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.
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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.
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.
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.
HRM Alumni Share Experience and Knowledge
Human Resources Management graduates have been sharing their experience with the current crop of HRM students in a session which took place on paisley Campus recently.
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
Alumnus Supports the UWS Research Festival
UWS Business Information Technology graduate Gavin Tweedie gives back to the university by supporting the 2022 Research Festival.
UWS Graduate Returns as Provost of Renfrewshire
Business graduate Councillor Lorraine Cameron has become the first person to hold the position of Provost of Renfrewshire for back-to-back terms.
Former UWS Student Joins the Scotland Women’s International Roll of Honour
What a few weeks it’s been for former UWS student and football star Erin Cuthbert! After picking up her 50th cap for Scotland, Erin has went on to win the League and cup with Chelsea.
Graduate Success Stories: Natalie Tirant
We chat with Natalie Tirant, Head of Partner Propositions, Payments at Barclaycard about her time at UWS and advice for recent graduates.
Seventeen to Forty-One – A life at UWS
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.
Lifetime Achievement Award for UWS alumnus
A 1978 graduate from the Paisley Campus has received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Digital Accountancy Forum and Awards 2021.
GlobalScots: Past, Present and Futureproofing – Kenny Murdoch
“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 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.
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.
Alumna scoops prestigious national award
Graduate and current masters student Bethan Lang has received a top prize in a prestigious national competition.
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.
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.