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Forty Years of Friendship Formed in Paisley

Two computing Science graduates returned to Paisley Campus recently to mark the beginning of a friendship that has lasted forty years. Continue reading Forty Years of Friendship Formed in Paisley

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From Radio Dreams to Podcast Reality

Jeicy Kivuyo is an MBA graduate from UWS who is the founder and host of Stories Next Door – a storytelling platform that shines a light on everyday people with extraordinary stories.  Continue reading From Radio Dreams to Podcast Reality

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WEST Scholarship Inspires Graduate to First Class Honours Degree

Recent business graduate Brian Boyd has returned to UWS to study MSc Digital Marketing, pursue a PhD, and inspire others as a lecturer.  Continue reading WEST Scholarship Inspires Graduate to First Class Honours Degree

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UWS Alumnus Announced New CEO of basketballscotland

Sport development graduate David Fallon will be joining basketballscotland, as its new CEO. Continue reading UWS Alumnus Announced New CEO of basketballscotland

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International Music Business Recognition for UWS Graduate

Commercial Music graduate Ellen McEleney has been named in IQ Magazine’s New Bosses, recognising 20 of the most promising 30-and-unders in the international live music business. Continue reading International Music Business Recognition for UWS Graduate

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Graduate Named in the Top 100 Global Chief Digital Officers

Dr Wajeeha H. Awadh has been included in the annual Global CDO 100 award winners that recognise excellence in digital leadership. Continue reading Graduate Named in the Top 100 Global Chief Digital Officers

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Sporting Alumni Stories Captured in New Podcast Series

The Top of the Scots podcast series delves into the world of sport with episodes from some of the university’s most talented former students, highlighting their incredible sporting successes across an array of sports. Continue reading Sporting Alumni Stories Captured in New Podcast Series

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Alumni Interview: Mohammed Salihu

In this interview we speak to accounting graduate, Mohammed Salihu, who has published his debut collection of poetry. Continue reading Alumni Interview: Mohammed Salihu

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BBC Scotland Podcast Hosted by Alumna Explores Dating Dilemmas

Nursing graduate and award-winning writer Sophie Gravia has joined forces with TV personality Christine McGuinness to host a brand-new podcast, Situationships with Sophie and Christine. Continue reading BBC Scotland Podcast Hosted by Alumna Explores Dating Dilemmas

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Sport Graduate Appointed New Head of Performance at Sparta

Ian Coll, who graduated in sport coaching at UWS, has been appointed Head of Performance at AC Sparta Prague. Continue reading Sport Graduate Appointed New Head of Performance at Sparta

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