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Research, courses & projects in arts, media & creative industries in the School of Business & Creative Industries, University of the West of Scotland
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UK universities mounting last-ditch effort to sway policymakers ahead of imminent publication of White Paper many fear will propose restrictions on international students and drive institutions into further financial despair www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student... via @helenpacker.bsky.social
Student visa crackdown won’t bring political victory, Labour told
Universities mount fightback against further restrictions on international students, emphasising their role in growing the economy and lack of public support for new measures
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May 9, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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timeshighered.bsky.social
European Union has been urged to prioritise cross-border education in its next long-term budget, with university groups calling for improved funding as well as increased flexibility

#AcademicSky #highered
Hike in Erasmus+ funding needed to create more short-term schemes
University groups urge more flexibility and funding for ‘crucial’ cross-border education in next long-term budget
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May 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Screen Machine, a Scottish mobile cinema, pictured on its visit to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull 📽️

The service's future has been secured with a £500,000 grant - FULL STORY 👇

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2514908...

𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥

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May 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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UWS Arts and Media Annual Showcase Festival set to return to Ayr
The University of the West of Scotland's (UWS) Arts and Media Annual Showcase Festival is returning to Ayr.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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✨ FREE EVENT ✨ Dive into a week of creativity with student showcases from our Creative and Cultural Industries programmes.

Find out more and grab your free tickets: www.uws.ac.uk/about-uws/academic-schools/school-of-business-creative-industries/arts-and-media-annual-showcase-festival-awards/
April 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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📣 Excited to launch our Vice-Chancellor's Studentships 2025! Eight funded #PhD studentships are available for an October 2025 start across our four academic schools.

Find out more and and apply: www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research-at-uws/vice-chancellors-studentships-at-uws/
April 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
uwscreative.bsky.social
some great fully funded PhD opportunities here including one in our Division working with the brilliant Stellar Quines theatre company on community engagement and strategy - please share widely
uniwestscotland.bsky.social UWS @uniwestscotland.bsky.social · Apr 24
📣 Excited to launch our Vice-Chancellor's Studentships 2025! Eight funded #PhD studentships are available for an October 2025 start across our four academic schools.

Find out more and and apply: www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research-at-uws/vice-chancellors-studentships-at-uws/
April 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Great to welcome colleagues from the University of Lapland to UWS Ayr campus for the launch of Mari Parpala’s Poroissa photography exhibition
April 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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How can we strive for a greener future in HE? Read advice on embedding the SDGs into courses and curricula, reducing waste and emissions on campus and developing the next generation of environmental leaders: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/spotl... #earthday #academicsky #highered #edusky
A greener future for higher education
THE Campus: Learn, Share, Connect
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April 22, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Register – SPRINGBOARD local assembly: connecting cultural and climate action in Renfrewshire – P Block, University of West Scotland Paisley
Culture for Climate Scotland is working with Turning the Tide, Fablevision, Creative Renfrewshire, University of West Scotland ...
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April 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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UWS Radio - 24 hour live marathon fundraiser happening today Wednesday 16th April from 10am to 10am Thurs! All proceeds go to the Ayrshire Hospice.
On air at 87.7FM in Ayrshire, UWS Radio on DAB or online at:
uwsradio.co.uk. Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/uws-bro...
UWS Radio – The Community Station of the University of the West of Scotland
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April 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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📣 Postgraduate Open Evening

Join us at our vibrant Paisley campus on 28 May! Explore our wide range of postgraduate programmes, meet our academics, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and get all your questions answered. Find your place at UWS!

Register now 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1308056605...
UWS Postgraduate Open Evening
Join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening at UWS Paisley campus
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April 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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"The arts and humanities have much to contribute to policy work and those working in them can bring valuable skills," writes @charlottefaucher.bsky.social: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/arts-... #academicsky #edusky #highered
Arts and humanities scholars can engage with policy, too
Advice for arts and humanities academics who want to develop their impact profile while staying true to their roots
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April 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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A freelance opportunity in Renfrewshire for a very special cultural network coordinator
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Network Co-ordinator (Freelance, 12-month contract)
Creative Renfrewshire is seeking a Network Co-ordinator to help grow and develop our cultural network across Renfrewshire.
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April 14, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Plastic Dialogues: Unearthing Waste Colonialism - great line up of significant artists, law/policy people and researchers - Amsterdam 10th and 11th April zone2source.net/en/event/pla...
Plastic Dialogues: Unearthing Waste ColonialismPlastic Dialogues: Unearthing Waste Colonialism – Zone2Source
Plastic Dialogues: Unearthing Waste Colonialism
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March 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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uniwestscotland.bsky.social
Take your career to new heights with our new MSc in Advanced Drone Technology. Tailor your studies by specialising in cutting-edge areas including AI, cybersecurity, software engineering.

Apply for Sept 2025: www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/advanced-drone-technology
MSc Advanced Drone Technology at UWS
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March 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Start your #postgraduate research journey at our online information session on 23 April.

Join us to find out more about research at #UWS, with a Q&A panel, funding info and advice on writing a research proposal.

Register your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1251583813879

#AcademicSky #PhD #Research
Postgraduate Research at UWS - Online Information Session
Join us to find out more about Postgraduate Research at UWS!
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March 3, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Have you booked for SCAN Summit 2025: The Grid?

Join us in Inverness for a programme of talks, films + activities interrogating the systems that distribute power, energy and communications ⚡️

📍Eden Court
📅 Tuesday 13 May
🎟️FREE for SCAN members/£10 non-members : sca-net.org/summit25/
A yellow background with black grids and diagrams of landscapes and abstract shapes in a grid formation. The text reads: 'Scottish Comtemporary Art Network', top middle and 'SUMMIT 2025: THE GRID' bottom left.
March 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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If you happen to be in #Amsterdam over this weekend (or any other between now and 12 April) - go and see Material Flows, an exhibition all about plastic waste curated by UWS doctoral graduate Ben Parry with Prof @grahamjeffery.bsky.social zone2source.net/en/tentoonst...
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Material Flows
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February 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Doctoral researcher Roman Sebastyanski and Prof Katarzyna Kosmala both presenting at this online conference, Thursday 6th March 2025 as part of the Gdansk-Aarhus Soft City Network #cities #sustainability #nature #art #planning softcityaarhusgdansk.wordpress.com/blog/
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PLACEMAKING FOR SUSTANAIBLE LIVING: NATURE, ART, COMMUNITY ONLINE CONFERENCE Thursday 6th March 2025, 13.30-16.30 GMT (14.30-17.30 CET) An international conference hosted by the Soft City network a…
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February 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Tightening UK post-study work rights would jeopardise the beginnings of a recovery in international student numbers and further destabilise university finances, sector leaders have warned. @twilliamsthe.bsky.social reports

#AcademicSky #EduSky
Graduate visa changes ‘would make university closures likelier’
Proposal to restrict post-study work rights to those in ‘graduate jobs’ alarms vice-chancellors
www.timeshighereducation.com
February 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Musicians aged 18-25 who identify as disabled, look at this amazing opportunity! paraorchestra.com/news/apply-t...
Play with Paraorchestra: a new opportunity for disabled musicians aged 18-25 | Paraorchestra
We are looking for six talented musicians aged 18-25 who identify as disabled, have access requirements, or have special educational needs, to take part in
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February 26, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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It's #WorldRadioDay! 🎙️ Dream of a career in #radio? Our BA (Hons) TV, Radio & Podcast Production offers hands-on experience, industry connections, and teaching from seasoned professionals. Ready to apply? 📻

Visit: uws.ac.uk/study/underg...

#LifeAtUWS
February 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Final year undergrads - have your say in the National Student Survey 2025! Feedback from previous years has enhanced your time at UWS - now you can do the same for future students. 🤝

Take part at thestudentsurvey.com to be in with a chance of winning £100 Amazon vouchers! 🤑
February 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Excited to welcome the 1st cohort of our new #FullyFunded work-based learning degree in #TownPlanning!

With a projected need for 700+ planners in the next 10-15 years, this course will help close the skills gap.

www.uws.ac.uk/news/uws-is-planning-for-the-future-with-new-workplace-learning-degree/
February 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM