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University of the West of Scotland is one of the country’s largest modern universities, and aims to have a transformational influence on the economic, social and cultural development of the West of Scotland, and beyond.
The university provides relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education and innovative and useful research.
We aim to make the communities we serve more successful, and to create opportunities for all to participate.
UWS has a distinctive and important regional role, with four campuses across the west and south-west of Scotland: Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley.
To help extend our international reach, appeal and objectives we have recently opened our fifth campus in London which will act as a dynamic delivery hub for international students to study Bachelor, Masters or Doctorates in Business or Health disciplines.
UWS has six academic schools:
Business and Enterprise
Education
Engineering and Computing
Health, Nursing and Midwifery
Media, Culture and Society
Science and Sport
UWS is an international university with students drawn from more than 70 countries across the globe, and we work with over 100 international partners.
Across the campuses we offer a wide range of academic, social and sporting facilities and deliver a range of taught courses, Postgraduate Diplomas & Masters and research degrees.
The university provides relevant, high quality, inclusive higher education and innovative and useful research.
We aim to make the communities we serve more successful, and to create opportunities for all to participate.
UWS has a distinctive and important regional role, with four campuses across the west and south-west of Scotland: Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley.
To help extend our international reach, appeal and objectives we have recently opened our fifth campus in London which will act as a dynamic delivery hub for international students to study Bachelor, Masters or Doctorates in Business or Health disciplines.
UWS has six academic schools:
Business and Enterprise
Education
Engineering and Computing
Health, Nursing and Midwifery
Media, Culture and Society
Science and Sport
UWS is an international university with students drawn from more than 70 countries across the globe, and we work with over 100 international partners.
Across the campuses we offer a wide range of academic, social and sporting facilities and deliver a range of taught courses, Postgraduate Diplomas & Masters and research degrees.
Overview
Location
United Kingdom, Scotland, Paisley
Employees
1001-5000
Founded date
1897
Mentions in press and media 17
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| Sep 29, 2025 | Scottish Startup Wins £250K to Tackle AI Cheating | A Scottish start-up which aims to tackle the rising academic misuse of artificial intelligence has secured £250,000 in funding from UK Research and Innovation. Cyberhare Solutions, a University of the West of Scotland (UWS) venture, has dev... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Dundee's Virtual Film Academy: A New Dawn for Filmmaking | In the heart of Dundee, a revolution is brewing. The Big Real Virtual Production Film Academy has opened its doors, inviting a new generation of filmmakers to step into the future. This isn’t just another film school; it’s a launchpad for c... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | New Virtual Film Academy Launches in Dundee | A new virtual production film academy has been launched in Dundee, with the next generation of technology-focused filmmakers beginning work on innovative films from scratch. The Big Real Virtual Production Film Academy, a new programme led ... |
| May 2, 2025 | Scotland's Tech Surge: A Landscape of Innovation and Opportunity | Scotland is buzzing. The tech ecosystem is alive with energy, innovation, and ambition. From the bustling streets of Edinburgh to the vibrant communities of Glasgow, the Scottish tech scene is transforming. This month, we delve into the mov... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Glasgow Science Festival Reveals “Biggest-ever” Programme | The Glasgow Science Festival has launched its biggest-ever programme of events as part of the city’s ongoing celebrations of its 850th anniversary. The 19th annual Festival will stage events for science enthusiasts of all ages across the ci... |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Novosound Creates ‘World’s First’ Ultrasound Blood Pressure Monitor | Glasgow-based tech company Novosound has developed what it claims to be the world’s first ultrasonic blood pressure monitor. This breakthrough allows for the miniaturisation of blood pressure monitoring in wearable devices, including smartw... |
| Mar 25, 2024 | Novosound Secures Patent for Wearable Ultrasonic System | Novosound, the Scottish sensor technology scaleup, has secured a patent for its ultrasonic instrumentation system, with the firm recently launching its related Slanj platform targeted at the medical and wearable device sectors worldwide. Th... |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Scotland’s Dairy Industry to Get Smarter with £21m Digital Supply Chain | A new Digital Dairy Chain has officially launched this week, with aims to decarbonise Scotland’s dairy industry and create new jobs. The project is led by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and involving the University of the West of Scotland ... |
| Jul 26, 2021 | Digital Dairy Value Chain to Help Fight GHG Emissions | The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is helping to create a digital dairy value chain in a project that could help create 600 new jobs. The £21 million project has the potential to generate an additional £60 million a year for the S... |
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FAQ about UWS
When was UWS founded?
UWS was founded in 1897.
What has the press written about UWS?
Parsers VC has collected 17 articles mentioning UWS, among them “Scottish Startup Wins £250K to Tackle AI Cheating” (Sep 29, 2025) and “Dundee's Virtual Film Academy: A New Dawn for Filmmaking” (Jun 11, 2025).
Is UWS still active?
Yes, UWS is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 14, 2026.