UWS — the University of the West of Scotland — has its Paisley Campus on High Street in the town centre, and is one of the organisations in the Our Advertisers slider on paisley.org.uk.


Where to find them


Address: University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley PA1 2BE

Phone: 0141 848 3000

Course and application enquiries: ask@uws.ac.uk


Main website: https://www.uws.ac.uk/

Paisley Campus page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/campuses/paisley-campus/


According to UWS, the campus sits in the centre of Paisley, Scotland’s largest town, about 10 minutes by train from Glasgow. Gilmour Street and Canal Street stations are both described as within about a 10-minute walk, with bus stops near the main High Street entrance. UWS says there is no general student parking on this campus (blue badge holders excepted) and encourages walking, cycling and public transport.


About the Paisley Campus


UWS’s Paisley Campus page describes a site of over 20 acres with modern teaching facilities. It says the campus is home to around 10,000 students and offers courses and research opportunities in business; computing; social sciences; engineering and science; and health, nursing and midwifery. The university also lists campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Lanarkshire and London.


Facilities highlighted on the official campus page include the Robertson Trust Library and Learning Resource Centre (study spaces, books and electronic resources), computer labs across campus, a Students’ Union building with social spaces and an events area, and a campus gym. UWS also notes a newer student residence among campus developments.


Campus opening hours


Hours published on the UWS contact page for Paisley Campus at the time of writing:


  • Monday–Friday: 6am–9pm
  • Saturday–Sunday: 9am–5pm


Student Hub hours on Paisley Campus (Robertson Trust Library & Learning Centre, Level 1) are listed separately as Monday–Friday 9.00–15.30. Always confirm current campus, hub and event times on uws.ac.uk before you visit.


On paisley.org.uk


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