University of the West of Scotland

A new £1.3 million UK-wide research programme is developing sustainable ways to recycle artificial sports pitches at the end of their lifespan. Led by a consortium including the University of the West of Scotland, the project aims to reduce waste, lower emissions and create a circular economy for synthetic turf…

New research from the University of the West of Scotland reveals that deaf gamers are creating a simplified ‘virtual sign language’ to communicate in VR. The findings highlight major accessibility gaps in current technology and point to the need for more inclusive design in immersive digital environments.

Third year pupils from up to 20 high schools across the West of Scotland are to participate in an entrepreneurial ‘hackathon’ to help them make informed decisions about their education and future careers.

Cannabidiol (CBD) could reduce stress experienced by fish being shipped for sale as part of the ornamental fish trade, new research shows.

The University of the West of Scotland (UWS), in partnership with the Digital Dairy Chain and Scotcoin, has launched a new course to help rural dairy businesses adopt blockchain and cryptocurrency.