Alumni Interview: ES David
In this interview we speak to alumnus and author Ewen David, who is releasing his debut novel – The Trials of Aqouril. Continue reading Alumni Interview: ES David
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New Book Inspired by Tam o’ Shanter Released by Alumnus
A new version of a Scottish classic has been released by Carnegie-nominated author and UWS graduate Simon Lamb. Continue reading New Book Inspired by Tam o’ Shanter Released by Alumnus
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
Alumni Interview: Hannah Cochrane
In this alumni interview we hear from 2017 graduate Hannah Cochrane who is Sales & Business Development Manager at Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow. Continue reading Alumni Interview: Hannah Cochrane
Mastermind Host Amongst UWS Honorary Doctorates Awarded at Winter Graduations
A sextet of influential figures, including journalist and broadcaster Clive Myrie, were celebrated at UWS’s winter graduations. Continue reading Mastermind Host Amongst UWS Honorary Doctorates Awarded at Winter Graduations
New Professional Practice postgraduate programme introduced at UWS
Representing a first in Scotland, the Master’s in Professional Practice offers the opportunity for participants to design a postgraduate programme that is fully tailored to their professional and personal development needs. Continue reading New Professional Practice postgraduate programme introduced at UWS
On this month: March 1992 Craigie College and Paisley College merge
In March 1992, Principal Richard Shaw and Principal Gordon Wilson announced a merger between their two Colleges under the name of the University of Paisley. Continue reading On this month: March 1992 Craigie College and Paisley College merge
UWS graduate launches second mystery novel
UWS graduate Victoria Gemmell launches her follow-up book to ‘Follow me’. Continue reading UWS graduate launches second mystery novel
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