A NEW facility at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has been opened by the Princess Royal.

The new Atrium at the university’s Paisley Campus High Street entrance is ais technology-rich learning area, featuring educationlearning areas with smartscreen technology, and a cafe open to staff, students and locals.

The visit to UWS also saw the Princess Royal, escorted by Professor Craig Mahoney, UWS principal and vice-chancellor, take a tour of the Paisley Campus.

Professor Mahoney said: “We are delighted and hugely honoured that the Princess Royal officially opened the new state-of-the-art Atrium.

“UWS is strategically committed to providing sustainable, contemporary and inspirational learning environments. We aim to be the most technologically enabled university in the UK, with the most modern, outstanding and varied pedagogic methods of delivery. This will underpin our person-centred approach to learning that prepares graduates for future success. 

“The university’s continued investment in facilities and services place its students in a particularly strong position in the sector.”