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Coffee Morning- Welcome event: 7th September 11am - 1pm; Paramedic Flex Space; An event for Fresher Student paramedics to meet other members of their cohort, socialize, ask questions and learn about the society.; Lanarkshire Campus

Freshers' Fair Paisley - Round 1: 7th September 11am - 3pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley

Social Walk - Paisley town centre: 7th September 1:30pm - 2:30pm; We will meet outside the entrance to the Students' Union building; Meet new people and explore your local area!; Paisley Campus

The language Gathering: 7th September 4pm - 6pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); Share languages. Discuss Goals. Meet new people. Make friends Pizza, Snacks, Drinks and Games.; Paisley Campus

Wellbeing and connectivity: 7th September 4pm - 6pm; The Base (UWS Union Paisley Level 1); Spend time with us as we meet new people, enjoy fun well being activities and talk about what the society is all about.; Paisley Campus

Chill and Connect - Freshers: 7th September 6pm - 10pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; Relax after the fayre to snacks, background music & arts and crafts; Paisley Campus

Freshers Fair Lanarkshire - Round 1: 8th September 11am - 3pm; The Street, Lanarkshire Campus, Glasgow

Social Walk: Lanarkshire campus woods: 8th September 1pm - 2pm; We will meet outside the main entrance to the campus; Meet new people and explore your local area!; Lanarkshire Campus

Law Society: Opening Night: 8th September 4pm - 6pm; The Base (level 1 UWS union Paisley); Join us for the first event of the year as we officially welcome new and returning students into the UWS Law Society. Opening Night is an opportunity to meet the committee, discover what the Society has to offer, and learn how you can get involved!; Paisley Campus

Debating Society: Freshers games night: 8th September 6pm - 9pm; Level 2, The Students' Union Building, Paisley; Come along to meet our UWS Debate Society for a night of games and fun!

Freshers Fair Ayr: 9th September 11am - 3pm; Ayr Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Ayr

Social Walk - Ayr river walk: 9th September 1pm - 2pm; We will meet by the statue outside the entrance to the university cafe; Meet new people and explore your local area!; Ayr Campus

Open Mic Day Sesh: 9th September 2pm - 4pm; The Snug, Ayr Campus, Ayr; Open mic afternoon at The Snug, Ayr 🎤

Freshers' Fair Paisley - Round 2: 10th September 11am - 3pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley

Social Walk - Paisley town centre: 10th September 1:30pm - 2:30pm; We will meet outside the entrance to the Students' Union building; Meet new people and explore your local area!; Paisley Campus

K-pop society Laboratory: 10th September 4pm - 6pm; The Lounge (Level 2, The Students' Union Building), Storie Street, Paisley; Games, Jewellery, Clay; Paisley Campus

The language Gathering: 10th September 6pm - 8pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); Share languages. Discuss Goals. Meet new people. Make friends Pizza, Snacks, Drinks and Games.; Paisley Campus

Freshers Party - DJ Night feat. MISS BUNDZ: 10th September 8pm - 1am; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; Party with live DJ & bar; Paisley Campus

Freshers Fair Dumfries: 11th September 11am - 3pm; Dumfries Campus - University of the West of Scotland (UWS), UWS

Freshers Fair Lanarkshire - Round 2: 11th September 11am - 3pm; The Street, Lanarkshire Campus, Glasgow

Anime Society Games Night: 11th September 4pm - 6pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); Beginners Welcome! Anime, Manga, Quizzes, Games, Friends; Paisley Campus

BIG Freshers' Quiz: 11th September 5:30pm - 11pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; Pub style Quiz, prizes to be won!, open bar, music!

Drag Bingo: 15th September 6pm - 9pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; Drag bingo night hosted by Shego Sinner and UWS LGBTQA+ society! Event ticket will include Pizza, Drinks and Snacks. Prizes will be available for winners. A bar will be open for service, but drinking is not required to have fun!; Paisley Campus

Sustainability Society Welcome week event: 16th September 2pm - 5pm; The Base (UWS Union Paisley Level 1); Join the Sustainability Society for our Welcome Week event, an afternoon to meet the society, see what we're about, and connect with old and new members alike. Whether you've been with us before or you're just discovering us, you're welcome.; Paisley Campus

Tabletop RPG Society First Meetup: 16th September 4:30pm - 8pm; the Snug (AYR campus); Meet the Council and other members of the Society at the Snug Bar where we can help you get set up with your own game table, whether you are the Game Master or one of their players, no matter your experience you're welcome to come along!; Ayr Campus

Welcome Party: 16th September 5:30pm - 8pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); Get ready for a night of music and games as we celebrate and experience the Latin American spirit at UWS!; Paisley Campus

Coffee & Cake Welcome: 17th September 4pm - 6pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); For nursing students - come along and meet your peers!; Paisley Campus

Silent Disco: 17th September 6pm - 11pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; A disco, but the room is silent, headsets with lights will be provided; Paisley Campus

Team UWS's 5-a-side Tournament: 18th September 3pm - 6pm; Paisley Campus

Welcome Conference: 22nd September noon - 2pm; G127; Welcome for new students from Pakistan or interested in Pakistani culture; Paisley Campus

Dumfries Nursing Graduation Ball 2026: 24th October 7:30pm - 11:59pm; The Cairndale Hotel & Spa, Dumfries; Buy your tickets for the Dumfries Nursing Graduation Ball here!