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When Isaac Burnett joined the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) programme at the University of Stirling, his aim was straightforward: to learn more about teaching and gain a qualification that would strengthen his career. What followed was a period of discovery that reshaped how he thought about education, creativity, and his own professional path. …

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“Even if you don’t see yourself as a founder, there are opportunities to connect with others who might need your skills or expertise – and that experience will help you stand out in the job market in the future.”  Hi Alena! Can you tell us about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey?  I’m a University of …

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“While I was at university, I would never have thought I’d end up starting my own business, but now I can’t imagine going back to working for someone else.“ Hi Eva! Can you tell us about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey? I’m a co-founder of a company called Calming Solutions. Our aim is to create …

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“Enjoy the process of doing what you love. That will increase your chances of success infinitely more than anything else, because the success factor will change from results to process.” Q. Please tell us about yourself and your entrepreneurial journey:I was born in Virginia in the USA, to British parents and caught the bug for …

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“Business is always a rollercoaster; you try, you fail, you learn, and you try again and again, till it works. Do not be afraid to moderate and amend your initial idea.” Elizabeth is an international graduate of the University of Stirling. She graduated with a BA in Economics and Finance from the University of Stirling …

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“Move fast and be open-minded”. Lawal is a web developer and designer working part-time for a knowledge graph startup, a recent Stirling Management School graduate and the founder of Chimp Tracker. Lawal has recently joined the Enterprise Programme at the university’s business incubator The Hive after finishing his MSc in Business and Management in September …

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“Remember why you started…  when things get difficult and you want to give up, stop.  Take a deep breath and think about why you started this journey in the first place.  Hold on to that and keep going.  Don’t give up.” Professor Allison Harrison was appointed as the second Entrepreneur in Residence at The University …

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“Entrepreneurship is not just about creating a business, but it’s a journey of personal growth, resilience, and constantly pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. The journey may be tough, but the rewards of seeing your idea come to life and making a positive impact on the world make it all worthwhile.” Ashan started exploring …

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“Don’t be afraid to make the most of every opportunity which comes your way!” Triana graduated from Stirling in 2022 with an MSc in Aquaculture. Triana recently joined our founder community at The Hive (the university’s business incubator). We hope her story will inspire you as much as it inspires us to continue supporting founders …

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