April saw the University of West London recognise its growing portfolio of Knowledge Exchange activities with the UWL Knowledge Exchange Awards. Featuring five categories, the awards took place at the Ealing site.

The achievements of six teams from schools in the West London region were celebrated in an awards ceremony hosted by educational charity Young Enterprise, a national organisation which motivates young people to succeed in the changing world of work.

Nick initially came to Westmont Hub for support and guidance around issues including negotiating licensing and intellectual property agreements. Now, with their support, he’s looking at breaking into US and Japanese markets.

Topics under discussion included SEGA Europe and cyber security; research on astronaut bone health using smart tech to improve osteoporosis; digital dexterity, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of creative communications and immersive engineering.

As part of their final projects, the Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) students are spending three hours a week for 14 weeks going through the programme at the Westmont Enterprise Hub.

Over 100 students plus family and friends attended a Student of the Year Awards ceremony at Paragon House in Brentford recently. Awards were presented to students at the Claude Littner Business School, part of the University of West London, at various levels of study and on a range of courses at the School.

The UWL alumnus and renowned international businessperson shared golden insights with students at the University’s eponymously named Claude Littner Business School.

Frasier combines working with Circana (formerly IRI/NPD), a market-leading consultancy on consumer behaviour, with helping other degree apprentices succeed.

The event was conducted by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the world’s largest professional accountancy body, which accredits several of UWL’s courses.

The awards spotlight the exceptional initiatives and achievements of businesses and organisations based in the west of the capital. Business leaders are recognised, along with sustainable and responsible business practices and initiatives to support economic growth and inspire young people locally.

To celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, industry experts recently chose six green apprenticeships – including one from the University of West London - to be marked with the Coronation emblem.

The UWL Degree Apprenticeships team, Fresh Minds for Business and West London SME and Start-Up Graduate Internship Programme are all up for awards.

As ‘The Career University’, UWL organises a programme of careers fairs throughout the year covering a range of disciplines and sectors. These support students to find work placements, part-time work and graduate employment.

Across two days and eight ceremonies featuring thousands of students, 15 honorary degrees and countless handshakes and hugs, it is time for the University of West London’s graduation festivities to begin!

Dr Gemma Pybus, Senior Lecturer at the UWL's Claude Littner Business School, was recognised at the event, which took place at Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul, Turkey.

‘Start-up Enterprise Support for Women’, a new programme aimed at women entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business, was launched on Wednesday 7 June at Southall Manor House by Ealing Council and UWL’s Westmont Enterprise Hub.

Twenty five accounting students from UWL’s Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) recently visited Accountex, Europe’s largest annual business event for the accounting and finance profession, at ExCel London.

UWL student Xhulja Duka has been awarded Accountancy Graduate of the Year 2023 by PQ Magazine, the leading monthly magazine for part-qualified accountants. This is the University’s second consecutive win in this category.

David Orlic, CEO and co-founder of Anyone, visited Westmont Enterprise Hub recently to share his thoughts on 'What I wish I'd known starting out'.

Jenny Sherpa, an international student from Nepal, is in her final year of a BA (Hons) in Business Studies with internship at the Claude Littner Business School (CLBS) at the University of West London.

Find out more about UWL alumnus Peter Collyer and his successful HR career with brands including Oasis, Disney, ASOS and Ted Baker.

UWL hosted high school students, their teachers and business volunteers for the first round of the Young Enterprise Company of the Year Awards West and South London Showcase on Thursday 30 March. Young Enterprise is a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK.

Final year student Kinga Szulc, who has been studying the construction project management course part time alongside working, was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in recognition of achieving the highest mark in her degree work, which is CIOB-accredited.

Academic staff and external partners gathered at UWL’s first Knowledge Exchange Conference on Wednesday 29 March. Knowledge Exchange (KE) activity is defined as university interactions with businesses, public services, charities, and communities that generate a positive impact on society and the economy.

UWL hosted the biggest business event in the London Borough of Ealing – Ealing Business Expo – on Wednesday 8 March, providing an opportunity for hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses of all shapes and sizes in Ealing to meet, connect, and network.

Find out more about CeeSound, a virtual reality streaming platform which won the Judges’ Award at Santander Award.

Find out more about Rachel Dimond, UWL alumni who is currently studying for her PhD in gang research, who runs a food distribution charity.

Find out more about our newest member of UWL Alumni Board.

The University of West London hosted a careers fair for Business, Computing and Engineering students connecting them with many employers in our first in-person fair since COVID-19.

Dr Dinusha Weerawardane, Head of Subject for Accounting and Finance at the Claude Littner Business School at the University of West London (UWL), has received a National Teaching Fellow award from Advance HE. 

Making her mark in the world of science and technology, a UWL lecturer is inspiring minds as a finalist in an annual award to celebrate female success across STEM industries. 

A SEGA Europe manager is not only learning the skills to get ahead in his career but building the networks to make a real difference thanks to a University of West London apprenticeship.

Working mum, Amy Callaghan, has shown that you do not have to give up on education, after studying for a degree apprenticeship while working full time, running her own business, and raising a family.

The University of West London has featured in the latest episode of BBC1’s The Apprentice after candidates filmed their latest task on campus. 

After losing her job to the pandemic and deciding to completely transform her next steps, a UWL student is building a truly future-proof career thanks to postgraduate learning.

When she first came to the UK as an overseas student, Andreea-Daniela Coroama had no idea how much the University of West London would transform her future.

The next generation of legal experts have joined celebrations at Twickenham Stadium today for the first in-person graduation from UWL since the outbreak of Covid-19.

One of the world’s most renowned defence barristers has received an honorary degree from the University of West London after decades of work fighting for social justice and inspiring the next generation of legal experts.

Kishu Gomes, an internationally recognised business leader who was named the youngest Sri Lankan to head up a truly multi-national organisation, has received an honorary degree from UWL.

The next generation of business experts have enjoyed their own day of celebration as they look back on their hard work and graduate alongside their family and friends.

A SEGA Europe manager is not only learning the skills to get ahead in his career, but building the networks to make a real difference thanks to a University of West London (UWL) apprenticeship.

The University of West London (UWL) is celebrating success after winning ‘Business School of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Financial Performance’ at the prestigious (Times Higher Education) THE Awards - widely referred to as the 'Oscars of higher education'.

The University of West London has been shortlisted for Business School of the Year in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.