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.
UWS alumni news, blogs and stories
UWS Science graduate Mandy Smith, Learning Academy Coordinator at Merck Life Science UK, tells us how the Mentoring Scheme helped her as a student.
The premiere of international hit TV show Outlander has been boosted by starring roles for University of the West of Scotland (UWS) students and alumni – who staged live performances of the drama’s famous opening credits.
30 years ago this month the merger of Paisley College of Technology and Craigie College of Education was announced. We take a look back at the history of Craigie College which became the Faculty of Education.
We find out about alumnus Neil Harrow’s globetrotting career as a coach and the recent tournament title win with Troy University Women’s basketball team.
We chat with Natalie Tirant, Head of Partner Propositions, Payments at Barclaycard about her time at UWS and advice for recent graduates.
A collaboration with Helia Photonics, whose CEO is alumnus Caspar Clark, is set to revolutionise the manufacturing of key components, used in a range of applications.
Two former students who met while studying at Paisley College of Technology (now UWS) have recently celebrated 28 years of marriage. Little did Jonathan and Jacqueline Reid know that when they chose to study...
11 February is the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Recent biomedical science graduate Emily tells us about her time studying at UWS and graduating in a pandemic.
UWS Journalism graduates Laura Alderman and Brandon Cook have been nominated in the Young Journalist category for the RTS Scotland Awards.
Alumnus and lecturer Dr Allan Moore, reflects on his time at the University of Paisley as a student and University of the West of Scotland as an academic.
UWS Broadcast Production graduate Daniella Gualtieri was chosen to present a special BBC Radio 1 show over Christmas.
UWS alumna and lecturer Dr Evi Viza talks about a project she, her students, the local community and local schools, created to share kindness.
Become a Patron of the UWS Development Fund and and join a group of like-minded alumni and supporters from across the globe who are helping us look to the future with determination and ambition.
A 1978 graduate from the Paisley Campus has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Digital Accountancy Forum and Awards 2021.
UWS graduate Victoria Gemmell launches her follow-up book to ‘Follow me’.
“The Energy Transition is not something for tomorrow. It is something for today,” says Kenny Murdoch, CFO of Acteon Group Ltd., which focuses on the energy sector and leading on energy transition. Listen to his thoughts in GlobalScot’s latest podcast episode.
UWS Civil Engineering graduate appointed new Head of Barhale group in Scotland.
Commercial music graduate Audrey Tait will be replacing Paul Thomson as the drummer of Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand.
A recent graduate’s film titled Goodbye Joicey, has been listed in the Best Scottish Short Film category.
Debut author and Media; Theory and Production graduate (2002) Ed Whitfield tells us about his novel Murder by the Bottle, set in Cornwall.