UWS Graduate Appointed New Chief Operating Officer to Lead Sisk in UK
John Sisk & Son has recently appointed Civil Engineering graduate Ajaz Shafi as Chief Operating officer of its business in the UK.
UWS alumni news and stories blog
UWS Graduates Set to Star at Birmingham Commonwealth Games
A number of University of the West of Scotland (UWS) alumni will be heading to Birmingham representing Team Scotland at the 2022 Commonwealth games. Two time Olympian, alumna and Badminton ace Kirsty Gilmour, has...
Games graduate awarded TIGA Graduate of the Year
Congratulations to BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology graduate Thomas Cole, who has been awarded a prestigious TIGA Graduate of the Year accolade in the category Computer Games Technology.
National Role Models Honoured Alongside UWS Graduating Students
Three leading national figures were awarded honorary degrees at University of the West of Scotland’s summer graduations at Paisley Abbey.
UWS Graduate and Boxing Star Aiming for Commonwealth Success
Commonwealth Games boxing medal hopeful and UWS graduate Stephen Newns is aiming to graduate to top of the podium at Commonwealth Games.
Paolo Nutini Scholarship Expanded
Four promising young musicians have been awarded the UWS Paolo Nutini Songwriting Scholarship for the first time ever.
UWS Chancellor Celebrated with Special Installation Ceremony
Acclaimed entrepreneur Yekemi Otaru has been officially installed as University of the West of Scotland’s (UWS) Chancellor as part of a special ceremony at Paisley Abbey.
UWS Graduate’s National Teaching Award Success
University of the West of Scotland graduate Stuart Naismith has been announced as a winner in the Primary Science Teacher Awards 2021/22.
Alumnus Supports the UWS Research Festival
UWS Business Information Technology graduate Gavin Tweedie gives back to the university by supporting the 2022 Research Festival.
UWS Graduate Returns as Provost of Renfrewshire
Business graduate Councillor Lorraine Cameron has become the first person to hold the position of Provost of Renfrewshire for back-to-back terms.
Former UWS Student Joins the Scotland Women’s International Roll of Honour
What a few weeks it’s been for former UWS student and football star Erin Cuthbert! After picking up her 50th cap for Scotland, Erin has went on to win the League and cup with Chelsea.
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.
Super-gig Featuring Scottish Music Stars Lined up by UWS Alumnus
UWS graduate and former Love & Money keyboard player Paul McGeechan is lining up a super-gig with stars of the Scottish music scene to take place in Glasgow.
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.
Advancing a Healthy Computing Career at UWS
Making a career change can be a daunting prospect but alumna Constance Farrell found the transition from being a nurse to studying the MSc Advanced Computing an easy one.
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.
Raith Rovers Appoint UWS Graduate as Digital & Media Executive
Raith Rovers FC has appointed University of the West of Scotland Journalism graduate Chris Dodds as the club’s Digital and Media Executive.
Graduate Celebration events April 2022
The University was delighted to welcome over 1,300 graduates from 2020, 2021 and 2022 to UWS Paisley campus to celebrate their academic achievements with family and friends.
Death of former Principal, Professor Richard Shaw
It is with sadness we share the news that former UWS Principal, Professor Richard Shaw, CBE, passed away on 10 March 2022.
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.