By Scott Greer Schools across Scotland are unhappy with parents leaving their car engines on whilst picking up and dropping off their children from school according to a new poll by Asthma […]
UWS News Bulletin – April 16th
Lack of mental health support for students. Funds for players at Ayr United. Easter holiday sales boost. All of this and more on UWS News with Lauren Petrie. Watch the full bulletin […]
UWS News Bulletin – April 9
Why are social workers losing vital working days? Why does Ayr town centre so desperately need revamped? And just how cute and cuddly are our favourite zoo animals!? All of this and […]
West Coast, Up Close: Solutions for deprived Scotland
By Anthony Bain in collaboration with Amanda Crawford and Amber Ali In Ferguslie Park, Renfrewshire, a community once labeled as Scotland’s most deprived area, a remarkable transformation is underway. This turnaround story […]
Parents and teachers call for ASN reform, after Jenny Gilruth declares “teachers say it’s working”
By Amanda Crawford Cabinet Secretary for Education Jenny Gilruth MSP told Parliament this week that mainstream education for children with additional support needs is working, according to teachers. But UWS News spoke […]
The Rise of Walking Football
Lauren Petrie Walking football was first created to give older men a physical and social release. However, individuals of all ages are increasingly becoming interested in walking football. In addition to being […]
Fighting back: Ferguslie overcoming deprivation
Formerly labelled with the most unwelcome tag of ‘most deprived area in Scotland’, in 2012 and 2016, according to figures from The Scottish Index for Deprivation in Scotland (SIMD) Ferguslie Park in Renfrewshire has spent almost 60 years in regeneration.
The Influence of Student Residence on a Successful Degree
By Daniel Cecura This article explores the vital role of student accommodations. Beyond living spaces, these residences are hubs of learning and connection, shaping the student experience. From fostering collaboration to providing […]
Is Scottish grassroots football what it used to be?
By Daniel Cecura Scottish Grassroots is facing challenges in hiring pitches and getting to access to football. This UWS-report looks at the reasons and possible solutions to this issue. Reporter Daniel Cecura […]
2023 Year in Review Radio Shows
The BA journalism and sports journalism class of 2023/24 present and deliver a review of the top news, sporst and entertainment stories of the year. Sports Show presented by Adam Kennedy and […]
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