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Scottish Qualifications Authority launches new NPA esports qualification
The Scottish Qualifications Authority has launched a new NPA (National Progression Award) qualification in esports for students in […]
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February 5, 2024Acer presents latest innovations and keynote speech at Bett show esports arena ‘to empower educators and ignite student potential’
Ad Acer is taking part in Bett, the biggest education technology exhibition in the world, this week. The […]
January 24, 2024Esports coaching courses receive CPD accreditation
The International Federation of Esports Coaches (IFoEC) has announced its Level 1 Educator and Esports Coaching courses are […]
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January 22, 2024Epic.LAN extends partnership with University of Northampton
Esports students at the University of Northampton will soon benefit from access to Epic.LAN’s in-house tournament platform. The […]
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January 3, 2024UK players from Wolves Esports open new esports hub
Two UK Street Fighter players representing Wolves Esports were at the grand opening of Sandwell College’s new esports […]
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December 27, 2023University of Salford wins bid for €4m ‘GameHearts’ project with Ubisoft, Man City owner, Imperial War Museums and the London Symphony Orchestra
The University of Salford has led a successful €4m bid for a new international research project known as ‘GameHearts’. It […]
December 12, 2023Dublin hosts first ever in-person Ireland Esports Collegiate Series Finals
Nativz Gaming saw its first-ever in-person Ireland Esports Collegiate Series Finals hosted out of Dublin’s Dogpatch Labs Studio. […]
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December 2, 2023Valhallan plans to open 100+ local esports centres throughout the UK by 2029
Update (July 2024): There has been a mutual separation between Valhallan and the former Valhallan UK group in […]
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November 29, 2023Jesus College becomes first Oxbridge college to launch a dedicated esports facility, with AFK and the Oxford Uni Gaming & Esports Society
Jesus College, the Oxford University Gaming and Esports Society (OUGES) and commercial partner AFK Group have launched the […]
November 27, 2023Review of Game On! For BBC Children in Need: A welcome love letter to gaming or a missed opportunity for esports? (TV show featured Guild Racing, Harry Pinero & Elz the Witch)
Earlier this month, the BBC broadcast its own gaming show from Confetti X in Nottingham: Game On! For […]
November 26, 2023Dundee and Angus College opens esports studio, billed as ‘a first-of-its-kind for Scotland’
Dundee and Angus College has officially opened the doors to its new esports studios, with Scottish games industry […]
November 9, 2023NSE and Scan Computers to launch new esports tournament
NSE and Scan Computers have today announced a partnership which will see a new esports tournament launched for […]
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October 31, 2023Staffordshire University announces £2.9m esports expansion following revamped degree
Staffordshire University has revealed plans to expand its esports provision in Stoke-on-Trent, with £2.9m investment in dedicated facilities. […]
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October 26, 2023London’s Spitalfields Market to transform into ‘Magical Marketplace’ as part of NSE’s Genshin Campus Celebration
UK university esports body National Student Esports (NSE) has announced a ‘Magical Marketplace: Genshin Impact Campus Celebration’ that […]
October 26, 2023Esports project nominated in Scottish Games Awards 2023, with Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf set to open the ceremony
The Scottish Games Awards 2023 has included an esports project in its list of nominations, which features a […]
October 17, 2023