DiscoverThe Academic Adventures Podcast“If the barriers aren’t broken down, we’re missing out on a lot of talent and potential.” with Diana Gormley
“If the barriers aren’t broken down, we’re missing out on a lot of talent and potential.” with Diana Gormley

“If the barriers aren’t broken down, we’re missing out on a lot of talent and potential.” with Diana Gormley

Update: 2025-04-29
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Diana Gormley is the Founder of business consulting firm Danu Solutions Ltd, as well as being an Entrepreneur in Residence at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.

Diana explains why she wants to break down barriers and get more people involved in entrepreneurship including:

  • The Women in Business course that helped her transition from engineering to running her own company
  • Making entrepreneurial concepts and language accessible and relevant 
  • How universities can make good use of their Entrepreneurs in Residence
  • Why she thinks university staff need more access to support and opportunities

Connect with Diana on LinkedIn or via email

Find out more about Danu Solutions Ltd

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This podcast was a collaboration between the University of the West of Scotland, Converge and Sarah McLusky, working in partnership with Ross Tuffee and The Connect-Ed Network. The podcast team includes Orla Kelly, Adam Kosterka, Jen Black and Sarah McLusky. This season of Academic Adventures is supported by the Scottish Funding Council.

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“If the barriers aren’t broken down, we’re missing out on a lot of talent and potential.” with Diana Gormley

“If the barriers aren’t broken down, we’re missing out on a lot of talent and potential.” with Diana Gormley

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