INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT WELCOME GUIDE - 2018-19 TOP TIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - UWS
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LANARKSHIRE
PAISLEY
AYR
INTERNATIONAL
DUMFRIES
STUDENT SUPPORT
WELCOME GUIDE
2018-19 LONDON
TOP TIPS FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Version 05/18
The International Student Support Team is here to support you and
The International ensure that you get the most out of your student experience. The team
Student Support offer advice and guidance in a number of areas that may be relevant to
you during your studies, including:
Team welcomes • Immigration matters, such as complying with Tier 4 visa conditions.
you to UWS! • Visiting Europe for a holiday, attending conferences abroad,
returning to your home country or visiting a British HOST family.
• Working in the UK during and after your studies.
We wish you well with
• Hints and tips on settling into life in the UK and meeting local
your studies and hope people. Bringing dependants to the UK to live with you or inviting
that this guide provides relatives to visit you during your studies.
you with some useful • Liaising with academic staff regarding your studies.
information for settling in. • Advising on ways of resolving financial issues.
5 things to do
differences between life in your
home country and life here, you
might start to feel more unsettled,
in your first especially if you are feeling
homesick or missing familiar
week at UWS aspects of life back home.
You can contact the Counselling
Service or International Student
Advisers if you would like to come
1) Start to adapt to and talk about anything that’s
life in the UK bothering you. You can access
these services at the Hub/Student
You will hopefully find that your Link on our Scottish campuses or
time studying and living in the at London campus reception.
UK will be a rewarding experience
which you look back on with good There may also be differences in
memories. It may take time to the laws governing your home
settle in, especially if this is your country compared to the laws
first visit to the UK, and you will in the UK. See the government
probably experience some aspects website www.gov.uk/browse/
of ‘culture shock’ – the impact of justice for information on UK law.
moving from a familiar culture See the Guide to Scots Law at
into an unfamiliar one. Culture www.scotland.police.uk/assets/
shock can have a significant effect pdf/keep_safe/scots-law-
on your emotions. Initially, you english?view=Standard which
may feel excited and be keen to provides guidance to people
learn about the University and coming to live in Scotland.
about living in the UK. However,
as you become more aware of the
2) Collect your passport and both sides of your
BRP card and keep them safe in
bank accounts are easier to open
than other types of account. If
Biometric Residence case either is lost or stolen and you you change your address in the
have to apply for replacements UK you should inform your bank
Permit (BRP) and during your stay here. immediately. Many UK banks have
register with the mobile banking apps that can
On arrival into the UK you may help you keep track of your money.
Police (if applicable) have been given a stamp in your
passport requiring you to register
If you were granted a short stay with the police. Collect your BRP 4) Register with a
permit to come to the UK, you from the Post Office first and then Doctor (GP)
will need to collect your BRP from register with the police. It is a
a specified Post Office within requirement to register with the It is important that you register
10 days of arrival in the UK. For police within 7 days of collecting with a local doctor as soon as
further information see the UK your BRP. For further information, possible – don’t wait until you need
Council for International Student see hub@uws.ac.uk. medical treatment. For further
Affairs (UKCISA) website: www. information, see
ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/
Visas-and-Immigration/Making- 3) Open a UK bank https://www.uws.ac.uk/
international/living-in-the-uk/
a-Tier-4-General-application-in- account health-wellbeing/
UK#layer-3010.
To open a bank account, you will
Take your letter confirming your need your passport or identity
entry clearance with you when you card and a ‘bank letter’ from UWS.
go to collect your BRP. Contact If you are studying at a Scottish
an International Student Adviser campus, you can request this
if you experience any issues with letter through the Hub portal at
collecting it. It is useful to take hub@uws.ac.uk. London campus
a photocopy of the personal students should e-mail london@
information and visa pages in your uws.ac.uk for this letter. Basic
5) Meet Local People when you are in a new country.
The UK is famous for its strict
For information on sexual health, see
www.sexualhealthscotland.co.uk (for
etiquette rules – see GB Mag’s students in Scotland) or
The University Buddy Project gives
article for etiquette tips: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/
new students the opportunity
http://greatbritishmag.co.uk/ sexual-health/ (for students in
to get in touch with students
lifestyle/british-etiquette-tips England).
who have been studying at the
university for a year or two. It is
Different people have different See https://www.uws.ac.uk/
designed to help you settle into
ideas & experiences of personal international/living-in-the-
life at university better by having a
relationships. Attitudes towards uk/money-advice/ for advice
contact you can ask questions or
relationships in the UK might be and guidance to help you
get help finding your way around
quite different to those in your manage your money.
your campus or local area. To
home country.
request a Student Buddy email:
buddies@uws.ac.uk or call 01698
894463. Non-Eu students are required to register attendance with the Student
Administration team 3 times each academic session for Home Office
If English is not your first language, monitoring purposes. Information on where & when you need to
you’ll have a lot of fun learning register will be sent to you by e-mail.
new words as you meet new
people. Another way of practising Remember to access your UWS E-mail account!
your English is listening to
UWS provides free e-mail accounts to all students and there are
‘Elementary Podcasts’. You can
many computer labs where the internet can be accessed. You can
listen to them on a PC/laptop, or
automatically forward e-mails from your student e-mail account to
download them to your phone:
your personal e-mail account so that you only have to check one
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.
account. For information on how to do this, see www.uws.ac.uk/
org/en/elementary-podcasts.
current-students/it-printing. Wireless network access is provided in
various locations on campus. If you have problems logging on, contact
Knowing how to act appropriately
the IT and Digital Services team on your campus or call 0141 848 3999.
in social situations can be difficult
You can access the internet wherever you are by using a Wi-Fi finder app.
at the best of times, especially
5 things to do
website www.sauws.org.uk for supporting-your-health-wellbeing/
further information. If you don’t multifaith-chaplaincy/
see anything you like, you can
in your first always set up your own society! The following websites may also
help you find a place of worship:
month at UWS 3) Attend our ‘Taste Hinduism: https://en.wikipedia.
org/wiki/List_of_Hindu_temples_
of Scotland’ event in_the_United_Kingdom
Islam: https://en.wikipedia.org/
1) Arrange a Host UK This event is your chance to meet
wiki/List_of_mosques_in_the_
the International Student Support
Visit Team and to find out more about United_Kingdom
HOST UK is a voluntary organisation Scotland. You’ll get an e-mail with Judaism: https://en.wikipedia.org/
which offers international students further information on the event wiki/List_of_synagogues_in_the_
the opportunity to visit a UK home plus it will be advertised on UWS United_Kingdom
for a day, weekend or for a few social media. Sikhism: https://www.
days at Christmas. These visits are worldgurudwaras.com/world-
very popular and provide a unique gurudwaras/united-kingdom
experience of UK life as well as an 4) Find a place of
opportunity for cultural exchange
between the student and host. worship
Visit www.hostuk.org for further There are many churches in the
information. UK, representing the different
branches of Christianity. For
information on local churches or
2) Join a society or UWS student worship groups, see
team the notice boards in the University
SAUWS (the Students’ Association and Students’ Association, or
at UWS) runs a wide variety of visit the University’s Multifaith
societies and sporting teams open Chaplaincy webpage https://
to all students. Check the SAUWS www.uws.ac.uk/current-students/
5) Find out about the Council Tax is set by local
authorities to pay for local services
different ways UWS they provide, such as schools,
roads and refuse collection.
can support you You can apply for a council tax
If you have any problems during exemption if you are a full-time
your stay here or are worried student and you are living on your
about something, there are own or with other students. See
many sources of help within https://www.uws.ac.uk/
the University. The International media/2147/how-to-apply-for-
Student Support team can help council-tax-exemption.pdf
overseas students with general
welfare issues as well as visas,
immigration, work and financial
queries. Telephone appointments
can also be arranged easily.
Contact details for the team are
at the back of this guide. The
Counselling, Disability Support,
Funding and Advice and the
Multifaith Chaplaincy teams offer
support to all UWS students.
You can also speak to your
personal tutor, doctor (GP), staff
at the Students’ Association and
the wardens in the University
accommodation. There is a range
of self-help resources at
https://www.uws.ac.uk/current-
students/supporting-your-health-
wellbeing/counselling/
5 things to do
campus, look out for the Discover and-Arrival/Study-skills-for-success
Scotland trips. More information for study tips and information
can be found at: https://www.uws. on UK academic culture. If you
in your first ac.uk/international/living-in-the-uk/ need help with study methods,
speak to your course supervisor
trimester at 2) Enhance your or personal tutor in your School,
or an International Student
academic skills Adviser. Contact details for the
UWS Get academic advice, guidance and
resources from the UWS academic
International Student Advisers are
at the back of this guide.
skills advisers. This support is
designed to help enhance your Read & Write Gold software is
1) Go on a ‘Day Trip’ academic and practical skills for available on all PCs on campus
and can provide a valuable
with friends success at university and beyond.
resource to boost your academic
Make the most of your time in the See www.uws.ac.uk/current-
students/developing-your-career for skills and independent learning.
UK and get together with other
students to explore somewhere further information.
Flashcard apps are available for
new in the UK and learn about
The teaching styles, ways of mobiles and tablets. You can use
British culture.
learning, assessment methods and these apps to create exam revision
expectations universities in the UK flashcards to store keywords,
Most cities have a local tourist
have of their students may be very research, formulas, images and
information centre where you can
different to what you are familiar video wherever you are.
get ideas on where to visit or what
to do at the weekend and in the with in your home country.
holidays. You can either go on an Adapting to these new ways of
doing things may require you to
3) Make plans to
organised tour or arrange your
travel independently. See http:// approach your studies in a very travel
www.tourist-information-uk.com/ different way. See the UKCISA You have a great opportunity to
webpage www.ukcisa.org.uk/ travel around the UK, Europe or
If you are studying on a Scottish Information--Advice/Preparation- beyond during official university
holiday periods. You must plan saving and discount passes for clear dashboard and intuitively-
travel around your course and attractions and travel in Scotland designed sections.
must not take time out of your see http://scotlandwelcomesyou.
studies to travel for any reason. If com/money-savers/. ‘GoinGlobal’ is a great resource for
you are a Tier 4 Visa holder, it is students seeking job roles on an
important that you download our international scale. The website
Travel Guide from 4) Think about your offers free student webinars
www.uws.ac.uk/international/visas- future career where you will learn how to access
immigration-atas/information- For advice and support on career and use the tools on the Going
for-current-students or from planning, the graduate recruitment Global platform. UWS students
our Moodle module before you process, job searching (placement, can register a personal account
make plans to travel. The guide part time and graduate) and with GoinGlobal at http://online.
has information on travelling in volunteering, see the Careers and goinglobal.com/default.aspx.
the UK and overseas, including Skills Portal at https://www.uws.
information on travel insurance. ac.uk/current-students/developing-
your-career/ and sign in with your
5) Look for
For information and ideas on what banner ID and student password. volunteering
to do and see in the UK, see the The Careers and Skills portal
Visit Britain Tourist Information consists of resources, employer opportunities
website www.visitbritain.com/gb/ videos, interactive tests and Volunteering is a great way to
en#lRE32TIdM56uHsGL.97. activities to help you prepare gain valuable experience, meet
See http://www. for graduate employment and new people and enhance your CV.
glasgowsleadingattractions.co.uk/ academic study. Academic study Voluntary work can be recognised
for information on attractions close resources include reading skills, by UWS for your Higher Education
to our Scottish campuses as well critical thinking, exams and Achievement record. Register on
as information on tour operators revision, giving presentations, Self Service Banner for the UWS
that offer day trips and short breaks referencing, avoiding plagiarism, Voluntary Recognition Award at
to many popular destinations and writing essays, reports https://ssb.uws.ac.uk.
throughout Scotland. Search online and dissertations. This site is For further information,
for attractions in London. For money engaging and easy to use, with a e-mail recognition@uws.ac.uk.
Ayr Campus throughout the UK. clothing, food and household
items at reasonable prices. As well
Glasgow city centre is 45 minutes as the traditional market, there is
Catering
from Ayr by train and is one of the also a large ‘Car Boot Sale’ where
Catering services operate from the
most vibrant and popular cities second hand goods are sold. See
Atrium and the Student Union as
in the UK. There is a lot to do and http://www.ayr-racecourse.co.uk/
well as vending machines in the
see – cultural events, museums, conferences-events/the-sunday-
Atrium. For further information
art galleries, parks, monuments, market/ for more information.
including opening hours for the
live music, cinema, theatre and
canteen facilities, see www.uws.
a lively night life. See www.
ac.uk/current-students/campus-
peoplemakeglasgow.com/ for
life/study-space-catering.
information on attractions and
events in Glasgow.
Entertainment
The ‘Odeon’ multi-screen cinema
Shopping
is a short walk from the campus.
Ayr town centre has a wide range
See the website www.odeon.co.uk
of shops including specialist
for advance bookings and 24 hour
independent stores and national
programme information.
retailers. Ayr Central (www.
ayrcentral.com/shopping) is a
The Gaiety Theatre is a multi-
covered shopping area adjacent
purpose venue with a range of
to the train station and the Kyle
performances including, plays,
Shopping Centre (http://www.
live music and the traditional
ayrshirescotland.com/shops/
pantomime at Christmas time.
kylecentreayr.html) is in the town
The popular restaurant, Stage Door
centre.
Cafe, is on site. Full information can
be found at www.ayrgaiety.co.uk
Every Sunday a large well
Local newspapers will have details
established market is held at Ayr
of local events and ‘The List’ www.
Racecourse. Stall holders sell
list.co.uk has details of what’s onFood Shopping Sport & Fitness
For general food shopping, The Students’ Association runs
the nearest supermarkets are a wide variety of sporting clubs
‘Morrisons’ adjacent to the train open to all students. Check at the
station and ‘Tesco’ on Whitlets Students’ Union or email sp@
Road. Budget supermarket ‘Lidl’, sauws.org.uk for an up to date list
Aldi and the mainly frozen food of teams and societies. There is
stores ‘Farmfoods’ and Iceland’ are a fitness suite on Ayr Campus in
also close to the campus. The larger room 2.090 just off the atrium.
supermarkets may offer a delivery For further information including
service in your area – check online. membership, charges and opening
times see https://www.uws.ac.uk/
A ‘Farmers Market’ is held on university-life/sports-social/. The
the first Saturday of each month Citadel Leisure Centre on South
(except January) in the car park of Harbour Street, KA7 1JB in the
the Kyle Centre shopping centre. seafront area has a swimming pool,
Local farmers sell their produce spa facilities and also offers a range
including a variety of good quality of indoor sports. See www.south-
organic food. Expect to pay more ayrshire.gov.uk/leisure/citadel-
for some items. See https://www. leisure-centre for details. The HUB
whatsonayrshire.com/ for more Ayr promotes active travel - see
information. www.activetravelhubayr.org/news
for information.
Most supermarkets sell vegetarian
and vegan food. There are a
number of local butchers and
bakers selling fresh produce. Local
supermarkets and shops sell some
world food items. Search online for
details of specialist stores.Dumfries Campus the centre of the High Street is an
artist-led organisation which has
Alternatively, travel into Glasgow
city centre by train or bus.
many connections with the local
Catering
community and regularly hosts
There is a Costa Coffee outlet,
cultural and artistic events.
a food court and a shop in the
Dumfries and Galloway College
Glasgow city centre is 1 hour 40
Building with a further coffee
minutes from Dumfries by train
bar located in the Rutherford
and is one of the most vibrant and
McCowan Building. There are
popular cities in the UK. There is a
vending machines throughout the
lot to do and see – cultural events,
campus.
museums, art galleries, parks,
monuments, live music, cinema,
Entertainment
theatre and a lively night life. See
Dumfries has all of the facilities
http://peoplemakeglasgow.com/
enjoyed by students in larger
for information on attractions and
towns and cities but on a smaller
events in Glasgow. ‘The List’ www.
scale. There is a variety of pubs and
list.co.uk has details of what’s on
clubs – check with other students
throughout the UK. Additionally,
which ones are popular. There is
the city of Carlisle is only 40
an Odeon Cinema (see https://
minutes by train from Dumfries.
www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/
dumfries/85/) plus a cinema and
Shopping
restaurant in the Robert Burns
Dumfries has a range of
Centre – see www.rbcft.co.uk for
shops on the High Street and
details. For more information visit
in the Loreburne Shopping
https://www.visitscotland.com/
Centre (DG1 2BD). See www.
destinations-maps/dumfries/
loreburneshopping.co.uk. Carlisle
see-do/ and see local newspapers
is a short train journey away
for details of local events. The
and has a selection of stores.
Stove Network www.stove.org inFood Shopping details of specialist stores. is located in its temporary home of For general food shopping, the Sport & Fitness the Ice Bowl car park, King Street, nearest supermarkets to the The Dumfries and Galloway College DG2 9AN. The Ice Bowl itself has campus are ‘Morrisons’ and budget building has sports facilities facilities for ice-skating, curling and supermarket ‘Lidl’. There are also including games hall, gym and ice hockey matches. There are also 2 ‘Tesco’ stores on the outskirts of fitness studio which are free to opportunities locally for mountain Dumfries at the Cuckoo Bridge university students and staff after biking, running, walking and golf. Retail Park, DG2 9BF (https://www. an induction. Neuros Spa offers nrr.co.uk/portfolio/properties/ discounts for students and includes cuckoo-bridge-retail-park) and a swimming pool - see www. the Peel Centre in Lockerbie Road, neuros.co.uk for further details. DG DG1 3PF. Most supermarkets sell One leisure complex (Loreburn vegetarian and vegan food. There Hall, Dumfries, DG1 2HT) has a are a number of local butchers and fitness suite, classes and games bakers selling fresh produce. Local hall. For further information see supermarkets and shops sell some www.dgone.co.uk. DG One at the world food items. Search online for Ice Bowl has a swimming pool and
Lanarkshire / List’ www.list.co.uk has details of
what’s on at both of these venues
Hamilton Campuses as well as other venues throughout
the UK. Local newspapers will
Catering also have details of local events.
The new Lanarkshire campus has Hamilton Park Racecourse
numerous catering outlets as well (Bothwell Road ML3 0DW) hosts
as vending machines available for regular racing events throughout
drinks and snacks 24 hours a day, 7 the season and is good for a day
days a week. out. See www.hamiltonpark.
co.uk for details. Strathclyde
Entertainment Country Park has a range of
Hamilton has all of the facilities activities available including sailing,
enjoyed by students in larger walking, cycling and running.
towns and cities but on a smaller Located within Strathclyde Park
scale. There is a variety of pubs and is M&D’s Theme Park with lots of
clubs – check with other students rides and attractions. See www.
which ones are popular. The scotlandsthemepark.com for
Students’ Association runs a wide details. Glasgow city centre is
variety of events for all students on 20 minutes from Hamilton West
campus – see the website www. by train and is one of the most
sauws.org.uk. The ‘Vue’ multi- vibrant and popular cities in
screen cinema complex is located the UK. There is a lot to do and
at the Palace Grounds area. See see – cultural events, museums,
the website www.myvue.com art galleries, parks, monuments,
for information. Hamilton Town live music, cinema, theatre and
House Theatre (103 Cadzow Street a lively night life. See http://
ML3 6HH) and Motherwell Concert peoplemakeglasgow.com/ for
Hall and Theatre (Civic Centre ML1 information on attractions and
1AB) host a variety of events. ‘The events in Glasgow.Shopping Sport & Fitness
There are 4 main shopping The Students’ Association runs
areas in Hamilton. The Regent a wide variety of sporting clubs
Shopping Centre (ML3 7DZ) www. open to all students. Check at the
theregentcentre.com has many Students’ Union building or e-mail
high street chain stores and Quarry sp@sauws.org.uk for an up to date
Street has independent shops. list of teams and societies. The new
The town square shopping area Lanarkshire campus has a fitness
and the Douglas Park Retail Park studio. For further information
have many large stores as well as see www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/
restaurants and leisure facilities. sports-social. Hamilton Water
Palace has a 25m swimming pool,
Food Shopping fitness studio and health suite. A
For general food shopping, the variety of fitness classes are run
nearest supermarkets to the at the centre which is across the
student residences on Hamilton road from the campus. For further
campus are ‘Morrisons’ and information, see
‘Sainsbury’s’ in the Douglas www.slleisureandculture.co.uk/
Park Retail Park and ‘Asda’ in info/161/hamilton_water_palace.
Palace Grounds Road. Large There are outdoor 5-a-side football
supermarkets may offer a delivery pitches at Hamilton Palace Sports
service in your area – check Ground (Motehill ML3 6BY). For
online. Most supermarkets sell information see
vegetarian and vegan food. There www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/SLLC/
are a number of local butchers and info/38/outdoor_sport.
bakers selling fresh produce. Local
supermarkets and shops sell some
world food items. Search online for
details of specialist stores.London Campus what is on. Street, Covent Garden, Harrods
department store and Westfields
The Artwork’s Elephant www. shopping centre. For places to
Catering
theartworks.london/elephant is get student discounts, check out
The campus has the advantage
a hub for food and drinks outlets, www.studentbeans.com.
of being surrounded by lots of
small business and studios.
places to eat including Lower
Food Shopping
Marsh Market (one of London’s
The London Palace Superbowl The closest supermarkets to the
best-loved markets which is just
www.palacesuperbowl.com/ campus are Co-op Food (136
15 minutes from campus). The
london.php, the Imperial War Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0DG),
Mercato Metropoltano www.
Museum www.iwm.org.uk and Iceland (300/304 Elephant and
mercatometropolitano.co.uk is
the Cinema museum www. Castle shopping centre), Morrison’s
2 minutes from the campus and
cinemamuseum.org.uk are (264 Walworth Road, SE17 1JE),
has loads of food stalls, including
popular local attractions. Tesco Metro (326/328 Elephant
Italian, Thai and Greek!
Castle shopping centre) and Tesco
The Southbank Centre www. Express (44-46 Borough Road).
There are many other places to
southbankcentre.co.uk has lots of
eat near the campus, including
information on exhibitions, festivals Sport & Fitness
the Artworks www.theartworks.
and what to do in the area. Students on the London campus
london/elephant, Dragon Castle
have access to London South
(Dim Sum), Mamuska (Polish deli),
There are some great walks to be bank University Academy of
Nandos (Portuguese chicken), Tia
enjoyed close to the campus. Take Sport. Memberships range from
Top Mein (Noodle bar).
a walk along the River Thames and £29 to £39, which cover a range
see Big Ben, The London Eye and of activities and facilities. Further
Entertainment
St. Paul’s Cathedral. information can be found on the
The campus is located close to
London South bank University
some fantastic attractions and
Shopping website www.lsbu.ac.uk/
activities. Southwark Playhouse
There are loads of fantastic academy-of-sport.
Theatre is just a 3-minute walk
places to go shopping in London
from the campus. Visit http://
including Oxford Street, Carnaby
southwarkplayhouse.co.uk to see‘The Gym’ www.thegymgroup. as well as a swimming pool. If you are a resident of Southwark,
com/exclusive-student-offer you are entitled to use the swim
offers a student discount and is a The Academy of Sport at London and gym facilities free in six of the
10-minute walk from the campus Southbank University www.lsbu. borough’s leisure centres, operated
on Waterloo Rd, Baron’s Place, SE1 ac.uk/academy-of-sport is open to by Everyone Active in partnership
8UX. the public. For information, see with Southwark Council. See
their website. www.everyoneactive.com/
The Castle centre www. southwarkfreeswimandgym for
everyoneactive.com/centre/the- Fit4less http://www.f4l.com/ information.
castle-centre is also a 10-minute southwark is located close to the
walk from the campus at 2 Gabriel campus at Moonraker Point, 1
Road, SE1 6FG. It has gym facilities Pocock Street, London, SE1 0FN.Paisley Campus screen cinemas at Braehead and
Silverburn shopping centres.
Shopping
Paisley town centre has a range of
Paisley Arts Centre in New Street, shops. See www.paisleycentre.
Catering
PA1 1EZ and Paisley Town Hall, in co.uk and www.piazzapaisley.
There are a range of cafes on
Abbey Close PA1 1JF host musical co.uk for more details. A greater
campus offering a variety of hot
and theatrical events. For tickets selection of stores can be found
and cold food. The campus is only
and information see nearby at Braehead Shopping
a 5 minute walk to the town centre
https://boxoffice.renfrewshire. Centre www.intu.co.uk/braehead
which also has a wide choice of
gov.uk/PEO/default.asp. Local and Silverburn Shopping Centre
cafes, restaurant and takeaways.
newspapers will have details of www.shopsilverburn.com. Buses
There are vending machines
local events and ‘The List’ www. run from Paisley to Braehead and
throughout the campus.
list.co.uk has details of what’s on Silverburn regularly throughout
throughout the UK. the day. Alternatively, travel into
Entertainment
Glasgow city centre by train or bus.
The Students’ Association runs
Paisley also has a variety of pubs
a wide variety of events for all
and clubs – check with other
students on campus – see the
students which ones are popular.
website www.sauws.org.uk or
Glasgow city centre is 10 minutes
visit the Student Union building on
by train and is one of the most
Storie Street.
vibrant and popular cities in
the UK. There is a lot to do and
The ‘Showcase’ multi-screen
see – cultural events, museums,
cinema complex is located at
art galleries, parks, monuments,
Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood
live music, cinema, theatre and
Road, Paisley. See the website
a lively night life. See http://
www.showcasecinemas.co.uk
peoplemakeglasgow.com/ for
for advance bookings and 24
information on attractions and
hour programme information or
events in Glasgow.
call 08712 201 000. Buses leave
from Paisley Cross for Linwood
Road. There are also multi-Food Shopping Neilston Road. Most supermarkets at Thornly Park offers facilities
The nearest supermarkets to sell vegetarian and vegan food. which include a gym, courts for
UWS student accommodation The health food store ‘Holland and basketball, netball, volleyball and
are ‘Morrisons’ at Anchor Mills Barrett’ at Paisley Cross, PA1 2AS badminton and table tennis,
or Falside Road, ‘Tesco’ at East stocks a selection also. martial arts clubs, five-a-side
Lane and ‘Asda’ at Pheonix Retail football/hockey pitches and a
Park on Linwood Road. Budget A ‘Farmers Market’ is held on the tennis court. For information, see
supermarket ‘Aldi’ is also on second and the last Saturday of https://www.uws.ac.uk/university-
Neilston Road and on Ferguslie each month in County Square life/sports-social/.
Main Road. These supermarkets (outside Gilmour Street Train
are located on bus routes with Station). Local farmers sell their The Lagoon Leisure Centre, 11
buses leaving from Paisley town produce including a variety of Christie Street, PA1 1NB has a
centre. Tesco and Asda may offer a good quality organic food. Expect swimming pool and a fitness suite.
delivery service to your area – check to pay more for some items. Various fitness classes are also held
online. there. For further information see
Local supermarkets and shops sell https://www.renfrewshireleisure.
‘Marks and Spencers’ in the Paisley some world food items. Search com/lagoon-leisure-centre/.
Centre sells quality food but expect online for details of specialist
to pay higher prices here. stores. Pure Gym offer 24 hour gym
access, over 50 fitness classes
There is a Food Hall in the Paisley Sport & Fitness per week and no contract
Centre which has a variety of shops The Students’ Association runs membership. The gym is located a
which sell fresh food, including a wide variety of sporting clubs 15 min walk from campus Renfrew
a butcher and a fishmonger. It open to all students. Check at the Road PA3 4BX. See https://www.
might be better value to buy fruit Students’ Union building in Storie puregym.com/gyms/paisley/ for
and vegetables from a greengrocer Street or email sp@sauws.org.uk more information.
rather than from a supermarket. for an up to date list of teams and
There are greengrocers in the societies.
Paisley Centre, on Paisley High
Street, Wellmeadow Street and The Robertson Sports CentreContact the International Student Support Team: Email: internationaladvice@uws.ac.uk Phone: 0141 848 3800 (The Hub) / 0141 848 3047 (London campus) Web: www.uws.ac.uk/international Moodle: International Student Support Twitter: @UWS_IntSupport & @UWS_LDNsupport Designed & Printed by Printing Services, University of the West of Scotland University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity. Charity number SC002520
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