work-and-economic-growth
The new UWS-led Hidden Hands of Shipbuilding project uncovers the forgotten stories of the workers, women, and communities who shaped Northern Europe’s shipbuilding heritage, from the Clyde to Gdańsk. Read more: www.uws.ac.uk/news/forgotten-voices-from-shipbuilding-s-past-to-be-brought-back-to-life
Helping students develop true confidence is what drives our teaching at UWS. Dr Henry Bell shares how we help our BA Performance students realise their full potential by celebrating their unique journeys and past successes. www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/performance
Get ready for a brilliant hands-on day out this summer! 🦁 Our UWS Zoology team is heading to Calderglen Zoo on 1 July for animal handling, mini bioblitzes and more. The first 200 people get FREE zoo admission! 🎟️ Find out more: https://bit.ly/43oGTFO
What is the secret to being a great performer? Dr Cat Fallow shares her top tips, including the importance of collaboration and her go-to Beyoncé warm-up! 👑 Clearing places available for September: www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/performance
Proud of UWS student and Student Nurse of the Year Jen Winch who has written a fantastic piece for the Nursing Times about why widening access is vital to the future of the nursing workforce. www.nursingtimes.net/students/widening-access-is-vital-to-the-future-of-the-nursing-workforce-19-06-2026
Find your place through Clearing at UWS! Start your search at uws.ac.uk/Clearing #Clearing2026
Happy World Music Day! Why is it so important to ensure our BA Commercial Music programme is accredited by JAMES and the SMIA? #WorldMusicDay #MusicDegree #UWS
Say hello to Dr Cat Fallow, Senior Lecturer in Performance at UWS! 👋 From early days in Shakespearean acting to teaching arts-based research, hear all about her journey into the world of performance. Explore the course: www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/performance
Ready to find your place at UWS? Clearing places available for September 2026! #Clearing2026
Why choose BA Commercial Music at UWS? We'll let Programme Leader Iain Taylor explain... Ready to find your place? Apply here: www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/commercial-music
Work in childcare? Earn a fully funded degree while you work with our Graduate Apprenticeship! Join our online info session on Mon 15 June, 7pm. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uws-ga-early-learning-and-childcare-information-evening-tickets-1990981595548
It's #CarersWeek! The UWS WeCare team is here for student carers with pre-entry advice, funding guidance, and 1-to-1 chats. They are always on hand to help you succeed. Find out more about the support available: www.uws.ac.uk/media/euel0shs/uws-wecare-team-support-for-student-carers.pdf
We were on STV News at Six, GMB & STV Radio! The Scotland National Team have been using our Lanarkshire campus Extreme Environments Chamber to train for the World Cup. news.stv.tv/sport/team-scotland-turn-up-the-temperature-to-train-for-world-cup-with-university-of-west-of-scotland
Happy Biomedical Science Day! 🔬 Today we are celebrating our amazing UWS Biomedical Science students, colleagues and alumni. Your vital work truly is the #HeartOfHealthcare. Thank you for everything you do! 🧪💙 #BiomedicalScienceDay #UWS