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Month: September 2024

UWS Alumna Launches New Book at Events Across the UK
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UWS Alumna Launches New Book at Events Across the UK

The exciting new novel from a University of the West of Scotland (UWS) alumna will officially launch on 8 October 2024 with an event at Waterstones in Glasgow followed by events in Leeds and London. Chloe C Peñaranda is releasing The Stars Are Dying, book one in Nytefall, a trilogy unravelling a star-crossed love story featuring characters Astraea and Nyte. The USA Today bestselling author of The Nytefall Trilogy and An Heir Comes to Rise Series told The Renfrewshire Gazette: “I’m very excited and nervous for the book launch. This is the first time I’ve done anything like this. “I’m excited to find out more about the local readership because it is probably louder than I think it is." A lifelong avid reader and writer, Chloe discovered her passion for storytelling in her early ...
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IFS Maven Equity Finance Invests in Marketing Platform Founded by UWS Graduate
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IFS Maven Equity Finance Invests in Marketing Platform Founded by UWS Graduate

Glasgow-based marketing technology platform Triyit, founded by a University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduate, has secured an £850,000 investment from IFS Maven Equity Finance to support further development of the company’s data science function and bespoke platform. UWS graduate and Founding CEO of Triyit, Alex Barron, said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to announce this investment from Maven, facilitated by the Investment Fund for Scotland, which comes at a very exciting time for our business. “Working with the team at Maven will help accelerate our plans for international growth and enable Triyit to fully achieve the long-standing vision of connecting consumer and brands like never before.” BA Digital Art graduate Alex founded Triyit in 2016 and the company works with a wide ...
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Ryden Welcomes Alumnus as New Property Management Partner in Edinburgh
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Ryden Welcomes Alumnus as New Property Management Partner in Edinburgh

Commercial property consultant Ryden has announced the appointment of a University of the West of Scotland (UWS) graduate as Partner to lead its Property Management services in Edinburgh. Stuart Lockhart, who graduated from the land economics programme at University of Paisley (now UWS), has over 25 years of experience in the UK commercial property market with a particular focus on property asset management. Stuart commented: "Ryden's reputation in commercial property and property management services is second to none and this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the large, dynamic team. “I look forward to contributing to the firm's continued growth and helping shape the future of Ryden's Property Management business area." Prior to Ryden, Stuart’s role as Director at Londo...
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Games Graduate Nominated for National Award
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Games Graduate Nominated for National Award

A graduate’s dissertation project V-Art has been nominated in the Best Student Game Category at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards, which recognising outstanding students, education providers and good practice. Will Hamilton, who recently graduated with first-class honours in BSc Computer Games Development, designed the game to act as an accessible art gallery – sending players inside stunning virtual reality (VR) recreations of well-known paintings, such as The Scream by Edvard Munch. He said: “Accessibility is really important to me – I grew up with undiagnosed ADHD, and I have loved ones and friends who live with disabilities. “If you want to see art, you have to be able to travel to where it is – and even then, you might not get to see it for long. “I wanted to create a VR ...
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Alumnus Wins Paralympic Gold in Individual Boccia
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Alumnus Wins Paralympic Gold in Individual Boccia

A former University of the West of Scotland (UWS) student has won a Paralympic gold medal in individual boccia in Paris. Stephen McGuire who studied at Bell College (now UWS Lanarkshire Campus) defeated Colombia's Edilson Chica 8-5 to win the BC4 men's individual title at the South Paris Arena. The 40-year-old from Bellshill, who had previously finished fourth on three occasions in competitions at Paralympic Games at London 2012 and Rio 2016, came to the Paris Games following a lengthy period of injury. https://youtu.be/M4tRbV2ss3o?si=EFcGWyjF2LTGDQFy&t=29 “Twenty years of never giving up led to this incredible moment at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This was my 4th games and having finished 4th on 3 occasions, the dream became a reality, delivering a Gold medal for Pa...
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