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about Health could be monitored without touching patient

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Health could be monitored without touching patient

New research from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has found a way to monitor people’s health without touching them, by using data gathered from sensors in a room.

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about Drugs and alcohol impact on unpaid carers study

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Drugs and alcohol impact on unpaid carers study

The UWS-Oxfam Partnership fund is funding a study exploring the role of unpaid carers who support people affected by alcohol and drug use.

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about UWS to host global talks on growth in Africa

Monday 23-06-2025

UWS to host global talks on growth in Africa

Academics, industry leaders and policymakers from around the world will come together this week to explore new approaches to economic development in Africa

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about In memory of Jim Prime

Friday 20-06-2025

In memory of Jim Prime

Renowned musician, songwriter and former UWS lecturer Jim Prime has sadly passed away, aged 64, following a short battle with cancer.

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about UWS celebrate national wins at RTS awards

Friday 20-06-2025

UWS celebrate national wins at RTS awards

UWS has continued its incredible run of success in student filmmaking, with two national wins at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Student Television Awards.

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about UWS hosts world soccer conference

Friday 20-06-2025

UWS hosts world soccer conference

UWS welcomed world-leading sports scientists from across the globe to Ibrox and Celtic Park this week, to tackle some of football’s most pressing challenges. 

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about PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 16 July

Wednesday 16 July 2025

PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 16 July

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Meet our passionate team, ask questions, and get a real feel for PGDE Secondary. We're also offering a unique opportunity to interview for August 2025 entry on the day!

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about PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 21 July

Monday 21 July 2025

PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 21 July

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Meet our passionate team, ask questions, and get a real feel for PGDE Secondary. We're also offering a unique opportunity to interview for August 2025 entry on the day!

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about Everything you need to know about Clearing

Wednesday 23 July 2025

Everything you need to know about Clearing

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Are you thinking about using UCAS Clearing? Join us to find out everything you need to know about how Clearing works before SQA results day.

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about Get Ready for Clearing

Thursday 31 July 2025

Get Ready for Clearing

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Are you thinking about using UCAS Clearing? Join us to find out everything you need to know about how Clearing works before SQA results day.

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about PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 31 July

Thursday 31 July 2025

PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 31 July

Online

Meet our passionate team, ask questions, and get a real feel for PGDE Secondary. We're also offering a unique opportunity to interview for August 2025 entry on the day!

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about PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 05 August

Tuesday 05 August 2025

PGDE (Secondary) Open Interview Day - 05 August

Meet our passionate team, ask questions, and get a real feel for PGDE Secondary. We're also offering a unique opportunity to interview for August 2025 entry on the day!

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