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The link below shows attendance at our public events since 2021.

PUBLIC EVENTS SINCE 2021

UWS hosts a range of free educational events which are open to students, staff and the general public. In 2022/3 our public events were attended by 5925 attendees and involved 46 days of staff time.
 

These events included our series of Brough Lectures covering a range of topics. In 2023 we held a Brough Lecture on the future of health and social care in Scotland delivered by the former Chief Executive of NHS Scotland.

We also held public events as part of the UWS Entrepreneurship Discussion series. This is a dynamic initiative curated by the University which focuses on bridging the gap between classroom knowledge and real-world entrepreneurship.

Successful entrepreneurs are invited on campus to share their stories, insights, and expertise with our aspiring students, graduates, staff, and local communities.

These events are designed to inspire all attendees, allowing a better understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, whilst providing an opportunity to engage directly with the entrepreneurs and ask questions throughout.
Previously we have held events such as:

Demystifying the Entrepreneurial Skills and Knowledge of the Silicon Valley/Internet Economy Start-up Playbook:

This event provided an overview of the start-up playbook that aspiring and existing entrepreneurs can adopt, showcase viable areas to consider and highlight the relevant skills to thrive in Scotland’s Technology Transformation agenda. Guest speaker was Mark Logan (former COO of Skyscanner). 

Empowering Women in Business: The Near, Next and Future (International Women’s Day):

This was a Women's Empowerment event where attendees had the opportunity to engage with female leaders, gain new skills and connect with a supportive community of women. Speakers included the Associate Dean of EDI at UWS.  

Exploring Entrepreneurship and the Future of Work:

During this engaging discussion series event, speakers shared insights, experiences, and predictions regarding the future of entrepreneurship and work. From emerging trends to the impact of technology and diversity, our speakers explored key topics shaping the entrepreneurial landscape. Guest speakers included Piotr Zielinski: Technology Director at This Is Milk (Glasgow-based technology consultancy) and Katy Morrison: Explorer & EDI Lead at CONNECT THREE (business-focused collaboration company based in Glasgow).

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