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Head of Oxfam Scotland’s Social Justice Work Celebrated at Dumfries Graduation

The Head of Oxfam Scotland has been recognised at the first of the University’s winter graduations. Continue reading Head of Oxfam Scotland’s Social Justice Work Celebrated at Dumfries Graduation

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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

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UWS Graduate Represents Inverclyde Region at UK Parliament

UWS alumnus Corey Beaton has given evidence before the Scottish Affairs Committee at Westminster, representing the voice of Inverclyde’s business community. Continue reading UWS Graduate Represents Inverclyde Region at UK Parliament

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Graduates Raise a Glass to Their One-year Anniversary at Isle of Cumbrae Distillers

We caught up with alumni Caroline Christie and Struan Fraser, who became Managing Directors of the Distillery in April 2024, to tell us more about their journey and plans for the future. Continue reading Graduates Raise a Glass to Their One-year Anniversary at Isle of Cumbrae Distillers

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Alumni Celebrated in The King’s New Year Honours List

UWS graduates are among the unsung heroes recognised for making outstanding contributions to their communities in The King’s New Year Honours List for 2025. Continue reading Alumni Celebrated in The King’s New Year Honours List

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UWS Alumna Becomes MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North

Land Economics graduate becomes MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North. Continue reading UWS Alumna Becomes MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North

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Former Students Feature in Widening Access campaign

The extraordinary stories of graduates from UWS who entered higher education from a non-traditional route is being highlighted in a new national campaign by Universities Scotland. Continue reading Former Students Feature in Widening Access campaign

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Discount for Alumni Undertaking the Master’s in Professional Practice on a Part-time Basis

UWS’s Master’s in Professional Practice (MProf) is now available on a part-time basis with a 20% discount on master’s degree tuition fees for self-funding UWS Alumni. Continue reading Discount for Alumni Undertaking the Master’s in Professional Practice on a Part-time Basis

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Graduate Awarded Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year

UWS Social Work graduate Jean Ritchie has been named Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year 2023. Continue reading Graduate Awarded Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year

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National Recognition for Graduate’s Drug Use Research

Graduate Beata Ciesluk is the first UWS recipient of the Robertson Medal, presented annually by the Carnegie Trust to the most outstanding student on its PhD scholarship programme. Continue reading National Recognition for Graduate’s Drug Use Research

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