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 alumni news and stories blog
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
Commitment to diversity and inclusion recognised
Professor Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir and Tom Caira, from the School of Computing Engineering and Physical Sciences, received accolades at the inaugural Scottish Association of Minority Ethnic Educators Recognition and Appreciation Awards.
British Council launches international awards to celebrate UK alumni achievements
The Study UK Alumni Awards 2022-23 will celebrate the inspirational individuals – entrepreneurs, community leaders, business people and artists – making incredible contributions around the world. Sounds like you or someone you know?
University of the West of Scotland – Members of Court
The University is seeking members of Court who will be effective non-executives helping the University achieve its ambitious aims, and providing strong governance.
Alumnus Attempts the Individual Million Metres Rowing Record
Biology graduate Graeme Gordon is undertaking an incredible feat to complete a million metres on the rowing machine for charity.
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 Academic Awarded ISCLR Lifetime Achievement Award
Former Social Science Academic and Honorary Senior Research Fellow Dr Sandy Hobbs, has been awarded the Linda Dégh Lifetime Achievement Award 2022.
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.