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What we do to support our Students
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 students on our programmes through Personal Tutoring.
Personal Tutoring
Personal Tutoring
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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;
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 and careers.
Disability Support & Well-being
Disability Support & Well-being
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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
Academic Skills
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We run academic skills workshops each term:
We run academic skills workshops each term:
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 students.
We have a dedicated Careers & Skills Team available at UWS, helping you with developing your study skills, including supporting you with completing your assessments and more.
Employability
Employability
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The UWS Careers Team is here to help you achieve your career goals by providing professional careers education, information, advice and guidance. You can access the resources and services of the UWS Careers Team from first year through to two years after graduation.
Funding & Advice
Funding & Advice
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Funding & Financial Support:
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:
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 Advice Team
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International Student Support:
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:
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.
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