UWS Alumni
UWS alumni make up a diverse community of over 120,000 graduates across Scotland, the United Kingdom and across the world.
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UWS Alumni - inspire the next generation
UWS alumni make up a diverse community of over 120,000 graduates across Scotland, the United Kingdom and around the world.
We’re here to help you stay in touch with old friends and to engage with your University. Read about former students and where they are now on the alumni blog. You’re part of our community, whether you graduated from UWS or one of our founding institutions:
- Paisley College of Technology
- University of Paisley
- Craigie College of Education, Ayr
- Bell College of Technology, Hamilton
UWS alumni qualify for a range of benefits as well as the chance to enjoy reunions and networks. And current and future students gain in turn when UWS alumni offer their support and experience.
Use this section to find out:
- how you can help inspire current and future UWS students by giving something back
- how our alumni inspire us through their stories
- how the UWS Alumni Association can help you stay in touch, network and organise class reunions
Your UWS Recognised
UWS has been recognised for its amazing contribution to society and we want you to share in, and be proud of these successes:
- Higher Educational Institution of the Year (source: The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022)
- Ranked in the top 150 of the world’s best universities that are 50 years old, or younger (source: The Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2022)
- Officially recognised by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide as assessed against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UWS was the most impactful university in Scotland for 'decent work and economic growth' (UN SDG 8), and 23rd most impactful university in the world for 'reducing inequalities' (UN SDG 10) (source: The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022)
- 90 percent of research at UWS is classed as world-leading, internationally excellent, or recognised internationally (source: Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021)
ALUMNus, ALAN JENKINS
Alumnus, Alan Jenkins visits our Ayr Campus to find out what has changed since his time at UWS and what it is like to study at the University today.
NEW: 10% discount on Masters’ Degree tuition fees for UWS Alumni.*
If you are a former student of the university, you are automatically a member of our Alumni Association and may be eligible for a 10% discount on Masters’ Degree tuition fees for future courses.
Click here for full detailsUWS Alumni - benefits, keeping in touch, giving back
Use the links below to find out more about the benefits of being a UWS alumni, how you can keep in touch with us, how we can help you, and how you can help current UWS students.
