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.
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Alumni making the news and UWS in the news
Graduate Appointed first Chief Information Security Officer at The University of Manchester
Congratulations to UWS graduate Heather Lowrie who has taken up the position of CISO at the University of Manchester.
UWS sport graduate and international rugby player’s moments that made her
Scotland international scrum-half, and UWS graduate Mairi Mcdonald highlights some of the special moments that stand out in her rugby journey so far.
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.
Former UWS student set for new role at Heart Radio
UWS broadcast Production graduate Grace Nicoll has been announced as the new host of the weekend afternoon show for Heart Scotland radio.
SmartSTEMs founder and alumnus on the importance of role models
UWS alumnus and entrepreneur Stuart Macdonald tells us why he set up the charity SmartSTEMs and how, with your help, we can challenge a poverty of aspiration.
UWS Commercial Music graduate to launch his highly-anticipated second album
Music graduate Matt Hickman, AKA Brownbear, is following up on his successful debut album ‘What is Home?’ with the launch of ‘Demons’ in March 2023.
Band started by UWS graduate gets airplay on Radio 1
A band created in 2021 as part of graduate Rebekah Kirk’s project has enjoyed airplay on Radio 1.
UWS Graduate and Scottish Poet Celebrates Debut Collection
Graduate and poet Simon Lamb has launched a debut collection of poetry featuring fifty poems, each written in exactly fifty words!
Alumna Awarded Mongolian State Medal of Honour
A UWS graduate has been awarded the Mongolian State Medal of Honour for commitment and dedication in promoting Mongol identity and culture.
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.
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.
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.
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.