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The University of West London proudly participated in No Mow May, a national initiative aimed at enhancing biodiversity by allowing grass and wildflowers to grow freely throughout the month.

Clara Gatti Comini, who is studying for a PhD at the London College of Music at the University of West London and is one half of the Aura Duo, has won the UK Harp Association (UKHA) Emerging Artists Award.

The show ‘New Graduates – new ideas’, which was held in Vestry Hall on the Saint Mary’s Road campus, not only included projects by graduating students, but also work from second year and Masters students studying interiors courses at the London School of Film, Media and Design.

Volunteering in arts and culture gets you behind the scenes. The creative sector offers a wide range of opportunities to explore and spans a range of areas, yet it can be a difficult one to navigate. Find out more about volunteering in the arts.

Ever wondered how to get more involved with the wider area around UWL? Ealing and Brentford are full of history, culture, and creative organisations!

Photography on display included depictions of night-time walks along the Thames, explorations of cultural heritage, collages of the metropolis and botanical still life.

This year's National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Summer Symposium was the first to be held in the capital.

Their performances, taking place in UWL’s Lawrence Hall, Vestry Hall and a Kensington church, are the culmination of their course, designed for classical or jazz instrumentalists and singers who want to work professionally in the music industry.

The visit provided opportunities for students and staff to exchange experiences and best practices for policing, international cooperation and police education in the UK and Cambodia.

Over 90 UK students enjoyed a day of presentations and workshops exploring careers, as well as networking opportunities and a panel discussion with Black Bioscience graduates.

The award is given to members in recognition of their active involvement in the work of the CGOC, nationally or locally.

More than 100 staff and postgraduate students attended to hear about some of the research projects underway at UWL and engage with the University’s research strategy for the next five years.

Thursday’s private view was a chance for friends and family to celebrate the students’ achievements with them. Also on the guest list were staff and industry experts who had been guest speakers or worked with students on the course across the three years.

The competition, which matched teams of students with professional mentors to develop their technical skills, teamwork and professionalism, was a collaboration between a number of local councils and the West London Film & TV Skills Academy.

Robyn Patrick, who is studying for a MMus in Composition for Film and TV at UWL’s London College of Music (LCM), was recently one of 150 people shortlisted in the international orchestral film scoring contest.

The Police Constable Apprenticeship, which is run by UWL’s Institute for Policing Studies, combines on the job learning with working towards a fully funded degree.

Monday 27 May saw the return of the University of West London’s annual staff vs students football competition, held at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium as part of UWL’s partnership with the Premier League side.

The Creative Director of BBC News, Chris Cook, who directs the broadcaster’s live election night coverage, came into the University recently to speak to students and staff from across LSFMD.

The event was a new venture for the fashion house, reflecting on the lives of women past and present as expressed through the written word.

Political commentator and journalist Will Hutton spoke about his latest book – ‘This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain’ – at the University of West London’s Weston Hall on Thursday 23 May 2024.

As part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, Ruskin College Oxford recently hosted an afternoon seminar of talks and discussions on the history and potential of the Labour Party to win the 4 July general election.

The students, who were accompanied by Head of the School of Law Philip Ells and Senior Lecturer Karen Shury, heard from the Sky Legal Team about working as an in-house lawyer.

Students from four CNMH courses presented posters created as part of their dissertations to academic staff, clinicians from affiliated NHS Trusts and public advisers.

Two senior clinicians (including UWL's Professor Raymond Playford) are urging doctors to warn patients about a previously unrecognised potential risk of prescribing semaglutide weight loss drugs.

This is the first event of UWL’s Artsfest, which showcases the creativity and coursework of final year students from the London College of Music and the London School of Film, Media and Design.

Strong improvements in graduate outcomes and growth in academic and facilities spending at UWL are also identified in the results.

Hutton is particularly looking forward to speaking to students when he takes to the stage at UWL and believes what he has to say will be instructive for those considering their future careers.

The awards, which are in their 12th year, recognise the volunteering endeavours of UWL students, schools and the local organisations they link with.

Fiona Edwards, UWL's newly appointed Dean of the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH), will be reflecting on her nursing and education journey on #NursesDay - which falls on Florence Nightingale’s birthday – 12 May.

Stacey Close and Lauren Claybrook are both in their final year studying for a BNursing (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing at the College of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London.

Prospective students tried out the equipment in UWL’s industry-standard TV and radio studios at our recent open day.

Alison Wakefield, Professor of Criminology and Security Studies at UWL, and researchers from the University of Portsmouth have published a report entitled "Autonomous Vehicles: Threats, Risks and Opportunities".

Students from the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism have successfully made it through to the finals of the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge, featuring over 100 innovative concepts from over 60 universities worldwide.

A UWL student who is the first in his family to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign from Universities UK.

Dr Rekha Sugandhi, Dr Renu Vyas and Dr Priya Singh toured the University’s new Digital Futures Lab, the Hellenic Institute for Maritime Studies, the Food Innovation Lab and the Pillars restaurant.

This academic year, UWL has given out 46 prizes and scholarships, all of which are backed by alumni and friends of the University.

The event was the centrepiece of an LSFMD research project into the history and influence of the BBC's Community Programme Unit, an initiative to allow the public to produce their own TV shows.

Researchers from UWL's School of Computing and Engineering and the Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia have been working on a research project to develop the ‘Intelli-Student’ computer-aided learning platform.

Twelve Law students recently visited Berlin for three days, accompanied by the Deputy Head of the School of Law Dr Philipp Elliot-Wright and Senior Lecturer Mike Derks.

BSc Esports Management with Event Production and FDSc Coaching for Eplayers are set to launch in September 2024.

Now Head of the Graduate School, Professor Caroline Lafarge first came to the University of West London (UWL) in 2009 to study a post-graduate diploma in Psychology and never left.

Megan Heather Russell, a graduate from University of West London (UWL), recently worked with Mercury Prize-winning band Elbow on their live performance for BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Two tracks recorded at the session also appear on the extended edition of 'Audio Vertigo', Elbow’s fourth number-one album in the UK.

Almost 60 per cent of people going through family breakdown are or have experienced parental alienating behaviours, according to a new report from the School of Human and Social Sciences.

Grace will be leading on the development and implementation of the University’s environmental sustainability strategy, policies and initiatives.

University of West London’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) hosted an event to promote sustainable actions in the hospitality and tourism industry ahead of Earth Day on Monday 22 April.

Last month, a group of BA (Hons) Broadcast and Digital Journalism students were invited to the US Embassy in London to find out about what goes on in the world of diplomacy and international relations.

The School of Medicine and Biosciences (SMB), a new interdisciplinary research-driven school at the University of West London, officially opens today (17 April 2024).

A new study published today in Nature Communications has examined the effect of novel therapies for children with severe malnutrition associated with gut damage (enteropathy).

Mantas Kozlovskis, founder of Bundu Bakery, studied Culinary Arts Management during his time at the University of West London.

UWL’s Placement and Employment Services welcomed more than four hundred students and graduates to their dedicated event for LCM and LSFMD students.

Philip Ells, Head of UWL’s School of Law, and Senior Lecturer Michael Derks accompanied 11 law students on a three-day visit to the Netherlands last month.

The event outlined new multidisciplinary research at the Circus of Maxentius, built by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius (283 – 312) along the legendary Appian Way in Rome.

The achievements of six teams from schools in the West London region were celebrated in an awards ceremony hosted by educational charity Young Enterprise, a national organisation which motivates young people to succeed in the changing world of work.

UWL and partners have been shortlisted for Partnership of the Year in the Student Nursing Times Awards for the evolution of the Peer Enhanced e-Placement (PEeP).

Dr Junko Theresa Mikuriya was invited by Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) CAMLab to present a paper at the ‘Medium of the Mind’ conference held on 8 and 9 March.

Over 30 UK businesses were offering a variety of career opportunities including part-time roles, placements, internships and graduate training schemes.

Students performed a new musical and snapshots of another production by esteemed musical stage writers and composers Kurt Kansley and Oliver Lidert at a recent Gala event at the Ealing campus.

Students heard presentations from inspiring women at different stages of their career. They then had the opportunity to network with speakers and guests from across the security profession.

UWL recently offered practical advice to students looking to forge a career in the arts with the help of its former students.

Nick initially came to Westmont Hub for support and guidance around issues including negotiating licensing and intellectual property agreements. Now, with their support, he’s looking at breaking into US and Japanese markets.

Dr Simon Ian Fox was selected to author a new child safeguarding standard in out-of-school settings for global certification body The British Standards Institution (BSI).

A group of Master of Public Health (MPH) students at UWL’s College of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH) visited the Victoria Care Centre in Park Royal recently.

Seventeen guest employers representing a variety of companies attended the fair to network with students and graduates and share employment opportunities and initiatives on offer.

UWL recently hosted 70 students and guests in its Pillars Restaurant for Future Plates Future Chefs, an annual event exploring sustainable food education in the hospitality sector.

Representatives from around 70 organisations attended including partners such as Brentford Football Club, London Chamber of Commerce and Heathrow Airport.

The University of West London was delighted to host the latest Franco-British Entente Cordiale culinary competition in its 20th anniversary year.

London Fashion Week saw the launch of an exciting social media campaign, produced for Alchemy London by students at the London School of Film, Media and Design.

UWL has up for a total of three awards across 12 categories. Winners will be announced on 24 June.

The Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) – part of the University of West London – recently held a special event at Westminster discussing the topics of Levelling Up in London, inequality in the capital and how they can be addressed by government.

Topics under discussion included SEGA Europe and cyber security; research on astronaut bone health using smart tech to improve osteoporosis; digital dexterity, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of creative communications and immersive engineering.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Emeritus Professor of Nursing Dame Elizabeth Anionwu was the special guest of the Black Women’s Network at the University of West London’s (UWL) Weston Hall.

As part of their final projects, the Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) students are spending three hours a week for 14 weeks going through the programme at the Westmont Enterprise Hub.

Media and Communications students from UWL's London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD) are helping Age UK Ealing to record the views of older people to share with local and national politicians in the run up to the general election.

The University of West London’s School of Biomedical Sciences set its students a challenge in February – to think creatively and identify a scientific question and then give a presentation considering how to potentially solve it.

Professor Ali Bahadori-Jahromi, who leads The Building Performance and Climate Change Research Group at SCE, has received recognition in the HKIE’s annual awards.

The Food Innovation Centre has a highly specialised laboratory, and its facilities can be used by UWL students, as well being available for specialist food manufacturers and TV companies to hire.

The University of West London is proud of its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion for both staff and students. The University is delighted that 50% of our academic staff and 42% of those in senior roles are women, as well as 60% of our students.

Sky News’ Data and Forensics unit interviewed LCM lecturer Professor Simon Zagorski-Thomas ahead of the 2024 Brit Awards about the make-up of the tracks nominated for various accolades.

Early in February, 18 University of West London second and final year students from the School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) spent half a day at Sky’s Osterley campus to visit its data and technical teams.

Robert has cited the institution’s overall positivity rating as the top provider in England in the National Student Survey as per (Times Higher Education) as a key factor for joining UWL.

LGCHT have been working with Air League, the UK’s leading aviation, aerospace and space charity, for over five years.

Students took part in a range of volunteering activities, on and off-campus and online, for Student Volunteering Week from 12-18 February, a national initiative for UK universities.

Published by Bloomsbury, 'Philosophical Health: Thinking as a Way of Healing' examines the theory and practice of philosophical health in contemporary contexts of care.

Previously a healthcare assistant, Samanthia Sollami attended UWL’s Berkshire Institute for Health while also working at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

On 15 February, societies and student services gathered in Weston Hall to show our new and returning students everything UWL has to offer.

'Futuristic Towers at Dusk', which captures images of the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, features as part of the Creative People & Places Hounslow Creative Arts Programme.

Professor Julie Wall's research interests include machine and deep learning approaches to natural language processing, natural language understanding and speech technologies.

The University of West London has been rewarded for its commitment to sustainability and its work towards becoming a net-zero carbon institution by 2030 at the West London Business 2024 Awards, where it won Environmental Corporate of the Year.

Over 100 students plus family and friends attended a Student of the Year Awards ceremony at Paragon House in Brentford recently. Awards were presented to students at the Claude Littner Business School, part of the University of West London, at various levels of study and on a range of courses at the School.

More than 100 students participated in a range of special workshops looking at how to successfully apply for jobs, manage their social media presence and improve their first aid knowledge.

The students were given talks about careers at BA and employability skills, as well as getting to experience the airline’s Boeing 747, 777 and 787 flight simulators.

Richard ‘RP9’ Tucker has worked with artists including Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande and Central Cee, who recently won two MOBO awards. Cem, who runs music management company Rebel Records, has worked with artists including Big Narstie, Akala and Jax Jones.

Students from UWL’s London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD) and London College of Music (LCM) joined together in January for a week-long ‘Games Jam’, with three teams each creating a completed game in just five days. The week ended with awards for the best games produced.

UWL apprenticeships help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career. Second-year degree apprentice students on our BSc (Hons) Express Delivery Manager course participated in a special morning at UWL’s FlightPad Boeing 737 simulator.

The UWL alumnus and renowned international businessperson shared golden insights with students at the University’s eponymously named Claude Littner Business School.

The recently formed orchestra is currently made up of 35 musicians, eight of whom are students at the University’s London College of Music. The free concert took place in Weston Hall and included music from The Lord of the Rings and Mission: Impossible films.

Sarah Jane Bartlett is the Housing Grants & Adaptations Manager at Hillingdon Council. The Council supported her dream to study for a BSc Digital Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship at the University of West London.

Frasier combines working with Circana (formerly IRI/NPD), a market-leading consultancy on consumer behaviour, with helping other degree apprentices succeed.

Andrew, whose work on the theatrical adaptation of Life of Pi was honoured with a 2022 Olivier Awards nomination, is an alumnus of UWL’s London College of Music (LCM) having studied piano and clarinet there from 1982-1985.

Deputy Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate) and social mobility ambassador Tan Ikram CBE works with the School of Law (SoL) at UWL.

Dr Bernadine Idowu, Associate Professor at the University of West London, was among those invited to meet the Princess as she toured the new Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) building on Imperial College’s Hammersmith Hospital campus.

The joint exhibition, showcasing the work of students from all years, is running until the end of February.

If you’re a fan of BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and its companion show It Takes Two, or Channel Four’s Naked Attraction, then you’ve seen the work of UWL alumnus Eve Winstanley, who served as their Executive Producer.

Industry experts and leaders from major airlines such as British Airways, EasyJet and TUI, as well as leading flight training schools including Leading Edge Aviation and the Bristol Ground School, gathered at UWL’s Ealing site to offer advice to aspiring pilots.

Students from the London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD) received guidance from experts in their fields as part of a week of enhancement activities across the School.

Dr Yim is receiving UWL's Knowledge Exchange seed funding for a spoken word mental health research project.

In December, final year students from Drama Studio London, which is part of the University of West London, gave live performances for schools and local people of touring festive productions.

The IEEE is the world’s largest professional organisation with over 410,000 members. The IEEE aims to support advances in technology through building and inspiring a global community of engineers.

Dr Livia Lantini, Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of West London (UWL), has won the 2024 Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award for the Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI) Division from the European Geosciences Union (EGU).

When she first came to UWL, Dipna Anand knew she wanted to work in food and hospitality, but she didn’t know what that would look like. Now she’s run her own cookery school, written books, opened restaurants and appeared on television. Read on to discover how she did it.

Professor Mark Coulson joins UWL from the University of East Anglia where he was Director of Employability, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Placement Director, and Director of Masters programmes.

The visit was part of UWL’s outreach programme which aims to build strong partnerships with local schools and support young learners in the community.

The event was conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the world’s largest professional accountancy body, which accredits several of UWL’s courses.

UWL’s West London Venues sees the University’s campus sites hired out to be used for everything from documentaries and films to advertising shoots. In recent months, UWL has played host to Ant and Dec filming for Santander, singer Olly Murs for a Royal Match advert and comedian John Richardson for his show ‘Meet the Richardsons’.

UWL will allocate the funding to support two critical sectors: logistics and the built environment. In addition, the funding will be used to develop and enhance outreach activity for prospective candidates.

Kenya Harriott has won an Association for Events Management Education (AEME) Student Award for her dissertation on diversity, equality and inclusion in women’s sport.

More than 250 students from across the University joined for the lunchtime tasting and judging session. Students were impressed by the range and quality of German, Italian, Indian, Pakistani and Persian dishes prepared by SCE academic staff

Professor Graeme Atherton won the Positive Destinations for Young People award for his relentless commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility.

The 75 students who attended heard from ten guest speakers about the vital attributes that will set them apart from the competition in the hospitality industry.

The first midwife degree apprentices at the University of West London recently graduated from our College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH).

November saw a group of 19 LSFMD students visit the London offices of animation and VFX company Framestore, the creative studio responsible for effects on top films including Barbie and the Paddington movies.

Journalism student Anna Schriewersmann encourages you to volunteer at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Journalism Student Maria Quintero shares her experience volunteering at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, organised by UWL's Volunteering team.

The new publication from UWL’s Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) examines how the government has distributed its flagship Levelling Up Fund.

The University of West London’s Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) students have once again won prizes in several categories at the Tech Industry Gold (TIG) Live event a King’s House Conference Centre in Manchester on Wednesday 22 November 2023.

The GNM archive collects and preserves documents and objects that tell the story of the Guardian and Observer over the last 200 years and can be visited by appointment.

Every Monday evening, students and staff from the University of West London come together on campus for the Community Choir, an initiative from the London College of Music (LCM) and Student Experience.

The University has risen to 13th place overall in the University League 2023/24 for environmental efforts including carbon reduction and food sustainability.

Eight students and graduates from UWL’s School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) attended the ceremony, with four of them receiving awards and commendations.

The awards spotlight the exceptional initiatives and achievements of businesses and organisations based in the west of the capital. Business leaders are recognised, along with sustainable and responsible business practices and initiatives to support economic growth and inspire young people locally.

Former Secretary of State for Education and Chair of the Council of Labour Lord David Blunkett was keynote speaker at a discussion event – ‘The Skills Revolution - can lifelong learning save the UK economy’ – held in November at the Ruskin Room in Exeter College, Oxford.

As many of us get ready to enjoy the winter break, UWL’s Property Services and IT departments are getting busy behind the scenes to improve UWL facilities and IT for 2024.

A group of the UK’s leading dementia organisations have announced their support for a new Commission, led by UWL Chancellor Laurence Geller, to conduct an independent review of dementia related hospital occupancy in England, launching an appeal to the health sector and the public to provide testimony to support the review.

London Higher has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging young people to pursue nursing degrees.

This is the second time UWL has held this bi-annual conference, which this time focused on the management of diabetes in disadvantaged populations.

The University of West London held a second day of Winter Graduation at Twickenham Rugby Stadium on Wednesday 29 November.

Two days of graduation ceremonies are taking place on 28 and 29 November for UWL students at Twickenham Rugby Stadium.

Past students, staff and friends of the University of West London gathered at lavish department store Fortnum and Mason’s to celebrate UWL’s achievements in 2023 and look forward to 2024.

Members of the Harrods team gave them a tour of the busy sales floor and production kitchens, as well as the chance to taste products and answering their questions during the visit.

Hundreds of attendees connected with more than 30 organisations offering employment opportunities plus UWL’s Volunteering, Peer Mentoring, Talent Bank and Careers teams.

An album of new works for solo violin by eight composition students and two lecturers is being released on Friday 24 November by the University’s record label London Noise Records.

Due to launch in summer 2024, the Hellenic Institute will provide executive training, postgraduate education and maritime research.

Taking place at the end of October 2023, the University of West London’s Student Money Week included information sessions and stands in both St Mary’s Road and Paragon campuses.

LCM Sessions are free weekly live music events held at Freddie’s, UWLSU’s Student Lounge. The gigs showcase a variety of artists, mostly from London College of Music, and vary in genre every week.

Each recipient receives financial support to help them with living costs and expenses along with networking opportunities and free membership of the RTS.

To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, industry experts recently chose six green apprenticeships – including one from the University of West London - to be marked with the Coronation emblem.

The event followed a sell-out performance of ‘Traces through Time’, which explores complex journeys of people in recovery, fusing dance, live music and the spoken word.

Dr Andy Northcott, Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Medicine and member of UWL's Geller institute of Ageing and Memory, discussed news that Alzheimer's diagnosis blood tests could be offered on the NHS within five years.

Page gave a lecture at UWL’s Dr William Barry Theatre on Thursday 9 November to an audience of students, staff and members of the public.

The initiative is a UWL outreach programme delivered in conjunction with schools from the Ealing and Hounslow area and the wider National Saturday Club network.

Attendees connected with 23 law firms and other employers, charities and organisations as well as UWL’s careers, study support and volunteering teams.

Last week, UWL’s Study Support Team were at stalls in Brentford, Reading and Ealing to remind students of the services they offer including free workshops, one-to-one study help, English Language assistance and Maths and IT skills support.

His presentation covered the latest scientific and technological developments in the sector, as well as transformative engineering innovations that are driving changes in society, the economy and the environment.

Page describes his talk as an account of leading a creative business through the white heat of technological and societal change to make it the most successful version of itself so far.

Macfarlanes began a placement scheme for first year LLB students in 2021 with six universities including UWL. Our School of Law shortlists up to eight candidates, which Macfarlanes then further shortlist for interview.

Over 550 students had the chance to meet with 22 prospective employers from the hospitality, education and recruitment sectors, including Hilton, Novotel and Academics Ltd.

This high-profile award recognises and rewards the achievements of exceptional apprentices, apprenticeship champions and apprenticeship employers.

From Malappuram, Kerala, in India, Muhammed’s journey brought him first to UWL and then all around the world, leaving his secure job, family and culture behind. Here, we share his story.

With over six decades of teaching excellence in the service industries, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London was the ideal host venue for a new conference titled Progressing Policy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Education.

Twenty-eight leaders in the field of equitable access to higher education gathered recently at an event in Ruskin College, Oxford, part of the University of West London Group, to explore the question: ‘Addressing the higher education equity crisis - what needs to be done?’

Almost 400 students had the opportunity to discover some exciting opportunities to make a positive impact in the local community at a Volunteering Fair in Weston Hall on Thursday 19 October.

Charlene Marecheau, who came to UWL wanting to be a cartoonist, is now working at big four accounting firm KPMG. Find out more in our latest Alumni Spotlight.

UWL is extremely saddened to hear that West End theatre producer, actor, film producer and chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, CBE, has passed away after a long illness.

A new report titled Lost Dads: The Fathers and Family Breakdown, Separation, and Divorce Project reveals that more than 40 per cent of men (41.9%) seeking help after family breakdown had suicidal thoughts.

Engineering Future Sustainability provides a forward-thinking platform for exploring sustainable methodologies and spotlighting engineering endeavours that balance present necessities with future sustainability.

Designed to create an inclusive and collaborative community for emerging researchers, the ECR Network provides a platform for researchers to explore ground-breaking ideas, exchange knowledge and engage in practical discussions.

The UWL Degree Apprenticeships team, Fresh Minds for Business and West London SME and Start-Up Graduate Internship Programme are all up for awards.

AI experts from the UWL’s School of Computing and Engineering have been awarded a £162,005 grant by national innovation agency Innovate UK to develop high performance machine learning software.

As ‘The Career University’, UWL organises a programme of careers fairs throughout the year covering a range of disciplines and sectors. These support students to find work placements, part-time work and graduate employment.

More than 30 student-led sports teams, clubs, and societies were at the Freshers’ Fair in Weston Hall at our Ealing site to showcase what they have to offer.

Daisy asked Andrew about some of the topics covered in his book including him being sent to boarding school aged seven and his observations on his parents’ marriage.

These new students were chosen from more than 500 applicants to receive an International Ambassador Scholarship. International Ambassadors help showcase UWL to other prospective overseas students.

Two students from Gumley House School in Isleworth beat seven other bands to win a two-day session with Dr Dan Pratt, Course Leader for BA (Hons) Recording Mixing and Production at UWL’s London College of Music.

Dr Anil Padhra, from UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, has secured funding from Innovate UK’s ‘Future Flight Challenge’, which is investing in projects that can help build on the UK aviation industry’s skills.

For Pascale Waschnig, who recently received her MSc Psychology Conversion from UWL’s School of Social and Human Sciences, the topic of missing people has a close personal significance – her own mother, who had Alzheimer's, went missing and was never found.

UWL is using creative and engaging storytelling workshops to build confidence for youth in the West London area to develop literacy and oracy skills.

The scheme aims to encourage higher education providers to improve and deliver excellence in the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from their studies.

Some of the eleven students are studying Aviation at UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) and others Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering (SCE).

Researchers from the School of Computing and Engineering have received a £50,000 grant along with additional practical support, including mentoring by experts from Thames Water and South West Water.

"London Calling" aims to welcome those new to the city, particularly university students. Taking place on Friday 6 October, the evening event will feature a scavenger hunt, creative workshops, talks, drinks and music.

Henry Hereford, also a UWL alumnus, starred alongside Edris Elba in the chart-topping 2023 film Luther: The Fallen Sun.

Ms Sharon Vince, a lecturer in Early Years and Education at the School of Human and Social Sciences, received funding from the British Educational Research Association (BERA).

The University of West London (UWL) has been ranked 1st for Student Experience, 1st for Teaching Quality, 6th for Social Inclusion and 10th in London.

The award recognises UWL’s success in improving the career prospects and life chances for its high number of students from underprivileged backgrounds.

The University of West London Graduate School’s 26th annual Doctoral Students’ Conference saw as many as 130 research students and academic colleagues take part.

Dr Rashid Minhas' article uses real-life cases to illustrate instances where negative stereotypes have influenced decision-making, leading to unjust outcomes.

The event was a special preview of a new contemporary opera ‘The Last Siren’, a 30-minute piece that takes a fresh look at the Greek myth from Homer’s Odyssey.

The LCM alumnus has served as conductor, arranger and lead orchestrator on film and television hits like Andor, Enola Holmes 2, No Time to Die, Black Swan, Top Gun: Maverick, Succession and Barbie.

Dr D’Andrea’s publication was recognised for its "originality and innovation" as well as its "scientific rigor."

Take your first step towards a rewarding career in nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical research or a similar scientific discipline with a degree from the School of Biomedical Sciences here at UWL.

To support aspiring nurses on their career paths, UWL is exclusively offering additional bursaries on some key courses.

The conference was originally founded by UWL Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences Dr Bernadine Idowu.

The awards recognise projects that best use design and architecture to tackle major world challenges including health, climate change, technology, ethics and values.

Peter Cross, Senior Lecturer in Food Business and Nutritional Sciences at LGCHT, has played an instrumental role in accelerating sustainable food initiatives at UWL.

LCM student Megan Heather Russell was chosen to help with the arrangements for the final performance of the BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room series, via a mentoring scheme for early career musicians and composers.

For the students who changed their minds about what to study or applied late, or perhaps didn’t quite make the target grades for their chosen course, Clearing can be an excellent option.

Professor Helen Hester was invited to take part following publication of her new book, 'After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time'.

Agha Usama Hasan recently completed his PhD at the University of West London’s School of Computing and Engineering, working with German supermarket retailer Lidl on making its UK supermarket buildings more carbon neutral.

Five students from the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism made it through to the final cook-off and the chance to create in front of Foie Royale Marketing Manager Laith Amiry.

UWL is ranked 1st in London* and 3rd in England*.

UWL’s WInSTEM committee, organised by staff from the School of Computing and Engineering, promotes gender diversity and inclusivity within the academic community.

Twenty one students from UWL’s School of Law recently spent a week attending ten different court sites in the southeast of England, as part of a placement scheme with HM Courts & Tribunals Service.

The awards recognise excellence in higher education and research across the UK’s leading professional and technical universities.

University of West London Chancellor Laurence Geller CBE was given a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless support for London’s Top Modern University - UWL- by the Vice Chancellor Professor Peter John CBE.

Fabio, who is also Director of The Faringdon Research Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Remote Sensing, is a world expert on ground penetrating radar and remote sensing technologies.

As part of his BSc in Air Transport Management at UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) student Irvine Kirkpatrick recently finished a placement year at the industry leading aircraft manufacturer.

UWL's ARTSFEST, which showcases the creativity and coursework of final year students from the London College of Music (LCM) and the London School of Film, Media, and Design (LSFMD), took place in venues across London between May and July.

UWL's Chair of the Board of Governors, Jennifer Bernard, has been honoured with a Doctorate of Letters at this year’s summer graduation ceremony as her term as Chair draws to a close. She was appointed to UWL’s Board on 1 April 2012 and became Chair in 2018.

Across two days and eight ceremonies featuring thousands of students, 15 honorary degrees and countless handshakes and hugs, it is time for the University of West London’s graduation festivities to begin!

Dr Gemma Pybus, Senior Lecturer at the UWL's Claude Littner Business School, was recognised at the event, which took place at Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey.

UWL is delighted to welcome its new influx of graduate interns who will play a vital role in supporting a variety of departments across the University as well as employers across the West London region.

From 'The Book of Mormon' to 'The Lion King', Brianna Ogunbawo has enjoyed a successful career in the West End and beyond. We explore her journey from a London College of Music student to her current role as Laurie in current West End hit 'Oklahoma!'

Joe Maslen, who graduated from UWL’s College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare in 2022 with a Distinction in his Higher Apprenticeship FdSc Healthcare Practice: Assistant Practitioner course, has won Skills for Health’s Gold Award.

The event celebrated innovations and achievements in developing assessments and providing feedback to enhance student learning and experience.

The University of West London’s Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) launched its latest research report at a special event attended by politicians, policymakers and NGOs.

The UWL Global Partnerships Office welcomed almost 100 delegates from 14 overseas partners from Europe, the Middle East and Asia and 22 UK partners to the annual Academic Partnerships Conference on 4-5 July.

Head of UWL’s Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP), Professor Graeme Atherton, gave a stimulating lecture addressing poverty, inequality and the political importance of levelling up.

Sir Robin is most famous for his work as a record producer in the 1980s, working with artists including Sade, Fine Young Cannibals and Everything But The Girl.

This project aims to create a dedicated charter to improve disabled people’s access to aviation and increase both engagement and representation in the aerospace sector.

The University was delighted to host Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, for an immersive experience at the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.

The University of West London has achieved an outstanding standard of sustainability and been awarded the maximum of three stars by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

UWL has won a prestigious award at the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) Awards for Excellence 2023 for creating a toolkit to support students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in higher education at virtual careers fairs.

The third annual Queer Student Awards, which celebrate the achievements of young LGBTQ+ people, took place at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Wednesday 14 June, hosted by trans ambassador Katie Neeves.

SHSS is a vibrant, multidisciplinary school that brings together disciplines, including criminology, psychology, education, addiction studies, nutritional therapy, sociology, international relations and forensic science.

Some people come to UWL and discover what they want to be, others arrive with a plan. Whatever you want to be, the University of West London is here to help you on your journey, just like we did for Janek Valgepea — who recently went from UWL to Eurovision.

UWL played host to women engineers from business and academia last month as it hosted an IEEE Women in Engineering Early Profession Conference. Organisations represented included BT, Huawei, Ofcom, TfL and Brunel University.

Professional musicians including The Vincente Trio, violinist Timothy Schwarz and pianist Emanuele Mollica took part in workshops with the students and then performed their pieces.

Some of the most influential people from higher education joined UWL's Centre for Inequalities and Levelling Up (CEILUP) and the National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) for a stimulating discussion at Ruskin College, Oxford.

When choosing a degree, prospective students often think of location, content and rankings. In the case of Kadine Thompson, it was about choosing a course that offered her a respectable qualification alongside flexibility, allowing for a work-school-life balance.

‘Start-up Enterprise Support for Women’, a new programme aimed at women entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business, was launched on Wednesday 7 June at Southall Manor House by Ealing Council and UWL’s Westmont Enterprise Hub.

A group of 25 students from UWL’s School of Law visited the media and entertainment company’s offices in Isleworth, accompanied by lecturers Karen Shury, Ori Igwe and Susan McGlamery.

UWL continues to go from strength to strength as a modern career university which sets students up for success. This is illustrated yet again, as one of the most influential independent annual ranking league tables shows that we are on a positive trajectory. We are pleased to share that we are London’s Number One Modern University!

Find out more about UWL Alumni Jessie Pettit; who found her passion in media which led her to start two companies helping young filmmakers.

Just a day after Brentford FC famously beat Premier League champions Manchester City, the Gtech Community Stadium was positively buzzing again for an even more hotly anticipated event in West London – UWL staff v UWL students!

BA (Hons) Acting students at UWL’s London College of Music (LCM) recently performed ‘Wind / Rush Generation(s)’ by Mojisola Adebao, a play unravelling the history of the Windrush political scandal and its knock-on effects.

Find out more about Alumni Loretta Nana Asiedu, who graduated with a degree in International Tourism and Aviation Management just as the aviation industry shut down.

The Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP), a UWL research centre, held an event - ‘the Future of Levelling Up’, examining progress in tackling regional inequality - at Ruskin College, Oxford on Thursday 11 May.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Sara Raybould and the UWL Women’s Network invited students and staff to Prevent Breast Cancer’s Health Hour on 11 May to raise awareness about the risks, signs, and symptoms of the most common cancer in the UK and the biggest cause of death for women between 35-49.

A guiding star for students and fellow graduates alike, the Inspirational Alumni Award winner is a prime example of how far an education at UWL can take you. Our inaugural winner is Mark Dalauido, Matron of Infection and Prevention Control at King’s College Hospital Trust.

Jenny Sherpa, an international student from Nepal, is in her final year of a BA (Hons) in Business Studies with internship at the Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) at the University of West London.

The Next Stop for Fashion is the brainchild of Fashion Business students from the London School of Film, Media & Design at UWL. Held at the Ealing Project on Wednesday 10 May, the Next Stop offered attendees the chance to learn about repairing and upcycling their clothes, or even give them a second life as part of a clothes swap.

Lubna Shuja, the 7th female to become President of the Law Society of England and Wales joined the BBC’s former legal affairs correspondent, Clive Coleman, for a conversation and Q&A at UWL on Tuesday 10 May.

David Orlic, CEO and co-founder of Anyone, visited Westmont Enterprise Hub recently to share his thoughts on 'What I wish I'd known starting out'.

The London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) held a Working in Business and General Aviation Symposium recently to explore how the Business Aviation (BA) sector can recruit and train the next generation of professionals. 

The UWL alumni community gathered at Pillars Restaurant for the annual Alumni Awards ceremony last week. Nominees were shortlisted across four categories and awarded a certificate, or a trophy for the winner, by the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter John CBE.

UWL student Katrina Atienza who is in the final year of her BSc (Hons) in Culinary Arts Management has reached the final of Student Pastry Chef of the Year 2023.

London Nootropics is an adaptogenic wellness company which produces the highest-quality mushroom coffee, a blend of coffee, medicinal mushrooms and other adaptogen extracts. These extracts help your body and mind adapt to physical, mental and emotional stressors.

The Alumni Awards honours those who have left UWL within the last five years. This year, we are pleased to announce that the UWL Recent Graduate Award winner 2023 is Emmanuel Ebokosia, who is using music management to enact social change.

The study from Agha Hasan, from the School of Computing and Engineering's Building Performance and Climate Change research group, is one of the first to appear in the new journal, published by UWL and the Temporary Work Forum.

Professor Philip Cox joined the University of West London (UWL) as Head of the School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) at the beginning of March 2023.

Saturday 22 April was Earth Day and the theme this year was ‘Investing in our Planet’. UWL is continually investing in increasing sustainability across our campus sites.

A BSc Culinary Arts Management student at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT), Jun Ming Yee and mentor lecturer Nathan Vasanthan won the 2023 Entente Cordiale Lauréat title with LGCHT’s French partner college, Lycée Jeanne et Paul Augier.

UWL's new Director of Research and Development, Aude Bicquelet-Lock, discusses the rich potential of the University's research environment.

Find out more about UWL alumnus Peter Collyer and his successful HR career with brands including Oasis, Disney, ASOS and Ted Baker.

UWL student Michael Bartholemew has written the cover story for a recent edition of The Innovation, People and Practice (IPP) Magazine, entitled ‘10 top tips from an ODP apprentice: How to make the most of your clinical placements’.

UWL hosted high school students, their teachers and business volunteers for the first round of the Young Enterprise Company of the Year Awards West and South London Showcase on Thursday 30 March. Young Enterprise is a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK.

Dr Nagham Saeed, Senior Lecturer at the University of West London’s School of Computing and Engineering (SCE), has received seed funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) to lead a project on reversing environmental degradation.

70 people gathered at a Donors and Scholars Reception on Thursday 30 March, an event where donors to student scholarships at UWL meet the students they are supporting this academic year.

Academic staff and external partners gathered at UWL’s first Knowledge Exchange Conference on Wednesday 29 March. Knowledge Exchange (KE) activity is defined as university interactions with businesses, public services, charities, and communities that generate a positive impact on society and the economy.

Final year student Kinga Szulc, who has been studying the construction project management course part time alongside working, was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in recognition of achieving the highest mark in her degree work, which is CIOB-accredited.

The Emirates A380 returned to Glasgow for the first time since 2019 last weekend – touching down at lunchtime on Sunday 26 March, to large crowds of media, aircraft enthusiasts and local people.

Head of Ancillary Services for Wizz Air James Goodwin, who is also a UWL alumnus, teamed up with the University’s BSc (Hons) Air Transport Management (Airline and Airport Specialist) students to hold an ideas session – Wizz Air Lab – at UWL’s St Mary’s Road campus on 14 March.

A consortium of academics, students, and industry representatives including Dr Bernadine Idowu, Associate Professor of Biomedical Science at UWL’s School of Biomedical Sciences, have been involved in efforts to ensure that £3.7 million will be committed by the Medical Research Council (MRC) over the next three years to fund initiatives to address the underrepresentation of people from Black heritage backgrounds in biomedical research.

Between 8.30pm - 9.30pm on Saturday 25 March, UWL will be switching off non-essential lighting across all our campuses as we join in with Earth Hour.

Find out more about UWL alumna, Anthonia Edwards, and her UWL experience and journey.

UWL delivers an extensive programme of careers fairs throughout the academic year covering a range of disciplines and sectors which support students in finding work placements, part-time work and graduate employment.

The theme of this year’s Global Recycling Day, taking place on Saturday 18 March, is #RecyclingHeroes, recognising the people, places and activities that showcase how recycling contributes to an environmentally stable planet and a greener future for all.

For International Women’s Day, ITV’s This Morning surprised disabled nurse and UWL alumnus Chloe Hammond, whose inspirational story then featured on the programme.

A University of West London aviation expert has contributed to a working paper recently published by the UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN) entitled ‘Assessing Climate Risk and Strengthening Resilience for UK Higher Education Institutions'.

Find out more about UWL's team of students from the School of Computing and Engineering, who won a competition as part of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers Champions 2022 initiative.

UWL is proud to support Food Waste Action Week, from 6-12 March, a campaign bringing the nation together to save time and money by making food go further. This will ultimately reduce the impact of food waste on climate change.

UWL hosted 80 students and delegates for Future Plates and Future Chefs, an event exploring a range of sustainable food approaches.

Beki Mace, Lecturer in Early Years Education at the UWL’s School of Human and Social Sciences competes as part of Team GB in aquathlons. UWL will be supporting her training and equipment needs.

UWL hosted the biggest business event in the London Borough of Ealing – Ealing Business Expo – on Wednesday 8 March, providing an opportunity for hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses of all shapes and sizes in Ealing to meet, connect, and network.

Around 65 serving police officers, students, and guests attended a dedicated conference on International Women’s Day, delivered by UWL’s Institute for Policing Studies (IPS) in partnership with the Metropolitan Police West Area.

We asked some UWL staff what International Women’s Day means to them, what made them choose their career path, which women inspire them, what this year’s theme #EmbraceEquity means to them and what advice they would give to women starting their career journeys.   

Find out more about the importance of project management courses and what the School of Computing and Engineering at UWL offers.

Students from UWL's School of Biomedical Science have had a paper – ‘Bioengineering of Antibody Fragments: Challenges and Opportunities’ published in open access academic Bioengineering journal.

Find out more about UWL alumnus, Neel Shah, and his UWL experience and journey.

Fatbardha Salihu, who graduated from the University of West London’s School of Film, Media, and Design with a BA (Hons) in Photography last year, has been shortlisted for the Portrait of Britain Award.

Food innovation and R&D breakthroughs in healthier food formulation were the focus of five South Korean BioHealth Regulatory Science researchers who recently visited the West London Food Innovation Centre at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism.

The University of West London volunteers once again gave up their free time to do good deeds in the community, marking Student Volunteering Week.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) recently approved changes that will give educators the flexibility to provide innovative simulated practice learning methods. The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at UWL is already making the most of Virtual Reality software.

Find out more about UWL alumnus, Lee John Charles, CBE, and his UWL experience and journey.

Culinary students from the University of West London London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) have won the Zest Quest Asia 2023 competition.

A research team from UWL’s School of Computing and Engineering has had their robotics paper “An Interface Platform for Robotic Neuromorphic Systems”, published in the international, peer-reviewed, journal Chips Journal.

Sony is launching a new set of awards for short films, the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards, to showcase new work from around the globe. Its first competition drew a huge response, with entry from Pietro Venier, who is studying for an MA in Directing at MetFilm School in Berlin which is a University of West London partner institution.

Professor Garin Dowd recently gave a guest lecture at the Ciné Lumière at the Institut Français in London as part of its Jean-Luc Godard: Perspectives season, entitled 'Godard's 1980s: Self-portraiture and Surrogacy'.

The University of West London is pleased to announce that it has officially joined University Alliance (UA), the member organisation for professional and technical universities in the United Kingdom.

Find out more about UWL Alumni and Head Pastry Chef, Chris Hurter, and his UWL experience and journey.

UWL’s Centre of Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) published analysis of the Government’s ‘Levelling Up Fund: Round 2 Briefing’.

LCM student Megan Russell has been chosen to collaborate with the BBC Concert Orchestra on February’s Piano Room series of live concerts from Maida Vale Studios.

Emily Caston, UWL Professor of Screen Industries, appeared on Radio 4’s arts magazine show Front Row on Thursday 19 January, to discuss the work of pioneering video director and producer Bruce Gowers.

An exhibition of work by seven BA (Hons) Photography students at the University of West London’s School of Film, Media and Design opened at Brentford Library on 21 January.

The University of West London hosted a major investment summit - the Oman-Britain Business Conference - on Thursday 19 January providing an opportunity for UK businesses to meet key investors from the Sultanate of Oman.

John Saddler, a literary agent and a lecturer for The University of West London’s BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing, recently organised Poets Talking, jointly with Open Ealing Arts Centre.

Find out more about UWL Alumni Yevgeni Zajecs and his UWL experience and journey.

Find out more about Lawrence Hall hosting live performances from LCM's BA electronic music production students, with a performance from d’Voxx from their latest album – ‘1984’ as part of the LCM Music Technology and Performance Winter Festival.

Find out about Drama Studio London's alumni Laura Harling who has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the 2023 New Year’s Honours List.

Find out more about (UWL) BA International Relations and Sociology student Aleigha General who recently attended COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

Find out about UWL lecturer Litha Efthymiou who was selected from hundreds of applicants to be one of six emerging composers given the opportunity to write for the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) as part of the Panufnik Composers Scheme.

Here are a few of the standout stories of 2022.

UWL’s Drama Studio London students to perform 48 hours of festive fun over five days.

UWL Law graduates, Luana Medalha and Maciej Scislowski, are now sharing an internship within the School of Law working on research projects with their former lecturers.

Find out more about UWL Alumni Benjamin Lee and his tips for building a successful career.

Find out more about Julia Lo Bue-Said receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters from UWL.

Ria Patel, who is 18 and studying for a BSc in Air Transport Management with Private Pilot Licence at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism recently began flying lessons, with a scholarship from the Air League for five hours of tuition.

Find out about Martin Kiernan who this week received an honorary Doctor of Science from the University West London (UWL).

Find out about how UWL has been awarded a Bronze accreditation by the Athena Swan Charter for gender equality.

Find out more about People & Planet’s League table, ranking Universities for environmental and ethical performance.

Find out more about CeeSound, a virtual reality streaming platform which won the Judges’ Award at Santander Award.

Find out more about UWL's Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) and the current state of the levelling up agenda.

Find out more about the Winter graduations taking place this week at Twickenham stadium.

Find out more about Dame Elizabeth Anionwu who has been honoured with the Order of Merit for her work in medicine and nursing.

Find out more about what happened at the University of West London's sustainability panel event.

Demand for STEM graduates continues to rise. UWL offers a range of career-focused STEM degrees led by industry-experienced research staff. To celebrate STEM Day UWL academics, share their advice about studying for a career in STEM.

An important research paper co-authored by the University of West London’s Professor Ray Playford has been published in Nutrients, a highly regarded scientific journal.

Find out more about Anthonia Edwards, a UWL graduate who has made it to the final of 'The Voice'.

UWL Senior Lecturer in Pharmaceutics and founder of the Biotherapeutic Research Group, Dr Hanieh Khalili, has received a prestigious seeding award from the Royal Society to initiate a ground-breaking new project.

Our alumni community is filled with dedicated, inspiring people that go above and beyond to improve their fields. One great example is Dianne Greyson, who is campaigning for greater equality when it comes to pay for minority employees.

Dr Bamo Nouri attended the One Young World Summit which took place in Manchester earlier this autumn.

Senior Lecturer in Musical Theatre Alejandro Postigo arranges a new performance piece called Miss Brexit. They performed it at Danail Chirpanski International Student Theatre Festival which took place in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria at the end of September, where it took the award for best new work.  

The University of West London is delighted to announce that its Library Services and Property Services teams have been shortlisted in the Outstanding Library Team and Outstanding Estates Team categories for the THE awards 2022.

The University of West London is now ranked number 23 out of 121 universities in the UK and our courses are topping the league tables.

The University of West London (UWL), has achieved its highest ever position in the UK league tables, climbing to an impressive No. 23 in the new Guardian University Guide 2023

UWL played host to an all-day event to celebrate the central role performing arts organisations can play in recovery for people with addiction or wellbeing issues.

UWL PhD student, Hitomi Imamura awarded prestigious Japanese Studentship

The University of West London has been named “University of the Year for Teaching Quality” and “University of the Year for Student Experience” in the prestigious The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.

A tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from Professor Peter John, CBE.

Proclamation of King Charles III

A statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Musidex was developed with support from UWL's Westmont Hub.

The University of West London (UWL) is delighted to sponsor this year’s 14th annual Chiswick Book Festival.

The University of West London is proud to be one of three London-based universities that acted as assessment centres for Ukrainian young people to sit entrance exams for higher education places in Ukraine.

Read our top tips for students ahead of A-Level results day and the beginning of Clearing 2024.

Renowned Paralympian and TV broadcaster Ade Adepitan MBE was among the recipients receiving an honorary degree at this week’s University of West London graduation ceremonies.

Across three days and 11 ceremonies featuring thousands of students, 10 honorary degrees and countless handshakes and hugs, it is time for the University of West London’s (UWL) graduation festivities to commence.

The NSS 2022 scores are in. Read more about how UWL did in this year's results.

With only 105 black men and 40 black women in professorial roles in higher education, the 6th annual BME How to Stay in Academia conference aims to 'make the invisible, visible'.

Some 600 people attended the private view for Emergence 2022, which took place at the Espacio Gallery in Benthal Green on 20 June. 

Dementia research from the University of West London will be showcased tonight on BBC Radio 4’s File on 4 programme.  

UWL fashion and textiles students put together a final fashion show with a catwalk to showcase their designs.

Students graduating from the London School of Film, Media and Design took centre stage this week as their work went on display as part of this year’s ARTSFEST, with events and exhibitions at the West London campus.

UWL has climbed 17 places to reach number 77 and been named Best Modern* London University in the 2023 Complete University Guide. The guide also placed UWL in the top 10 in the UK for student satisfaction.

Channel 5 News reporter Ruth Liptrot, stopped by UWL yesterday to get London College of Music (LCM) music students’ take on the renewed success of Kate’s classic song.

As we approach the Platinum Jubilee weekend, the UK is gearing up to celebrate & mark The Queen’s remarkable 70-year reign.

Students graduating with a degree in Advertising and PR at the University of West London (UWL) showcased their talents in front of a VIP audience of industry professionals at the fashionable W Hotel in Leicester Square.

The National Education Opportunities Network (NEON), which is hosted by the University of West London, has launched the first global network focused on may addressing inequity in higher education.

We caught up with Matt Snowdon, Dean of Academic Partnerships (UK) and Director of Research and Enterprise Operations, to find out what the Research Excellence Framework (REF) is, why it matters and what you should do if you want to get involved.

Students at the University of West London (UWL) have been encouraged to think about becoming their own boss by entrepreneurs who have found success forging their own path.

UWL has secured the biggest percentage increase of any university in the UK for research awarded the two highest ratings according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and, for the first time ever, entered the top 100 universities in the UK for overall quality of our research.

Law students from the University of West London (UWL) have been given the inside scoop on what it is like to work in media law following a visit to the Headquarters of Sky Television in Isleworth.

Ruskin College is ‘ready to step-up to tackle inequality’ according to the Vice-Chancellor of the University who took on the historic institution last summer.