Professor Gayle McPherson, Director of the Research Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at UWS has written an article for the Conversation. Continue reading The 2026 Commonwealth Games will create an economic model that allows smaller nations to step up and host
Alumna Chloe C Peñaranda is officially releasing her new book The Stars Are Dying with an event at Waterstones in Glasgow followed by events in Leeds and London. Continue reading UWS Alumna Launches New Book at Events Across the UK
Triyit, founded by UWS graduate Alex Barron, 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. Continue reading IFS Maven Equity Finance Invests in Marketing Platform Founded by UWS Graduate
Commercial property consultant Ryden has appointed graduate Stuart Lockhart as Partner to lead its Property Management services in Edinburgh. Continue reading Ryden Welcomes Alumnus as New Property Management Partner in Edinburgh
Will Hamilton’s dissertation project V-Art has been nominated in the Best Student Game Category at the TIGA UK Games Education Awards. Continue reading Games Graduate Nominated for National Award
Stephen McGuire defeated Colombia’s Edilson Chica 8-5 to win the BC4 men’s individual title at the South Paris Arena. Continue reading Alumnus Wins Paralympic Gold in Individual Boccia
UWS journalism graduate Thomas Mackintosh, who has alopecia areata, goes on a personal journey in the documentary talking to families and individuals about the impact the condition has had on them. Continue reading BBC Documentary – My Alopecia and Me – Presented by UWS Graduate
The iconic Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees will serve as the backdrop to the Opening Ceremony when athletes from around the world, including three UWS graduates, will take part in the Parade of Nations. Continue reading Three UWS Graduates Representing Team GB at the Paris Paralympic Games
Computer Animation and Digital Art graduate, Simone Smith, features in the ten up-and-coming actors, writers, writer-directors and producers who are on the verge of their first major professional breakthrough. Continue reading Graduate Named in the Screen 2024 Rising Stars Scotland Line-up
The University is hugely proud to see our former students competing for team GB in Paris 2024. Continue reading UWS Alumni Flying the Flag for Team GB at Paris 2024
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