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Graduate and badminton star sets up new venture to ‘give something back’

UWS graduate and badminton star Kirsty Gilmour sets up new venture to ‘give something back’ Continue reading Graduate and badminton star sets up new venture to ‘give something back’

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Two former students celebrate 28 years of marriage thanks to their studies at UWS

Little did two students know that they would meet their life partner in halls of residence in Paisley. Continue reading Two former students celebrate 28 years of marriage thanks to their studies at UWS

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UWS graduate makes her debut on BBC Radio 1

UWS Broadcast Production graduate Daniella Gualtieri was chosen to present a special BBC Radio 1 show over Christmas. Continue reading UWS graduate makes her debut on BBC Radio 1

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UWS graduate launches second mystery novel

UWS graduate Victoria Gemmell launches her follow-up book to ‘Follow me’. Continue reading UWS graduate launches second mystery novel

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Murder by the Bottle: graduate’s debut novel

Debut author and Media; Theory and Production graduate (2002) Ed Whitfield tells us about his novel Murder by the Bottle, set in Cornwall. Continue reading Murder by the Bottle: graduate’s debut novel

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Sunday Mail News Editor reflects on his time studying at UWS

Sunday Mail News Editor and UWS alumnus Craig Robertson tells us about his time studying at the then Bell College (now UWS Lanarkshire Campus) and his career in Journalism. Continue reading Sunday Mail News Editor reflects on his time studying at UWS

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Graduate appointed Chair of expert committee for Department for Education

A UWS graduate has been appointed as the Chair of the Skills and Productivity Board, taking over the role from Stephen van Rooyen. Continue reading Graduate appointed Chair of expert committee for Department for Education

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Breedon appoints UWS alumnus Managing Director of GB Contracting

UWS graduate James Haluch appointed as Managing Director of Breedon’s Great Britain Contracting business. Continue reading Breedon appoints UWS alumnus Managing Director of GB Contracting

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UWS graduate appointed Head of Development at scottishathletics

UWS graduate David Fallon has been appointed as Head of Development at scottishathletics, the National Governing Body for Athletics in Scotland. Continue reading UWS graduate appointed Head of Development at scottishathletics

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Lewis Capaldi ‘discoverer’ and alumnus supports future music stars at UWS

Commercial Music graduate Scott Kirkwood, who discovered Scotland’s Lewis Capaldi has teamed up with University of the West of Scotland (UWS) to support promising new music projects. Continue reading Lewis Capaldi ‘discoverer’ and alumnus supports future music stars at UWS

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