Games Academy launch event

To celebrate the launch of our Games Academy for September 2025, we are inviting you to be part of our official launch during Innovation Fest on Wednesday 21 May.

• 1 - 1.30pm – Check-in at STEAMhouse reception
• 1.30 - 2.30pm – Guided tour of our showcase and facilities
• 2 - 5pm –  Games Expo: Come and see our students work, models, animations and games - and have the opportunity to chat to the creators themselves.
• 5 - 6pm – Official launch of our new Games Academy with Industry speakers: Discover insights into the future of games, creativity, and innovation. Hear from Dr. Richard Wilson OBE, CEO of The Independent Games Association (TIGA), and Linda Yilin Wen, Design Researcher on the Game Intelligence team at Microsoft Research Redmond.
• 6 - 7pm – (optional) Networking and celebration: Meet our industry partners including Rockstar Games, Nosebleed Interactive, Jaguar Land Rover, Roll7, R3Spin, and Sega Hardlight, along with our academics and students. A great chance to make connections, share ideas, and celebrate together.