During Mental Health Awareness Week, our intern, Sonali Nundoochan shares with us the great advice she was given about self-love and learning from low points. Some days it is easy to spend more time worrying about how to balance life’s priorities, than investing time in them. It can be overwhelming to have a lot of…
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Students and Sexual Health
It’s a little scary to think that 25% of university first years will catch an STI, but you don’t have to be a statistic. With the right attitude and education, you can easily side-step the grim reality of STIs while at university and beyond. According to a recent survey, 15% of under 25s have admitted…
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Coping at university with social anxiety
Most students will meet someone during their life who experiences some sort of social anxiety when it comes to talking to others... People are familiar with that feeling in the pit of their stomach when they are pushed out of their comfort zone but, when you have social anxiety, these feelings are an everyday occurrence.…
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Win doughnuts and gift vouchers!
Would you like to win a MyPad goodie bag or gift vouchers? Or even some Krispy Kreme doughnut?! To be in with the chance of winning, complete the National Student Housing Survey! Once completed, show your confirmation email to MyPad Paisley reception. The National Student Housing Survey are also offering for you to win up…
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Book today to secure your student accommodation for 2018/19
Have you just been accepted into a Glasgow or Paisley University? Or are you currently living with us and you want to keep your room for next year? Our rooms are filling up for 2018/19 quickly, please make sure you book soon and secure your place so you don’t miss out! If you need any…
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Exclusive Party at Vienna’s for MyPad Students!
Vienna's in Paisley are hosting a night out exclusively for MyPad students and their friends on Thursday 8th March from 9pm - late. Entry tickets will be delivered to each MyPad resident and you can bring up to 4 friends. We will have EXCLUSIVE use of the downstairs areas until 12am. You will receive a…
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Happy New Year MyPad Paisley Students!
Happy New Year to all our students! We hope you have all had a fantastic Christmas and a lovely break - but we know that you are now all keen to get back into swing of University ready for Semester 2! We look forward to seeing all our students who we didn't get to celebrate…
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MY PAD CHRISTMAS CLOSING TIMES
The office will be closed for the Christmas Break Friday 22 December from 4pm. We will be back in the office on Wednesday 3rd January 2018. We will have security on site 24/7 throughout Christmas and New Year. Incase of an emergency during this time, please contact a member of security staff on-site in person,…
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Are you still looking for Student Accommodation?
We have limited rooms available for Semester 3: 5th May 2018 – 25th August 2018 located in Paisley. Only a 10 minute train journey to the centre of Glasgow. All our rooms include en-suites along with a shared kitchen and lounge area. To find out more information about MyPad Paisley student accommodation, please click here.
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Booking Student Accommodation for 2018/19
It is coming to that time of year to start thinking about your student accommodation for 2018. Luckily here at MyPad Paisley, we are available for all years of study. We are now taking bookings for 2018. Click here to book today and save £200*! *available for the first 20 bookings - valid until 31…
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Some things to expect in your first term at university?
Starting university comes along with so many expectations; you want to make friends, have the best time and enjoy your course. As well as surviving living on your own without your parents around. However, everyone has a different experience and it’s different for every student. Moving out and settling in is key when starting university.…
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Welcoming our new MyPad Paisley students!
Have you found our your A Level results today and found out you will be coming to a MyPad Paisley? We welcome you all! We will be welcoming our new students on Saturday 2nd September. We are looking forward to meeting you in September and wish you all the best with your pre-arrival arrangements!
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Are you still looking for student housing around Glasgow?
As results day is upon us, are you are still looking for affordable, luxury student accommodation for a Glasgow University? If you are coming to one of our neighbouring universities such as Glasgow University, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow School of Art, West College Scotland or University of West Scotland and you are still looking for your…
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Urban Market – 4 June
The first Sunday of every month, Glasgow holds the Urban Market - free of charge! You can shop, eat, drink at the indoor market. Celebrating the curious, original and creative, discover a market packed with traders, showcasing the Scottish artisan food & drink producers, exciting designers, makers & artists as well as original vintage. The event…
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Paisley Farmers Market – 10 June
We have another date for your diary - our local farmers market which is located at the County Square on Saturday 10 June. They sell a huge variety of locally sourced produce, from dairy products, meat products to fresh fruit and vegetables. The market began back in 2000 and is a hit with the locals,…
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Scottish Street Food Festival – May 20 & 21
The Scottish Street Food Festival is taking place on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May at the Riverside Museum. Make sure you take a visit to see Scotlands new Street food culture food festival. There will be a wide variety of food trucks, restaurants, suppliers and events going on. It will be a fun and friendly…
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UWS is celebrating!
University of Scotland has been ranked in the WORLD'S TOP 200 universities that are under 50 years old. This was published by Times Higher Education Younger University Rankings of 2017. The results measure institutions across the world on their teaching, research, outlook, international relations and industry income using a methodology calibrated to reflect the younger…
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COLOURSFEST IN GLASGOW
Braehead Arena in Glasgow Saturday 5th August 2017 5:00pm til 4:00am (last entry 10:00pm) Minimum Age: 18 FEATURING: SOME OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST DJS COLOURSFEST is on its way! Now in its 16th year and once again at Braehead Arena, we are moving the date to August for 2017, this year promises to be something…
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Joel Dommett is coming to Glasgow
Just in time for our new Freshers! Book tickets now for only £22.65 on Saturday 26 September. Don't miss out! https://www.list.co.uk/event/489097-joel-dommett-live/ Joel Dommett is fresh out of the Jungle where he came second, well I say fresh... but that was almost 6 months ago he charmed us after his appearance on the Jungle. Where have…
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BBC Radio 6 Music Festival
TICKETS SELLING FAST! BBC 6 Music Festival 2017 to take place in Glasgow from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 March. Depeche Mode are to headline. Full line-up Friday 24 March O2 Academy Glasgow: Goldfrapp, Sparks, Future Islands Barrowland: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Ride, Warpaint, Sleaford Mods St Luke’s: Cate Le Bon, Dutch Uncles, Girl Ray,…
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