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International Women in Engineering Day: Radka Cepelova

Mechanical Engineering graduate Radka Cepelova is “living her best life” since graduating from UWS and excited by the opportunities a degree in engineering provides. Continue reading International Women in Engineering Day: Radka Cepelova

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International Women in Engineering Day: Nathalie Samson

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) Aircraft Engineering graduate, Nathalie Samson, is thankful to UWS for helping her reach the heights and achieve her dream of becoming an engineer. Continue reading International Women in Engineering Day: Nathalie Samson

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International Women in Engineering Day: Tina Motz

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduate Tina Motz is leading by example and helping to encourage more young people, especially women and girls, to choose a career in engineering. Continue reading International Women in Engineering Day: Tina Motz

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Law Firm Signs UWS Graduate and Former Football Star as Head of Sports

Former student and St Mirren captain David Winnie has been appointed head of sports at legal firm Gilson Gray. Continue reading Law Firm Signs UWS Graduate and Former Football Star as Head of Sports

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UWS Graduate Lands Coaching Role in the WNBA

Congratulations to Sport Coaching graduate Neil Harrow, who has taken up a coaching role with WNBA team the Los Angeles Sparks. Continue reading UWS Graduate Lands Coaching Role in the WNBA

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Alumni Spotlight: Alan Williamson CTO & Partner of the Portfolio Operations Group for New Harbor Capital

In this alumni interview we speak to Alan Williamson, who graduated from the University in 1994 with a BSc (Hons) degree in Computing Science with Digital Control. Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Alan Williamson CTO & Partner of the Portfolio Operations Group for New Harbor Capital

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Malaysia Airports appoints graduate as COO

Malaysia Airports has appointed alumnus, Gordon Stewart, as the organisation’s Chief Operating Officer for Airport Operations Malaysia. Continue reading Malaysia Airports appoints graduate as COO

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Graduate and inclusion champion awarded by the Open University

UWS graduate Raza Sadiq has been awarded for his devotion to promoting inclusion through the power of sport. Continue reading Graduate and inclusion champion awarded by the Open University

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UWS nursing graduate becomes best-selling author

UWS nursing graduate Sophie Grant who writes under the name Sophie Gravia, has become a best selling author. Continue reading UWS nursing graduate becomes best-selling author

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Fearless and fun: UWS graduate and stand-up comedian, urges us to say yes to everything!

We catch up with Scottish comedian and UWS graduate Billy Kirkwood to talk comedy, radio and acting. Continue reading Fearless and fun: UWS graduate and stand-up comedian, urges us to say yes to everything!

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