University of the West of Scotland

A cutting-edge radiation detector module for nuclear experiments has been developed by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) and is set to be deployed at leading international research facilities

A project led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) scientists is set to transform shrimp farming in Southeast Asia by developing low-cost, early-warning monitoring systems to improve sustainability in one of the region’s most vital industries.

Scotland is facing a critical shortage of town planners, with 500 vacancies across local authorities, prompting the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to launch a Workplace Learning Town Planning degree.

Technology that will help to boost milk production has received a funding boost. Albasense, a University of the West of Scotland (UWS) spin-out organisation, has received a share of £1m funding awarded to projects in Cumbria and South and West Scotland by Digital Dairy Chain.