The University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a modern and award-winning, multi-campus university, with campuses in Paisley, Ayr, Lanarkshire, Dumfries and London. UWS is currently ranked 16th in the world for impact on reducing inequalities (THE Awards 2024) and a member of the United Nations Academic Impact initiative. It is 1st in Scotland The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide for social inclusion. The School for Education and Social Sciences has research and learning and teaching expertise in Criminal Justice, focusing on policing, crime prevention, rehabilitation, criminology and policy analysis.
