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Our latest #LifeAtUWS blog explores the real journey to a PhD at UWS. What makes UWS the perfect place to step up to doctoral study?

Read how Logan, Emma, and Kennagh found their research home at UWS 👇
www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/the-journey-to-a-phd-at-uws

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From nervous fresher to tech expert! 💻 4th-year Computing Science student Umer shares his journey at UWS. Read his new #LifeAtUWS blog for top tips on building a portfolio and mastering everything from cyber security to AI. www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/from-freshers-to-finals

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It's never too late for a fresh start. After overcoming personal and health challenges, Chris returned to education at 43. Now, he has a first-class honours degree in Social Sciences from UWS! 🎓 Read his #LifeAtUWS Blog: www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/blog/uws-social-sciences-a-new-start-for-me

Year 2 Adult Nursing student, Sarah-Jane, takes us along for a #festive day in the life!

#UWS #LifeAtUWS

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Shuttle Street serving major festive vibes ❄️✨

#Paisley is looking magical as we count down to Christmas!🎄

📸 www.instagram.com/the_rusting_robot_84

#LifeAtUWS

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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

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☕ 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

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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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West Fest made it to Paisley campus today! Check over on our Facebook page for lots more pics 📸 #LifeAtUWS

Welcome to Ayr! We hope everyone had a fab day and walked away with lots of freebies! #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

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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

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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

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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