Paisley academic appointed to major culture role
A globally respected academic from University of the West of Scotland’s Paisley campus has been appointed a Trustee of the charity behind Scotland’s largest international culture summit.
Taylor Wimpey shows its support for Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023
Designed to attract more young people to consider the industry and the wide range of potential careers that it offers, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland’s support for Scottish Apprentice Week (6-10…
New support service launched for Scottish children and young people who have been a witness or victim of a crime
Kibble, a national care provider for children and young people in Scotland, has been appointed as the facilitator of a new Scottish Government funded service designed to provide support to…
Scot Govt: 96.6% of Renfrewshire school leavers are in positive destinations
96.6% of school leavers from Renfrewshire are in positive destinations, according to new statistics from the Scottish Government.
First-of-its-kind research by Scottish University into underemployment in Europe
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is exploring the lived experiences of underemployed workers as part of a first-of-its-kind multi-institutional research project.
Make numbers count and join new Multiply training courses
Renfrewshire residents who want to be more confident using numbers and maths are being urged to sign up for a new range of training and support.
Event: “Mary Queen of Science” probe by Paisley u3a
Why does the face of Mary Somerville, who was born in 1780 and grew up in Burntisland, appear on today’s RBS £10 banknotes?
University gives back by launching ‘invisible coffee’ scheme
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has launched a new scheme to give back to its local communities.
Impact of third sector and civil society explored by UWS
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is part of a multi-institutional project which aims to better understand the scale, scope and contribution of the third sector in the UK.
Grass species offers cancer treatment potential
A drought-resistant perennial grass could help in the fight against cancer, University of the West of Scotland (UWS) research has revealed.