That the Parliament congratulates the University of the West of Scotland and New College Lanarkshire on the opening of a new learning hub for their joint Undergraduate School at UWS Lanarkshire campus on 23 October 2026; commends all those whose vision, commitment and hard work helped bring this innovative partnership to fruition; considers the Undergraduate School to be an outstanding example of collaborative working across secondary, further and higher education, supporting students on their journey into employment; believes that this model demonstrates the benefits of partnership in delivering positive outcomes for learners and communities, and notes the belief that similar approaches could help strengthen Scotland's education system and contribute to wider public service reform.
Supported by: Heather Anderson, David Barratt, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Michelle Campbell, Martyn Day, Joe Fagan, Clare Haughey, Fulton MacGregor, Ben Macpherson, Stuart McMillan, Lloyd Melville, Colm Merrick, Laura Mitchell, Paul Sweeney