Graduate Named Caledonia Gladiators Head Coach
Sport graduate and former team captain, Jonny Bunyan, has been appointed as Head Coach of the Caledonia Gladiators men’s basketball team. Continue reading Graduate Named Caledonia Gladiators Head Coach
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Alumnus and UWS Lecturer Launches Season 2 of Podcast Series
Journalism lecturer and postdoctoral researcher Dr James Mahon from the University’s school of BCI has recently launched the second season of his podcast series. Continue reading Alumnus and UWS Lecturer Launches Season 2 of Podcast Series
Alumnus and Paralympic Gold Medallist Hometown Christmas Lights Switch On Honour
Alumnus Stephen McGuire has rounded off an incredible year of achievement by switching on the Christmas lights in his hometown of Hamilton. Continue reading Alumnus and Paralympic Gold Medallist Hometown Christmas Lights Switch On Honour
Slam Dunk For Basketball Star at Graduation Ceremony
A top basketball player has told of his joy at landing his university degree – after two years of juggling studies, playing professional sport and becoming a father for the first time. Continue reading Slam Dunk For Basketball Star at Graduation Ceremony
UHI Inverness Appoints Alumnus as its First Active Campus Coordinator
Sport Development graduate, Stuart Fraser, has been appointed as UHI Inverness’ first-ever Active Campus Coordinator. Continue reading UHI Inverness Appoints Alumnus as its First Active Campus Coordinator
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will create an economic model that allows smaller nations to step up and host
Professor Gayle McPherson, Director of the Research Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at UWS has written an article for the Conversation. Continue reading The 2026 Commonwealth Games will create an economic model that allows smaller nations to step up and host
Alumnus Wins Paralympic Gold in Individual Boccia
Stephen McGuire defeated Colombia’s Edilson Chica 8-5 to win the BC4 men’s individual title at the South Paris Arena. Continue reading Alumnus Wins Paralympic Gold in Individual Boccia
Three UWS Graduates Representing Team GB at the Paris Paralympic Games
The iconic Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees will serve as the backdrop to the Opening Ceremony when athletes from around the world, including three UWS graduates, will take part in the Parade of Nations. Continue reading Three UWS Graduates Representing Team GB at the Paris Paralympic Games
UWS Alumni Flying the Flag for Team GB at Paris 2024
The University is hugely proud to see our former students competing for team GB in Paris 2024. Continue reading UWS Alumni Flying the Flag for Team GB at Paris 2024
Commercial Music Graduate Finds His Place in Sport
Commercial music graduate Cameron MacAllister tells us how the flexibility of the course allowed him to harness his creativity beyond the realms of music. Continue reading Commercial Music Graduate Finds His Place in Sport
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