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Meet your Student Presidents!

Introducing Solution and Akriti 👋

Thu 27 Aug 2026

Your Union's Freshers Events 2026!

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Wed 26 Aug 2026

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Thu 20 Aug 2026

Big Elections 2026

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Freshers Fair Lanarkshire - Round 1: 8th September 11am - 3pm; The Street, Lanarkshire Campus, Glasgow

Social Walk: Lanarkshire campus woods: 8th September 1pm - 2pm; We will meet outside the main entrance to the campus; Meet new people and explore your local area!

Law Society: Opening Night: 8th September 4pm - 6pm; The Base (level 1 UWS union Paisley); Join us for the first event of the year as we officially welcome new and returning students into the UWS Law Society. Opening Night is an opportunity to meet the committee, discover what the Society has to offer, and learn how you can get involved!

Debating Society: Freshers games night: 8th September 6pm - 9pm; Level 2, The Students' Union Building, Paisley; Come along to meet our UWS Debate Society for a night of games and fun!

Freshers Fair Ayr: 9th September 11am - 3pm; Ayr Campus, University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Ayr

Social Walk - Ayr river walk: 9th September 1pm - 2pm; We will meet by the statue outside the entrance to the university cafe; Meet new people and explore your local area!

Open Mic Day Sesh: 9th September 2pm - 4pm; The Snug, Ayr Campus, Ayr; Open mic afternoon at The Snug, Ayr 🎤

Freshers' Fair Paisley - Round 2: 10th September 11am - 3pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley

Social Walk - Paisley town centre: 10th September 1:30pm - 2:30pm; We will meet outside the entrance to the Students' Union building; Meet new people and explore your local area!

K-pop society Laboratory: 10th September 4pm - 6pm; The Lounge (Level 2, The Students' Union Building), Storie Street, Paisley; Games, Jewellery, Clay

The language Gathering: 10th September 6pm - 8pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); Share languages. Discuss Goals. Meet new people. Make friends Pizza, Snacks, Drinks and Games.

Freshers Party - DJ Night feat. MISS BUNDZ: 10th September 8pm - 1am; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; Party with live DJ & bar

Freshers Fair Dumfries: 11th September 11am - 3pm; Dumfries Campus - University of the West of Scotland (UWS), UWS

Freshers Fair Lanarkshire - Round 2: 11th September 11am - 3pm; The Street, Lanarkshire Campus, Glasgow

Anime Society Games Night: 11th September 4pm - 6pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); Beginners Welcome! Anime, Manga, Quizzes, Games, Friends

BIG Freshers' Quiz: 11th September 5:30pm - 11pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; Pub style Quiz, prizes to be won!, open bar, music!

Drag Bingo: 15th September 6pm - 9pm; The Base - Your new events venue at UWS Union Paisley!, Paisley; Drag bingo night hosted by Shego Sinner and UWS LGBTQA+ society! Event ticket will include Pizza, Drinks and Snacks. Prizes will be available for winners. A bar will be open for service, but drinking is not required to have fun!

Sustainability Society Welcome week event: 16th September 2pm - 5pm; The Base (UWS Union Paisley Level 1); Join the Sustainability Society for our Welcome Week event, an afternoon to meet the society, see what we're about, and connect with old and new members alike. Whether you've been with us before or you're just discovering us, you're welcome.

Tabletop RPG Society First Meetup: 16th September 4:30pm - 8pm; the Snug (AYR campus); Meet the Council and other members of the Society at the Snug Bar where we can help you get set up with your own game table, whether you are the Game Master or one of their players, no matter your experience you're welcome to come along!

Welcome Party: 16th September 5:30pm - 8pm; The lounge (level 2 UWS union Paisley); Get ready for a night of music and games as we celebrate and experience the Latin American spirit at UWS!

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