University of the West of Scotland (UWS)

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a publicly-funded UK university with origins dating back to 1897, and in its current form established through mergers in 2007. With multiple campuses across Scotland (Paisley, Ayr, Lanarkshire, Dumfries) and a London campus, UWS offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes, emphasising career-focused teaching, world-leading research and an international outlook. The University’s mission is to equip students with the knowledge, skills and experience required to thrive in business, public and third-sector organisations regionally, nationally and globally, and to contribute to sustainable societal progress. (Detailed official vision and mission statement not publicly extracted.)