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Building the talent pipeline: The esports opportunities for Higher Education

21 Jan 2026
Higher Ed Theatre
Skills & Careers Digital Strategy Gaming and esports

Join the British Esports Federation as they outline the growing school and college esports ecosystem, highlighting the talent pipeline feeding into Higher Education. 

Explore current Higher Education activities, including facilities, academic programmes, and support for esports societies, and understand why every institution should have an esports offer. 

The UK already has the largest student esports participation anywhere in Europe. Attendees will learn how esports drives student recruitment, retention, and employability, and gain insights into aligning their strategies with this rapidly expanding sector. This session is designed for Higher Education leaders, course developers, and student engagement teams. 

Moderator
Tom Dore, Vice President - British Esports Federation
Speakers
Professor Andy Miah, Chair of Science Communication and Future Media - MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub, University of Salford
Rams Singh, esports Programme Co-Ordinator - University of Chichester
In collaboration with British Esports Federation
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