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Jon Birchall, Guest Lecture, Discussing his Extensive Media Career From FIFA Intern to Goal.com, Man Utd and Reach PLC

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 UWS Newsroom

With students and staff not permitted on campus due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, UWS Journalism lecturer James Mahon launches a Video Guest Lecture series via Microsoft Teams with 6 leading journalists from across the world. This week we hear … Continue reading Jon Birchall, Guest Lecture, Discussing his Extensive Media Career From FIFA Intern to Goal.com, Man Utd and Reach PLC

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National Sports Broadcaster Gordon Duncan Delivers a Guest Lecture to UWS Journalism BA and MA students

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 UWS Newsroom

With students and staff not permitted on campus due to the Corona Virus Pandemic, UWS Journalism lecturer James Mahon launches a Video Guest Lecture series via Microsoft Teams with 6 leading journalists from across the world. Gordon Duncan, the voice … Continue reading National Sports Broadcaster Gordon Duncan Delivers a Guest Lecture to UWS Journalism BA and MA students

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2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games postponed over Covid-19 fears

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 UWS Newsroom

By Sarah Livingston The 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan have been postponed. The Games, which were originally scheduled to take place from July 24 – August 9, will now take place no later than the summer … Continue reading 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games postponed over Covid-19 fears

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Sporting Events Cancelled as COVID-19 Outbreak Continues

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020 UWS Newsroom

By Sarah Livingston Sporting events across Scotland have been cancelled in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. The LGT World Men’s Curling Championship was due to take place from March 28 – April 5 at the Emirates arena in Glasgow … Continue reading Sporting Events Cancelled as COVID-19 Outbreak Continues

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VAR controversy could see change in offside rule

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 UWS Newsroom

By Ben Kearney Further mass-criticism of VAR has prompted Arsene Wenger to announce that changes to the offside rule could be made, to help reduce ambiguity. Wenger, who is now FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, has suggested that a … Continue reading VAR controversy could see change in offside rule

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Scotland’s Cerebral Palsy football team look ahead to important year

February 13, 2020March 20, 2020 UWS Newsroom

By Ben Kearney Scotland’s Cerebral Palsy National Football Team are determined to reclaim their place as one of the world’s best. Funding has been severely cut over time from the Scottish FA, and the group have struggled to keep up … Continue reading Scotland’s Cerebral Palsy football team look ahead to important year

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Scottish Coaches Reinvigorate Rwandan Football

February 12, 2020February 13, 2020 UWS Newsroom

By Dale Eaton Rwanda, a nation torn apart by a horrific genocide in 1994. The country was left in ruins as around 800,000 people were slaughtered over a period of 100 days by ethnic Hutu extremists. Despite this dark period … Continue reading Scottish Coaches Reinvigorate Rwandan Football

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Tug of War Championships come to Ayrshire

December 3, 2019 UWS Newsroom

By Campbell Finlayson This Sunday sees the domestic tug of war season come to a close with the Scottish National Indoor Tug of War Championships in Beith. Teams from Ayrshire, Alloa, Biggar, Elgin, Kinneff, Cornhill, Tinto and Braemar will descend … Continue reading Tug of War Championships come to Ayrshire

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Hibs’ Jack Ross admits he is looking forward to St Mirren return

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 UWS Newsroom

by Ben Kearney. Jack Ross admits he will be forever indebted to his former club St Mirren – but insists there will be no room for sentiment when his Hibernian side travel to Paisley tonight. Sunderland came calling for Ross … Continue reading Hibs’ Jack Ross admits he is looking forward to St Mirren return

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Jack Ross returns to Paisley as Hibs take on St Mirren