A business founded by a UWS graduate has made it to the semi-finals of Converge 2023, the annual competition for innovators and entrepreneurs in Scotland’s universities. Continue reading Business founded by UWS graduate in Converge Challenge semi final
Jo Crawford, who studied Creative Industries Practice at UWS, is Global Vice President for Owned Digital and Orchestration at Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand. Continue reading Alumna with the “Most Confusing Job Title in the World”
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
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
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
“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
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
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’
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
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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