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about Jenny Gilruth visits UWS

Monday 27-01-2025

Jenny Gilruth visits UWS

The Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills visited UWS to find out more about the University’s work in creating educational opportunities for all.

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about Scottish universities lead addressing inequalities

Thursday 23-01-2025

Scottish universities lead addressing inequalities

Scottish universities are leading the way in progress towards addressing gender equality and reducing overall inequalities, new research shows.

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about UWS and Ayrshire College establish partnership

Wednesday 15-01-2025

UWS and Ayrshire College establish partnership

The current and future skills needs of Ayrshire is at the heart of a new strategic partnership between Ayrshire College and University of the West of Scotland.

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about UWS partners with South Ayrshire HSCP

Wednesday 15-01-2025

UWS partners with South Ayrshire HSCP

Developing and upskilling the local workforce is at the heart of a new partnership between UWS and South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

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about New report exposes flaws in UK benefits system

Tuesday 14-01-2025

New report exposes flaws in UK benefits system

The welfare system is failing people with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), according to a new interim report from researchers at the University of the West of Scotland.

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about Broadcast bursary scheme launched

Tuesday 14-01-2025

Broadcast bursary scheme launched

UWS is amongst organisations to create a student bursary in honour of journalist Nick Sheridan.

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