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Alumni Band Win BBC Music Award

A fast-rising band with two music technology graduates has been shortlisted for a prestigious national music award. Continue reading Alumni Band Win BBC Music Award

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UWS Graduate Lands Coaching Role in the WNBA

Congratulations to Sport Coaching graduate Neil Harrow, who has taken up a coaching role with WNBA team the Los Angeles Sparks. Continue reading UWS Graduate Lands Coaching Role in the WNBA

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New Book Release Inspired by Graduate’s Visits to Paisley

Karen Spears Zacharias’ new novel, No Perfect Mothers, is inspired by her time studying in Scotland at UWS. Continue reading New Book Release Inspired by Graduate’s Visits to Paisley

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New York Tartan Week 2024

University of the West of Scotland will be in New York for Tartan Week and we’re looking forward to meting alumni and friends! Continue reading New York Tartan Week 2024

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UWS Graduate Recording Football History

What started out as an honours year passion project at the University has developed into a full-time job for graduate Iaian Sands. Continue reading UWS Graduate Recording Football History

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Alumni Spotlight: Alan Williamson CTO & Partner of the Portfolio Operations Group for New Harbor Capital

In this alumni interview we speak to Alan Williamson, who graduated from the University in 1994 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Computing Science with Digital Control. Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Alan Williamson CTO & Partner of the Portfolio Operations Group for New Harbor Capital

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UWS Graduate and Lecturer Joins Hit BBC TV Show

Dr Masood Khodadadi, a lecturer in Tourism and Events Management at UWS is part of a seven-strong judging panel on BBC TV show Scotland’s Greatest Escape. Continue reading UWS Graduate and Lecturer Joins Hit BBC TV Show

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Solo Debut for Graduate at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

UWS performance graduate Sophie Rode McCabe, will be making her solo debut at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in March 2024. Continue reading Solo Debut for Graduate at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

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Discount for Alumni Undertaking the Master’s in Professional Practice on a Part-time Basis

UWS’s Master’s in Professional Practice (MProf) is now available on a part-time basis with a 20% discount on master’s degree tuition fees for self-funding UWS Alumni. Continue reading Discount for Alumni Undertaking the Master’s in Professional Practice on a Part-time Basis

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Graduate Awarded Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year

UWS Social Work graduate Jean Ritchie has been named Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year 2023. Continue reading Graduate Awarded Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year

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