Olivier-nominated composer Andrew T Mackay advises music student workshops and gives public lecture at the University of West London

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.

Andrew Mackey standing onstage with LCM staff at the Arts in Conversation event

University of West London visiting professor appointed as new Commissioner of the Judicial Appointments Commission

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

Tan Ikram

UWL Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences meets the Princess Royal at opening of MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) building

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.

Bernadine Idowu smiling and shaking hands with Princess Anne

Work in Process exhibition shows off UWL Graphic Design and Visual Effects students’ latest work at the Ealing Project

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

Colourful printed artwork on display at the LSFM Ealing Project exhibition

Alumni Spotlight: Eve Winstanley

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.

Eve Winstanley

UWL hosts a Future Pilot Skills event with Flight Pad for those seeking an aviation career

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.

A prospective student talks with a representative from TUI at the LCGHT Future Pilots event

University of West London Associate Professor becomes Vice Chair of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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.

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UWL Media and Design students benefit from expert advice

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.

LSFMD students working on graphic design projects at the Engagement Week

Meet Dr Annie Yim, the LSO performer and London College of Music lecturer using music to address mental health

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

Annie Yim leaning on a piano

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