Business founded by UWS graduate in Converge Challenge semi final
A business founded by a UWS graduate has made it to the semi-finals of Converge 2023, the annual competition for innovators and entrepreneurs in Scotland’s universities.
UWS alumni news and stories blog
Industrial Chemistry Class of 1991 visit Paisley campus
Some members of the class of 1991 BSc (Hons) Industrial Chemistry returned to Paisley campus in honour of a much loved classmate.
Alumna with the “most confusing job title in the world”
Jo Crawford, who studied Creative Industries Practice at UWS, is Global Vice President for Owned Digital and Orchestration at Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand.
Graduate Appointed first Chief Information Security Officer at The University of Manchester
Congratulations to UWS graduate Heather Lowrie who has taken up the position of CISO at the University of Manchester.
UWS sport graduate and international rugby player’s moments that made her
Scotland international scrum-half, and UWS graduate Mairi Mcdonald highlights some of the special moments that stand out in her rugby journey so far.
UWS Graduate Wins an Oscar
Graduate William Muir was part of the team that won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 95th Academy Awards for Avatar: The Way of Water.
Engineering Professor Reflects On His Time In Paisley
A recent return to the University’s Paisley Campus sparked memories of an exciting time in the late 1980’s for engineering PhD graduate Prof Dr Mohamed G Abouali.
Former UWS student set for new role at Heart Radio
UWS broadcast Production graduate Grace Nicoll has been announced as the new host of the weekend afternoon show for Heart Scotland radio.
UWS Journalism graduate on what it takes to make the news
UWS Journalism graduate, Siobhann Dunn, who is now senior journalist and programme producer of BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime show, tells us about her career since graduating.
Alumnus and Pharos University Engineering Professor Visits Paisley
We were delighted to welcome Professor Mohamed Abou-Ali, now the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA), Egypt, back to campus recently.
SmartSTEMs founder and alumnus on the importance of role models
UWS alumnus and entrepreneur Stuart Macdonald tells us why he set up the charity SmartSTEMs and how, with your help, we can challenge a poverty of aspiration.
UWS Commercial Music graduate to launch his highly-anticipated second album
Music graduate Matt Hickman, AKA Brownbear, is following up on his successful debut album ‘What is Home?’ with the launch of ‘Demons’ in March 2023.
Band started by UWS graduate gets airplay on Radio 1
A band created in 2021 as part of graduate Rebekah Kirk’s project has enjoyed airplay on Radio 1.
UWS Graduate and Scottish Poet Celebrates Debut Collection
Graduate and poet Simon Lamb has launched a debut collection of poetry featuring fifty poems, each written in exactly fifty words!
Alumna Awarded Mongolian State Medal of Honour
A UWS graduate has been awarded the Mongolian State Medal of Honour for commitment and dedication in promoting Mongol identity and culture.
UWS Alumnus Appointed Senior Manager for NHS Highland
Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership has appointed former UWS student Donald Watt as Senior Manager, Health and Community Care.
Alumni Host the Launch of Research Matters Podcast
Research Matters podcast explores the world-changing impact of academics at UWS, by taking an in-depth look at the work they do, and how it affects every day lives.
UWS Graduate the New Scriever at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
UWS graduate Simon Lamb has taken over the role of Scriever (the writer-in-residence) at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayrshire.
MBA Graduate Appointed CEO of the Seychelles Licensing Authority
A graduate from the MBA programe has been appointed as the new CEO of the Seychelles Licensing Authority.
UWS Graduate and WWE Referee Becomes First Scot to Ref a Pro Match Abroad
UWS graduate Thomas Kearins has made history as the first Scot to referee a professional match abroad at the ICW World Heavyweight Title match at Lucha Libre Barcelona.
Alumni Driven Scottish Trade Mission Seals Deals in Barbados
Two UWS graduates are driving trade missions to enhance Scotland’s links with Barbados.