Young Renfrewshire children excited to start school for the first time
Children aged four and five were eager to start school at Gallowhill Primary School in Paisley, yesterday.
Tackling workplace dementia the focus of UWS-led £1.2 million project
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) researchers have secured a grant of £1.2 million to lead a national project tackling dementia in the workplace.
Renfrewshire pupils celebrate results day and leaving school for their future careers
Pupils at St Benedict’s High School in Linwood are among 4,000 pupils across Renfrewshire who have received their results today on their academic and vocational qualifications.
Boost careers with UWS Skills Scholarships
Employers across Scotland are being encouraged to boost workforce development with UWS Skills Scholarships.
Still Game Director teams up with Skills Academy to inspire young people into the arts
One of Scotland’s most beloved film and TV directors has teamed up with local young people from Renfrewshire to share his expertise and inspire the next generation of filmmakers.
Renfrewshire nursery offering paid apprenticeships
An apprenticeship programme for people pursuing a career in childcare, while earning a Living Wage and accessing University education, is now open to applicants.
UWS and State Hospital collaboration shortlisted for Nursing Times award
University of the West of Scotland (UWS), in collaboration with the State Hospital, Carstairs, has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award.
Milestone for Children and Young People’s rights as UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Act commence
Children’s rights will ‘now be at the heart of decision making in Scotland’ as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act comes into force
Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice teams up with Kibble’s Skills Academy
Kibble, a national charity for young people, is supporting Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice through a new social enterprise partnership at its specialist Skills Academy in Hillington.
Award success for student charity event
A boxing showcase organised by a team of Paisley-based students which raised more than £10,500 for charity has won a prestigious Student Live Event of the Year award.