Celebrating 20 years of Journalism at UWS
The University celebrated 20 years of the BA Journalism degree programme with an alumni event in Paisley recently. Continue reading Celebrating 20 years of Journalism at UWS
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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
BBC Documentary – My Alopecia and Me – Presented by UWS Graduate
UWS journalism graduate Thomas Mackintosh, who has alopecia areata, goes on a personal journey in the documentary talking to families and individuals about the impact the condition has had on them. Continue reading BBC Documentary – My Alopecia and Me – Presented by UWS Graduate
Honorary Graduate Launches New Book About His Ayrshire Childhood
Honorary graduate and award-winning Scottish writer Billy Kay, has launched his new book Born in Kyle, which goes back to his linguistic and cultural roots in Ayrshire. Continue reading Honorary Graduate Launches New Book About His Ayrshire Childhood
New Book Release Inspired by Graduate’s Visits to Paisley
Karen Spears Zacharias’ new novel, No Perfect Mothers, is inspired by her time studying in Scotland at UWS. Continue reading New Book Release Inspired by Graduate’s Visits to Paisley
A History of Festive Number Ones
With days to go until Christmas, University of the West of Scotland’s Dr Stephen Langston has written a brief history of the festive number one. Continue reading A History of Festive Number Ones
UWS lecturer appointed to major journalism role
Huge congratulations to UWS Journalism Lecturer Dr Margaret Hughes who has been appointed Chair of an internationally influential journalism group. Continue reading UWS lecturer appointed to major journalism role
Former UWS student set for new role at Heart Radio
UWS broadcast Production graduate Grace Nicoll has been announced as the new host of the weekend afternoon show for Heart Scotland radio. Continue reading Former UWS student set for new role at Heart Radio
UWS Journalism graduate on what it takes to make the news
UWS Journalism graduate, Siobhann Dunn, who is now senior journalist and programme producer of BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime show, tells us about her career since graduating. Continue reading UWS Journalism graduate on what it takes to make the news
5 News Reporter and Alumnus visits UWS Ayr Campus
Alan Jenkins, news reporter at 5 News and UWS Broadcast Journalism graduate, recently visited UWS Ayr campus to speak to students and see the support and services on offer. Continue reading 5 News Reporter and Alumnus visits UWS Ayr Campus
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