A Burns Celebration
The university was delighted to host alumni and friends for the annual Burns Celebration recently at UWS Paisley Campus. Continue reading A Burns Celebration
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Alumni Celebrated in The King’s New Year Honours List
UWS graduates are among the unsung heroes recognised for making outstanding contributions to their communities in The King’s New Year Honours List for 2025. Continue reading Alumni Celebrated in The King’s New Year Honours List
Graduate Goes Prime Time
Chris Kelly, a recent graduate of UWS’s Broadcast Production: Television and Radio (BPTVR) course, has been selected for the Prime Video Craft Academy Traineeship, starting in January 2025. Continue reading Graduate Goes Prime Time
Graduate’s Christmas Album Delivers the Festive Spirit
Songwriting and performance graduate Yvonne Lyon’s Christmas album Songs For Christmas is an outstanding and engaging collection to herald the festive season. Continue reading Graduate’s Christmas Album Delivers the Festive Spirit
Nondas Pitticas Retires from the University
This month we bid a farewell to senior lecturer Nondas Pitticas who will retire from UWS on 31 December. Continue reading Nondas Pitticas Retires from the University
Former University Staff Group Founding Members Stand Down after 25 Years
The PALS former staff group recently saw two of its founding members stand down after 25 years. Continue reading Former University Staff Group Founding Members Stand Down after 25 Years
Alumnus and UWS Lecturer Launches Season 2 of Podcast Series
Journalism lecturer and postdoctoral researcher Dr James Mahon from the University’s school of BCI has recently launched the second season of his podcast series. Continue reading Alumnus and UWS Lecturer Launches Season 2 of Podcast Series
Alumnus and Paralympic Gold Medallist Hometown Christmas Lights Switch On Honour
Alumnus Stephen McGuire has rounded off an incredible year of achievement by switching on the Christmas lights in his hometown of Hamilton. Continue reading Alumnus and Paralympic Gold Medallist Hometown Christmas Lights Switch On Honour
Graduate Wins BAFTA Award
Filmmaking and Screen Writing graduate, Ashley Storrie, was a BAFTA Scotland Awards winner. Continue reading Graduate Wins BAFTA Award
Slam Dunk For Basketball Star at Graduation Ceremony
A top basketball player has told of his joy at landing his university degree – after two years of juggling studies, playing professional sport and becoming a father for the first time. Continue reading Slam Dunk For Basketball Star at Graduation Ceremony
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