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Alan Murray is a Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Enterprise Lead at the University of the West of Scotland's School of Business and Creative Industries. He leads a team delivering strategic projects such as business incubation centers and award-winning enterprise programs. His expertise spans enterprise education, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and SME support. He holds external roles including Visiting Professor at the University of Angers and External Examiner at Newcastle University. Murray has been recognized with national awards like the Pioneer in Enterprise Education and Guardian Education Award. His research focuses on trust dynamics in minority entrepreneurship, corporate startup governance, and innovation ecosystems. He collaborates with organizations like Scottish Enterprise and contributes to initiatives bridging education and industry.
**External Positions**: Co-Lead of CARPE Entrepreneurship and Business SIG, Visiting Professor (University of Angers), External Examiner (Newcastle University).
**Collaborations**: Business Gateway, Scottish Enterprise, Young Enterprise Scotland.
**Awards**: 7 national/international honors including Guardian Education Award and CABS Small Business Charter Exemplar.
