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
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
Dr Rashmi Mantri has received an award for her entrepreneurial journey and achievements in the field of business. She is a computer scientist-turned entrepreneur. Continue reading UWS Alumna Awarded Best Entrepreneur at the Inspiring Indian Women She Inspires Awards
“My advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs is to identify what you are good at and turn your passion into business.” Dr Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi Continue reading UWS alumna and Tanzanian is a serial entrepreneur with a big vision
We find out about alumnus Neil Harrow’s globetrotting career as a coach and the recent tournament title win with Troy University Women’s basketball team. Continue reading UWS graduate helps Troy University Women’s Basketball Team win the Championship
UWS graduate and badminton star Kirsty Gilmour sets up new venture to ‘give something back’ Continue reading Graduate and badminton star sets up new venture to ‘give something back’
Little did two students know that they would meet their life partner in halls of residence in Paisley. Continue reading Two former students celebrate 28 years of marriage thanks to their studies at UWS
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