Student Support & Success
We want to support our students.
At UWS, we are here for our students. This is reflected in the various support mechanisms we have in place - from funding advice to counselling.
Please see below our student support website, which breaks down the support we have on offer, as well as explaining important study related questions in simple terms, so that you can clearly understand your academic journey.
Your Education Guidance Adviser
Are you confused or overwhelmed with your studies? Wanting some extra help or support? Wanting to understand university rules or options? Can't find a certain piece of information?
Laurie, your Education Guidance Adviser, is here to provide you with the study support and advice that you need, whether you are just starting out or about to graduate.
You can find her in three ways:
She has face to face drop ins, 12-1pm every Tuesday and Thursday by Export Library (term time only).
Book a 1-1 video appointment through Calendly at a time that suits you - https://calendly.com/lauriehagan
Email her with a quick question or query - laurie.hagan@uws.ac.uk
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 Business School students — ALL NEW students are EXPECTED to attend;
When are the workshops running?:
Please refer to your programme-specific support sessions.
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..
Employability
We also have a dedicated Careers & Skills Team available at UWS, helping you with developing your career... We are working towards helping you develop important employability skills through work experience:
Part of this is pro-actively helping our students to obtain work experiences through placements, internships, part-time work, etc.
The team can support you with career planning, job searching tips and further study options.
This is a general session open to any degree discipline within the School.
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. 
Sports & Social
There are lots of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities and build friendships for life.There's more to explore...
New to UWS?
Find out more about UWS, our five campuses and support for getting you started with your degree.
'Before you start' Support
We have arrange a number of support mechanisms (including sessions), specifically - but not exclusively -- targeted at our new students.