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SmartSTEMs founder and alumnus on the importance of role models

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

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Two former students celebrate 28 years of marriage thanks to their studies at UWS

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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Breedon appoints UWS alumnus Managing Director of GB Contracting

UWS graduate James Haluch appointed as Managing Director of Breedon’s Great Britain Contracting business. Continue reading Breedon appoints UWS alumnus Managing Director of GB Contracting

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How my education in Paisley set me up for a career with IBM in development and systems integration

David Hammond, Technology Transformation Architect – Open Hybrid Cloud at IBM, reflects on his hugely successful career at IBM and his continuing relationship with Paisley and the University. Continue reading How my education in Paisley set me up for a career with IBM in development and systems integration

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Airbus A350 Chief Engineer inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame

Dr Gordon McConnell, BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering graduate (1975) who led the design of the Airbus 350, is one of four engineers to be inducted into the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame. Continue reading Airbus A350 Chief Engineer inducted into the Engineering Hall of Fame

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Honorary Graduates

Honour for Business Leader Andy

Andy Campbell has received an Honorary Doctorate from UWS at its Paisley graduation ceremony on Wednesday 3rd July 2019 held at Paisley Abbey. Continue reading Honour for Business Leader Andy

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Class of 1978 civil engineers celebrate their 40 year reunion

Almost 40 years to the day the BSc Hons Civil Engineering class of 1978 met again for the first time since graduation in Paisley on 7th July 1978. Continue reading Class of 1978 civil engineers celebrate their 40 year reunion

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Profiles

Alumni Profile: David Smith Manufacturing Systems Engineering Graduate

David Smith is Asset Management Specialist for Energy & Utilities (E&U) at IBM in New York. Continue reading Alumni Profile: David Smith Manufacturing Systems Engineering Graduate

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Graduate and photographer who captured Davie Bowie, The Clash and Joy Division gets honorary degree

UWS graduate Harry Papadopoulos, has been awarded with an Honorary Doctorate. Continue reading Graduate and photographer who captured Davie Bowie, The Clash and Joy Division gets honorary degree

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The High Flier

Alumnus Gordon McConnell is internationally recognised as Chief Engineer of the iconic and innovative Airbus A350, the ultra-long range aircraft transforming the future of air travel. Continue reading The High Flier

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