CALLING ALL APPLICANTS! 📣
We will be hosting an Applicant Day for students who have applied to join us this year, to learn more about your course, make some friends, and explore our campus.
📅 11th May 2024
📍 CoEs Campus
🔗
@british_esports
✈️ KOREA BOUND ✈️
In collaboration with
@GenG
, some of our students are flying to South Korea today to explore APAC esports culture.
They will experience Korean culture, visit GEN.G HQ, and network with international talent.
Stay tuned to see what the team get up to! 🤩
After years of planning, hard work and determination, we are proud to welcome to the first ever College of Esports student cohort!
As our students enjoy their Freshers activities, we’ll be sharing more about our facilities, staff & students.
Stay tuned!
#esports
#uni
#gaming
It's World Esports Day! A global celebration of esports, celebrating all things competitive gaming, content, players, and everything in-between. See our very own London Legion Esports TV talk about what's happening at College of Esports today!
#WorldEsportsDay
@British_Esports
A special thank you to
@British_Esports
for the chance to attend
#MSI2023
Alongside our BA (Hons) International Business & Event Management, students were able to experience a large-scale international event in action.
Our students have been working hard over the past few weeks planning the
@UK_UniHalo
Spring Major LAN that is set to take place this Saturday - and everything is starting to come together!
Here is a sneak peek of the setup, ahead of the event! 👀
@EuroHaloLeague
Gaining industry experience every week 🦾
Thanks to our exclusive partner,
@British_Esports
, our students work on the Student Champs Open broadcasts each week - gaining experience working in live stream production.
Check out our last stream below 👇
LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO! 👀
Tomorrow, we will be welcoming four of the top collegiate teams in the UK to battle for the title in the
@UK_UniHalo
Spring Major, live from the College of Esports.
Taking to the stage tomorrow are:
⚔️Durham Defenders (
@DurhamEsports
)
⚔️London…
When Tarkov calls - Neven, Johrson, and Tim STEP UP!
Thanks to
@jonathonyau
for these incredible snaps of our students winning the Escape From Tarkov tournament with
@itbesports
! 🥳
Are you considering coming to College of Esports this September?
Read about how the Olympic Park has developed into a global leading area for esports ⬇️
All the way in South Korea, our cohort has has a warm welcome to the Global Esports Camp 🇰🇷
Thank you to
@KeSPAen
and
@GenG
for the opportunity to learn more about the culture and development of esports in South Korea 🫰🏻
We are incredibly proud to be representing Great Britain…
🚨 VOTING IS NOW OPEN! 🚨
Voting for
@thegamehers
Awards 2024 is now OPEN, and we need your help to move into the next stage.
Support our staff and students by voting for them across a range of categories:
🏆 Bryony-Hope Green - Journalist of the Year & Diversity Advocate of…
The countdown begins! ⏰
In less than a week, we'll be welcoming four of the best university Halo teams to battle it out in the
@UK_UniHalo
's Spring Major LAN, live from the College of Esports!
Our confirmed teams are:
⚔️Durham Defenders (
@DurhamEsports
)
⚔️London Legion Halo…
ICYMI ⚠️
Over the weekend, we held the inaugural
@UK_UniHalo
Spring Major LAN live from the College of Esports - bringing together the best collegiate talent under one roof.
This incredible event saw 100 players, spectators, and event coordinators come together to host an…
We asked some of our new first-year students why they chose to come and study here with us at the College of Esports!
Hear some of their reasons below 👇
London Legion trails have just kicked off on campus, with our second-year students leading and managing the ongoing session.
These trails will continue across Freshers Fest, and cover a range of esports titles for students to put themselves forward for. ⚔️
A massive thank you to
@Dom_Sacco
from
@esports_news_uk
for joining us today to inspire our students with your achievements!
Dom is one of the most notable figures in the UK esports scene, and we are very lucky to have him networking and connecting with our students. 🤩
This past Saturday, March 23rd 2024, the first
@UK_UniHalo
LAN was held in London; supported by the College of Esports and student-led organisation,
@London_Legion
.
First-year International Esports Business & Digital Marketing student, Aria Coggins, looks back at all of the…
Some of our students have been given the opportunity to attend the Call of Duty World Series of Warzone Grand Finals today at the Copper Box Arena!
More images to come of their amazing experience 🤩
Today, we welcomed all of our new and returning students into the centre of the Velodrome for their first induction session.🤩
Students heard from College of Esports staff, academics, and some special guests from
@British_Esports
!
MSI Completed ✅
Over the past three weeks, Stratford was home to one of the biggest international LAN events for
@lolesports
.
Our students were fortunate to attend Play-ins all the way through to the Grand Finals, thanks to
@British_Esports
&
@G2esports
.
Over the finals…
Heading down to
#MSI2023
this weekend? 👋
Working alongside
@riotgames
&
@londonpartners
, we are carrying out research on your experience at MSI to assess the impact MSI has had to the City of London.
Feel free to ask one of our students for more information on how to take part…
From LEC to CoEs 🌟
We are very excited to welcome
@FoxDropLol
onto campus this afternoon to speak to our students about his experiences working as a caster for some of the biggest League of Legends tournaments.
Dan has had a multitude of opportunities during his career, and…
On Saturday, we welcomed
@UKVeteransGG
onto campus for a day of gaming and content creation utilising our facilities!
We are very excited to share the outcomes of this media day over the coming weeks 🤩
On behalf of all of the College of Esports staff and students, we would like to wish our incredible Head of Undergraduate Programmes, Stuart, a very happy birthday!
We don’t know what we would do without you Captain Kosters! 🥳
"I feel like esports is the norm now,"
@Dom_Sacco
, Founder and Editor of
@Esports_News_UK
.
Dom recently sat down in our virtual set to discuss all things esports and education from his standpoint - discussing its gradual integration into the mainstream. 🎮
Not had enough
#i72
action? 🤔
Stay tuned for all of the amazing content our team put together over the
@IGFestUK
weekend, and go behind the scenes to learn more about the world’s leading institution dedicated to the business of esports & gaming! 🎮
@british_esports
And just like that,
#i72
comes to a close! 💥
We have had an absolutely amazing time showcasing everything we have to offer, watching
@London_Legion
compete, and networking with people from across the industry.
Thank you to everyone who dropped by our stands across the weekend!
In between sessions with their mentors and buddies, students were visited by the team at
@RubiconDrinksUK
to try some of their
#rubiconraw
energy drinks!
Good reviews all round from everyone 🥭
As part of their Broadcast Technology assessment, our Year One Digital Media students will be producing a VALORANT showmatch today - bringing together everything they have learnt across the semester.
Make sure to tune into the stream from 13:00 today on the College of Esports…
This Friday,
@Esports_News_UK
Founder,
@Dom_Sacco
, will be on campus to speak to our students about his incredible achievements as an esports journalist.
We are very excited for Dom to speak to our students! 🤩
#i72
DAY ONE!
College of Esports and
@London_Legion
have had an amazing time exhibiting and playing at the first day of
@IGFestUK
!
Missed us today at the event? There is still time to drop by our stands in the Education Zone and Indieverse this weekend! 🌟
@british_esports
The first day of Freshers Fest is in full swing as we welcome new and returning students on campus to kick off the new academic year.
From tours to gaming sessions, students are set for an exciting rest of the day! 🎉
Students from
@CCrosshairs
had a jam-packed day full of tours, esports knowledge, team building, and even a pizza party! 🍕
Smiles all around from staff and students on campus ✨
@British_Esports
Staff and students from the College of Esports and London Legion have secured six nominations for
@theGameHERs
Awards 2024. 🏆
Read more:
@british_esports
Students had a fantastic afternoon speaking to
@wsleijffers
about the growth of esports and his time working with the likes of
@EXCEL
and
@FNATIC
.
Thank you, Wouter, for giving your time today to talk to our students! 🤩
Continuing our Industry Seminar Series,
@British_Esports
Community Manager,
@Emzii192
will be joining us on campus this morning!
Emma is a multi-award-winning esports personality - gaining medals across international events, and winning the likes of the ESI Film Festival in…
College of Esports is pleased to announce its newly appointed Student Council for the 2023/24 academic year. 🎊
Each student on the council will be a driving force for positive change within our institution.
Read more 👇
🌟 BETT DAY TWO! 🌟
Today was the biggest day of
@Bett_show
for us, as our staff and students took to the stage to share knowledge and experiences with professionals across the industry.
Thank you to our exclusive partner
@British_Esports
for allowing us to join you today! 🎤
Starting in the upcoming season of the British Esports Student Champs, students from the College of Esports will be leading production for the Open Division Broadcasts.
Read more:
@British_Esports
✈️ KOREA DAY FIVE ✈️
After a very eventful few days, it was time for the team to fly back home to London.
We want to thank the team at
@GenG
for hosting us, and for organising an incredible opportunity!
This is only the beginning for excellent student opportunities at CoEs 💪
As part of their 'Broadcast Technology' module, first-year Digital Media students got stuck into various roles to put on a live production today.
Each student got to rotate through different roles in the gallery and on-camera to gain experience ahead of their final assignment.⭐
The first ever competitive match for our Esports team, London Legion, starts right now!!
Watch LIVE as our students compete in
@theNUEL
Overwatch 2 Campus Clash: Winter 2022 on one of our student’s streams from our CoEs facilities!
@Andreas2080
London was recently awarded the title of 'Europe's Best City' for the second year in a row, so why not come and start your esports and gaming journey here? 🎡
The College of Esports is based in the heart of London, and students can fully immerse themselves into the city with…
After a long and eventful day, our students have wrapped up on the FormulaE Rome Major with
@PromodEsports
!
Each student played a key role in the running of the stream, and gained valuable experience in the process. 🤩
Students from the College of Esports host successful Apex Legends Invitational tournament to support the
@SpecialEffect
#GameBlast24
campaign. 🌟
Read more:
Tomorrow, our very own Lewis Douglas will be taking the Esports Stage at
@IGFestUK
to discuss the importance of career building, and the College of Esports.
If you are attending
#i72
tomorrow, be sure to drop by at 11am to hear Lewis! 🤩
@british_esports
Our very own Apex Legends squad,
@london_legion
Apollo, have finished fourth overall in the NSE Winter Split tournament!
Beating out 53 different university teams from across the country, we are incredibly proud of what Apollo has been able to achieve. 🥳
In two weeks,
@UK_UniHalo
, in collaboration with the
@EuroHaloLeague
, will be hosting their inaugural LAN finals live from the College of Esports campus in London. 🎡
Read more:
@london_legion
Today we are at the
@mediaprodshow
in Olympia, visiting
@StormBroadcast
🎥
Storm Broadcast provide the university high-quality production equipment and software to ensure our broadcasts are run efficiently.
#MPTS2023
Even on our best days, mental health can still be a struggle, so let’s get some things straight:
💬 It’s okay to talk things through with someone.
🎮 It’s okay to utilise tools that help YOU.
😔 It’s okay not to be okay.
At the College of Esports, we ensure our students have…
✈️ KOREA DAY THREE ✈️
The team started the day by being fitted for a Hanbok, before visiting LoL Park, and the venue where League of Legends Worlds is currently taking place.
To finish off the day, they all enjoyed a traditional tea at a local restaurant. 🌟
WE ARE NOW LIVE! 🌟
Tune into Week 3 of Overwatch in the
@British_Esports
Student Champs Open Division live NOW on the BritishEsports2 Twitch channel.
GAME 1️⃣:
CRD Prime 🆚 HSDC Storm
GAME 2️⃣:
Dragon Blades 🆚 CyC Crusaders Platinum
🔗:
On the 19th-22nd October,
@EnnDeeEsports
Head of Foundation at College of Esports, will be competing in the Dodgeball European Championships for the England Lions squad.
Learn more ⏬
On Tuesday, some of our students were treated to a visit from
@dolygavanski
, Voice Actress of Zarya in
@playoverwatch
, whilst she was on-site as part of an exciting project.
Our Games Art students got to speak to Dolya about voice acting, story-telling, and character design 🤩
#i72
DAY TWO!
From industry networking to Tarkov tournaments, day two of
@IGFestUK
has been a blast! 🚀
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stands, and showed interest in the incredible work our students have put together.
@british_esports
#i72
Spotlight - Johrson Selvaratnam 🎥
🎓 - Second-year International Esports Business & Digital Media
🎥 - Virtual Set Operator & Instructor
Johrson worked throughout the Insomnia weekend to showcase our amazing virtual set, and network with attendees!
@british_esports
And just like that, Freshers Fest is complete!
From special guests to attending the World of Warzone Grand Finals, our students have started the new academic year in style.
Students, get ready for your academic journey to begin. ✨
London Legion, the official esports team of College of Esports, have begun the 2023/24 competitive season.
Competing in a wide range of esports titles, London Legion are ready to bring home a trophy this season.
Read more ⬇️
Today, students are introduced to their academic mentors, who will guide them through their degree and time with us at the College of Esports.
Each student will have an assigned staff mentor to go to for any queries, as well as having a second-year student as a 'buddy'. 🤩
Did you know that we have our very own esports organisation?
@London_Legion
is the official team of the College of Esports, where students can get involved as players, in production roles, as social media managers, or as team management.
Our teams are all selected through…
Calling all Level 3 Esports students and lecturers!
We are excited to announce that we, the College of Esports, are teaming up with the
@British_Esports
to host an online workshop on November 10th 2022.
To register, please email Kalam Neale:
kn
@britishesports
.org
Another day, another college visit! 🤩
Today, we have students from
@qmcollege
on campus for an exciting esports workshop.
But, to kickstart the day,
@ProfofEsports
is giving a rundown of our courses and facilities 🎉
Since starting with us last year, Finnlo has flourished in esports production and unlocked a true passion for it 🎥
Want to explore the esports industry and find your passion? There are LIMITED spaces to join us this academic year!
Find out more:
Our South Korea cohort arrived safe and sound yesterday 🇬🇧
Thank you again to
@British_Esports
,
@GenG
&
@KeSPAen
for an amazing week at the Global Esports Camp 2023 🤞🏻
#i72
Spotlight - Tim Corfield 📸
🎓 - Second-year International Esports Business & Digital Media
📸 - Photographer & Videographer for the Press Team
We are very proud of everything Tim created for us and
@london_legion
throughout the event, and we can't wait to share it all!