Finding Inspiration
in Every Turn
The i3 Enterprise Hub website has been created to provide our students, graduates, staff and business partners with new opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills around innovation and entrepreneurship in the one space. On this website you will find a range of tools, resources and information in relation to our programmes, activities, events, business support and much more!
Meet The Team
Learn more about our team!
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​Fraser is an experienced director with a demonstrated history of succeeding across several different industry sectors including manufacturing, biofuels, construction, industrial textiles, academia and business support.
Obsessively passionate about innovation and entrepreneurialism. On a mission to uncover the latent potential within, individuals, organisations and communities, through challenging, supporting and coaching. An advocate of design thinking for ideation and how this can assist with economic growth. Highly professional, skilled in people management and innovation through design thinking. A proven track record in change management, Lean process improvement and sales management. Active business mentor and leadership coach.
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Fraser is our new Enterprise Manager at the University of the West of Scotland, leading our Enterprise Team.
Manuel holds an MSc in Event Management and brings a dynamic blend of communication design and marketing expertise to our team. Passionate about innovation, Manuel developed the "Freely Travel" startup concept during his time in the Academic Accelerator program by Elevator UK, showcasing his entrepreneurial drive and creative thinking. No stranger to UWS's Kickstart Programmes, he has entered both the Business Idea Competition and the 3 Minute Pitching Competition.
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An active participant in Scotland's vibrant enterprise ecosystem, Manuel regularly engages with key initiatives like the Scottish Edge Awards, Converge, EventScotland, Techscaler, and Codebase. His exposure to these platforms fuels his passion for fostering emerging startup talent, making him a strong advocate for new ventures in the industry.
Manuel's diverse background and involvement in cutting-edge events enable him to bring fresh insights to his role, where he is always eager to push boundaries and contribute to innovative solutions.
Emma McColvin is the Enterprise Executive working within the Business Innovation department at the University of the West of Scotland. Emma's has been part of the enterprise team for over 3 years, her role focuses on providing new opportunities and support for students in relation to innovation and entrepreneurship. Emma has helped to create and develop the Kick Start Student Innovation Programme which she continues to lead at the University of the West of Scotland, working closely with students, graduates, staff, and external partners. Emma has built strong relationships with organisations such as Demola, Converge, Elevator, YES and much more, whilst continuing to provide new and exciting opportunities for our students. She also has experience working within the UWS Centre for Continuing Professional Development, working together with academics to create and build short online courses whilst ensuring delegates have the best experience.
Emma holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management and a Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing. After graduating from the University of the West of Scotland, Emma had worked with various small businesses as a freelance digital marketer, developing both her skills and knowledge in the field of marketing. Emma has vast experience in digital marketing and holds a multiple range of skills from content creation and copywriting to building websites, managing social media channels, creating advertisements and SEO.
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