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.
Category: Graduate Success Stories
Graduate success stories from recent graduates of University of the West of Scotland
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
UWS Graduate Success Stories: Mandy Smith
UWS Science graduate Mandy Smith, Learning Academy Coordinator at Merck Life Science UK, tells us how the Mentoring Scheme helped her as a student.
Graduate Success Stories: Natalie Tirant
We chat with Natalie Tirant, Head of Partner Propositions, Payments at Barclaycard about her time at UWS and advice for recent graduates.
UWS graduate named in the top 30 of the UK’s best graduates in games
UWS computer games graduate Peter Cannon has been named amongst 30 of the UK’s best graduates and post-graduates in games by TIGA.
UWS Graduate Success Stories: Greg Halliday
Psychology graduate Greg Halliday tells us about his experiences at UWS and role as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist, University of Glasgow/NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
UWS Graduate Success Stories: Nicola Turner
UWS Civil Engineering graduate Nicola Turner tells us why she chose UWS to study and how her course prepared her for once in a lifetime construction projects.
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.
The Performance Analyst
We catch-up with UWS alumnus Michael Gallacher on how continuing his studies at postgraduate level at UWS led to his appointment as Women and Girls’ Performance Analyst at Rangers Football Club.