Year 2 Adult Nursing student, Sarah-Jane, takes us along for a #festive day in the life!
#UWS #LifeAtUWS
Night view of a cobblestone street illuminated by overhead blue lights, with parked cars and traditional architecture visible.
Shuttle Street serving major festive vibes ❄️✨
#Paisley is looking magical as we count down to Christmas!🎄
📸 www.instagram.com/the_rusting_robot_84
#LifeAtUWS
A person smiling, dressed in a blue coat and headscarf, stands beside a waving Scottish flag with a scenic backdrop of lush hills and a lake.
Person in a wheelchair with a black and white striped blanket, smiling, surrounded by several other individuals wearing jackets with football club logos, in a city environment.
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Feeling wobbly? You’re not alone! 💙
It’s #WobbleWeek – reminding students that ups and downs are normal. Read our latest #LifeAtUWS Blog where students Stuart, Jode and Amina share their own wobbles and how they coped 👉 www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/wobble-week
Go beyond our Open Days - delve deeper at our November Subject Showcase events.
REGISTER: www.uws.ac.uk/study/open-days-info-sessions/undergraduate-open-days-and-events/subject-showcases
#LifeAtUWS
#biomedicalscience #lifeatuws
@uniwestscotland.bsky.social
A cappuccino with latte art in the shape of a heart, served in a light blue cup on a matching saucer, placed on a wooden table in a cozy cafe setting.
☕ It’s #NationalCoffeeDay – the perfect excuse to explore Paisley’s buzzing coffee scene! From hidden gems to student favourites, there’s a brew for every mood.
Find your next go-to spot in our #LifeAtUWS blog 👉 www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/where-to-find-great-coffee-in-paisley
Promotional image for University of the West of Scotland's Autumn Open Days at Ayr Campus, featuring a smiling individual in a stylish jacket standing against a purple background. Event details include date: September 27, 11 am - 2:30 pm, with a call-to-action button labeled "Sign Up - Find Your Place."
What a fantastic day at our Lanarkshire campus! Next up - our beautiful Ayr campus.
From creative spaces to riverside views, it’s the perfect chance to explore what life at UWS could look like.
Get inspired, ask questions, and experience #LifeAtUWS
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1374121918649
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Whether you're new to campus or back for another year, don’t miss out on free gym membership available to all UWS students at our Ayr, Dumfries, Paisley, and Lanarkshire campuses. London campus students – check out our partner gym offers too!
Sign up: join.uwsgym.co.uk/student.html
#LifeAtUWS
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Two people interacting with a staff member at a university registration desk, with banners and promotional materials visible.
Two individuals are engaged in an interactive game at a promotional booth with a sign that reads "Get Out & Play to Win." One person is explaining the game to the other who is holding a smartphone.
Person taking a photo with a smartphone at a busy indoor event.
West Fest made it to Paisley campus today! Check over on our Facebook page for lots more pics 📸 #LifeAtUWS
You’ve found your place! 💙
New term, fresh start, and a warm welcome from your Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor James Miller. Let’s make this year unforgettable!
#LifeAtUWS
Find your place at UWS in 2026! Book on to our Autumn Open Days or Subject Showcase events and get ready to explore #LifeAtUWS.
Book now: www.uws.ac.uk/study/open-days-info-sessions
A row of variously weighted dumbbells neatly racked in a gym.
Kick off the new academic year with FREE gym membership at UWS!
All students get access to top-class gyms & classes at Ayr, Dumfries, Paisley & Lanarkshire campuses. London students can benefit from partner gym offers.
Sign up 👉 https://join.uwsgym.co.uk/student.html
#LifeAtUWS
Person standing behind a table with promotional materials, in front of a banner saying "Become a UWS Student Ambassador!" at the University of the West of Scotland.
Ahead of the new academic year, Student Ambassador and Sport and Exercise student, Alesha, shares 7 things she wish she knew before starting uni! 🤔
Check out our latest #LifeAtUWS blog: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/7-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-starting-uni
You've found your place 🫶 UWS #LifeAtUWS
Hear more about Melissa's #LifeAtUWS, from gaining a place through Clearing to graduating and continuing onto a postgrad!
Explore postgrad options for September 2025: uws.ac.uk/postgrad
Find your place at UWS in 2026! Book on to our Autumn Open Days or Subject Showcase events and get ready to explore #LifeAtUWS.
Book now: www.uws.ac.uk/study/open-days-info-sessions
Find your place at UWS in 2026! Book on to our Autumn Open Days or Subject Showcase events and get ready to explore #LifeAtUWS.
Book now: www.uws.ac.uk/study/open-days-info-sessions
🚑 Shoutout to our amazing Paramedic Science students & staff this #InternationalParamedicsDay! 💙
You’re training to save lives, and we couldn’t be prouder. Heroes in the making! 👏#FutureLifesavers #LifeAtUWS
Curious about #SocialSciences at #UWS? Let Emma's journey from Finland to Scotland inspire you! Discover how she found her passion and a life-changing degree.🙌
Read more in our #LifeAtUWS blog: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/trusting-the-process-from-finland-to-uws-and-beyond
Starting BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development in September? 🎮
Explore our new Retro Games Room - a creative, collaborative space away from coding. Discover its story in our #LifeAtUWS Blog by 2nd year student Christopher Abraham: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/uws-retro-games-room
A smiling man and woman in legal attire stand inside a courtroom. The man wears a black robe and blue tie, while the woman wears a barrister wig and glasses, with similar robes. The courtroom has wooden fixtures and blue chairs.
A courtroom scene with a wooden judge's bench at the center, featuring two people in formal attire and a judicial wig. In the foreground, two individuals in black robes sit at separate desks, facing the bench. Large windows in the background let in natural light.
This week, young legal enthusiasts from St Andrew’s Academy and Woodfarm High School participated in a mock trial at our new moot courtroom, inspiring future Scottish lawyers.
Read more: www.uws.ac.uk/news/pupils-put-legal-skills-to-the-test-in-mock-trial-at-uws/
#LifeAtUWS
What exactly do you study in a Computer Games Development degree? 4th year student, Lara, explains....
#ComputerGamesDevelopment #LifeAtUWS
Counting down the days until our Summer Graduations! 🎉🎓
#UWS #LifeAtUWS #UWSGrad
📣 ONE WEEK TO GO! We can't wait to welcome future UWS students to our Paisley campus on Saturday 14 June.
Book your place and join us to experience #LifeAtUWS: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1262381861129
Eid Mubarak! Wishing all those celebrating in our UWS community and around the world a blessed Eid al-Adha. 🌙
#EidAlAdha #EidMubarak #LifeAtUWS
It's #GlobalRunningDay! From local 10K races to scenic trail runs, check out our #LifeAtUWS blog for tips on the best local runs near our campuses. 🏃♂️🏃♀️
➡️ www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/runs-you-can-take-part-in-near-our-campuses
As part of @alzscot.bsky.social #DementiaAwarenessWeek, @cmcdonald141.bsky.social shares his journey as a #Dementia Care PhD student at UWS.
Read our latest #LifeAtUWS blog to get an insight into Connor's research and #PhDLife ➡️ www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/my-dementia-care-phd-journey/
Elizabeth reflects back on her 3 years as a #StudentNurse at UWS, picking out some of her highlights!
#LifeAtUWS #NursingDegree
Whether you're thinking about applying to UWS for September 2025, researching your options for 2026 or already holding an offer, we'd love to welcome you to our Summer Open Days in June to experience #LifeAtUWS for yourself!
Book now: www.uws.ac.uk/study/open-days-info-sessions#summer-open-days