Bachelor of Science

Birmingham City University Games Course Achieves TIGA Accreditation

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Monday, August 16, 2021

LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):

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  • LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):
    The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course provides a three-year programmeof study.
  • For example, representatives from Excalibur Games, Kwalee and Rare teach aspects of certain modules on the course and Game Dragons provides advice on course content.
  • Overall, the TIGA Accreditation Team is confident the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology at Birmingham City University delivers programming skills at an appropriate depth and breadth for the games industry.
  • The Accreditation Team from TIGA who reviewed the courses comprised:
    "BCU's BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course equips students with programming and transferable skills that are required by the games industry and other high technology sectors.

Birmingham City University Games Course Achieves TIGA Accreditation

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 16, 2021

LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):

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  • LONDON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, is pleased to announce the accreditation of the following games course at Birmingham City University (BCU):
    The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course provides a three-year programmeof study.
  • For example, representatives from Excalibur Games, Kwalee and Rare teach aspects of certain modules on the course and Game Dragons provides advice on course content.
  • Overall, the TIGA Accreditation Team is confident the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology at Birmingham City University delivers programming skills at an appropriate depth and breadth for the games industry.
  • The Accreditation Team from TIGA who reviewed the courses comprised:
    "BCU's BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology course equips students with programming and transferable skills that are required by the games industry and other high technology sectors.

Darcton Damião Joins Vaya Space as Vice President of Latin American Operations

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Small satellite launch services provider Vaya Space announced today that Darcton Damio has joined their executive team as Vice President of Latin American Operations.

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  • Small satellite launch services provider Vaya Space announced today that Darcton Damio has joined their executive team as Vice President of Latin American Operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210810005741/en/
    Darcton Damio, Vaya Space Vice President of Latin American Operations (Photo: Business Wire)
    Most recently, Damio was Undersecretary to the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI), and previously served as Director of the Brazilian National Institute of Space Research (INPE), reporting to MCTI Minister and former astronaut Marcos Pontes.
  • Darcton Damio said, I am eager to begin operations and assist Vaya Space in their efforts to apply disruptive technologies, such as 3D printing hybrid rocket fuel grains from recycled thermoplastics.
  • About Vaya Space: Vaya Space is a hybrid rocket propulsion and SmallSat launch company leveraging advances in additive manufacturing to redefine the cost, performance, environmental impact, and safety of space access.

Darcton Damião Joins Vaya Space as Vice President of Latin American Operations

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

COCOA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Small satellite launch services provider Vaya Space announced today that Darcton Damio has joined its executive team as Vice President of Latin American Operations.

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  • COCOA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Small satellite launch services provider Vaya Space announced today that Darcton Damio has joined its executive team as Vice President of Latin American Operations.
  • Darcton Damiosaid, "I am eager to begin operations and assist Vaya Space in their efforts to apply disruptive technologies, such as 3D printing hybrid rocket fuel grains from recycled thermoplastics.
  • About Vaya Space:Vaya Space isa hybrid rocket propulsion andSmallSatlaunch company leveraging advances in additive manufacturingto redefine the cost, performance, environmental impact, and safety of space access.
  • Positioned to serve the global market, Vaya Space is now accepting launch reservations for 2023. vayaspace.com

Delic Labs Scientific Advisor Professor Glenn Sammis Receives Full Professorship at University of British Columbia

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Delic Corp Inc. ("DELIC" or the "Company") (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF), the leading psychedelic wellness platform, today announced Professor Glenn Sammis, Scientific Advisor of its subsidiary Delic Labs has been granted a full professorship at the University of British Columbia as a member of the Chemistry Department.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Delic Corp Inc. ("DELIC" or the "Company") (CSE: DELC) (OTCQB: DELCF), the leading psychedelic wellness platform, today announced Professor Glenn Sammis, Scientific Advisor of its subsidiary Delic Labs has been granted a full professorship at the University of British Columbia as a member of the Chemistry Department.
  • "It is a great honor to earn a full-time professorship in chemistry with the University of British Columbia," said Delic Labs Scientific Advisor Professor Glenn Sammis.
  • Founded by award-winning chemist, Dr. Markus Roggen, and UBC Professor, Dr. Glenn Sammis, DELIC Labs supports the psychedelic industry with high precision chemical analytics, metabolomic identification and process optimization.
  • Dr. Sammis is now a Full Professor at the Chemistry Department at the University of British Columbia.

Kuya Silver Announces Changes to its Board and Management Team

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Monday, August 9, 2021

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 9, 2021) - Kuya Silver Corporation (CSE: KUYA) (OTCQB: KUYAF) (FSE: 6MR1) (the "Company" or "Kuya") announces that Dr. Quinton Hennigh has retired as a Director and Chairman of the Board to become Crescat Capital LLC's ("Crescat") full-time geologic and technical advisor.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 9, 2021) - Kuya Silver Corporation (CSE: KUYA) (OTCQB: KUYAF) (FSE: 6MR1) (the "Company" or "Kuya") announces that Dr. Quinton Hennigh has retired as a Director and Chairman of the Board to become Crescat Capital LLC's ("Crescat") full-time geologic and technical advisor.
  • "Kuya, under management of David Stein and his team, is well positioned to become a significant silver company over the coming years," commented Quinton Hennigh.
  • With recent strong drill results from Bethania, Kuya is on track to lay out the path to production.
  • David has been working with Kuya since March 2021 as Exploration Manager for the Silver Kings project.

Three Lakes Foundation, Lung Foundation Australia and Centre of Research Excellence in PF join forces to create a global network for PF research

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Friday, August 6, 2021

Three Lakes Foundation will contribute to funding the Lung Foundation Australia and the CRE-PF, a clinically focused program with several research projects already underway.

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  • Three Lakes Foundation will contribute to funding the Lung Foundation Australia and the CRE-PF, a clinically focused program with several research projects already underway.
  • In addition to supporting the strategic projects, Three Lakes Foundation will work with Lung Foundation Australia and the CRE-PF to launch a global PF Coalition.
  • The Lung Foundation Australia is committed to improving the lives of individuals living with or impacted with lung disease and lung cancer.
  • Initially funded by the Australian Government's National Health and Medical Research Council, the CRE-PF builds capacity for research in PF.

Revieve Names Laura Ferris Anderson Chairwoman of Advisory Board

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revieve, a personalized brand experience company for the beauty, skin, and wellness categories co-headquartered in Chicago and Helsinki, today announced the appointment of Laura Ferris Anderson as Chairwoman of its Advisory Board.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revieve, a personalized brand experience company for the beauty, skin, and wellness categories co-headquartered in Chicago and Helsinki, today announced the appointment of Laura Ferris Anderson as Chairwoman of its Advisory Board.
  • As Chairwoman of the Revieve Advisory Board , Anderson will provide strategic counsel as Revieve seeks to expand its capabilities for helping brands, retailers, e-commerce and digital providers drive the customer brand experience by enabling personalized engagement with health, beauty and wellness products, services and treatments.
  • In addition to her role as Chairwoman of the Revieve Advisory Board, Anderson is a board member of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and MATTER.
  • "As consumers increasingly seek out personalized shopping experiences, digital service providers will become even more important to retailers," said Laura Ferris Anderson, Chairwoman of the Revieve Advisory Board.

Hartford HealthCare Names New Chief Financial Officer: Chibueze Okey Agba

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hartford HealthCare announced the appointment of Chibueze Okey Agba as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hartford HealthCare announced the appointment of Chibueze Okey Agba as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Hartford HealthCare Names New Chief Financial Officer: Chibueze Okey Agba
    "The CFO's role is one of great responsibility and accountability," said Jeffrey A. Flaks, President and CEO of Hartford HealthCare.
  • "Mr. Agba has a deep and varied professional background and brings an expansive and diverse perspective to this role.
  • We are delighted that he has chosen to share his broad range of healthcare and financial experience with us."

Sonendo® Appoints Michael Smith as Chief Commercial Officer

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Sonendo, Inc., a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave System, announcedtoday the appointment of Michael Smith as its Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Sonendo, Inc., a leading dental technology company and developer of the GentleWave System, announcedtoday the appointment of Michael Smith as its Chief Commercial Officer.
  • Michael Smith brings more than 20 years of international experience working across a range of medical device and healthcare technology companies.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Michael to Sonendo," saidBjarne Bergheim, Sonendo's President and CEO.
  • The GentleWave Procedure is transforming the way root canal procedures are being done, and we are excited to have Michael lead and drive our commercial efforts."