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
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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.
How a return to education sparked a career-change and the founding of a charity
Graduate Carol Burt-Wilson tells us how her studies at College and University prepared her for building an award-winning charity tackling hate crime and led to her being awarded an MBE.
Alumnus appointed to UWS University Court
Business Economics graduate appointed as a lay governor to University Court.
UWS MA music graduate launches recording business venture
Music graduate Ross Sloan, tells us about his new business venture, Songplistic, with the aim of making the music industry more accessible to everyone.
UWS alumnus interview with IDG Connect
University of the West of Scotland alumnus Graeme Thompson was recently interviewed as part of IDG Connect’s CIO Spotlight series, where IT leaders discuss their background and where they see the industry developing. Graeme,...
Business start-up success for UWS alumni
UWS accounting graduates Danielle Biggins and Shannon McDonald tell us about making the leap into being their own boss just before lockdown in 2020.
Alumnus Graeme Gordon installed as Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants
Alumnus Graeme Gordon has become Master of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants (WCCAEW) in England and Wales. The title is the greatest honour for a member of any Livery Company within the ancient...