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Category: News
Alumni making the news and UWS in the news
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.
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.
Alumnus And DJ Wins At The Scottish Music Awards
Congratulations to DJ and UWS graduate Ewan McVicar, famed for his hit ‘Tell Me Something Good’ who was awarded the Electronic Music Award at the Scottish Music Awards.
Sport Graduates Share Insight with Students and Staff
Sport graduates Amy McDonald (Rangers WFC) and David Baird (SFA) returned recently to UWS Lanarkshire Campus to deliver a talk about women and girls’ participation in football.
New Principal and Vice-Chancellor Joins UWS
Professor James Miller, who officially took up the role on 1 November, has overall responsibility for the management and operation of UWS, as well as being responsible for driving forward and delivering the University’s ambitious Strategy 2025.
Accounting Lecturer Looks back on a 30 Year Career at UWS
This month we paid a fond farewell to UWS Accounting Lecturer Angela Dunlop who has taken early retirement, and will be greatly missed by staff and students alike. Angela shared her thoughts on her time at the University.
UWS Alumna Crowned European and Scottish Duathlon Champion
UWS alumna and academic Dr Hayley McEwan has been celebrating a range of sporting successes recently, following competing at the European and Scottish Triathlon Championships. Hayley, who completed her PhD at UWS Lanarkshire Campus...
UWS Students Offered Free Breakfasts
Launched on Better Breakfast Day (26 September) – the initiative will see the University offer students breakfast twice a week, from 8.30am to 9.30am.
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.
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.