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UWS Paulo Nutini Songwriting Scholarship, which was established by Honorary Graduate Paolo, to give the next generation of songwriting talent the opportunity to take their work to the next level, has been awarded to Singer-songwriter David Husz.
James Cosmo MBE has received an Honorary Doctorate from UWS at the London Campus graduation ceremony at Marylebone Parish Church. The acclaimed Scottish actor has a huge range of film and television appearances to...
Former environmental biology lecturer Dr Alan Goodall, who is known globally for his scientific research into the behavioural ecology and conservation of rare mountain gorillas in Central Africa, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate.
Scottish music composer, Patrick Doyle received an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at its graduation ceremony on Friday 29th June 2018 at Troon Concert Hall. Patrick Doyle is a...
Graduate and paralympian Aileen Neilson has received an Honorary Doctorate from UWS at its graduation ceremony on Tuesday 26 June 2018 at the Town House, Hamilton. The Strathaven-born primary school teacher, graduated from the...
Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue fame received an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at its graduation ceremony in Ayr. Ricky Ross formed Deacon Blue in Glasgow in 1985 and...
UWS awarded acclaimed music photographer Harry Papadopoulos, who is a graduate, with an Honorary Doctorate at its graduation ceremony on 18 November 2015 at Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley. Harry Papadopoulos, who graduated...
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) presented the prestigious Dr William Elder Enterprise Award at its annual Entrepreneurial Prize Giving Ceremony on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at Hillington Park Innovation Centre.
University of the West of Scotland recognised student excellence in the field of mechatronics at its inaugural Hutchison Prize Ceremony at Hamilton Campus on Thursday 14 November 2013. The Hutchison Prize, which is awarded...