Renfrewshire nursery offering paid apprenticeships
An apprenticeship programme for people pursuing a career in childcare, while earning a Living Wage and accessing University education, is now open to applicants.
UWS and State Hospital collaboration shortlisted for Nursing Times award
University of the West of Scotland (UWS), in collaboration with the State Hospital, Carstairs, has been shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award.
Milestone for Children and Young People’s rights as UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Act commence
Children’s rights will ‘now be at the heart of decision making in Scotland’ as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act comes into force
Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice teams up with Kibble’s Skills Academy
Kibble, a national charity for young people, is supporting Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice through a new social enterprise partnership at its specialist Skills Academy in Hillington.
Award success for student charity event
A boxing showcase organised by a team of Paisley-based students which raised more than £10,500 for charity has won a prestigious Student Live Event of the Year award.
Ukrainian student makes three-day journey to attend graduation
A determined student from Ukraine has made an epic three-day journey in order to attend her graduation ceremony in Paisley.
Erskine schoolchildren lead the way on World Seabird Day
Schools and families are being captivated by a delightful song titled Penguins! which has children and parents alike waddling to the catchy tune.
Olympic swimmer keynote speaker at major Paisley conference
A former Olympic swimmer and internationally-renowned human rights campaigner has been announced as keynote speaker for a major conference in Paisley.
Pupil voices heard in Renfrewshire Council’s debating chamber
Park Mains High School pupils got a unique experience recently by holding their latest pupil senate in Renfrewshire Council’s council chambers.
Paisley academic named engineering ‘trailblazer’
An internationally-respected academic from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in Paisley has been named as a winner of the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) awards.