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A new Director of Fundraising and Alumni has been appointed by the University.

Nicola Smith, who takes up her post on 23 August, will lead the University’s strategic objectives, reporting to the Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation and Engagement, for the purposes of fundraising and alumni relations, with key responsibility for strengthening and diversifying the University’s portfolio of funding.

Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Craig Mahoney said: “I look forward to working alongside Nicola as she drives forward our engagement and range of activities in the important areas of alumni relations and fundraising.

“As outlined in our Strategy 2025, we have exciting and ambitious plans in relation to further enhancing our campuses, research activities, learning and teaching delivery and our global profile and reach. In support of our strategic objectives, Nicola’s extensive experience – garnered across the higher education, arts and charity sectors – will be invaluable, as she leads our portfolio of fundraising and alumni relations activities.”

Nicola joins UWS from Scottish Opera, where she held the post of Head of Donor Development, having previously worked at Guide Dogs for the Blind, University of Queensland and The Prince’s Trust.

I am delighted to lead on our ambitious plans to provide philanthropic support across the University by building on and developing the social and economic links with our communities and beyond.
Nicola Smith, Director of Fundraising and Alumni

“I was attracted to the post for the outstanding contribution UWS has made to improving access to university education for all. Having grown up in Lanarkshire  and now raising my own family here, I appreciate the wealth of opportunities UWS is providing and I look forward to creating appeals, giving programmes and campaigns that can support this award-winning activity across our campuses.

“Over the coming weeks and months, I look forward to meeting my new colleagues and hearing about their plans and ambitions.”