Inspiring Women

Our @UniWestScotland Undergrad Summer Open Days are a perfect chance to explore more about the student experience & what it's like to study at UWS! Prospective students & guests are welcome. Discover more about each UWS campus Open Day & register today: uws.ac.uk/study/open-day…

We were proud to organise a recent sport science outreach event at @StrathavenAcad in collaboration with @CASESsocial, welcoming four-time Olympian and Commonwealth champion @EilishMccolgan. Check out the highlights!

Thinking about a PhD at UWS? 🎓 We've got 13 fully funded studentships open for Oct 2026! Covers UK fees + £21,805 annual stipend for eligible UK/settled applicants. Projects available across all schools. Apply by 15 June: uws.ac.uk/study/postgrad… #UWS #PhD

PMDD is a severe mood disorder linked to a higher risk of suicide. UWS researcher Dr Lynsay Matthews has written a piece for @ConversationUK about a new tool designed to help those affected. Read more: theconversation.com/premenstrual-d… #PMDD #UWS

JOIN US @UniWestScotland Lanarkshire campus on Thursday 11 June (4pm-7pm) for 'UWS SparkFest: Fun Science for Everyone!' 🔬🧬🧪 An exciting free event of hands-on activities & fascinating discoveries with our UWS Science researchers, as part of 20 Years of #GlaSciFest BOOK AT👇

Final call! Join us for the UWS School & College Advisors Conference. Join us on campus for a day of workshops on widening participation, graduate apprenticeships, #UCAS, and more! Claim up to £50 towards the cost of your own individual travel. Sign up: uws.ac.uk/events/2026/ma…

Olympian @EilishMccolgan visits winner of CASES Outreach Hub competition! Strathaven Academy School pupils met four-time Olympian and Commonwealth champion Eilish during a sport science outreach visit organised by @UniWestScotland and CASES. Full story: bit.ly/4uI8TjE

[TW: Suicide] 1 in 3 people with PMDD attempt suicide. UWS researchers led by Dr Lynsay Matthews have launched a new tool to help healthcare professionals identify risks and save lives. Find out more: uws.ac.uk/news/new-tool-…

Meet Emma, one of our brilliant PhD Social Sciences students! From the flexible learning to the welcoming community, Emma shares why she chose to continue her research journey at UWS. ✨ Discover postgraduate research at UWS: uws.ac.uk/study/postgrad…

Big thank you to graduate, 3x Olympian & European Champ @KirstyGilmourr , who presented the keynote at the #UWS Student Sport & Exercise Dissertation Conference last week at Lanarkshire Campus. Kirsty delivered a talk on her outstanding career. uwsalumni.org/2026/04/14/alu…

Apply now for Scotland's first full MSc in Aesthetic Medicine at UWS! We're delighted to confirm that applications are now open for our new MSc Aesthetic Medicine which launches this September. Apply now: apply.uws.ac.uk

A Sport degree from UWS opens up exciting career paths. Whether you want to work with elite athletes, teach, or improve community fitness, we give you the skills to succeed! Find your perfect course: uws.ac.uk/study/undergra… #SportsCareer #UWS

Make National BSL Day your reason to apply for our 6-week online short course at UWS! 🤟 Learn conversational British Sign Language from home. Fully funded places available via our Skills Scholarships. Find out more and sign up: cpd.uws.ac.uk/w/courses/45-i… #BSL #NationalBSLDay

As we celebrate National British Sign Language Day this week, we're highlighting the work of our PhD student, Lara McIntyre, who is leading important research into the experiences of deaf individuals in VR social spaces. Read the story here: uws.ac.uk/news/study-fin…

Join us for a pre-election panel discussion on Wed 29 April at our Paisley campus. We’ll explore the key issues shaping the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, featuring leading academic and media voices. Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/uws-scottish… @CatrionaStewart @AnnaMcKeever4

We're celebrating 25 years of our BA (Hons) Commercial Music at UWS! Join us for an incredible evening of live music featuring our talented students, staff and alumni. 🎸🎶 📅 20 May 2026 🕖 7pm - 9pm 📍 BAaD, Glasgow 🎟️ Tickets: skiddle.com/e/42313227

Join us for our 2026 Conference! 📅 18 Aug 📍 UWS This year’s event will explore a range of innovations that are helping to advance opportunities & experiences for women in sport Book by 4 May to take advantage of our early bird offer 🎟️ shorturl.at/iGTuh #SWISConf2026

Planning a trip to Spain or just love the language? Learn conversational Spanish in just 6 weeks with our online short course at UWS. Fully funded places are available via our Skills Scholarships! Sign up for our 12 May course: cpd.uws.ac.uk/w/courses/375-… #LearnSpanish #UWS

Studying abroad can completely change how you view the world. Maylan visited UWS from NC State University and learned how true leadership is rooted in relationships. Read her #LifeAtUWS Blog here: uws.ac.uk/university-lif…