On 17th April, the University of Warwick has been named the best university for gamers in the UK by Uswitch.

The Uswitch online gamingLink opens in a new window ranking is based on a number of factors, including the availability and quality of gaming facilities on campus, the range of gaming societies and events, and the overall student experience for gamers.

Part of the University of Warwick’s Creative Futures initiative, the success of the esports programme is being recognised at the international Esports Awards. Warwick have received two nominations, one for Esports Collegiate Programme of the Year, the second for Esports Collegiate Ambassador of the Year.

With both organisation from across the Atlantic emerging as national leaders in esports, representatives from the University of Warwick (United Kingdom) and the University of Waterloo (Canada) are exploring ways in which each of their flourishing esports activities can be enriched by trans-Atlantic international collaboration.