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Fast Track to Glory for UWS Graduate and Racing Driver

UWS graduate Isla Mackenzie’s ambitions to make it as a racing driver is ​told in a ​BBC One network documentary, as part of the series ‘Our Lives.’ Continue reading Fast Track to Glory for UWS Graduate and Racing Driver

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Honorary Graduates, News

Scotland star Erin Cuthbert receives Honorary Doctorate

Former UWS student and Scotland and Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland at its summer graduations. Continue reading Scotland star Erin Cuthbert receives Honorary Doctorate

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MBA graduate leading sales and marketing at Trump National Doral Miami

MBA graduate Tracy Solly has been appointed as the new Director of Sales and Marketing at Trump National Doral Miami. Continue reading MBA graduate leading sales and marketing at Trump National Doral Miami

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Business founded by UWS graduate in Converge Challenge semi final

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

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Alumna with the “Most Confusing Job Title in the World”

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”

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Graduate Appointed first Chief Information Security Officer at The University of Manchester

Congratulations to UWS graduate Heather Lowrie who has taken up the position of CISO at the University of Manchester. Continue reading Graduate Appointed first Chief Information Security Officer at The University of Manchester

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UWS sport graduate and international rugby player’s moments that made her

Scotland international scrum-half, and UWS graduate Mairi Mcdonald highlights some of the special moments that stand out in her rugby journey so far. Continue reading UWS sport graduate and international rugby player’s moments that made her

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Former UWS student set for new role at Heart Radio

UWS broadcast Production graduate Grace Nicoll has been announced as the new host of the weekend afternoon show for Heart Scotland radio. Continue reading Former UWS student set for new role at Heart Radio

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UWS Journalism graduate on what it takes to make the news

UWS Journalism graduate, Siobhann Dunn, who is now senior journalist and programme producer of BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime show, tells us about her career since graduating. Continue reading UWS Journalism graduate on what it takes to make the news

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Band started by UWS graduate gets airplay on Radio 1

Lanarkshire metal band Sixth Wonder, started by UWS graduate Rebekah Kirk, has enjoyed Radio 1 airplay for their new single “Saboteur”. Continue reading Band started by UWS graduate gets airplay on Radio 1

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