Undergraduate
open day - 19 June

Thursday’s private view was a chance for friends and family to celebrate the students’ achievements with them. Also on the guest list were staff and industry experts who had been guest speakers or worked with students on the course across the three years.

The competition, which matched teams of students with professional mentors to develop their technical skills, teamwork and professionalism, was a collaboration between a number of local councils and the West London Film & TV Skills Academy.

Robyn Patrick, who is studying for a MMus in Composition for Film and TV at UWL’s London College of Music (LCM), was recently one of 150 people shortlisted in the international orchestral film scoring contest.

The Police Constable Apprenticeship, which is run by UWL’s Institute for Policing Studies, combines on the job learning with working towards a fully funded degree.

Monday 27 May saw the return of the University of West London’s annual staff vs students football competition, held at Brentford FC’s Gtech Community Stadium as part of UWL’s partnership with the Premier League side.

The Creative Director of BBC News, Chris Cook, who directs the broadcaster’s live election night coverage, came into the University recently to speak to students and staff from across LSFMD.

The event was a new venture for the fashion house, reflecting on the lives of women past and present as expressed through the written word.

Political commentator and journalist Will Hutton spoke about his latest book – ‘This Time No Mistakes: How to Remake Britain’ – at the University of West London’s Weston Hall on Thursday 23 May 2024.

As part of its 125th anniversary celebrations, Ruskin College Oxford recently hosted an afternoon seminar of talks and discussions on the history and potential of the Labour Party to win the 4 July general election.

The students, who were accompanied by Head of the School of Law Philip Ells and Senior Lecturer Karen Shury, heard from the Sky Legal Team about working as an in-house lawyer.

Students from four CNMH courses presented posters created as part of their dissertations to academic staff, clinicians from affiliated NHS Trusts and public advisers.

Two senior clinicians (including UWL's Professor Raymond Playford) are urging doctors to warn patients about a previously unrecognised potential risk of prescribing semaglutide weight loss drugs.

This is the first event of UWL’s Artsfest, which showcases the creativity and coursework of final year students from the London College of Music and the London School of Film, Media and Design.

The awards, which are in their 12th year, recognise the volunteering endeavours of UWL students, schools and the local organisations they link with.

Hutton is particularly looking forward to speaking to students when he takes to the stage at UWL and believes what he has to say will be instructive for those considering their future careers.

Strong improvements in graduate outcomes and growth in academic and facilities spending at UWL are also identified in the results.

Fiona Edwards, UWL's newly appointed Dean of the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH), will be reflecting on her nursing and education journey on #NursesDay - which falls on Florence Nightingale’s birthday – 12 May.

Stacey Close and Lauren Claybrook are both in their final year studying for a BNursing (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing at the College of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London.

Prospective students tried out the equipment in UWL’s industry-standard TV and radio studios at our recent open day.

Alison Wakefield, Professor of Criminology and Security Studies at UWL, and researchers from the University of Portsmouth have published a report entitled "Autonomous Vehicles: Threats, Risks and Opportunities".

Students from the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism have successfully made it through to the finals of the Sustainable Hospitality Challenge, featuring over 100 innovative concepts from over 60 universities worldwide.

A UWL student who is the first in his family to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign from Universities UK.

Dr Rekha Sugandhi, Dr Renu Vyas and Dr Priya Singh toured the University’s new Digital Futures Lab, the Hellenic Institute for Maritime Studies, the Food Innovation Lab and the Pillars restaurant.

This academic year, UWL has given out 46 prizes and scholarships, all of which are backed by alumni and friends of the University.

The event was the centrepiece of an LSFMD research project into the history and influence of the BBC's Community Programme Unit, an initiative to allow the public to produce their own TV shows.

Researchers from UWL's School of Computing and Engineering and the Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia have been working on a research project to develop the ‘Intelli-Student’ computer-aided learning platform.

Twelve Law students recently visited Berlin for three days, accompanied by the Deputy Head of the School of Law Dr Philipp Elliot-Wright and Senior Lecturer Mike Derks.

BSc Esports Management with Event Production and FDSc Coaching for Eplayers are set to launch in September 2024.

Now Head of the Graduate School, Professor Caroline Lafarge first came to the University of West London (UWL) in 2009 to study a post-graduate diploma in Psychology and never left.

Megan Heather Russell, a graduate from University of West London (UWL), recently worked with Mercury Prize-winning band Elbow on their live performance for BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Two tracks recorded at the session also appear on the extended edition of 'Audio Vertigo', Elbow’s fourth number-one album in the UK.

Almost 60 per cent of people going through family breakdown are or have experienced parental alienating behaviours, according to a new report from the School of Human and Social Sciences.

Grace will be leading on the development and implementation of the University’s environmental sustainability strategy, policies and initiatives.

University of West London’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) hosted an event to promote sustainable actions in the hospitality and tourism industry ahead of Earth Day on Monday 22 April.

Last month, a group of BA (Hons) Broadcast and Digital Journalism students were invited to the US Embassy in London to find out about what goes on in the world of diplomacy and international relations.

The School of Medicine and Biosciences (SMB), a new interdisciplinary research-driven school at the University of West London, officially opens today (17 April 2024).

A new study published today in Nature Communications has examined the effect of novel therapies for children with severe malnutrition associated with gut damage (enteropathy).

The achievements of six teams from schools in the West London region were celebrated in an awards ceremony hosted by educational charity Young Enterprise, a national organisation which motivates young people to succeed in the changing world of work.

Philip Ells, Head of UWL’s School of Law, and Senior Lecturer Michael Derks accompanied 11 law students on a three-day visit to the Netherlands last month.

UWL’s Placement and Employment Services welcomed more than four hundred students and graduates to their dedicated event for LCM and LSFMD students.

Mantas Kozlovskis, founder of Bundu Bakery, studied Culinary Arts Management during his time at the University of West London.

The event outlined new multidisciplinary research at the Circus of Maxentius, built by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maxentius (283 – 312) along the legendary Appian Way in Rome.

UWL and partners have been shortlisted for Partnership of the Year in the Student Nursing Times Awards for the evolution of the Peer Enhanced e-Placement (PEeP).

Dr Junko Theresa Mikuriya was invited by Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) CAMLab to present a paper at the ‘Medium of the Mind’ conference held on 8 and 9 March.

Over 30 UK businesses were offering a variety of career opportunities including part-time roles, placements, internships and graduate training schemes.

Students performed a new musical and snapshots of another production by esteemed musical stage writers and composers Kurt Kansley and Oliver Lidert at a recent Gala event at the Ealing campus.

Students heard presentations from inspiring women at different stages of their career. They then had the opportunity to network with speakers and guests from across the security profession.

UWL recently offered practical advice to students looking to forge a career in the arts with the help of its former students.

Nick initially came to Westmont Hub for support and guidance around issues including negotiating licensing and intellectual property agreements. Now, with their support, he’s looking at breaking into US and Japanese markets.

Dr Simon Ian Fox was selected to author a new child safeguarding standard in out-of-school settings for global certification body The British Standards Institution (BSI).

A group of Master of Public Health (MPH) students at UWL’s College of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH) visited the Victoria Care Centre in Park Royal recently.

Seventeen guest employers representing a variety of companies attended the fair to network with students and graduates and share employment opportunities and initiatives on offer.

UWL recently hosted 70 students and guests in its Pillars Restaurant for Future Plates Future Chefs, an annual event exploring sustainable food education in the hospitality sector.

Representatives from around 70 organisations attended including partners such as Brentford Football Club, London Chamber of Commerce and Heathrow Airport.

The University of West London was delighted to host the latest Franco-British Entente Cordiale culinary competition in its 20th anniversary year.

London Fashion Week saw the launch of an exciting social media campaign, produced for Alchemy London by students at the London School of Film, Media and Design.

UWL has up for a total of three awards across 12 categories. Winners will be announced on 24 June.

The Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) – part of the University of West London – recently held a special event at Westminster discussing the topics of Levelling Up in London, inequality in the capital and how they can be addressed by government.

Topics under discussion included SEGA Europe and cyber security; research on astronaut bone health using smart tech to improve osteoporosis; digital dexterity, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of creative communications and immersive engineering.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Emeritus Professor of Nursing Dame Elizabeth Anionwu was the special guest of the Black Women’s Network at the University of West London’s (UWL) Weston Hall.

As part of their final projects, the Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) students are spending three hours a week for 14 weeks going through the programme at the Westmont Enterprise Hub.

Media and Communications students from UWL's London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD) are helping Age UK Ealing to record the views of older people to share with local and national politicians in the run up to the general election.

The University of West London is proud of its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion for both staff and students. The University is delighted that 50% of our academic staff and 42% of those in senior roles are women, as well as 60% of our students.

The Food Innovation Centre has a highly specialised laboratory, and its facilities can be used by UWL students, as well being available for specialist food manufacturers and TV companies to hire.

Professor Ali Bahadori-Jahromi, who leads The Building Performance and Climate Change Research Group at SCE, has received recognition in the HKIE’s annual awards.

The University of West London’s School of Biomedical Sciences set its students a challenge in February – to think creatively and identify a scientific question and then give a presentation considering how to potentially solve it.

Sky News’ Data and Forensics unit interviewed LCM lecturer Professor Simon Zagorski-Thomas ahead of the 2024 Brit Awards about the make-up of the tracks nominated for various accolades.

Students took part in a range of volunteering activities, on and off-campus and online, for Student Volunteering Week from 12-18 February, a national initiative for UK universities.

Published by Bloomsbury, 'Philosophical Health: Thinking as a Way of Healing' examines the theory and practice of philosophical health in contemporary contexts of care.

Previously a healthcare assistant, Samanthia Sollami attended UWL’s Berkshire Institute for Health while also working at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

Early in February, 18 University of West London second and final year students from the School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) spent half a day at Sky’s Osterley campus to visit its data and technical teams.

Robert has cited the institution’s overall positivity rating as the top provider in England in the National Student Survey as per (Times Higher Education) as a key factor for joining UWL.

LGCHT have been working with Air League, the UK’s leading aviation, aerospace and space charity, for over five years.

On 15 February, societies and student services gathered in Weston Hall to show our new and returning students everything UWL has to offer.

'Futuristic Towers at Dusk', which captures images of the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf, features as part of the Creative People & Places Hounslow Creative Arts Programme.

Professor Julie Wall's research interests include machine and deep learning approaches to natural language processing, natural language understanding and speech technologies.

The University of West London has been rewarded for its commitment to sustainability and its work towards becoming a net-zero carbon institution by 2030 at the West London Business 2024 Awards, where it won Environmental Corporate of the Year.

Richard ‘RP9’ Tucker has worked with artists including Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande and Central Cee, who recently won two MOBO awards. Cem, who runs music management company Rebel Records, has worked with artists including Big Narstie, Akala and Jax Jones.

The students were given talks about careers at BA and employability skills, as well as getting to experience the airline’s Boeing 747, 777 and 787 flight simulators.

Over 100 students plus family and friends attended a Student of the Year Awards ceremony at Paragon House in Brentford recently. Awards were presented to students at the Claude Littner Business School, part of the University of West London, at various levels of study and on a range of courses at the School.

More than 100 students participated in a range of special workshops looking at how to successfully apply for jobs, manage their social media presence and improve their first aid knowledge.

The recently formed orchestra is currently made up of 35 musicians, eight of whom are students at the University’s London College of Music. The free concert took place in Weston Hall and included music from The Lord of the Rings and Mission: Impossible films.

Students from UWL’s London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD) and London College of Music (LCM) joined together in January for a week-long ‘Games Jam’, with three teams each creating a completed game in just five days. The week ended with awards for the best games produced.

The UWL alumnus and renowned international businessperson shared golden insights with students at the University’s eponymously named Claude Littner Business School.

UWL apprenticeships help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career. Second-year degree apprentice students on our BSc (Hons) Express Delivery Manager course participated in a special morning at UWL’s FlightPad Boeing 737 simulator.

Sarah Jane Bartlett is the Housing Grants & Adaptations Manager at Hillingdon Council. The Council supported her dream to study for a BSc Digital Technology Solutions degree apprenticeship at the University of West London.

Frasier combines working with Circana (formerly IRI/NPD), a market-leading consultancy on consumer behaviour, with helping other degree apprentices succeed.

Andrew, whose work on the theatrical adaptation of Life of Pi was honoured with a 2022 Olivier Awards nomination, is an alumnus of UWL’s London College of Music (LCM) having studied piano and clarinet there from 1982-1985.

Deputy Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate) and social mobility ambassador Tan Ikram CBE works with the School of Law (SoL) at UWL.

Dr Bernadine Idowu, Associate Professor at the University of West London, was among those invited to meet the Princess as she toured the new Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) building on Imperial College’s Hammersmith Hospital campus.

The joint exhibition, showcasing the work of students from all years, is running until the end of February.

If you’re a fan of BBC show Strictly Come Dancing and its companion show It Takes Two, or Channel Four’s Naked Attraction, then you’ve seen the work of UWL alumnus Eve Winstanley, who served as their Executive Producer.

Industry experts and leaders from major airlines such as British Airways, EasyJet and TUI, as well as leading flight training schools including Leading Edge Aviation and the Bristol Ground School, gathered at UWL’s Ealing site to offer advice to aspiring pilots.

The IEEE is the world’s largest professional organisation with over 410,000 members. The IEEE aims to support advances in technology through building and inspiring a global community of engineers.

Dr Livia Lantini, Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of West London (UWL), has won the 2024 Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award for the Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI) Division from the European Geosciences Union (EGU).

In December, final year students from Drama Studio London, which is part of the University of West London, gave live performances for schools and local people of touring festive productions.

Dr Yim is receiving UWL's Knowledge Exchange seed funding for a spoken word mental health research project.

Students from the London School of Film, Media and Design (LSFMD) received guidance from experts in their fields as part of a week of enhancement activities across the School.

When she first came to UWL, Dipna Anand knew she wanted to work in food and hospitality, but she didn’t know what that would look like. Now she’s run her own cookery school, written books, opened restaurants and appeared on television. Read on to discover how she did it.

Professor Mark Coulson joins UWL from the University of East Anglia where he was Director of Employability, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Placement Director, and Director of Masters programmes.

The visit was part of UWL’s outreach programme which aims to build strong partnerships with local schools and support young learners in the community.

The event was conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the world’s largest professional accountancy body, which accredits several of UWL’s courses.

UWL’s West London Venues sees the University’s campus sites hired out to be used for everything from documentaries and films to advertising shoots. In recent months, UWL has played host to Ant and Dec filming for Santander, singer Olly Murs for a Royal Match advert and comedian John Richardson for his show ‘Meet the Richardsons’.

UWL will allocate the funding to support two critical sectors: logistics and the built environment. In addition, the funding will be used to develop and enhance outreach activity for prospective candidates.

Kenya Harriott has won an Association for Events Management Education (AEME) Student Award for her dissertation on diversity, equality and inclusion in women’s sport.

The first midwife degree apprentices at the University of West London recently graduated from our College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH).

Professor Graeme Atherton won the Positive Destinations for Young People award for his relentless commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity and boosting social mobility.

More than 250 students from across the University joined for the lunchtime tasting and judging session. Students were impressed by the range and quality of German, Italian, Indian, Pakistani and Persian dishes prepared by SCE academic staff

The 75 students who attended heard from ten guest speakers about the vital attributes that will set them apart from the competition in the hospitality industry.

November saw a group of 19 LSFMD students visit the London offices of animation and VFX company Framestore, the creative studio responsible for effects on top films including Barbie and the Paddington movies.

Journalism student Anna Schriewersmann encourages you to volunteer at Shakespeare’s Globe.

Journalism Student Maria Quintero shares her experience volunteering at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, organised by UWL's Volunteering team.

The new publication from UWL’s Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) examines how the government has distributed its flagship Levelling Up Fund.

The University of West London’s Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) students have once again won prizes in several categories at the Tech Industry Gold (TIG) Live event a King’s House Conference Centre in Manchester on Wednesday 22 November 2023.

The GNM archive collects and preserves documents and objects that tell the story of the Guardian and Observer over the last 200 years and can be visited by appointment.

Every Monday evening, students and staff from the University of West London come together on campus for the Community Choir, an initiative from the London College of Music (LCM) and Student Experience.

The University has risen to 13th place overall in the University League 2023/24 for environmental efforts including carbon reduction and food sustainability.

As many of us get ready to enjoy the winter break, UWL’s Property Services and IT departments are getting busy behind the scenes to improve UWL facilities and IT for 2024.

A group of the UK’s leading dementia organisations have announced their support for a new Commission, led by UWL Chancellor Laurence Geller, to conduct an independent review of dementia related hospital occupancy in England, launching an appeal to the health sector and the public to provide testimony to support the review.

Former Secretary of State for Education and Chair of the Council of Labour Lord David Blunkett was keynote speaker at a discussion event – ‘The Skills Revolution - can lifelong learning save the UK economy’ – held in November at the Ruskin Room in Exeter College, Oxford.

The awards spotlight the exceptional initiatives and achievements of businesses and organisations based in the west of the capital. Business leaders are recognised, along with sustainable and responsible business practices and initiatives to support economic growth and inspire young people locally.

Eight students and graduates from UWL’s School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) attended the ceremony, with four of them receiving awards and commendations.

London Higher has launched a new campaign aimed at encouraging young people to pursue nursing degrees.

This is the second time UWL has held this bi-annual conference, which this time focused on the management of diabetes in disadvantaged populations.

The University of West London held a second day of Winter Graduation at Twickenham Rugby Stadium on Wednesday 29 November.

Two days of graduation ceremonies are taking place on 28 and 29 November for UWL students at Twickenham Rugby Stadium.

Past students, staff and friends of the University of West London gathered at lavish department store Fortnum and Mason’s to celebrate UWL’s achievements in 2023 and look forward to 2024.

Members of the Harrods team gave them a tour of the busy sales floor and production kitchens, as well as the chance to taste products and answering their questions during the visit.

Hundreds of attendees connected with more than 30 organisations offering employment opportunities plus UWL’s Volunteering, Peer Mentoring, Talent Bank and Careers teams.

An album of new works for solo violin by eight composition students and two lecturers is being released on Friday 24 November by the University’s record label London Noise Records.

Due to launch in summer 2024, the Hellenic Institute will provide executive training, postgraduate education and maritime research.

To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, industry experts recently chose six green apprenticeships – including one from the University of West London - to be marked with the Coronation emblem.

The event followed a sell-out performance of ‘Traces through Time’, which explores complex journeys of people in recovery, fusing dance, live music and the spoken word.

Each recipient receives financial support to help them with living costs and expenses along with networking opportunities and free membership of the RTS.

LCM Sessions are free weekly live music events held at Freddie’s, UWLSU’s Student Lounge. The gigs showcase a variety of artists, mostly from London College of Music, and vary in genre every week.

Taking place at the end of October 2023, the University of West London’s Student Money Week included information sessions and stands in both St Mary’s Road and Paragon campuses.

Dr Andy Northcott, Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Medicine and member of UWL's Geller institute of Ageing and Memory, discussed news that Alzheimer's diagnosis blood tests could be offered on the NHS within five years.

Page gave a lecture at UWL’s Dr William Barry Theatre on Thursday 9 November to an audience of students, staff and members of the public.

The initiative is a UWL outreach programme delivered in conjunction with schools from the Ealing and Hounslow area and the wider National Saturday Club network.

Attendees connected with 23 law firms and other employers, charities and organisations as well as UWL’s careers, study support and volunteering teams.

Last week, UWL’s Study Support Team were at stalls in Brentford, Reading and Ealing to remind students of the services they offer including free workshops, one-to-one study help, English Language assistance and Maths and IT skills support.

His presentation covered the latest scientific and technological developments in the sector, as well as transformative engineering innovations that are driving changes in society, the economy and the environment.

Page describes his talk as an account of leading a creative business through the white heat of technological and societal change to make it the most successful version of itself so far.

Macfarlanes began a placement scheme for first year LLB students in 2021 with six universities including UWL. Our School of Law shortlists up to eight candidates, which Macfarlanes then further shortlist for interview.

Over 550 students had the chance to meet with 22 prospective employers from the hospitality, education and recruitment sectors, including Hilton, Novotel and Academics Ltd.

This high-profile award recognises and rewards the achievements of exceptional apprentices, apprenticeship champions and apprenticeship employers.

From Malappuram, Kerala, in India, Muhammed’s journey brought him first to UWL and then all around the world, leaving his secure job, family and culture behind. Here, we share his story.

With over six decades of teaching excellence in the service industries, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism at the University of West London was the ideal host venue for a new conference titled Progressing Policy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Education.

Twenty-eight leaders in the field of equitable access to higher education gathered recently at an event in Ruskin College, Oxford, part of the University of West London Group, to explore the question: ‘Addressing the higher education equity crisis - what needs to be done?’

Almost 400 students had the opportunity to discover some exciting opportunities to make a positive impact in the local community at a Volunteering Fair in Weston Hall on Thursday 19 October.

Charlene Marecheau, who came to UWL wanting to be a cartoonist, is now working at big four accounting firm KPMG. Find out more in our latest Alumni Spotlight.

UWL is extremely saddened to hear that West End theatre producer, actor, film producer and chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, CBE, has passed away after a long illness.

A new report titled Lost Dads: The Fathers and Family Breakdown, Separation, and Divorce Project reveals that more than 40 per cent of men (41.9%) seeking help after family breakdown had suicidal thoughts.

Engineering Future Sustainability provides a forward-thinking platform for exploring sustainable methodologies and spotlighting engineering endeavours that balance present necessities with future sustainability.

Designed to create an inclusive and collaborative community for emerging researchers, the ECR Network provides a platform for researchers to explore ground-breaking ideas, exchange knowledge and engage in practical discussions.

The UWL Degree Apprenticeships team, Fresh Minds for Business and West London SME and Start-Up Graduate Internship Programme are all up for awards.

AI experts from the UWL’s School of Computing and Engineering have been awarded a £162,005 grant by national innovation agency Innovate UK to develop high performance machine learning software.

As ‘The Career University’, UWL organises a programme of careers fairs throughout the year covering a range of disciplines and sectors. These support students to find work placements, part-time work and graduate employment.

More than 30 student-led sports teams, clubs, and societies were at the Freshers’ Fair in Weston Hall at our Ealing site to showcase what they have to offer.

Two students from Gumley House School in Isleworth beat seven other bands to win a two-day session with Dr Dan Pratt, Course Leader for BA (Hons) Recording Mixing and Production at UWL’s London College of Music.

Dr Anil Padhra, from UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, has secured funding from Innovate UK’s ‘Future Flight Challenge’, which is investing in projects that can help build on the UK aviation industry’s skills.

Daisy asked Andrew about some of the topics covered in his book including him being sent to boarding school aged seven and his observations on his parents’ marriage.

These new students were chosen from more than 500 applicants to receive an International Ambassador Scholarship. International Ambassadors help showcase UWL to other prospective overseas students.

For Pascale Waschnig, who recently received her MSc Psychology Conversion from UWL’s School of Social and Human Sciences, the topic of missing people has a close personal significance – her own mother, who had Alzheimer's, went missing and was never found.

UWL is using creative and engaging storytelling workshops to build confidence for youth in the West London area to develop literacy and oracy skills.

The scheme aims to encourage higher education providers to improve and deliver excellence in the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from their studies.

Some of the eleven students are studying Aviation at UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) and others Engineering at the School of Computing and Engineering (SCE).

Researchers from the School of Computing and Engineering have received a £50,000 grant along with additional practical support, including mentoring by experts from Thames Water and South West Water.

"London Calling" aims to welcome those new to the city, particularly university students. Taking place on Friday 6 October, the evening event will feature a scavenger hunt, creative workshops, talks, drinks and music.

Henry Hereford, also a UWL alumnus, starred alongside Edris Elba in the chart-topping 2023 film Luther: The Fallen Sun.

Ms Sharon Vince, a lecturer in Early Years and Education at the School of Human and Social Sciences, received funding from the British Educational Research Association (BERA).

The University of West London (UWL) has been ranked 1st for Student Experience, 1st for Teaching Quality, 6th for Social Inclusion and 10th in London.

The award recognises UWL’s success in improving the career prospects and life chances for its high number of students from underprivileged backgrounds.

The University of West London Graduate School’s 26th annual Doctoral Students’ Conference saw as many as 130 research students and academic colleagues take part.

The event was a special preview of a new contemporary opera ‘The Last Siren’, a 30-minute piece that takes a fresh look at the Greek myth from Homer’s Odyssey.

Dr Rashid Minhas' article uses real-life cases to illustrate instances where negative stereotypes have influenced decision-making, leading to unjust outcomes.

The LCM alumnus has served as conductor, arranger and lead orchestrator on film and television hits like Andor, Enola Holmes 2, No Time to Die, Black Swan, Top Gun: Maverick, Succession and Barbie.

Dr D’Andrea’s publication was recognised for its "originality and innovation" as well as its "scientific rigor."

Take your first step towards a rewarding career in nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical research or a similar scientific discipline with a degree from the School of Biomedical Sciences here at UWL.

To support aspiring nurses on their career paths, UWL is exclusively offering additional bursaries on some key courses.

The conference was originally founded by UWL Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences Dr Bernadine Idowu.

The awards recognise projects that best use design and architecture to tackle major world challenges including health, climate change, technology, ethics and values.

Peter Cross, Senior Lecturer in Food Business and Nutritional Sciences at LGCHT, has played an instrumental role in accelerating sustainable food initiatives at UWL.

LCM student Megan Heather Russell was chosen to help with the arrangements for the final performance of the BBC Radio 2’s Piano Room series, via a mentoring scheme for early career musicians and composers.

For the students who changed their minds about what to study or applied late, or perhaps didn’t quite make the target grades for their chosen course, Clearing can be an excellent option.

Professor Helen Hester was invited to take part following publication of her new book, 'After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time'.

Five students from the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism made it through to the final cook-off and the chance to create in front of Foie Royale Marketing Manager Laith Amiry.

Agha Usama Hasan recently completed his PhD at the University of West London’s School of Computing and Engineering, working with German supermarket retailer Lidl on making its UK supermarket buildings more carbon neutral.

UWL is ranked 1st in London* and 3rd in England*.

UWL’s WInSTEM committee, organised by staff from the School of Computing and Engineering, promotes gender diversity and inclusivity within the academic community.

Twenty one students from UWL’s School of Law recently spent a week attending ten different court sites in the southeast of England, as part of a placement scheme with HM Courts & Tribunals Service.

The awards recognise excellence in higher education and research across the UK’s leading professional and technical universities.

University of West London Chancellor Laurence Geller CBE was given a Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless support for London’s Top Modern University - UWL- by the Vice Chancellor Professor Peter John CBE.

UWL's Chair of the Board of Governors, Jennifer Bernard, has been honoured with a Doctorate of Letters at this year’s summer graduation ceremony as her term as Chair draws to a close. She was appointed to UWL’s Board on 1 April 2012 and became Chair in 2018.

UWL's ARTSFEST, which showcases the creativity and coursework of final year students from the London College of Music (LCM) and the London School of Film, Media, and Design (LSFMD), took place in venues across London between May and July.

As part of his BSc in Air Transport Management at UWL’s London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) student Irvine Kirkpatrick recently finished a placement year at the industry leading aircraft manufacturer.

Fabio, who is also Director of The Faringdon Research Centre for Non-Destructive Testing and Remote Sensing, is a world expert on ground penetrating radar and remote sensing technologies.

Across two days and eight ceremonies featuring thousands of students, 15 honorary degrees and countless handshakes and hugs, it is time for the University of West London’s graduation festivities to begin!

Dr Gemma Pybus, Senior Lecturer at the UWL's Claude Littner Business School, was recognised at the event, which took place at Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey.

UWL is delighted to welcome its new influx of graduate interns who will play a vital role in supporting a variety of departments across the University as well as employers across the West London region.

From 'The Book of Mormon' to 'The Lion King', Brianna Ogunbawo has enjoyed a successful career in the West End and beyond. We explore her journey from a London College of Music student to her current role as Laurie in current West End hit 'Oklahoma!'

Joe Maslen, who graduated from UWL’s College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare in 2022 with a Distinction in his Higher Apprenticeship FdSc Healthcare Practice: Assistant Practitioner course, has won Skills for Health’s Gold Award.

The event celebrated innovations and achievements in developing assessments and providing feedback to enhance student learning and experience.

The University of West London’s Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP) launched its latest research report at a special event attended by politicians, policymakers and NGOs.

The UWL Global Partnerships Office welcomed almost 100 delegates from 14 overseas partners from Europe, the Middle East and Asia and 22 UK partners to the annual Academic Partnerships Conference on 4-5 July.

Sir Robin is most famous for his work as a record producer in the 1980s, working with artists including Sade, Fine Young Cannibals and Everything But The Girl.

Head of UWL’s Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP), Professor Graeme Atherton, gave a stimulating lecture addressing poverty, inequality and the political importance of levelling up.

This project aims to create a dedicated charter to improve disabled people’s access to aviation and increase both engagement and representation in the aerospace sector.

The University was delighted to host Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, for an immersive experience at the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.

UWL has won a prestigious award at the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS) Awards for Excellence 2023 for creating a toolkit to support students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in higher education at virtual careers fairs.

The University of West London has achieved an outstanding standard of sustainability and been awarded the maximum of three stars by the Sustainable Restaurant Association.

The third annual Queer Student Awards, which celebrate the achievements of young LGBTQ+ people, took place at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on Wednesday 14 June, hosted by trans ambassador Katie Neeves.

SHSS is a vibrant, multidisciplinary school that brings together disciplines, including criminology, psychology, education, addiction studies, nutritional therapy, sociology, international relations and forensic science.

Some people come to UWL and discover what they want to be, others arrive with a plan. Whatever you want to be, the University of West London is here to help you on your journey, just like we did for Janek Valgepea — who recently went from UWL to Eurovision.

UWL played host to women engineers from business and academia last month as it hosted an IEEE Women in Engineering Early Profession Conference. Organisations represented included BT, Huawei, Ofcom, TfL and Brunel University.

Professional musicians including The Vincente Trio, violinist Timothy Schwarz and pianist Emanuele Mollica took part in workshops with the students and then performed their pieces.

Some of the most influential people from higher education joined UWL's Centre for Inequalities and Levelling Up (CEILUP) and the National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) for a stimulating discussion at Ruskin College, Oxford.

When choosing a degree, prospective students often think of location, content and rankings. In the case of Kadine Thompson, it was about choosing a course that offered her a respectable qualification alongside flexibility, allowing for a work-school-life balance.

‘Start-up Enterprise Support for Women’, a new programme aimed at women entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business, was launched on Wednesday 7 June at Southall Manor House by Ealing Council and UWL’s Westmont Enterprise Hub.

A group of 25 students from UWL’s School of Law visited the media and entertainment company’s offices in Isleworth, accompanied by lecturers Karen Shury, Ori Igwe and Susan McGlamery.

UWL continues to go from strength to strength as a modern career university which sets students up for success. This is illustrated yet again, as one of the most influential independent annual ranking league tables shows that we are on a positive trajectory. We are pleased to share that we are London’s Number One Modern University!

Find out more about UWL Alumni Jessie Pettit; who found her passion in media which led her to start two companies helping young filmmakers.

Just a day after Brentford FC famously beat Premier League champions Manchester City, the Gtech Community Stadium was positively buzzing again for an even more hotly anticipated event in West London – UWL staff v UWL students!

BA (Hons) Acting students at UWL’s London College of Music (LCM) recently performed ‘Wind / Rush Generation(s)’ by Mojisola Adebao, a play unravelling the history of the Windrush political scandal and its knock-on effects.

Find out more about Alumni Loretta Nana Asiedu, who graduated with a degree in International Tourism and Aviation Management just as the aviation industry shut down.

The Centre for Inequality and Levelling Up (CEILUP), a UWL research centre, held an event - ‘the Future of Levelling Up’, examining progress in tackling regional inequality - at Ruskin College, Oxford on Thursday 11 May.

A guiding star for students and fellow graduates alike, the Inspirational Alumni Award winner is a prime example of how far an education at UWL can take you. Our inaugural winner is Mark Dalauido, Matron of Infection and Prevention Control at King’s College Hospital Trust.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Sara Raybould and the UWL Women’s Network invited students and staff to Prevent Breast Cancer’s Health Hour on 11 May to raise awareness about the risks, signs, and symptoms of the most common cancer in the UK and the biggest cause of death for women between 35-49.

Lubna Shuja, the 7th female to become President of the Law Society of England and Wales joined the BBC’s former legal affairs correspondent, Clive Coleman, for a conversation and Q&A at UWL on Tuesday 10 May.

David Orlic, CEO and co-founder of Anyone, visited Westmont Enterprise Hub recently to share his thoughts on 'What I wish I'd known starting out'.

The London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT) held a Working in Business and General Aviation Symposium recently to explore how the Business Aviation (BA) sector can recruit and train the next generation of professionals. 

The Next Stop for Fashion is the brainchild of Fashion Business students from the London School of Film, Media & Design at UWL. Held at the Ealing Project on Wednesday 10 May, the Next Stop offered attendees the chance to learn about repairing and upcycling their clothes, or even give them a second life as part of a clothes swap.

Jenny Sherpa, an international student from Nepal, is in her final year of a BA (Hons) in Business Studies with internship at the Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) at the University of West London.

The UWL alumni community gathered at Pillars Restaurant for the annual Alumni Awards ceremony last week. Nominees were shortlisted across four categories and awarded a certificate, or a trophy for the winner, by the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter John CBE.

UWL student Katrina Atienza who is in the final year of her BSc (Hons) in Culinary Arts Management has reached the final of Student Pastry Chef of the Year 2023.

London Nootropics is an adaptogenic wellness company which produces the highest-quality mushroom coffee, a blend of coffee, medicinal mushrooms and other adaptogen extracts. These extracts help your body and mind adapt to physical, mental and emotional stressors.

The Alumni Awards honours those who have left UWL within the last five years. This year, we are pleased to announce that the UWL Recent Graduate Award winner 2023 is Emmanuel Ebokosia, who is using music management to enact social change.

The study from Agha Hasan, from the School of Computing and Engineering's Building Performance and Climate Change research group, is one of the first to appear in the new journal, published by UWL and the Temporary Work Forum.

Professor Philip Cox joined the University of West London (UWL) as Head of the School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) at the beginning of March 2023.

Saturday 22 April was Earth Day and the theme this year was ‘Investing in our Planet’. UWL is continually investing in increasing sustainability across our campus sites.

A BSc Culinary Arts Management student at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism (LGCHT), Jun Ming Yee and mentor lecturer Nathan Vasanthan won the 2023 Entente Cordiale Lauréat title with LGCHT’s French partner college, Lycée Jeanne et Paul Augier.

UWL's new Director of Research and Development, Aude Bicquelet-Lock, discusses the rich potential of the University's research environment.

Find out more about UWL alumnus Peter Collyer and his successful HR career with brands including Oasis, Disney, ASOS and Ted Baker.

UWL student Michael Bartholemew has written the cover story for a recent edition of The Innovation, People and Practice (IPP) Magazine, entitled ‘10 top tips from an ODP apprentice: How to make the most of your clinical placements’.

UWL hosted high school students, their teachers and business volunteers for the first round of the Young Enterprise Company of the Year Awards West and South London Showcase on Thursday 30 March. Young Enterprise is a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK.