Renfrewshire’s education ‘big three’ launch mission for young scientists
Renfrewshire’s three big education providers have teamed up to blast off the careers of future astronauts and scientists.
Lead writer of Doctor Who to receive Hon Doc from University of the West of Scotland
Celebrated Scottish writer and producer, Steven Moffat OBE is going to be honoured by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at its graduation ceremony on Tuesday 5th July 2016…
UWS gains the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award
The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have gained the ‘HR Excellence in Research Award’ from the European Commission for its work in supporting its research staff in their…
British-born NASA astronaut Michael Foale joins 200 young people at the launch of Paisley Space School
British-born NASA astronaut Michael Foale has joined 200 young people at the launch of a unique space school being held in Paisley from 6th-10th June.
Mission Discovery blasts off for third year
Plans have been launched for a pioneering space school which is coming to Renfrewshire for the third time this summer.
£15million sports village could be ‘game changer’ for regeneration of Ferguslie Park
Ambitious proposals have been launched for a £15million regional sports village that will drive the ongoing transformation of Ferguslie Park in Paisley.
University of the West of Scotland partnership wins Herald Higher Education Award
The University of the West of Scotland joint enterprise with St Mirren FC, the Paisley-based Championship team, came top of the league last night scooping a prize in the highly…
UWS Initiative Recognised in UK’s Best Breakthroughs List
A multi-professional educational initiative from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has been named as one of the UK’s 100 best breakthroughs for its significant impact on people’s everyday…
Renfrewshire Council agree extra food bank funds after introduction of Universal Credit
Renfrewshire Councillors have approved £30,000 funding to Renfrewshire Food Bank to reduce the impact of Universal Credit.
Renfrewshire Primary Schools go head to head in annual quiz
Six schools from Renfrewshire and one from East Renfrewshire took part in the annual Intergenerational Quiz last week, organised by Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership.