Exceptional Engineering Graduate Awarded for Achievements at Graduation
Civil engineering graduate Stephen Cardwell has been awarded the Hutchison Prize for Engineering at Summer graduation in Paisley. Continue reading Exceptional Engineering Graduate Awarded for Achievements at Graduation
Inspirational Health Graduate Recognised at Summer Ceremony
Amy Bowers has been awardedthe Amundsen Trophy, which recognises a student who has overcome significant adversity during their studies. Continue reading Inspirational Health Graduate Recognised at Summer Ceremony
Charity leader recognised at UWS graduation
Geoff Leask, previously the CEO of Young Enterprise Scotland, was recognised as part of a ceremony taking place at Paisley Abbey on Friday 11 July. Continue reading Charity leader recognised at UWS graduation
Brothers graduate from the same course with first class degrees
Balint and Peter Kaszap-Nagy both graduated from the BSc (Hons) Web and Mobile Development course. Continue reading Brothers graduate from the same course with first class degrees
International Higher Education Leader Recognised at UWS Graduation
An international leader in higher education has been celebrated as part of UWS’s summer graduations. Professor Colin Riordan CBE, who is the Secretary General and Chief Executive of The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), was celebrated as part of a ceremony that took place at Paisley Abbey on Thursday 10 July 2025. Colin began his career in education teaching English as a foreign language at … Continue reading International Higher Education Leader Recognised at UWS Graduation
Sporting Alumni Stories Captured in New Podcast Series
The Top of the Scots podcast series delves into the world of sport with episodes from some of the university’s most talented former students, highlighting their incredible sporting successes across an array of sports. Continue reading Sporting Alumni Stories Captured in New Podcast Series
Alumni Interview: Mohammed Salihu
In this interview we speak to accounting graduate, Mohammed Salihu, who has published his debut collection of poetry. Continue reading Alumni Interview: Mohammed Salihu
In Memory of Jim Prime
Former lecturer Jim Prime has sadly passed away following a short battle with cancer. Jim who taught at UWS for over 20 years, is best known as the longtime keyboardist and co-writer with Scottish band Deacon Blue. Continue reading In Memory of Jim Prime
BBC Scotland Podcast Hosted by Alumna Explores Dating Dilemmas
Nursing graduate and award-winning writer Sophie Gravia has joined forces with TV personality Christine McGuinness to host a brand-new podcast, Situationships with Sophie and Christine. Continue reading BBC Scotland Podcast Hosted by Alumna Explores Dating Dilemmas
Sport Graduate Appointed New Head of Performance at Sparta
Ian Coll, who graduated in sport coaching at UWS, has been appointed Head of Performance at AC Sparta Prague. Continue reading Sport Graduate Appointed New Head of Performance at Sparta
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