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.
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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.
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.
Accounting Graduate Awarded OBE in the New Year Honours List
UWS graduate and CFO for Royal Mail, Angela Noon, has received an OBE in the New Year Honours list for services to Further Education.
Music Graduate Named Best Acoustic at the SAMAs
UWS music graduate Linzi Clark has been named amongst seven of the most talented acts in Scotland at the Scottish Alternative Music Awards.
The Fate of Twitter Matters To Us All
Alumnus Theo Tzanidis argues that Twitter’s new owner will struggle to understand the fundamental principle of digital communities; they love to hate autocrats.
Influential Figures Recognised at Winter Graduations
One of the most influential figures in UK television history and a world-renowned physicist both received honorary degrees at UWS’s winter graduation ceremonies.
Alumnus And DJ Wins At The Scottish Music Awards
Congratulations to DJ and UWS graduate Ewan McVicar, famed for his hit ‘Tell Me Something Good’ who was awarded the Electronic Music Award at the Scottish Music Awards.
UWS Alumna Awarded Best Entrepreneur at the Inspiring Indian Women She Inspires Awards
Dr Rashmi Mantri has received an award for her entrepreneurial journey and achievements in the field of business. She is a computer scientist-turned entrepreneur.
Sport Graduates Share Insight with Students and Staff
Sport graduates Amy McDonald (Rangers WFC) and David Baird (SFA) returned recently to UWS Lanarkshire Campus to deliver a talk about women and girls’ participation in football.
New Principal and Vice-Chancellor Joins UWS
Professor James Miller, who officially took up the role on 1 November, has overall responsibility for the management and operation of UWS, as well as being responsible for driving forward and delivering the University’s ambitious Strategy 2025.
Accounting Lecturer Looks back on a 30 Year Career at UWS
This month we paid a fond farewell to UWS Accounting Lecturer Angela Dunlop who has taken early retirement, and will be greatly missed by staff and students alike. Angela shared her thoughts on her time at the University.
HRM Alumni Share Experience and Knowledge
Human Resources Management graduates have been sharing their experience with the current crop of HRM students in a session which took place on paisley Campus recently.
UWS Alumna Crowned European and Scottish Duathlon Champion
UWS alumna and academic Dr Hayley McEwan has been celebrating a range of sporting successes recently, following competing at the European and Scottish Triathlon Championships. Hayley, who completed her PhD at UWS Lanarkshire Campus...
Film Festival Founded by UWS Alumnus Celebrates its 4th Year
An independent film festival founded by a UWS alumnus has celebrated its fourth year in Paisley. The festival which took place over a weekend in October is designed to shine a light on filmmakers who don’t have the budget to compete with funded productions.
Journalism Graduates Contribute to News Day Session
UWS journalism students were joined recently by alumni to introduce them to the real world of deadline driven news and features.
UWS Students Offered Free Breakfasts
Launched on Better Breakfast Day (26 September) – the initiative will see the University offer students breakfast twice a week, from 8.30am to 9.30am.
Alumni memories of meeting HRH Queen Elizabeth II
Following HRH Queen Elizabeth’s State Funeral on 19 September 2022, alumni tell us about meeting the Queen to receive awards.
UWS alumna and Tanzanian is a serial entrepreneur with a big vision
“My advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs is to identify what you are good at and turn your passion into business.” Dr Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi