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West Suffolk College to open esports lab as it helps students find careers in the industry – interview with esports course director Benjamin Lewis

April 26, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

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Staffordshire University responds to strike action over pensions and staff being employed by a subsidiary company

April 4, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Staffordshire University, the first institution in the UK to offer an esports degree, has said it’s “disappointed” strike action is taking place over its decision to hire new staff via a subsidiary company. Staffordshire’s University and College Union (UCU) has been striking over the university’s decision that new academic staff will not be employed directly by the university, but by a subsidiary company. “It allows the university to deny future academics access to the standard, nationally agreed Teachers’ Pension Scheme,” a member of the UCU told Esports News UK. Continue reading Staffordshire University responds to strike action over pensions and…

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UK League of Legends coach to lead esports teaching team at HSDC College

April 1, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

A UK League of Legends coach has joined the Esports BTEC teaching team at Havant and South Downs College (HSDC). Rhys ‘Kybet’ Williams, who has experience coaching nDurance in Division 3 of the UK, Ireland and Nordics NLC, Peak Esports in the UKEL and more, has been working in esports for almost five years. He started as a player (having reached the Arena Clash finals in both seasons he played) and League of Legends coach, before taking his coaching career full time three years ago. Continue reading UK League of Legends coach to lead esports teaching team at HSDC College

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Staffordshire University’s former games head joins College of Esports as academic director

March 25, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Professor Bobbie Fletcher, former head of department for games and visual effects at Staffordshire University, has recently been appointed academic director at the new College of Esports. The College of Esports has been set up to offer university degrees focused on the business of esports from its campus at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London, not far from Staffordshire’s London campus. Professor Fletcher has more than 20 years of experience in games education and helped launch the UK’s first esports degree at Staffordshire University. Continue reading Staffordshire University’s former games head joins College of Esports as academic director

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Bournemouth and Poole College converts 132-seat theatre into esports arena

February 17, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Bournemouth and Poole College has tested out its lecture theatre turned esports arena for the first time, with its BPC Buccaneers student esports team. The college has converted its existing 132-seat theatre into an esports arena, by adding a 5m-high lighting rig, 4K projector and 6m wide retractable screen, plus a new stereo sound system with two 1kw subs. Esports students successfully tested out the revamped 143sq m space the other day. Continue reading Bournemouth and Poole College converts 132-seat theatre into esports arena

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UK esports organisation Vulpine announces schools initiative

February 16, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Grassroots UK esports organisation Vulpine Esports has launched work experience opportunities and workshops for students in schools. The initiative has been set up to give young people and students a chance to get experience in esports event management ‘in a supportive environment that mirrors Vulpine’s ethos of inclusivity, positivity and professionalism’. The Vulpine Academy initiative is designed to assist schools and colleges across the UK, in order to give students industry experience and knowledge they may have not had the opportunity to be a part of previously. Continue reading UK esports organisation Vulpine announces schools initiative

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The Strive Group to run esports and digital skills traineeship courses for young people, partners with LDN UTD as the latest in an increasingly competitive esports education market

February 14, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Education business The Strive Group and UK esports organisation LDN UTD have announced ‘UTD EDN’ to help young people secure careers in esports and gaming. The Strive Group will run eight-week traineeship courses under its new Esports Academy, with the goal to help students to secure a job, apprenticeship or further education. They are aimed at young people from a disadvantaged background or those who didn’t get accepted into university. The UTD EDN programme will offer individuals a course at LDN UTD’s Centre of Excellence in Camden, with more than 70 hours of work experience with LDN UTD or other…

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Almost 70% of UK parents believe esports can play a positive role in school, but only 32% are happy for their child to have a career in it, finds new education survey by Dell and Intel

February 2, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Parents in the UK are warming to the benefits of esports in general, but aren’t yet convinced of the career possibilities for their children. That’s according to new research from OnePoll, commissioned by Dell Technologies and Intel, which surveyed 1,500 UK parents with children who play esports and 500 financial decision makers in education such as headteachers, CIOs and department heads.  The results show that over two-thirds (69%) of UK parents believe esports allows their children to develop skills that they might not get through traditional education methods. Continue reading Almost 70% of UK parents believe esports can play a…

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UK sixth form college to create their own influencer network

January 21, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Queen Mary’s College (QMC), a sixth form college that teaches the esports BTEC qualification in Basingstoke, UK, has partnered with eSportskred to create an ambassador network of their sixth form students and staff members. The idea is ‘to reach huge audiences on streaming and social channels’ and to promote the college’s values while increasing its marketing efforts. Students will demonstrate their coursework on social and streaming channels and work with industry brands who are looking to sponsor the college. Continue reading UK sixth form college to create their own influencer network

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British Esports Association to open performance and education campus at Riverside Sunderland as part of multi-million pound investment

January 18, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Left to right: Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, British Esports CEO Chester King and Sunderland City Council chief exec Patrick Melia The British Esports Association (BEA) will open an esports performance and education campus at city centre regeneration project Riverside Sunderland, which will aim to nurture and support the next generation of talent. BEA has made a multi-million pound commitment to the city of Sunderland, having acquired a former retail premises adjacent to the Stadium of Light, where it will establish its National Esports Performance Campus (NEPC). Continue reading British Esports Association to open performance and education…

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Students cleverly recreate entire Queen Mary’s College esports facility in Minecraft ahead of Minecraft Collegiate League

January 11, 2022E-SportsNewsUK

Two students from Queen Mary’s College (QMC) in Basingstoke have recreated the institution’s esports facility in Minecraft with impressive accuracy. QMC first opened its £300,000 esports facility in May 2021, which includes 52 gaming systems, an editing and streaming room, mini cafe and even a yoga room. The Esports BTEC qualification from Pearson UK and the British Esports Association is taught there, and the QM Samurai student teams take part in the British Esports Student Championships from there. Continue reading Students cleverly recreate entire Queen Mary’s College esports facility in Minecraft ahead of Minecraft Collegiate League

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CSGO found to be the most stress-relieving shooter, according to University of Leeds study on heart rates and blood pressure

December 2, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

For all its drama, smack-talking and screaming at LANs, Counter-Strike is apparently the most calming esports shooter out there. That’s according to a new study from human biology and psychology researchers at the University of Leeds, which investigated the physiological effects of stress related to gaming. The study by the UK university, commissioned by BetVictor, focused on popular FPS and battle royale games including Apex Legends, CSGO, Call of Duty Warzone and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). Continue reading CSGO found to be the most stress-relieving shooter, according to University of Leeds study on heart rates and blood pressure

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New Burnley College facility becomes the Burnley FC Esports Academy, will teach the esports BTEC and scout future pro gamers

October 14, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Burnley College has teamed up with the esports arm of Premier League football club Burnley FC to foster the next generation of pro gaming talent. The college is teaching the esports BTEC qualification developed by Pearson and the British Esports Association, which covers a variety of areas including business marketing, event planning, broadcasting, production and more. Burnley College’s new facility has been renamed to the Burnley FC Esports Academy as part of the partnership, and players at the college will represent Burnley FC Esports in the British Esports Student Championships in games like Rocket League, Overwatch, League of Legends and…

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University of Warwick invests £275,000 in new esports centre research hub and competition venue

May 18, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

The University of Warwick is investing £275,000 of its own income into establishing a new esports centre to be located at the heart of its campus. It will operate alongside new facilities, including a refurbished basketball court, as part of the newly named ‘Junction’ facility. Warwick is one of the most decorated UK universities when it comes to esports success. Last month, the University of Warwick retained its title as NSE’s UK Esports University of the Year, winning the award for the third year in a row. Continue reading University of Warwick invests £275,000 in new esports centre research hub…

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What is Overworld, the education business linked with UK streamer NitroLukeDX?

May 18, 2021E-SportsNewsUK

Last week, a public spat between British streamers Jeff Leach and NitroLukeDX turned ugly and saw both of them lose their Facebook Gaming partner status. Jeff has previously claimed that NitroLukeDX was pocketing money from streams that should have gone to ‘E-able’ and ‘Gaming for Autism’ initiatives, part of a business known as Overworld Limited. But what is this business – and is it a charity, as Jeff thought? Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco takes a closer look. Continue reading What is Overworld, the education business linked with UK streamer NitroLukeDX?

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