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🌍 UWS Students’ Union Wins Sustainability Grant for Lanarkshire Youth Programme

We’re excited to announce that UWS Students’ Union has been awarded the Sustainability – Youth Kitchen Grant to launch our new Lanarkshire Youth Sustainability Programme! ✨

Wed 05 Nov 2025
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🎥 We’re hiring: Content Creator

Join our team at UWS Students’ Union! We’re looking for a creative mind who loves filming, editing and sharing real student stories.

Fri 31 Oct 2025

You Said, We Did: Your Voice is Creating Real Change at UWS

We listened to you through our surveys, and we're taking action. Here's what's changing because YOU spoke up.

Tue 28 Oct 2025

Diwali Mela: A Celebration of Colour, Culture, and Community(London Campus)

Students painted their hearts out, shared smiles, and celebrated Diwali with colour, culture, and connection at the UWS London Students’ Union Diwali Mela.

Mon 27 Oct 2025

The Student-Led Networking Event - London Campus

A dynamic, student-led networking event at UWS London brought international students together to share experiences, build confidence, and connect with peers, staff, and alumni.

Tue 21 Oct 2025

World Mental Health Day 2025

We celebrated World Mental Health Day with some fun games across Paisley, Ayr and Lanarkshire campuses!

Tue 14 Oct 2025

Glow Stick Party Lights Up - UWS Union London Campus

Students at UWS Union lit up their week with a colourful and creative Glow Stick Party, transforming classrooms into hubs of fun, friendship, and festive energy.

Mon 29 Sep 2025
 

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The Pakistani Students Society - The Cultural Eid Millan Party

Sarmad Ali Anwar, the President of the Pakistani Students Society, tells us about their most recent event - Cultural Eid Millan Party. We hear a little insight from their members and see some wonderful pictures to pull together that experience.

 
Student Activism: Representing the LGBTQIA+ community and how to be a good ally

Gordon tells us about his amazing experience presenting to Paramedic students about how they can better understand and support people in the LGBTQIA+ community

 
Debating Society Interview

A little peak into the world of the UWS Debating Society

 
Student Union Statement on current cuts at UWS

This is the Student President Statement and update on cuts at UWS as of 26/06/2025

 
Book Club President Interview

A little peak into the world of the UWS Book Club

 
UWS Career Fair at London campus: A Gateway to Graduate Success

UWS Career Fair at London campus: A Gateway to Graduate Success

 
Welcome Freshers | May inductions- London
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🎉 A Week to Remember: UWS Welcomes New Students with Energy, Fun, and Friendship! 🎓

 
Indian Students' Society: Holi and Freshers' Party
students dancing at indian society party

On 11th March our Indian Students' Society celebrated Holi and welcomed new students to the university

 
🌍 UWS Students’ Union Wins Sustainability Grant for Lanarkshire Youth Programme

We’re excited to announce that UWS Students’ Union has been awarded the Sustainability – Youth Kitchen Grant to launch our new Lanarkshire Youth Sustainability Programme! ✨

 
🎥 We’re hiring: Content Creator
Photo of UWS Union interviewing graduates

Join our team at UWS Students’ Union! We’re looking for a creative mind who loves filming, editing and sharing real student stories.

 
You Said, We Did: Your Voice is Creating Real Change at UWS

We listened to you through our surveys, and we're taking action. Here's what's changing because YOU spoke up.

 
Diwali Mela: A Celebration of Colour, Culture, and Community(London Campus)

Students painted their hearts out, shared smiles, and celebrated Diwali with colour, culture, and connection at the UWS London Students’ Union Diwali Mela.

 
The Student-Led Networking Event - London Campus

A dynamic, student-led networking event at UWS London brought international students together to share experiences, build confidence, and connect with peers, staff, and alumni.

 
Glow Stick Party Lights Up - UWS Union London Campus

Students at UWS Union lit up their week with a colourful and creative Glow Stick Party, transforming classrooms into hubs of fun, friendship, and festive energy.

 
Welcome Freshers | September Induction at UWS London

A warm welcome to our new students who joined us at UWS London Export this September, as they began their journey with support, guidance, and new connections.

 
World Mental Health Day 2025

We celebrated World Mental Health Day with some fun games across Paisley, Ayr and Lanarkshire campuses!

 
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Students tackling real-world challenges for a Sustainable Scotland

 
Freshers is back across all campuses at UWS! 🤩

Freshers Week is your chance as a new or returning student to get to know the University and the Students' Union a bit better, browse stalls at Freshers Fair, and make friends by joining welcome activities.

 
Henna, Laughter, and Jalebi: UWS Students Shine at Mehandi Magic Event

🌿🎨 Mehandi Magic Brings Colour, Creativity, and Sweet Moments to UWS London 🎨🌿

 
What's Going On?

Everything matters to your Students' Union. Take the two minute survey and get a guaranteed response on what we have done with your feedback.

 
A Joyful Anthyakshari at UWS Fills London Campus with Music and Laughter
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🎶✨ Tune Twister: Singing Together in Perfect Harmony ✨🎶

 
Statement re: Organisational Change Project, financial deficits, and potential strike action at UWS
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The Student Union's response to the organisational change project at UWS, financial deficits, and potential strike action at UWS in light on recent news articles and the all-staff meeting held on Wednesday 21st May.