UWL shines a light on COP26

With world leaders meeting in Glasgow for COP26, the University of West London (UWL) will bring together experts in sustainability, finance and policymaking to unpack why the conference matters and what it means for Ealing residents.

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Students make their mark at iconic Abbey Road studios

Playing in one of the world’s most iconic studios, musicians and composers from the University of West London (UWL) spent a day at Abbey Road to make the most of impressive links with the music industry.

An orchestra of London College of Music students inside Abbey Road studios

Covid hygiene could help fight antibacterial resistance

Keeping up Covid-levels of hygiene awareness long-term could help tackle the spread of deadly antimicrobial resistance, according to new research from the University of West London (UWL) and Royal Holloway University of London.

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UWL transforms to improve Ealing’s air quality and reduce carbon emissions

Striving to improve air quality within the borough, the University of West London has transformed its buildings to save an estimated 500 tonnes of carbon emissions per year – the equivalent of which would take 25,000 trees to offset.

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Far-right extremism is a growing threat, says UWL expert

The UK must be alert to far-right extremism infiltrating the police and armed forces to prevent the spread of harmful ideologies, a security expert has warned.

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UWL cements national success in Guardian rankings

Celebrating another year of incredible success, the University of West London (UWL)’s degree courses have once again been rated as some of the best in London and the UK in this year’s Guardian University Guide.

Heartspace - in the heart of the University of West London's Ealing site.

UWL maintains top 40 position in influential Guardian University League Tables

The University of West London has maintained its top 40 position, after ranking 35th in the influential Guardian University League Tables, thanks to an ‘unrelenting focus on delivering the very best student experience’.

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Lecturer wins research fellowship for using AI to tackle city flooding

A UWL researcher will use artificial intelligence to reduce flood risks in the UK and across the world – drastically improving quality of life for residents thanks to a prestigious funding grant.

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UWL and West London NHS Trust to offer tailored mental health workshops for BAME students

The University of West London (UWL), its Students’ Union, and West London NHS Trust have teamed up to offer tailored mental health and wellbeing workshops for Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) students over the next two years.

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