By Nora Garcia Millions of people in the UK lost their jobs as coronavirus cases in the country continue to increase. Food brands, restaurants, pubs and stores are closing due to the spread of the virus. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, … Continue reading Uni students lost their jobs as COVID-19 spreads
BY Gordon McColm At twenty to eleven last night UWS students received the latest announcement from their academic leadership. As of 5pm this afternoon, campuses would be officially closed. Not a particular surprise as the outbreak of the coronavirus in Scotland continues to escalate. Cases in Ayrshire today climbed to 34. A few of the staff and students who have been on campus since face-to-face lectures were suspended last week, said that it had been ‘quiet’. For some students the announcement has helped. Suzanne left university accommodation last week, heading home to work remotely there. She says she feels justified … Continue reading UWS Students respond to Campus Closure
By Nora Garcia The UWS Ayr Campus advised last Friday for their students ‘’not to attend campuses from the 16th of March’’ as a consequence of the spread of the coronavirus. After that announcement, UWS International students started to get … Continue reading UWS Ayr Campus international students returning to their countries as COVID-19 spreads
The Beechwood Guest House on Prestwick Road, Mancini’s Ice Cream in Prestwick and The Waterfront Restaurant in Ayr all speak to UWS News detailing the vital role tourists from both England and across the world have on their businesses. Continue reading Ayrshire Businesses Highlight The Importance Tourism Plays In The Local Economy
By Dale Eaton Ayr’s Station Hotel was ruled a dangerous building in March 2018 and is still under a cloud of construction nearly two years later. The Station Hotel, which has been a staple of Ayr’s landscape since as early … Continue reading Ayr’s Stagnant Station Hotel
By Hannah Scott. Are you a young person? Are you going to vote in this general election? Do you want to see a change in government? Then your country needs you. But do those in charge listen or even care … Continue reading WHAT DOES THIS ELECTION MEAN FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?
by Rebecca Weinberg A recent survey released by YouGov has revealed that nearly three out of every 10 Scottish men have experienced anxiety due to body image. The survey is being promoted during Movember – a movement which encourages men … Continue reading Three in ten Scottish men have poor body image
By Ryan Capperauld. In a visit to the UWS campus in Ayr, guest lecturer Phil Taylor (Security Network Engineer) of Palo Alto Networks stressed the importance of online safety in the age of internet usage. Taylor outlined the dangers that hacking … Continue reading Palo Alto Networks talk “online safety” at UWS.
Presented by Eszter Tarnai and Sarah Peddie with reports from Jack Ewing, Amy Park, Alex Doherty, Scott Bevan and Anais Mampuya. Sports reports and analysis from Darren Weir and Sandrine Wyrich. Directed by Sarah Heckes, technical consultant Gareth Malone. Continue reading UWS TV, “On Ayr” February 2019
