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Graduate and WWE Referee Becomes First Scot to Ref a Pro Match Abroad

Graduate Thomas Kearins has made history as the first Scot to referee a professional match abroad. Continue reading Graduate and WWE Referee Becomes First Scot to Ref a Pro Match Abroad

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Alumni Driven Scottish Trade Mission Seals Deals in Barbados

Two UWS graduates are driving trade missions to enhance Scotland’s links with Barbados. Continue reading Alumni Driven Scottish Trade Mission Seals Deals in Barbados

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Accounting Graduate Awarded OBE in the New Year Honours List

Chief Financial Officer for Royal Mail, and alumna Angela Noon, has received an OBE for services to Further Education. Continue reading Accounting Graduate Awarded OBE in the New Year Honours List

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UWS alumna and Tanzanian is a serial entrepreneur with a big vision

“My advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs is to identify what you are good at and turn your passion into business.” Dr Jesca Mhoja Nkwabi Continue reading UWS alumna and Tanzanian is a serial entrepreneur with a big vision

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On this month: March 1992 Craigie College and Paisley College merge

In March 1992, Principal Richard Shaw and Principal Gordon Wilson announced a merger between their two Colleges under the name of the University of Paisley. Continue reading On this month: March 1992 Craigie College and Paisley College merge

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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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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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How a return to education sparked a career-change and the founding of a charity

Graduate Carol Burt-Wilson tells us how her studies at College and University prepared her for building an award-winning charity tackling hate crime and led to her being awarded an MBE. Continue reading How a return to education sparked a career-change and the founding of a charity

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Alumna Awarded MBE by the Queen

Congratulations to UWS graduate Carol Burt-Wilson who received an MBE for services to Disability Hate Crime Prevention in the summer. Continue reading Alumna Awarded MBE by the Queen

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Gordon Mackintosh: Alumni Guest Speaker

Global Head of Channels and Distribution at Extreme Networks, Gordon Mackintosh delivers a guest speaker session on Paisley campus. Continue reading Gordon Mackintosh: Alumni Guest Speaker

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