Green Gown Awards 2019 - University of the West of Scotland - Winner

UWS Lanarkshire: A sustainable campus for sustainable minds

Summer 2018 saw University of the West of Scotland (UWS) open the doors of its new Lanarkshire campus - one of the UK’s most modern and inspiring learning environments. The culmination of a two-year project and £110M investment, it represents a step-change in the delivery of higher education and is truly fit for 21st century learning and teaching.  

Sustainability is at the heart of UWS Lanarkshire. From its design, to its focus on health and wellbeing, appreciating that quality of learning is impacted by quality of the environment. It is powered on 100% renewable energy from a nearby windfarm and features rainwater harvesting technology, resulting in one of the greenest campuses in the UK. 

The campus’ modern teaching spaces moved away from traditional lecture layouts, and the integration of innovative technologies has enabled UWS to stay at the forefront of developments in higher education pedagogy. 

Top 3 learnings 

• Communication and consultation with staff and students were fundamental to the success of this project. 
• Shared spaces on campus remove barriers for staff and students, creating formal/informal collaborative opportunities. 
• Engagement with partners on the business park and wider community encourages shared use of facilities. 

Videos

• Green Gown Awards 2019 - University of the West of Scotland - Campus of the Future (click to hide)