On 1st August 2007, the University of Paisley and Bell College merged to create Scotland’s biggest modern university with campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley. With almost 20,000 students and just under 2,000 staff, the University is unique in its geographical coverage across the West of Scotland. * Wide range of academic, social and sporting facilities * Friendly campuses in Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton and Paisley * Extensive range of programmes from degree and certificate level to MSc * Courses in business, computing, engineering and science, media, language and music, health, nursing and midwifery, social sciences and education. VISION AND VALUES The University’s vision is to be a University of choice in all that it does. UWS will make a full contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of the West of Scotland and beyond. The words which characterise that vision, to show our aspiration, include : * Inspiration * Innovation * Leadership * Partnership * Community * Accessibility * Regional Relevance * Internationalism