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'Other unis should take note' – former pro gamer r2k joins University of Chichester as senior lecturer in esports
One of the UK’s most experienced former pro players has landed a role at the University of Chichester. […]
July 16, 2019
National Union of Students dismisses motion to stop people from 'pressing F to pay respects' as 'waste of conference time'
One of the motions brought up at the National Union of Students (NUS) National Conference today was the […]
April 10, 2019
The NUEL clarifies stance on University of Warwick's Gross Gore Army LoL team
University esports tournament provider the NUEL has clarified to Esports News UK what happened regarding the Gross Gore […]
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February 24, 2019
UK esports org Vexed partner with university esports society to help take students to the next level
UK esports organisation Vexed Gaming has partnered with the University of Manchester’s esports society in what could become […]
February 7, 2019
First person in UK to receive an esports scholarship from Roehampton University is a high elo League of Legends player
Last year the University of Roehampton began offering esports scholarships – the first of their kind in the […]
January 16, 2019
The NUEL launches Student Streamer Network backed by Twitch
The NUEL, the UK’s well-established inter-university esports tournament and student community, is launching a student-only streamer network. This […]
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November 9, 2018
Interview: Candyfloss on coaching University of Exeter & their chances in the LoL University Esports Masters
After the University of Exeter won NUEL Live earlier this year, cementing their place as the best university […]
July 15, 2018
York beats Lancaster University in Roses Esports 2018 varsity
Established in 2013, Roses Esports began as an unofficial competition between Fragsoc and LUGES, the gaming societies of […]
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May 21, 2018
In-depth interview: NSE executive director Jon Tilbury on the new university esports body's plans and differences between the NUEL
National Student Esports (NSE) was announced a few days ago as a new body which aims to support the […]
May 6, 2018
National Student Esports body launches with major financial backing: Here's everything you need to know
National Student Esports (NSE) – a new UK body which aims to support the development of the university […]
May 3, 2018
NUEL Live LoL winners 'Sponsored by Hyper-Exe LUL' will be representing England at the University Esports Masters
Proof again that the UK has the best amateur esports team names: ‘Sponsored by Hyper-exe LUL’ beat ‘Super […]
April 30, 2018
My top 10 UK esports moments of 2017
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco picks some of his memorable moments in UK esports this year. This […]
December 23, 2017
League of Legends players 'more intelligent' than FPS players, implies new study
A new study has found a link between higher-skilled League of Legends players and intelligence (it’s likely UK […]
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November 18, 2017'It makes us want to try even harder' – NUEL reacts to new university esports Foundation
The UK’s National University Esports League (NUEL) has responded to the founding of a separate organisation which also […]
September 24, 2017
University of York to host UK's largest CSGO LAN event for students
The University of York campus will host the UK’s largest university-level CSGO LAN event in November. Eight of the […]
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August 13, 2017