Graduate appointed Head of Development at scottishathletics
UWS Sport graduate David Fallon has been appointed as Head of Development at scottishathletics, the National Governing Body for Athletics in Scotland.
Author: Ewan O'Brien
Lewis Capaldi ‘discoverer’ and alumnus supports future music stars at UWS
Commercial Music graduate Scott Kirkwood, who discovered Scotland’s Lewis Capaldi has teamed up with University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to support promising new music projects.
UWS graduate’s Tik Tok success and mission to ‘make a difference to other people’s lives’
A University of the West of Scotland graduate, who now runs his own fitness venture after shedding an incredible 12 stone, is gathering a huge following on Tik Tok with his no nonsense views on fad diets and straight talking on how to lose weight safely.
How a return to education sparked a career-change and the founding of a charity
Graduate Carol Burt-Wilson tells us how her studies at College and University prepared her for building an award-winning charity tackling hate crime and led to her being awarded an MBE.
Graduate success stories: Gayle Boyd
Civil Engineering graduate Gayle Boyd tells us about her experiences at UWS and her role with Balfour Beatty following graduation.
Computer animation graduate bringing long-gone buildings back to life
University of the West of Scotland computer animation graduate Ian Young has been using his digital skills and virtual reality to bring long forgotten buildings back to life. Following the recreation of Paisley’s Town...
Alumnus appointed to UWS University Court
Business Economics graduate appointed as a lay governor to University Court.
Alumnus appointed CEO of Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire
University of the West of Scotland graduate Steven Sweeney has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire (VASLan).
UWS broadcast journalism alumni share their top tips
We asked UWS journalism alumni from newsrooms across the UK to share their top tips on how to become a broadcast journalist and here’s what they had to say.
UWS MA music graduate launches recording business venture
Music graduate Ross Sloan, tells us about his new business venture, Songplistic, with the aim of making the music industry more accessible to everyone.
UWS alumnus interview with IDG Connect
University of the West of Scotland alumnus Graeme Thompson was recently interviewed as part of IDG Connect’s CIO Spotlight series, where IT leaders discuss their background and where they see the industry developing. Graeme,...
UWS graduate and badminton star Kirsty Gilmour sets up new venture to ‘give something back’
UWS graduate and Olympian Kirsty Gilmour has announced a social enterprise venture “to give something back to badminton”.
UWS graduate selected as finalist for the StudyUK Alumni awards
We are delighted to annnounce that UWS graduate Paola Obbia has been selected as a finalist for the Professional Achievement Award in the EU region at the Study UK Alumni Awards 2021.
Chinese graduate reflects on his time studying chemistry and waste management at UWS
As many of our graduates and friends celebrate the Chinese New Year with their families, MSc Waste Management graduate Fei Guo reflects on his time leaving home in China to study in Paisley at University of the West of Scotland.
UWS graduate instrumental in creating an online support group for new parents
Emma McKinnon, who studied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at University of the West of Scotland’s Paisley Campus, is helping to provide vital support for women after creating an online support group for new parents as part of her role with an Inverclyde counselling organisation.
How my education in Paisley set me up for a career with IBM in development and systems integration
David Hammond, Technology Transformation Architect – Open Hybrid Cloud at IBM, reflects on his hugely successful career at IBM and his continuing relationship with Paisley and the University.
Business start-up success for UWS alumni
UWS accounting graduates Danielle Biggins and Shannon McDonald tell us about making the leap into being their own boss just before lockdown in 2020.
UWS graduate Jamie Kinlochan recognised in the New Year Honours List
Politics and Social Policy graduate Jamie Kinlochan has received a British Empire Medal for services to vulnerable people in Scotland during the initial COVID-19 response as part of his role with charity Who Cares? Scotland.
University of the West of Scotland alumni survey
University of the West of Scotland is conducting an online survey to help shape our alumni communications, events and services in 2021 and beyond and we would love your feedback.
UWS alumnus brings the Town of Paisley from 1900 back to life
Ian Young, who graduated from the University’s Paisley Campus in 2011, has created a flythrough of what Paisley’s Town Centre would have looked like in 1900.