Summer graduation – class of 2021
A warm welcome to the UWS alumni family to our summer class of 2021! The summer 2021 graduation ceremonies took place between Friday 20 and Thursday 26 August, celebrating the achievements of students across...
UWS alumni news and stories blog
UWS graduate appointed Chair of expert committee for Department for Education
Angela Noon, University of the West of Scotland graduate and CFO & Executive Director of Siemens UK, has been appointed as the chair of the Skills and Productivity Board.
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.
Yekemi Otaru appointed UWS Chancellor-elect
Yekemi Otaru, an inspirational entrepreneur, has been named University of the West of Scotland’s (UWS) Chancellor-elect.
Professor John Struthers: A 43 year career at University of West of Scotland
In the first of our spotlights on UWS staff, Professor John Struthers reflects on his 43 year career at the University.
Two UWS alumni representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics
UWS alumni Kirsty Gilmour and Callum Hawkins will both be representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
UWS graduate chasing her dream of being a racing driver
UWS engineering graduate Isla Mackenzie is hoping to fulfil her dream of being a racing driver by entering the 2021 Formula Woman competition.
Alumna encourages others to go for a career in engineering
International Women in Engineering Day is on 23 June, we hear from STEM Ambassador and UWS graduate Amanda Shaw about her journey into engineering.
Alumna scoops prestigious national award
Graduate and current masters student Bethan Lang has received a top prize in a prestigious national competition.
UWS graduate documenting Scotland’s Euro 2020 campaign
Broadcast production graduate, Ailsa Kane, is documenting Scotland’s Euro 2020 campaign as Lead Video Producer for the Scottish Football Association (SFA).
Commercial music graduate Babylung launches new album
Joash Almeda, who performs under the name Babylung, studied on the Commercial Music programme at UWS Ayr Campus and composed Betrayal for a class project in his final year.
Graduate appointed BUX’s Head of People and Culture
2001 graduate Erin Stewart, who previously served as Catawiki’s Vice President of People, has been appointed as BUX’s Head of People and Culture.
Social Enterprise Champion and alumnus develops free course to support wellbeing, health and resilience
A free course offering participants useful, hands-on support for wellbeing, health and resilience has been developed by alumnus Paul McColgan.
Sea shanty tribute to Scotland’s midwives
A unique sea shanty paying tribute to Scotland’s midwives has been released to raise funds for the UWS Student Midwife Scholarship Fund.
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.
Memories of the 1973 graduation ceremony presided over by Prince Philip
We look back to the 1973 graduation ceremony in Paisley and ask staff and alumni of their memories of the day when Prince Philip conferred degrees at Paisley College of Technology.
Breedon appoints UWS alumnus Managing Director of Great Britain (GB) Contracting
UWS civil engineering graduate James Haluch has been appointed as Managing Director at Breedon Group.
Graduate appointed Head of Development at scottishathletics
UWS Sport graduate David Fallon has been appointed as Head of Development at scottishathletics, the National Governing Body for Athletics in Scotland.
Lewis Capaldi ‘discoverer’ and alumnus supports future music stars at UWS
Commercial Music graduate Scott Kirkwood, who discovered Scotland’s Lewis Capaldi has teamed up with University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to support promising new music projects.
UWS graduate’s Tik Tok success and mission to ‘make a difference to other people’s lives’
A University of the West of Scotland graduate, who now runs his own fitness venture after shedding an incredible 12 stone, is gathering a huge following on Tik Tok with his no nonsense views on fad diets and straight talking on how to lose weight safely.