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
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
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
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
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
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
A retro games room designed to enhance the student experience, wellbeing and belonging, has been introduced to UWS Paisley campus. Continue reading Retro Games Room Supporting Student Wellbeing
UWS Business graduate William Edwards has been appointed as Deputy Chief Executive for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Continue reading Alumnus Appointed Deputy Chief Executive at NHS GGC
Still Falling, a film by UWS filmmaking graduate Harvey Gardner will begin shooting this summer with extensive involvement from UWS, alumni and emerging Scottish filmmakers. Continue reading UWS Backs Graduate’s Debut Feature Film
UWS Computer Animation graduate John McDougall has been named in the Top 10 Australian Franchise Executives Continue reading Alumnus Named in the Top 10 Australian Franchise Executives
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