Program for the Academic Esports Seminar 2025
Here you can find the updated program for the Academic Esports Seminar 2025: https://www.academicesports.net/aes_2025_program.pdf The livestream will be on https://www.twitch.tv/esportsresearchnetwork
NES & AES 2025: Registration and Practical Information
Join us at the University of Agder’s Grimstad Campus from May 19–23, 2025, for an exciting and transformative week at the Norwegian Esports Summit (NES) and the Academic Esports Seminar (AES). Together, these events will chart Norway’s digital future through innovation in esports, education, and society. 📅 Event Dates: 🔗 Registration: Note:If registration is closed …
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Call for Abstracts for Academic Esports Seminar: Guiding Lights – Beacons of Academic Esports in the Digital Society and Future Workplace
UiA Academic Esports Seminar 2025 As digital transformation reshapes society and work environments, academic esports emerges as a crucial intersection of education, technology, and professional development. This seminar explores how academic esports influences and shapes our digital society and future workplace, examining its role in education, remote collaboration, virtual team dynamics, and technological literacy. Like …
Academic Esports World Tournament at UH Maui College
GET READY FOR AN EPIC SHOWDOWN! UH Maui College Hosts First-Ever International Academic Esports Competition The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will host the first-ever international Academic Esports tournament, welcoming student teams from six countries for the week-long competition. From Friday, December 13th to Wednesday, December 18th, gamers from Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, Norway, Germany, …
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Presentations at the University of Bristol and University of Siegen
Tobias Scholz had the opportunity to contribute to two events in the field of esports and gambling research. On October 10th, he participated in the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research Colloquium at the University of Bristol. As part of a panel on sports and gambling, he discussed “Esports and gambling: a risky game in …
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Announcing: Academic Esports World Tournament in Maui
We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural Academic Esports World Tournament, a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) and the University of Agder (UiA)! 🗓️ Date: December 14-19, 2024 📍 Location: Maui, Hawaii 🏛️ Participants: up to 10 international university teams, which we will announce soon 🎮 Esports Disciplines:– League of Legends– Valorant– Rocket League 🧠 Academic …
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Groundbreaking Esports Handbook Published with UiA Contribution
We are thrilled to announce the publication of the “Routledge Handbook of Esports,” a comprehensive and interdisciplinary study that brings together the expertise of 93 leading academics and industry specialists from around the world. Our very own Dr. Tobias Scholz from the University of Agder’s served as one of the editors for this groundbreaking work. …
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Academic Esports Seminar 2024 Videos
Here you can find the videos from the presentations of the 2024 (21st – 24th May) edition of the Academic Esports Seminar Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 The Game Dynamics of Life – Andreas Prinz (University of Agder) The Overrepresentation of Cisgender Men in Esports Research – Sam Di Nicola (College of Esports), Carina de Assunção (Fallmouth University) and …
Unleashing Potential Through Play: The metaframe Innovative Approach Skill Assessment and Team Building
Last week marked a significant milestone for the GameOn Project, a collaborative initiative between UiA – Faculty of Engineering and Science and Varodd AS. This project is passionately committed to empowering individuals who have encountered various life challenges—ranging from health issues to unfortunate setbacks. By harnessing the transformative power of digital skills acquired through gaming, …
ARD MixTalk on Saudi Arabia with Tobias Scholz
Yesterday, Tobias Scholz participated in the ARD MixTalk (in German) with Vivien Mallant, Maurice Lange, Benedikt Wenck, and bril1o, which was hosted by Lvcia. We delved into the current state of esports, with a particular focus on Saudi Arabia’s influence. Here is the VOD. During our two-hour discussion, we explored several critical issues that led …