Dr Les Hutchison Inaugural UWS Executive in Residence Speaker
Lanarkshire-born businessman and UWS alumnus Dr Les Hutchison shares the international aspects of his career with other UWS alumni
Lanarkshire-born businessman and UWS alumnus Dr Les Hutchison shares the international aspects of his career with other UWS alumni
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.
Almost 40 years to the day the BSc Hons Civil Engineering class of 1978 met again for the first time since graduation in Paisley on 7th July 1978. The full class of six were joined...
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...
Business and Management graduate Gurjit is an entrepreneur with a keen interest in philanthropy and developing social venture capital firms. An avid TED fan, Gurjit acquired the licence for TEDxGlasgow in 2012, bringing together a team of volunteers to form an organisation that is now one of the most established TEDx events in the UK and Europe
Ron, Assistant Fundraising Manager at Ayrshire Hospice, tells us about joining the University just as we became UWS.
Sheena Mason and John White first met at Paisley College of Technology (now UWS) in 1979 where they were on the same Business Economics Degree Course – Sheena taking the Marketing Option and John...
Amy McDonald, Paisley BSc Sports Studies graduate (2006) and former Scotland star, has been appointed as the new head coach of Rangers Ladies.
Charis, who is former Commercial Marketing Director at Lenovo and now Commercial Category Manager at Microsoft Australia, tells us about her time studying in Paisley.
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...
Civil Engineering (1983) alumnus Gerry Donnelly talks about how his degree secured a successful career with an American company for life.
Norman Goodwin, CEO of leading children’s charity and adoption agency, Adoption Matters, received his CBE during a Buckingham Palace investiture ceremony on Friday 9 October 2015. Norman was presented with his CBE medal by the Queen in recognition of his outstanding contribution and distinguished service to adoption and the family.
Alumnus Gordon McConnell talks about how his degree prepared him for a celebrated career in the aeronautical industry.
It is striking how enthusiastically YiLei Yang discusses her work as an Engineer for Dutch company Grontmij, and she credits a work placement set up for her while studying for a Masters degree at...
Electrical and elecronic engineering graduate from the then Paisley College of Technology, now UWS, tells us about his career since graduation and why the reason behind his choice of study is just as applicable...
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.
Social Science graduate Iona Colvin takes up Directorship of Social Services for North Ayrshire Council Iona Colvin’s connection to social work goes deeper than the BA in Social Sciences she was awarded in 1981...
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...