Abertay University has picked up three trophies in the 2021 UK Games Education Awards, organised by TIGA.
Abertay Scoops Three Trophies in Games Education Awards
GI Live Academy – Free Student Event
y's GI Live Academy is a free, digital-only event for students across the UK, that takes place in Discord from October 27th - 29th, giving insight into careers in the games industry.
Digital Charter Aims To Revolutionise Computing Education In Scotland
A new digital technology charter which combines expertise from industry and academia is aiming to reverse a critical decline in computing and digital technology education in Scotland.
Abertay is Scotland’s First Unreal Engine Academic Partner
bertay University is the first Unreal Engine Academic Partner in Scotland - recognising Abertay is committed to high-quality educational opportunities for students using the engine.
YoYo Games Launches Interactive Game Making Tutorial: Little Town
YoYo Games has launched Little Town - a new game-making tutorial - which teaches students and hobbyists game development using GameMaker Studio 2.
Much More McMinecraft: Cumbrae Next In Metaverse
Cumbrae has been recreated in Minecraft as part of an educational project to help school children learn the island's heritage & history.
Case Study: Stormcloud Games & NatWest – Island Saver
Island Saver, the console & mobile game created by Stormcloud Games & NatWest is helping children worldwide to learn about money in a new way
Esports In Education Conference Scotland
The British Esports Association, in partnership with the College Development Network (CDN), is hosting the first Esports in Education Conference Scotland this March. The conference has been designed to encompass all sectors of the Scottish education system. The conference will take place on Wednesday 24th March 2021 via Zoom. This will feature both a morning …
Become a One Minute Mentor and Inspire the Next Generation
Part of Ukie’s push to help educate young people about careers in games, the One Minute Mentor programme is calling for anyone involved in the games industry to share a tiny chunk of wisdom about what they do and how they got there.
Nae Danger: New Game Tackles Knife Crime
Nae Danger is a new choose-your-own-adventure game aimed at schools and youth organisations across Scotland to help young people understand more about the dangers of carrying knives.