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International Women in Engineering Day: Rebecca Macdonald

Graduate Rebecca Macdonald has always had an interest in STEM subjects all through her school days, so a career in engineering was never in doubt. Continue reading International Women in Engineering Day: Rebecca Macdonald

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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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Influential Alumna Receives Recognition for Role in Fintech

Dr Wajeeha H. Awadh, who graduated with an MSc in Project Management in 2015 from UWS, has been ranked as one of the top 100 women in finance and technology, by FinTech Magazine. Continue reading Influential Alumna Receives Recognition for Role in Fintech

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UWS Graduate Makes History at the 2024 London Marathon

UWS alumna Dr Julie McElroy has made history by becoming the first female frame runner to complete the London Marathon. Continue reading UWS Graduate Makes History at the 2024 London Marathon

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Solo Debut for Graduate at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

UWS performance graduate Sophie Rode McCabe, will be making her solo debut at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival in March 2024. Continue reading Solo Debut for Graduate at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

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Graduate Awarded Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year

UWS Social Work graduate Jean Ritchie has been named Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year 2023. Continue reading Graduate Awarded Scotland’s Social Worker of the Year

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National Recognition for Graduate’s Drug Use Research

Graduate Beata Ciesluk is the first UWS recipient of the Robertson Medal, presented annually by the Carnegie Trust to the most outstanding student on its PhD scholarship programme. Continue reading National Recognition for Graduate’s Drug Use Research

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The Agency: Unfiltered – UWS Graduate and Influencer Back for Second Series of Hit Show

UWS graduate Abigail Comrie features in series 2 of the hit TV show The Agency: Unfiltered. Continue reading The Agency: Unfiltered – UWS Graduate and Influencer Back for Second Series of Hit Show

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