Student Support & Success
What we do to support our Students
At UWS, we are here for our students. This is also reflected in the various support mechanisms we have in place - from funding advice to counselling.
This page introduces you to a number of UWS services, while also explaining how we support the HRM students on our programmes through Personal Tutoring...
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The 'The SBCI Way' session is designed to provide you with fundamental guidance and support in helping you succeed on your university journey! It is aimed at outlining some of the key UWS Systems (including MyDay, Celcat; myUWS; Self-service Banner; etc.), as well as our student support mechanisms (including personal tutoring, disability & well-being, library, etc.)
Personal Tutoring
Personal Tutors are here to help you succeed with your studies and beyond:
…provide academic, pastoral and developmental support and guidance;
…provide guidance in relation to your studies, employability, and support you in overcoming any issues out-with university (e.g. health issues, etc.);
…oversee your engagement, and intervene if and when necessary.
How does Personal Tutoring work?:
Individual meetings as per REQUEST by the student to discuss progress, success, goals as well as potential concerns and issues;
Referral to most appropriate person/team where applicable, including funding advice, effective learning, careers, CIPD, etc.
Disability Support & Well-being
Every student should be able to experience the full range of the university’s activities. If you have a disability, a long-standing medical condition or a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, the Disability Service can help you make the most of your time at UWS.
Here at UWS, we have introduced SilverCloud, an online service that gives you secure, immediate access to interactive CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) modules.
Programmes include: Space from Stress, Space from Anxiety, Space from Depression, and Space for Positive Body Image.
It’s easy to use, interesting and motivational. Access it anywhere on your computer, tablet or mobile.
Academic Skills
We run academic skills workshops in both term 1 and 2:
What are they?:
The workshops provide you with a fundamental understanding of academic writing and referencing to help you to succeed in your degree.
Who are they for?:
The workshops are targeted at all School of Business & Creatvie Industries students — ALL NEW students are EXPECTED to attend.
Meet the Acdemic Skills Team
We also have a dedicated Careers & Skills Team available at UWS, helping you with developing your study skills, including supporting you with completing your assessments, exam preperation, and more..
Library Support
UWS Library have a wide-range of online resources while are available 24/7. Start your search of our collection including online options on One Search - remember to sign-in.
If you would like help accessing resources or discovering how to get the most out of what’s on offer, please get in touch.
Return books contact free to our book-drop boxes which can be found at the following locations:
Ayr: at the main entrance.
Dumfries: outside Henry Duncan Building.
Lanarkshire: outside the main entrance.
London: at the Library entrance, 7th Floor, Import Building.
Paisley: at the entrance to the HUB/Library (Robertson Trust Building).
Want to find out more about our library services?: please visit the library section on the UWS website here:
Employability
We have a dedicated Careers & Skills Team available at UWS, helping our students with developing their career…:
Our UWS Careers Team is here to help our students achieve their career goals by providing professional careers education, information, advice and guidance;
Students can use the resources and services of the UWS Careers Team from first year through to two years after graduation.
All current students are automatically registered with the UWS Careers & Skills Website where you will find a wide variety of resources for Career and Academic Skills Development, as well as an online calendar for booking appointments and events.
For more information, please visit our careers and skills website:
Funding & Advice
Funding & Financial Support:
Here at UWS, we have a number of funding and financial support mechanisms in place, aimed at supporting our students through their time with us. These include scholarships, discretionary funds, among other.
Our Funding & Advice Team:
We appreciate that studying can be a challenging undertaking from a financial perspective. So, UWS offers a number of financial support and advice through a dedicated team.
International Advice Team
International Student Support:
The International Student Support Team offers information, help and advice for international student;
We provide guidance on student immigration and Student visas and useful pre-arrival information, incl. guidance on living in the UK, working and travelling while you’re here, and bringing family with you.
We can help with:
Applying for a student visa & protecting Tier 4/Student visa status;
Bringing dependants to the UK;
Working during and after your studies;
Experiencing the history and culture that Scotland has to offer.
Other UWS Support Services
UWS Library
We have an extensive collection of resources that support your learning, and an Information Literacy Programme to support information skills development.
Counselling Service
If personal and emotional problems are making your life difficult, the counselling service at UWS can help.
Multi-faith Chaplaincy
Whatever your beliefs, you’ll find space for reflection on campus and personal support from the multifaith chaplaincy team. 
