Alumna Crowned Winner of Celebrity Mastermind
Congratulations to UWS Broadcast Journalism graduate and A Place in the Sun presenter Jean Johansson who has been crowned Celebrity Mastermind champion.
Category: Alumni Stories
Memories and stories from graduates of the University recalling their experiences.
Graduate Appointed Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party
UWS Politics and Sociology graduate Meghan Gallacher MSP has been appointed as the Scottish Conservative Party’s new Deputy Leader.
5 News Reporter and Alumnus visits UWS Ayr Campus
Alan Jenkins, news reporter at 5 News and University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Broadcast Journalism graduate, recently visited UWS Ayr campus to speak to students and see the support and services on offer.
Graduate and Amundsen Trophy Recipient Visits Paisley Campus
It’s over 40 years since alumnus George Glasgow received the Amundsen Trophy whilst studying at the University, but having returned to the UK recently from the US, George pencilled in a visit to UWS Paisley Campus to get that photograph he didn’t have.
Social Studies graduate embarking on her fifth career
Over 40 years since graduating from University of the West of Scotland, Social Studies graduate Evelyn Laurie tells us about her time studying in Paisley and embarking on her “fifth career” as a singer songwriter.
UWS graduate helps Troy University Women’s Basketball Team win the Championship
We find out about alumnus Neil Harrow’s globetrotting career as a coach and the recent tournament title win with Troy University Women’s basketball team.
Graduate Success Stories: Natalie Tirant
We chat with Natalie Tirant, Head of Partner Propositions, Payments at Barclaycard about her time at UWS and advice for recent graduates.
Two former students celebrate 28 years of marriage thanks to their studies at UWS
Two former students who met while studying at Paisley College of Technology (now UWS) have recently celebrated 28 years of marriage. Little did Jonathan and Jacqueline Reid know that when they chose to study...
Hard work pays off for Biomedical Science graduate Emily
11 February is the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Recent biomedical science graduate Emily tells us about her time studying at UWS and graduating in a pandemic.
Two University of the West of Scotland graduates nominated for top broadcasting award
UWS Journalism graduates Laura Alderman and Brandon Cook have been nominated in the Young Journalist category for the RTS Scotland Awards.
Seventeen to Forty-One – A life at UWS
Alumnus and lecturer Dr Allan Moore, reflects on his time at the University of Paisley as a student and University of the West of Scotland as an academic.
UWS graduate makes her debut on BBC Radio 1
UWS Broadcast Production graduate Daniella Gualtieri was chosen to present a special BBC Radio 1 show over Christmas.
‘Tis the season to be kind..
UWS alumna and lecturer Dr Evi Viza talks about a project she, her students, the local community and local schools, created to share kindness.
Lifetime Achievement Award for UWS alumnus
A 1978 graduate from the Paisley Campus has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Digital Accountancy Forum and Awards 2021.
UWS graduate launches second mystery novel
UWS graduate Victoria Gemmell launches her follow-up book to ‘Follow me’.
GlobalScots: Past, Present and Futureproofing – Kenny Murdoch
“The Energy Transition is not something for tomorrow. It is something for today,” says Kenny Murdoch, CFO of Acteon Group Ltd., which focuses on the energy sector and leading on energy transition. Listen to his thoughts in GlobalScot’s latest podcast episode.
UWS graduate’s delight at taking over as Franz Ferdinand’s drummer
Commercial music graduate Audrey Tait will be replacing Paul Thomson as the drummer of Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand.
Murder by the Bottle: graduate’s debut novel
Debut author and Media; Theory and Production graduate (2002) Ed Whitfield tells us about his novel Murder by the Bottle, set in Cornwall.
Scholarship launched thanks to graduate gift
A graduate from has gifted £10,000 for a scholarship to support BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering students.
Biweekly music magazine getting ready to launch
UWS Journalism graduate Robert Blair is preparing to launch a new biweekly music magazine Frequency.