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New study on Gaelic and school leavers

A new study will explore if Gaelic Medium Education (GME) gives school leavers in Scotland an advantage when it comes to their career is being carried out by researchers at UWS.

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about Health and social care course launched at UWS

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Health and social care course launched at UWS

Vital skills gaps in the health and social care sector can be supported by a new course from the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).

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about UWS partnerships in innovation awards

Wednesday 23-07-2025

UWS partnerships in innovation awards

Two UWS KTPs have been named as finalists in this year’s Innovate UK KTP Awards, recognising innovation and impact across UK academia and industry.

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about Project to tackle complex health needs

Wednesday 23-07-2025

Project to tackle complex health needs

Ensuring newly Registered Nurses are prepared to tackle the increasingly complex care needs of the ageing population is behind a new research project at UWS.

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about New research warns of risks of undoing progress

Monday 21-07-2025

New research warns of risks of undoing progress

New research warns framing older adults as economic tools risks undoing decades of social progress.

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about UWS informs new trauma-informed bullying training

Wednesday 16-07-2025

UWS informs new trauma-informed bullying training

Trauma can make children more susceptible to bullying others or being bullied and new training for Scottish teachers, carers and parents is being rolled out following research undertaken at UWS. 

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