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.
Category: Honorary Graduates
Honorary graduates of University of the West of Scotland
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.
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.
Singer-songwriter David Husz awarded the UWS Paolo Nutini Songwriting Scholarship for 2020/21
UWS Paulo Nutini Songwriting Scholarship, which was established by Honorary Graduate Paolo, to give the next generation of songwriting talent the opportunity to take their work to the next level, has been awarded to Singer-songwriter David Husz.
Music graduate set to release debut EP
Singer-songwriter and MA Music graduate Rachel Jack, who was winner of the inaugural Paolo Nutini Songwriting Scholarship, will release her debut EP in July 2020. Rachel’s debut EP ‘The Calgary Tapes’ details her tumultuous...
James Cosmo MBE receives honorary doctorate from UWS
James Cosmo MBE has received an Honorary Doctorate from UWS at the London Campus graduation ceremony at Marylebone Parish Church. The acclaimed Scottish actor has a huge range of film and television appearances to...
Honorary doctorate award for Dr Alan Goodall
Former environmental biology lecturer Dr Alan Goodall, who is known globally for his scientific research into the behavioural ecology and conservation of rare mountain gorillas in Central Africa, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate.
Honorary Doctorate for Top Scottish Composer
Scottish music composer, Patrick Doyle received an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at its graduation ceremony on Friday 29th June 2018 at Troon Concert Hall. Patrick Doyle is a...
Graduate and Inspirational Paralympian Receives Honorary Doctorate
Graduate and paralympian Aileen Neilson has received an Honorary Doctorate from UWS at its graduation ceremony on Tuesday 26 June 2018 at the Town House, Hamilton. The Strathaven-born primary school teacher, graduated from the...
Ricky Ross receives an Honorary Doctorate
Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue fame received an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland (UWS) at its graduation ceremony in Ayr. Ricky Ross formed Deacon Blue in Glasgow in 1985 and...
Paisley graduate and renowned music photographer receives Honorary Doctorate
UWS awarded acclaimed music photographer Harry Papadopoulos, who is a graduate, with an Honorary Doctorate at its graduation ceremony on 18 November 2015 at Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley. Harry Papadopoulos, who graduated...
UWS announces prestigious Dr William Elder Award winner
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) presented the prestigious Dr William Elder Enterprise Award at its annual Entrepreneurial Prize Giving Ceremony on Wednesday 30 April 2014 at Hillington Park Innovation Centre.
UWS awards inaugural Hutchison Prize
University of the West of Scotland recognised student excellence in the field of mechatronics at its inaugural Hutchison Prize Ceremony at Hamilton Campus on Thursday 14 November 2013. The Hutchison Prize, which is awarded...
Paolo Nutini Honoured by University of the West of Scotland
Paisley-born musician Paolo Nutini has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by UWS at its graduation ceremony on 12 November 2012.