Scotland's Games Ecosystem Cluster
The Hello World! Startup Summit has already surpassed 120 registrations, bringing together a high-concentration of future founders, ambitious freelancers, and senior talent in transition. We are opening our exhibition space in the University of Glasgow ARC Atrium to Scottish indie studios for a "Living Lab" showcase. This is not a traditional trade show booth. We …
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PAISLEY, SCOTLAND – The Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN) has announced that the 2026 Scottish Games Education Symposium will serve as the launchpad for two of the most significant developments in the nation’s games talent pipeline: the unveiling of a new dedicated games qualification and the formal mapping of a Scottish Games Skills Forum. Taking …
The Hello World! Startup Summit isn't a classroom exercise; it is a phase change for the way games students are supported in Scotland. While the country's academic pipeline is world-class at teaching the craft of making games, the business of games is often a self-taught, high-stakes gauntlet. In 2026, the barrier to entry is low, …
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The Scottish Games Network Ltd., in partnership with the University of Glasgow’s Games & Gaming Lab (UofGGamesLab) and the Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN), is thrilled to announce the inaugural Hello World! Scottish Students Startup Summit, addressing a key question facing all young innovators: “Is starting my own games business in Scotland right for me?” …
A new academic study has uncovered a significant, often unspoken, barrier to engagement within the games market, finding that nearly a third of female players in the UK feel a sense of 'gamer guilt' about their hobby. This vital research provides critical market intelligence for the entire industry, highlighting deep-seated societal pressures that directly impact …
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Abertay University and Dundee United FC have launched a new esports collaboration for the upcoming E-Scottish Football Cup taking place in May 2021.
The six teams which have made it to the finals of Abertay's Dare Academy 2022 - with a first prize of £5000 on offer - have been revealed
A newly published report from Universities Scotland has detailed the critical social and economic contribution universities can make to Scotland’s recovery over the next five years.
Games Jobs Live is BACK with a brand new event - Grad Jobs Live - aimed at graduates and those looking for their first role within the games industry. If you've recently graduated and want to find out which studios are out there, the roles they're recruiting for and the opportunities on offer, this is …
Cumbrae has been recreated in Minecraft as part of an educational project to help school children learn the island's heritage & history.