University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland Campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Lanarkshire, Dumfries & London Career-focused teaching. World-leading research. An international outlook.

And a far-sighted approach to technology and innovation. For the ultimate student and business experience, look to UWS. Campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and London.

15/09/2026

Come a walk around the Vigil set with us!

We are excited to kick off three amazing days of celebrations for our UWS London campus graduations!🎓A massive congratul...
15/09/2026

We are excited to kick off three amazing days of celebrations for our UWS London campus graduations!🎓

A massive congratulations to all our students graduating this week. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are so proud of you.

Family and friends, if you are unable to join us in London, you can still be part of the special day. We will be livestreaming all of our graduation ceremonies directly to our YouTube here: www.youtube.com//streams

Still catching our breath after that series finale of Vigil on BBC One! 🤯If you've been following DCI Silva and DI Longa...
14/09/2026

Still catching our breath after that series finale of Vigil on BBC One! 🤯

If you've been following DCI Silva and DI Longacre's investigation on Svalbard, you might have spotted some familiar sights. Our Lanarkshire campus was used as a filming location for the BBC drama. It was a fantastic experience having the cast and crew on site, with some of our students getting the chance to see behind the scenes during filming. We're excited to finally share these behind the scenes photos from the set. 🎬

Remember when the lab got blown up on episode 1? That was Paisley campus! 💥

14/09/2026

Dairy's digital future at risk unless skills keep pace

Today, with our Digital Dairy Chain partner, of the West of Scotland , we have published 'Digitalising Dairy: A Future Skills Needs Assessment for Productivity and Sustainability' which highlights a growing need for practical, technical and data skills across farms and the wider dairy supply chain.

📲 As dairy becomes more digital and data-driven, the report says the sector needs people who can combine traditional farming knowledge with technical, analytical and sustainability skills. It cites research showing that 84% of dairy farmers trying to recruit received very few or no suitably qualified applicants.

🌱 The report calls for clearer career pathways and practical training with stronger work experience routes, better rural connectivity and wider access for young people, women, career changers and ex-service personnel.

➡️ Read more about this work and read the full report: www.digitaldairychain.co.uk/dairys-digital-future-at-risk-unless-skills-keep-pace

12/09/2026

It's National Video Games Day! Love gaming? 🎮 Ahren turned his childhood passion into a PhD at UWS! He's working on virtual reality and AI, and even gets to bring his little one to the lab. Plus, the campus retro games room is the perfect place to chill! Find your place: www.uws.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/study-options/computer-science

What an amazing week of welcome events at UWS! It has been fantastic seeing our campuses packed and full of energy as we...
11/09/2026

What an amazing week of welcome events at UWS! It has been fantastic seeing our campuses packed and full of energy as we welcome both new faces and returning students back for the start of term. A huge thank you to all our staff and student helpers for pulling together and making it such an unforgettable start. We cannot wait to see what this year brings for our UWS community! 🥳📚

You haven't done right unless you're leaving with a four-year supply of free pens and random items that will live ren...
11/09/2026

You haven't done right unless you're leaving with a four-year supply of free pens and random items that will live rent free at the bottom of your bag for the foreseeable!

Thank you for to all our new and returning students, and our amazing colleagues for making Welcome Week so special!

Sign up for our autumn wellbeing rides!Join fellow students and colleagues for our led wellbeing rides. It's a fantastic...
10/09/2026

Sign up for our autumn wellbeing rides!

Join fellow students and colleagues for our led wellbeing rides. It's a fantastic way to meet people while enjoying the fun and fitness that cycling brings.

Check out the photos from yesterday's Welcome Week ride! We want to see even more of you there next time. You don't even need your own gear; we have bikes available to borrow at our Ayr and Paisley campuses with safe routes nearby. Whether you are an experienced cyclist or just curious to try it out, you'll fit right in.

Dates for your diary:
🚲 Tuesday 15 Sept at Ayr campus
🚲 Tuesday 22 Sept at Paisley campus
🚲 Wednesday 7 Oct at Ayr campus

Students and colleagues can login here to sign up: https://bit.ly/4ysdmsp

10/09/2026

When your new uni mates are quite literally cold-blooded 🐍 🦎 Welcome Week is your chance to find your place with a UWS Students' Union society like the Zoological Society!

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