UWS broadcast Production graduate Grace Nicoll has been announced as the new host of the weekend afternoon show for Heart Scotland radio. Continue reading Former UWS student set for new role at Heart Radio
UWS Journalism graduate, Siobhann Dunn, who is now senior journalist and programme producer of BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime show, tells us about her career since graduating. Continue reading UWS Journalism graduate on what it takes to make the news
We were delighted to welcome Professor Mohamed Abou-Ali, now the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Pharos University in Alexandria (PUA), Egypt, back to campus recently. Continue reading Alumnus and Pharos University Engineering Professor Visits Paisley
UWS alumnus and entrepreneur Stuart Macdonald tells us why he set up the charity SmartSTEMs and how, with your help, we can challenge a poverty of aspiration. Continue reading SmartSTEMs founder and alumnus on the importance of role models
Music graduate Matt Hickman, AKA Brownbear, is following up on his successful debut album ‘What is Home?’ with the launch of ‘Demons’ in March 2023. Continue reading UWS Commercial Music graduate to launch his highly-anticipated second album
Lanarkshire metal band Sixth Wonder, started by UWS graduate Rebekah Kirk, has enjoyed Radio 1 airplay for their new single “Saboteur”. Continue reading Band started by UWS graduate gets airplay on Radio 1
PGDE graduate Simon Lamb has taken over the role of Scriever (the writer-in-residence) at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayrshire. Continue reading UWS Graduate the New Scriever at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Graduate Thomas Kearins has made history as the first Scot to referee a professional match abroad. Continue reading Graduate and WWE Referee Becomes First Scot to Ref a Pro Match Abroad
Two UWS graduates are driving trade missions to enhance Scotland’s links with Barbados. Continue reading Alumni Driven Scottish Trade Mission Seals Deals in Barbados
Chief Financial Officer for Royal Mail, and alumna Angela Noon, has received an OBE for services to Further Education. Continue reading Accounting Graduate Awarded OBE in the New Year Honours List
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