UWS Alumni Blog

Month: January 2024

Scotland’s favourite Scots poem with James Cosmo
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Honorary Graduates

Scotland’s favourite Scots poem with James Cosmo

Hear Scottish actor and UWS Honorary Graduate, James Cosmo MBE, recite Burns' famous poem ‘To a Mouse’. Scottish poetry has an extraordinary ability to connect us to our country's unique and rich history. James Cosmo MBE https://youtu.be/Q726vJnwKR4?si=FffVyByIuag7DF8Q James Cosmo delivers the poem 'To a Mouse' as part VisitScotland's celebration of Burns Night. Burns Night is a popular event where family and friends come together to celebrate the life and works of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns. The 25th January is a night filled with good food, specifically haggis, neeps and tatties, a dram or two, and time spent reciting famous Burns’ poems. Actor James Cosmo MBE received an Honorary Doctorate from UWS at the London Campus graduation ceremony held at St. Maryl...
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International Award Success for UWS Graduate Led Immersive Technologies Company
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International Award Success for UWS Graduate Led Immersive Technologies Company

A company founded and led by University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduates has picked up the award for Best VR Enterprise Solution of the Year at the International VR Awards 2023. Graduates Mark Baxter and Charles Seguin, who struck up a friendship whilst studying Computer Games Development at UWS in 2012, are celebrating their company Digitalnauts’ success at the International VR Awards, which are designed to recognise outstanding achievement in virtual reality (VR) around the world. Founded in 2016 by Mark and Charles, Digitalnauts make immersive technologies accessible to businesses by supporting and creating digital and virtual experiences for fast and secure deployment at scale. The company also has UWS graduates Nick Wilson (Creative Director) and Stewart Kelt (Senior Deve...
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Former Student Athlete Lands Basketball Coaching Role at Allegheny College
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Former Student Athlete Lands Basketball Coaching Role at Allegheny College

A New York native who travelled to Scotland to undertake his postgraduate qualification at University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has been appointed as an assistant coach for the Allegheny College men's basketball team. Kris Carroll, who graduated with a MSc in International Management from UWS Paisley Campus in 2023, was a star player for the UWS basketball team helping them to reach the Scottish Student Basketball championship finals. Carroll also played for the Renfrew Rocks, who compete in the Scottish Basketball Championship (SBC) Division I. Reflecting on his time studying at UWS Kris said: “My time in Scotland was great and I am extremely grateful to have had that experience. I learned a lot about myself on and off the court. “It really cemented the idea of basketball hav...
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The Agency: Unfiltered – UWS Graduate and Influencer Back for Second Series of Hit Show
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The Agency: Unfiltered – UWS Graduate and Influencer Back for Second Series of Hit Show

A University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduate, who features amongst the influencers in the hit BBC Scotland series The Agency: Unfiltered, returns for a second series. Abigail Comrie, who graduated from UWS Lanarkshire Campus in 2021, said on Instagram about series 2: “I really have to pinch myself that I’m lucky enough to be involved, a true dream come true… Filming my personal life & also one of my biggest work decisions yet is a scary thing to do, but it’s amazing being able watch it all unfold. And of course, being able to do all of this along side some of my bestest friends & T is just really special.” The Agency: Unfiltered offers viewers an exclusive glimpse into the realities of working in the world of influencer marketing, where glamour and drama go hand-in-...
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