Summer schools boost for students Courses will enhance job prospects

07.04.2018 Prospective students of Paisley’s university are being given the chance to spend the summer boosting their know-how.

The University of the West of Scotland’s School of Science and Sport is running four Summer Schools in July.

These will give people the chance to enhance their knowledge, thus helping them to progress into further study as well as increasing their job prospects.

The Summer Schools are Research: Preparation for Doctoral Study, Managing the Environment, Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Analysis, and Biotechnology, and will all run from July 15 to 28.

Julie Edgar, dean of the School of Science and Sport, said: “We are delighted to be hosting these Summer Schools at our Paisley Campus.

“They are the perfect opportunity for are participants to find out more about the subject they are passionate about, develop new skills and enjoy a variety of experiences that will increase their appeal to future employers and expand their world view.”

The university says the Summer Schools will combine world class multidisciplinary applied research in Science and Sport with outstanding resources, creating a unique experience for participants.

The ‘ Research: Preparation for Doctoral Study’ will see participants take part in activities that will support their preparedness for doctoral study and worldwide research opportunities, including exposure to world-class experts and stateof-the-art resources, structured sessions and workshops on writing a research proposal, and detailed training on how to create a suitable PhD proposal.

The Biotechnology Summer School aims to improve attendees’ understanding and practical skills in the area, the uni says. participants will take part in a number of practical and applied activities in biotechnology.

The Managing the Environment Summer School will raise participants’ awareness of workplace waste minimisation and how we manage the environment we live in.

The Summer School will also provide an overview of environmental issues and their potential impacts on the environment.

And the university’s Statistics Summer School offers attendees an opportunity to enhance their statistics knowledge with the intention of application in further study, research, or use in the workplace.

 To find out more. visit www. uws.ac.uk